Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 10, 2023 MINUTES Staff Report Present: Robert Crosland, Chair, Gene Gallogly, John Hackenberg Absent: Corey Barber. Staff: Kate Miller, Kara Browder, James Ward, Bryan Hankinson, John Farrell, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Crosland called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. I. Approval of Agenda Mr. Crosland moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes March 13, 2023 Meeting Mr. Gallogly moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Correspondence IV. General Public Comment There being no correspondence or public comment, Mr. Crosland continued with the agenda. V. Consent Motions Mr. Crosland moved for consent approval of the following items: ➢ 310 Bennett Street – Survey 6155 / Historic (TMS# 5320100059) Final Approval for replacement and repair of porch and foundation elements. ➢ 753 Pitt Street – Survey 5902 / Historic (TMS# 5320900046) Final Approval of driveway installation. ➢ 713 Royall Avenue – Survey 5989 / Non-Historic (TMS# 5320900091) Final Approval for alteration to previously approved plans to change to arched doorways. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historic District Preservation Commission April 10, 2023 Page 2 of 4 VI. Business A. 223 Pitt Street – Survey 5923 / Historic (TMS# 5320100038) Final Approval for partial demolition, hardscaping, and parking pad. Mr. Keb Ballard, architect, reviewed the request with the Commission. Ms. Linda Balzac, 422 Hobcaw Drive, suggested that according to the ordinance, the proposed parking would be on the side yard and that the amount of concrete is being reduced. She suggested that the reduction of concrete would make it look softer and would be less obtrusive. Mr. Ballard suggested that the parking is on the side or rear yard. There being no comments, Mr. Crosland closed public comment. Mr. Crosland moved for approval as submitted. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. B. 310 Bennett Street – Survey 6155 / Historic (TMS# 5320100059) Final Approval for replacement and repair of porch and foundation elements This item was approved by consent. C. 448 Church Street – Survey 6190 / Historic (TMS# 5320100091) Preliminary Approval for partial demolition, addition and new accessory structure. Ms. Browder and Ms. Miller reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Linda Balzac, architect, reviewed the request with the Commission. The Commission provided comments on the project.  Historic District Preservation Commission April 10, 2023 Page 3 of 4 D. 713 Royall Avenue – Survey 5989 / Non-Historic (TMS# 5320900091) Final Approval for alteration to previously approved plans to change to arched doorways. This item was approved by consent. E. 826 Pitt Street – Survey 5964 / Non-Historic (TMS# 5320900064) Final Approval for alteration to previously approved plans for material change for foundation and chimneys. Ms. Miller reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Darrell Smith reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Crosland moved to Commission questions. Mr. Crosland closed public comment. Mr. Gallogly moved for approval. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. F. 713 Royall Avenue – Survey 5989 / Non-Historic (TMS# 5320900091) Final Approval for alteration to previously approved plans to change to arched doorways. This item was approved by consent. VII. Staff Level Approvals A. 320 Bennett Street – Survey 6156 / Non-Historic (TMS# 5320100240) Fencing. B. 125 Pitt Street – Survey 5929 / Historic (TMS# 5320100084) Rear elevation change. VIII. Discuss enforcement/collaboration with Building Services Ms. Miller reviewed the procedural changes for final approvals with the Commission. She stated that a separate final inspection will be completed by PLAN staff in addition to the Building Inspections final approval.  Historic District Preservation Commission April 10, 2023 Page 4 of 4 IX. Discussion of Items for Next Agenda The Commission agreed to add the following items to next month’s agenda: ➢ Update on enforcement and collaboration with Building Services. ➢ Update on Legal Review of Design Guidelines There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:52 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes HDPC04102023