Planning Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15, 2017 DRAFT MINUTES Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, Roy Neal, John McNeill, Rodly Millet, Kathy Smith, Tripp Cuttino, DeAudre Gregg. Absent: Alys Campaigne, Peter Lehman. Staff: Jeff Ulma, David Pagliarini, Kent Prause, Michele Canon, Liz Boyles, Kevin Mitchell, Eddie Bernard, Austin Rutherford, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Wren called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. 1. Approval of Minutes from October 18, 2017 Special Meeting and October 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Mr. Neal moved for approval of the minutes with the following correction: ➢ October 18th special meeting: Page 7, fourth paragraph—“Mr. Cuttino withdrew his second." Mr. Cuttino seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Update on Planning Commission recommendations Mr. Wren noted that the recommendations on the tree/buffer ordinance was deferred by Town Council due to the election of new Town Council members. Ms. Canon review Town Council decisions with the Commission. 3. Correspondence and Public Comments There being no comments, Mr. Wren continued with the agenda. 4. Unfinished Business A. Request to rezone from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to CC, Community Conservation District, located at 301 7th Avenue, Scanlonville. TMS #514-00-00-032301 Ms. Canon stated that the applicant has requested an additional three month deferral (attachment 1).  Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Page 2 of 8 Mr. Wren asked about the deferral request for more than 30 days. Mr. Pagliarini answered that the Commission can defer if desired. He stated that applications should not be changed and suggested that if the purpose of the deferment is to consider substantial changes, then this would be considered a new submittal. Mr. Neal suggested that the application go forward and a decision made. Ms. Smith agreed. Mr. Wren agreed and continued with the agenda item. Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachments 2 & 3). Mr. Wren asked the difference between the permitted uses for R-1 and CC. Ms. Canon reviewed these differences with the Commission. Mr. Neal asked if the property has been annexed into the Town. Ms. Canon answered in the affirmative. Mr. Neal asked what the surrounding property is zoned. Ms. Canon reviewed the surrounding zoning with the Commission. Mr. Neal asked the lot size for R-1. Ms. Canon answered that the lot size for R-1 is 10,000 square feet; Community Conservation is 12,500 square feet. Mr. Neal asked the size of R-4 lot. Ms. Canon answered that it is 4,000 square feet. Mr. Neal asked if there is more open space required for CC. Ms. Canon answered in the negative. Mr. Michael Hart, representative for the owner, reviewed the request with the Commission. He stated that the referral was requested to deed restrict the property so that a bed and breakfast use would not be allowed, per the request of the East Cooper Civic Club. Mr. Wren asked if a deed restriction would be under the purview of the Commission. Mr. Pagliarini answered in the negative and stated that the Commission cannot condition a zoning request. Mr. Ed Lee, 158 Sixth Ave and president of East Cooper Civic Club, stated that this property has had several zoning requests in the past that have not come been approved. He stated that the East Cooper Civic Club has concerns with  Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Page 3 of 8 changing the zoning, particularly in having a bed and breakfast as a permitted use. He stated that he is not opposed to the property being subdivided under R-1 zoning. There being no further comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Mr. Hart stated that they have a financial hardship with removing the mobile homes and subdividing into four lots. He stated that they wanted to pursue the option of having the property deed restricted so that a bed and breakfast use is not allowed as this could be a solution that would be more amenable to the neighborhood. Mr. Millet stated that the property has been before the Commission a number of times for rezoning without success. Mr. Millet moved for denial of the request. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Mr. Neal suggested that there are other options available to the owners that would be within the current zoning. Ms. Smith stated that the surrounding area is consistently zoned R-1 and suggested that the zoning should not be changed for a “sake of ease”. Mr. Wren agreed and stated that the Comprehensive Plan recommends Low Density Neighborhood, which is not consistent with the requested CC zoning. Ms. Gregg asked where the issue is in not being able to subdivide the property. Ms. Canon answered that mobile homes are not a permitted use in R-1, so in order to subdivide the property, the property would need to come into compliance, which means the mobile homes would have to be removed. Mr. Wren called for a vote on the motion. All in favor. 5. New Business A. Request to annex and zone R-1, Low Density Residential District. Also request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map by changing the land use designation from Recreation Open Space to Low Density Neighborhood, located at 1500 Clubhouse Lane / Raven’s Run Subdivision. TMS #561-01-00-095  Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Page 4 of 8 Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachments 2 & 3). Mr. Wren asked about the HOA. Mr. Rutherford answered that recent changes shows the property as a lot of record and not HOA space. Mr. Neal asked if the property is currently privately owned and being used as an airport hangar with the request to be zoned as a residential lot. Mr. Rutherford answered in the affirmative and stated that the Future Land Use Map recommends Recreation Open Space but the County has it zoned R-4, Residential, and the reason for the request to change the Future Land Use Map to Low Density Neighborhood is the make the zoning request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. Ms. Smith suggested that there is a disconnect with the County zoning designation and the Town’s Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use recommendation. She suggested that the future land use map recommended Recreation Open Space based on the current use at the time. She asked if this was vacant property, what would it be zoned. Mr. Rutherford answered that because it was previously part of the HOA property, it would have been zoned as open space. Ms. Canon clarified that the property is zoned residential in Charleston County. Mr. Millet asked if the neighbors have been contacted. Mr. Wren suggested that this could be better addressed by the applicant. Mr. McNeill asked if the runway is still being used. Mr. Rutherford answered that he is not sure. Mr. McNeill asked where the aircraft is stored. Mr. Rutherford answered that he is not sure, but stated that the applicant might better address this. Mr. Wren asked if the R-4 zoning is consistent with Town’s R-1 zoning. Mr. Rutherford answered that the R-1 zoning is comparable to the county zoning, and only allows three units per acre.  Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Page 5 of 8 Ms. Julie O’Connor, representative for the owner, reviewed the request with the Commission. She stated that the runway and hangar are under private ownership. She stated that aircraft is actually stored on HOA property across from the subject property. Mr. Millet asked if the surrounding residents have been contacted. Ms. O’Connor answered in the affirmative and stated that the HOA is in favor of this property being used as a residential lot. Mr. McNeill asked if the HOA is in support of the request. Ms. O’Connor answered in the affirmative. There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Mr. Neal moved for approval of the request. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Request to amend the Patriots Point PD, Planned Development District Ordinance, establishing development guidelines and permitted uses for the National Medal of Honor Museum. Also request approval of an Impact Assessment & Conceptual Plan, located on Patriots Point Road. TMS #517-00-00-001 and 517-00-00-084 (portions thereof)—withdrawn by applicant. Ms. Canon stated that the applicant has requested withdrawal of the request (attachment 4). C. Request to amend the Oakland Plantation PD, Planned Development District Ordinance, providing for the installation of a multi-use path in the natural roadside buffer, located at Highway 17 North (across from George Browder Blvd.). TMS #600-00-00-074 and 600-00-00-067 (portions thereof) Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachments 2 & 3).  Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Page 6 of 8 Ms. Smith asked if the path could be accomplished if trees three inches or greater are preserved. Ms. Canon answered that she is not sure as a tree survey has not been completed. Mr. Russ Seamon, Seamon, Whiteside, and Associates, and Ms. Catherine Main, East Cooper Land Trust, reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Seamon answered that a tree survey has not been completed to date. He stated that once the tree survey is complete, they would be able to make a better determination. He stated that it would be a trail dedicated to the memory of his father. Ms. Main stated that the trail would connect to the East Cooper Trail system and this trail would be a critical component and part of the East Cooper Greenway. Mr. Wren asked if there are any concerns with the easements. Ms. Main and Mr. Seamon answered in the negative. There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Ms. Smith moved for approval of the request including all staff comments. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. D. Request approval of Sketch Plan for Tupelo Row Phase 3, 20 Single Family Residential lots zoned PD, Planned Development District, located at the end of Triple Crown Court. TMS #615-00-00-173 and -047 (partial) Mr. Mitchell reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachments 2 & 3). Mr. Neal asked if all previous staff comments were addressed. Mr. Mitchell answered that the lots were adjusted so that the land development regulation waiver was not needed. Mr. Neal noted that lot 19 was removed and is now open space. Mr. Mitchell concurred. Mr. Neal asked if Mr. Cook is amenable to all staff comments. Mr. Tim Cook, applicant, answered in the affirmative.  Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Page 7 of 8 Mr. Millet asked about open space and how it would be managed throughout the entire subdivision. Mr. Cook answered that a master plan was submitted and approved by staff. Mr. Millet asked if there were any changes to the master plan. Mr. Cook answered in the negative. Mr. Wren thanked the applicant for their work and in addressing staff comments. Mr. Neal moved for approval including all staff comments. Ms. Smith seconded the motion. All in favor. E. Request approval to change the name of two streets located within the development known as Ferry Wharf from Planters Wharf Lane to Port City Landing and from South Ferry Wharf Road to Planters Wharf Road name change for Planters Wharf Lane Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 3). Ms. Smith asked if staff is amenable to the changes. Ms. Canon answered in the affirmative. There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Ms. Smith moved for approval of the request. Mr. Millet seconded the motion. All in favor. F. Request approval to change the name of a street located off of Wando Park Boulevard from Wando River Way to Ports Authority Drive. Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 3). There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Mr. Millet moved for approval. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. All in favor. 6. Other Business  Planning Commission November 15, 2017 Page 8 of 8 A. Establish 2018 Meeting Schedule Mr. Neal moved for approval. Ms. Smith seconded the motion. All in favor. 7. Staff update on the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Process Ms. Boyles updated the Commission on the Comprehensive Plan process. She stated that the survey deadline is Friday, November 17th. She stated that based on Town Council’s decision, there will be additional members recommended for approval. Mr. Neal stated that there were areas of concern with the last Comprehensive Plan update such as transitional zoning and suggested that this should be discussed during the Comprehensive Plan update process. Ms. Boyles stated that part of the review process would include those issues of concern. Ms. Gregg suggested that the established historic areas of the Town should not be considered transitional areas and suggested that this might be one reason for hesitation of annexing these areas into the Town. Mr. Millet asked if the Comprehensive Plan update would include discussion of planned developments. Ms. Boyles answered that this could be included in the discussion of how to implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Millet suggested that this should be reviewed and discussed in detail. Ms. Boyles stated that there are state regulations regarding planned developments that must be adhered to. Mr. McNeill asked if the new Comprehensive Plan forum members could be forwarded to the Commission with their information on how they fit into the statistical makeup of the forum. Ms. Boyles answered that this could be accomplished. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:59 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes PlanComsn11152017