Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2023 MINUTES STAFF REPORT Present: Robert Crosland, Gene Gallogly, Corey Barber. Staff: Kara Browder, Bryan Hankinson, Kate Miller, James Ward, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Crosland called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. I. Approval of Agenda Mr. Barber moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes July 10, 2023 Mr. Barber moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. III. General Public Comment IV. Correspondence There being no comments and all correspondence being linked to the agenda, Mr. Crosland continued with the agenda. V. Consent Motions Mr. Crosland moved for consent approval for the following items: ➢ 436 Church Street – Survey 6191/Historic (TMS #5320100092) Applicant is seeking final approval for after the fact changes to the previous COA. Mr. Barber seconded the motion. All in favor. VI. Business - A. 216 Bennett Street - Survey 6150/Historic (TMS #5320100064) Applicant is seeking final approval for after-the-fact approval of a fence. Ms. Miller reviewed staff comments with the Commission.  Historic District Preservation Commission August 14, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Ms. Sarah Canon, owner, reviewed the request with the Commission. Ms. Carmen, Scott, 415 Church St, stated that their ADU was built within the allowed setbacks. She asked that the request be denied as it is not within the guidelines and there is no economic hardship. She suggested that the contractor was put on notice that the fence was not within the guidelines. She suggested that the Town also put the owners on notice that the fence and was not built. Mr. James Scott, 415 Church St, stated that he included a timeline to the Commission on their efforts and notifications to the contractor of the violations. He stated that they are not in favor of the after-the-fact approval. He stated that after being notified of the violations, the work continued on the fence. He suggested that there are no hardships to approve the after-the-fact approvals. He suggested that approval of the request would set a bad precedent. Ms. Linda Balzac, 422 Hobcaw, stated that the fence guidelines have been in place for over 25 years. She suggested that there is no precedent for approving the request and asked that it be denied. Mr. Chris Coleman, 118 Pitt St, suggested that there are not definitive hardships established in the guidelines. He suggested that after-the-fact approvals should not be considered as there is nothing in the guidelines outlining those approvals. Mr. Louis Horton, 108 Live Oak Dr, suggested that the fence cannot be seen from the street. He suggested that additional landscaping could be planted to further screen the fence. He suggested that the six foot should be reviewed. Mr. Crosland closed public comment and moved to Commission questions, applicant and staff response, and deliberation. Mr. Crosland moved for approval with the condition that the height of the fence is reduced to six feet, but can remain a solid construction. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 2 to 1 vote with Mr. Gallogly and Mr. Crosland in favor; Mr. Barber opposed.  Historic District Preservation Commission August 14, 2023 Page 3 of 5 B. 110 Bennett Street - Survey 6146/Historic (TMS #5171500090) Applicant is seeking final approval for alterations to previously approved pool and decking plans. Ms. Miller reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Bill Smith reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Crosland closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Crosland moved for approval. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. C. 116 Hyer Street - Survey 6075/Non-Historic (TMS #5320900061) Applicant is seeking final approval for modifications to existing porch and installation of a pool. Mr. Hankinson reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Miller Harper, owner, reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Crosland closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Barber moved for conditional approval based on staff’s comments and to have the edge of the pool align with the existing porch. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. D. 717 Royall Avenue – Survey 5988/Non-Historic (TMS#5320900092) Applicant is seeking preliminary review for an addition. Ms. Browder reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Wentz Chesson, architect, reviewed the request with the Commission.  Historic District Preservation Commission August 14, 2023 Page 4 of 5 There being no comments, Mr. Crosland closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. The Commission provided comments. E. 436 Church Street – Survey 6191/Historic (TMS #5320100092) Applicant is seeking final approval for after the fact changes to the previous COA. This item was approved by a consent motion. F. 305 McCants Street – Survey 6083/Historic (TMS #5320900079) Applicant is seeking final approval for an addition, rear porch and deck relocation, and demolition of existing non-historic carport Ms. Browder reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Linda Balzac, architect, reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Crosland closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Barber moved for approval with the condition that the applicant work with staff to differentiate between the historic structure and the addition. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. G. 133 Mary Street - Survey 6258/Non-Historic (TMS #5171500072) Applicant is seeking final approval for existing front porch renovation, side two-story addition, side bay window / dormer, and rear accessory building. Demolition of existing carport and shed. Mr. Hankinson reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Linda Balzac, architect, reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Crosland moved for submittal of letters from neighbors. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historic District Preservation Commission August 14, 2023 Page 5 of 5 There being no comments, Mr. Crosland closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Barber moved for approval with the condition that front porch is changed to have a hip appearance on each end and work with staff on chimney material change and infill of the rafter portion; with approval of the location of the accessory structure in the rear of the property. Mr. Crosland seconded the motion. All in favor. VII. Staff Approvals a. 747 Pitt Street – Survey 5903/Non-Historic (TMS# 5320900045) Rear accessory structures less than 144 sf. b. 108 Carr Street - Survey 6269/Non-Historic (TMS# 5320500057) Change to previously approved garage door. c. 101 Mary Street – Survey 6256/Non-Historic (TMS# 5171500067) Change to driveway design. d. 507 Whilden Street – Survey 6169/Non-Historic (TMS# 5320100253) Repainting home and new shutters. VIII. Discussion of HDPC Rules of Procedure Revisions Mr. Hankinson reviewed the changes with the Commission. Mr. Crosland moved for approval as presented. Mr. Gallogly seconded the motion. All in favor. IX. Discussion of Items for Next Agenda The Commission agreed to include the following items on the next agenda: ➢ Discussion and possible action on approval of allowing shed roofs ➢ Discussion and possible action on approval of pools in side yards and front yards for corner lots There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes HDPC08142023