Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORIC DISTRICT PRESERVATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 9, 2024 MINUTES STAFF REPORT Present: David Creech, Chair, James Bakker, Meghan Gravitt, Warren Player. Absent: Corey Barber. Mr. Creech called the meeting to order at 5:06 pm. 1. Approval of Agenda Mr. Bakker moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Player seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes Mr. Bakker moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Player seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. General Public Comment 4. Correspondence – None There being no comments or correspondence, Mr. Creech closed general public comment and continued with the agenda. All correspondence was linked to the agenda. 5. Consent Motions Mr. Player moved for consent approval of the following items: ➢ HDPC-051-2024, 314 HIBBEN ST, Survey Card 6214 / Non-Historic, TMS# 5171500012. Applicant is seeking Final Review of the demolition of a non- historic accessory structure. ➢ HDPC-054-2024, 104 MARY ST, Survey Card 4241 / Historic, TMS# 5171500077. Applicant is seeking Final Review for the Replacement of existing metal stairway, laundry room extension, and stoop alterations. Mr. Bakker seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historic District Preservation Commission December 9, 2024 Page 2 of 4 6. Business – A. HDPC-051-2024, 314 HIBBEN ST, Survey Card 6214 / Non-Historic, TMS# 5171500012. Applicant is seeking Final Review of the demolition of a non-historic accessory structure. B. HDPC-054-2024, 104 MARY ST, Survey Card 4241 / Historic, TMS# 5171500077. Applicant is seeking Final Review for the Replacement of existing metal stairway, laundry room extension, and stoop alterations. These items were approved by consent. C. HDPC-055-2024, 633 ROYALL AV, No Survey Card / Non-Historic, TMS# 5320900085. Applicant is seeking Final Review for the Demolition of existing front porch, replaced with larger wrap around porch, new heated SF, attached garage, demo of detached accessory. Mr. Hankinson reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Amber Aumet reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Creech closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Hankinson emphasized the materials that need to be specified on the plans. Ms. Aumet stated that paint colors would match existing and shutters on the front are half-size and would cover the windows. Mr. Player moved for denial for the applicant to address all staff and Commission comments. Mr. Creech seconded the motion. Mr. Player withdrew his motion. Mr. Creech did not withdraw his second, so the motion for denial stands. Mr. Creech called for a vote on the motion. All in favor. D. HDPC-056-2024, 218 CENTER ST, Survey Card 6049 / Non-Historic, TMS# 5320900088. Applicant is seeking Final Review for Adding operable  Historic District Preservation Commission December 9, 2024 Page 3 of 4 wood shutters, and decorative soffit to street facing facade. Replacing existing gable dormers with simplified shed dormers. Mr. Hankinson reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Amber Aument reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Creech closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Player moved for approval. Mr. Bakker seconded the motion. All in favor. E. HDPC-057-2024, 217 BENNETT ST, Survey Card 6140 / Historic, TMS# 5320100009. Applicant is seeking Final Review for Modifications to previously approved design based on findings during construction. Mr. Hankinson reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Ross Ritchie, architect, reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Creech closed public comments and moved to Commission questions. Ms. Gravitt moved for approval. Mr. Player seconded the motion. All in favor. 7. Staff Approvals A. 205 MORRISON ST, Survey Card 6165/Non-Historic, TMS# 5320100029. Applicant approved for the change of front door color from Hitching Post Black to natural stain. B. 131 LIVE OAK DR, No Survey Card/Non-Historic, TMS#5171500139. Applicant approved for termite damage repair to roof. C. 123 PITT ST, Survey Card 5930/Historic, TMS#5320100083. Applicant approved for the replacement of wooden window sashes. D. 111 HYER ST, Survey Card 6077/Non-Historic, TMS#5320900059. Applicant approved for changes to prior COA from findings of HDPC inspection.  Historic District Preservation Commission December 9, 2024 Page 4 of 4 Mr. Hankinson reviewed staff approvals with the Commission. 8. Action to adopt newly revised HDPC Guidelines. Mr. Hankinson reviewed the changes to the guidelines with the Commission. Mr. Creech moved for approval for accessory structure to be a minimum of ten feet from the primary structure alignment for through lots. Mr. Player seconded the motion. All in favor with Ms. Gravitt abstaining. Mr. Creech moved for approval of accessory structures to be a minimum of six feet from the primary structure alignment for corner lots. Mr. Player seconded the motion. All in favor. Mr. Creech moved for approval of the guidelines as amended. Mr. Bakker seconded the motion. All in favor. 9. Discussion of Items for Next Agenda There were no additional items for next month’s agenda. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes HDPC12092024