Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION COMMISSION JULY 11, 2022 MINUTES STAFF REPORT Present:Louisa Montgomery, Chair, Gene Gallogly, Robert Crosland, Anne Shaw, Corey Barber. Staff:Kate Miller, Jake Carter, Kristen Forbus, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Montgomery called the meeting to order at 5:18 pm. I.Approval of Agenda Mr. Gallogly moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. II.Approval of Minutes May 9, 2022 and June 13, 2022 Meeting Mr. Crosland moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. III.Correspondence All correspondence was emailed to the Commission. IV.General Public Comment There being no public comment, Ms. Montgomery continued with the agenda. V.Consent Motions Mr. Crosland moved for consent approval of the following items: Ø 211 Haddrell St- Survey #6262/ Non- Historic (TMS#517-15-00-048) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for an alteration/addition for a new garage door. Ø 918 Pitt St- Survey #5970/ Historic (TMS#532-13-00-055) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for alterations of previously approved plans. Ø134 Live Oak Dr-Survey #6237/ Historic (TMS#517-15-00-051) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for partial demolition and addition to primary structure. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion.  Mr. Gallogly moved to amend the motion to remove the following item from consent approval: Ø134 Live Oak Dr-Survey #6237/ Historic (TMS#517-15-00-051) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for partial demolition and addition to primary structure. Ms. Shaw seconded the amendment. All in favor. Ms. Montgomery called for a vote on the motion as amended. All in favor. VI.Business - A.211 Haddrell St- Survey #6262/ Non- Historic (TMS#517-15-00-048) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for an alteration/addition for a new garage door. B.918 Pitt St- Survey #5970/ Historic (TMS#532-13-00-055) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for alterations of previously approved plans. These items were approved by consent. C.134 Live Oak Dr-Survey #6237/ Historic (TMS#517-15-00-051) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for partial demolition and addition to primary structure. Ms. Miller reviewed staff comments with the request. Ms. Linda Balzac, architect, reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Ms. Montgomery moved to Commission questions and closed public comment. Mr. Gallogly moved for approval of the request. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. D.605 Pitt St- Survey #6097/ Non-Historic (TMS# 532-05-00-029) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for alterations of previously approved plans and fencing. Ms. Miller reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Balzac reviewed the request with the Commission. Ms. Julia Sheeley, 217 Queen St, expressed concern with the fence, particularly due to the height and that it will be located on the corner. She suggested that the pool will be seen from the street. She expressed concern that the pool is not in keeping with the guidelines. She expressed  concern with the porch and chimney encroaching into the tree protection zone. There being no further comments, Ms. Montgomery closed public comment. Ms. Montgomery moved for approval with the stipulation that it meets Decks and Pool #4 in regard to adequate coverage with plantings. Ms. Shaw seconded the motion. Mr. Gallogly moved to amend the motion for the existing six foot fence not be extended to Queen Street. Ms. Montgomery seconded the amendment. All in favor. Ms. Montgomery called for a vote on the motion as amended. All in favor. E. 201 Bank St- Survey #6109/ Non- Historic (TMS #532-05-00-011) Applicant is seeking Final Approval for partial demolition, addition, alterations, pool, and hardscaping. This item was removed by staff. VII.Staff Approvals Ms. Miller reviewed staff approvals with the Commission: a. 803 Royall Ave- Survey #5986/ Non-Historic (TMS# 532-09-00-095) Change of Primary Structure paint color. b. 301 Morrison St-Survey #6166/ Non-Historic (TMS# 532-01-00-045) Replacement of roof of Primary Structure. c.131 Middle St (playground)/ 208 McCormick St – Survey 6024 / Historic (TMS# 532-09-00-005) Add gates to existing fences. Ms. Montgomery asked about item C, 131 Middle Street and the gates. Ms. Miller stated that the gate was approved on the contingency that if the fence was removed or changed, there was no assurance that the gate access would be approved again. VIII.Discussion and Action of Changes to Design Guidelines Ms. Miller reviewed the changes to the guidelines with the Commission. The Commission discussed what colors should be allowed as the main paint color and suggested that the following colors should be excluded:  ØIronwork DCR062 ØBlakes Bastian DCR114 ØLowcountry Spoonbread DCR ØBarbados DCR031 ØPinckney DCR039 ØDCR032 ØPink Mimosa DCR040 The Commission discussed which materials should not be allowed and suggested the following should not be allowed: Øsmall gravel Øcrushed stone should be lined so that it is not “spilling into the street” Ølive fences only allowed in the rear yard Øonly allow artificial turf if not visible from right-of-way Øonly allow pools if not visible from right-of-way Øwindow style should be similar to what is harmonious with historic house and harmonious with streetscape IX.Discussion of Items for Next Agenda No additional items were discussed for inclusion on the next agenda. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:11 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes HDPC07112022