Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · August 21, 2019
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 21, 2019
MINUTES
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Attachment 1—Staff Report
Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, Roy Neal, Rodly Millet, Kathy Smith, Don Campbell
Absent: John McNeill, George Gates, DeAudre Gregg, Brett Bennett.
Staff: Jeff Ulma, David Pagliarini, Lee Cave, Kent Prause, Michele Canon,
Kevin Mitchell, Eddie Bernard James Aton, Austin Rutherford
Mr. Wren called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Mr. Millet moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Neal seconded the motion.
All in favor.
2. Approval of Minutes from July 24 Meeting
Mr. Neal moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Wren seconded the motion.
All in favor.
3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
Ms. Canon reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission.
4. Correspondence
All correspondence was included with the agenda.
5. General Public Comment
Ms. Leigh Rowe, 105 Friend St, Chair of the Old Village Historic District
Commission (OVHDC), asked the Commission to approve the proposed changes to
the ordinances pertaining to the OVHDC.
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6. Unfinished Business
A. Review a Conditional Use Permit per Section 5.2 c)(c)(1) of the Rivertowne
PDD, Planned Development District Ordinance, in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 156.112 of the Town of Mount Pleasant
Zoning Code (Oct. 1993) for an automobile service station to be located on
site and associated with the existing Harris Teeter grocery store, located at
2035 Highway 41 / Rivertowne Harris Teeter. TMS #540-00-00-229
Ms. Canon and Mr. Aton reviewed staff comments with the Commission
(attachment 1).
Mr. Brian Helman, representative for the applicant, reviewed the request with
the Commission.
Mr. Neal moved for approval of the request. Mr. Campbell seconded the
motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 2 vote with Mr. Campbell, Mr. Millet, and Mr.
Neal in favor; Mr. Wren and Ms. Smith opposed.
7. Requests
A. SP-04-19, Request Approval of Sketch Plan for 16 single family residential
lots, located at 1843 Rifle Range Road. TMS #561-00-00-012
Mr. Bernard reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
Mr. John Popelka, applicant, reviewed the request with the Commission.
Mr. Neal moved for approval of the request. Mr. Millet seconded the motion.
All in favor.
B. SP-05-19, Request Approval of Sketch Plan for 13 single family residential
lots, located at North Palmetto Fort Drive. TMS #561-00-00-051
Mr. Mitchell reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
Mr. Chris Donato, applicant, reviewed the request with the Commission.
The Commission discussed if conditions can be placed with the motion. Mr.
Pagliarini answered that conditions can be included with the motion as long as
they are appropriate with the ordinance requirements.
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Mr. Neal moved for approval of the request including all staff comments with
the condition that trees #6, #51, #67, and #72 be preserved. Mr. Wren seconded
the motion. Motion passed on a 4 to 1 vote with Mr. Campbell, Mr. Wren, Mr.
Millet, and Mr. Neal in favor; Ms. Smith opposed.
C. Proposal to amend Paragraph (3) of section 156.102(A), of Chapter 156,
Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances pertaining to the
height of certain structures. Proposed changes include making the list of
exclusions suggestive as to like-kind items, rather than definitive and
mutually exclusive.
D. Proposal to amend Paragraph (1) of section 156.107(A), of Chapter 156,
Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances pertaining to the
encroachment of certain accessory structures in setbacks. Proposed
changes include making the list of exclusions suggestive as to like-kind.
items, rather than definitive and mutually exclusive.
These items were deferred to the September meeting.
E. Proposal to amend Zoning Code Section 156.007, Definitions, by adding
“Story, Half (1/2)” as a definition; Amend Zoning Code Section 156.313, Old
Village Historic District, by modifying the boundaries of the district to do
the following: i) adding a map to graphically depict the boundaries of the
district; ii) prohibiting roofed structures on docks; iii) redefining the
calculation for impervious lot coverage and building area ratio to only
include high ground; iv) providing clarification on the location of accessory
structures; and v) permitting required off-street parking to park in tandem
and encroach within required yard setbacks. Also amend Zoning Code
Sections 156.430, 156.431, 156.432, and 156.433, which provide for the
Organization, Definitions, Power and Duties, and Procedures of the Old
Village Historic District Commission, and elsewhere within Chapter 156, to
do the following: i) rename the Old Village Historic District Commission as
the Historic District Preservation Commission; ii) clarify the requirements
of membership for the Commission; iii) clarify the duties of Town staff; iv)
add Freedom of Information Act requirements; v) change the date for the
consideration of historic properties and structures from 1936 to a rolling
fifty (50) years; vi) clarify their certificate of appropriateness oversight; vii)
clarify requirements for requests for demolition; viii) clarify the Vested
Rights for previous approvals; ix) change and clarify the requirements for
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applications to the Commission; and x) clarify the requirements of
municipal and public utilities.
Mr. Rutherford reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment
1).
Ms. Rowe stated that having a rolling 50-year timeframe for designating
property historic is important in preserving important structures within the
historic district.
There being no other comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing.
Ms. Smith moved for approval. Mr. Wren seconded the motion. All in favor.
F. Continued discussion on proposed ordinance amendments to various
provisions of Zoning Code Section 156.201(I)(2).
Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
The Commission discussed whether vision corridor requirements should apply
to commercial property. The Commission agreed that it should only apply to
residential property.
The Commission discussed how the vision corridor should apply for larger areas.
The agreed that the vision corridor percentage could be spread out throughout
the larger area.
The Commission discussed whether a vision corridor could be approved for
other property. The Commission agreed that the vision corridor should only be
approved for the property owner’s property.
Ms. Canon stated that staff would have a draft ordinance at the next meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
PlanComsn08212019
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AMENDED AGENDA
1. Roll call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from July 24 Meeting
4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
5. Correspondence
6. General Public Comment
7. Unfinished Business
Agenda Item: 7.a.
To review a Conditional Use Permit per Section 5.2 c)(c)(1) of
the Rivertowne PDD, Planned Development District
Ordinance, in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Request: Section 156.112 of the Town of Mount Pleasant Zoning Code
(Oct. 1993) for an automobile service station to be located on
site and associated with the existing Harris Teeter grocery
store.
Location: 2035 Highway 41 / Rivertowne Harris Teeter
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 540-00-00-229
Type of Request: Conditional Use Permit
Public Hearing: Not required
Total Acreage: 1.27 acres
Plat Recording Info: Book L18, Page 0483
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/30869
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UPDATED
Transportation https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31568
Memo Link:
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/30948
Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions or
Action to be Taken:
denies the request
8. Requests
Agenda Item: 8.a
Case #: SP-04-19
Request: Approval of Sketch Plan for 16 single family residential lots.
Location: 1843 Rifle Range Road
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 561-00-00-012
Type of Request: Sketch Plan
Public Hearing: Not required
Total Acreage: 6.97 acres
Plat Recording info. Plat Book DA, Page 508
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31525
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31527
Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions, or
Action to be Taken:
denies the request.
Agenda Item: 8.b.
Case #: SP-05-19
Request: Approval of Sketch Plan for 13 single family residential lots.
Location: North Palmetto Fort Drive
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 561-00-00-051
Type of Request: Sketch Plan
Public Hearing: Not required
Total Acreage: 4.38 acres
Plat Recording Info: Plat Book Q, Page 155
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Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31526
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31528
Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions, or
Action to be Taken:
denies the request.
Agenda Item: 8.c. This Item has been Deferred to the September Meeting
Proposal to amend Paragraph (3) of section 156.102(A), of Chapter
156, Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances
Request: pertaining to the height of certain structures. Proposed changes
include making the list of exclusions suggestive as to like-kind items,
rather than definitive and mutually exclusive.
Type of Request: Zoning Code Text Amendment
Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Draft Text: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31533
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be modifications, or denial of the proposal. This recommendation is
Taken: forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town
Council.
Agenda Item: 8.d. This Item has been Deferred to the September Meeting
Proposal to amend Paragraph (1) of section 156.107(A), of Chapter
156, Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances
pertaining to the encroachment of certain accessory structures in
Request: setbacks. Proposed changes include making the list of exclusions
suggestive as to like-kind. items, rather than definitive and mutually
exclusive.
Type of Request: Zoning Code Text Amendment
Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Draft Text: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31534
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be modifications, or denial of the proposal. This recommendation is
Taken: forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town
Council.
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Agenda Item: 8.e.
Proposal to amend Zoning Code Section 156.007, Definitions, by
adding “Story, Half (1/2)” as a definition; Amend Zoning Code Section
156.313, Old Village Historic District, by modifying the boundaries of
the district to do the following: i) adding a map to graphically depict
the boundaries of the district; ii) prohibiting roofed structures on
docks; iii) redefining the calculation for impervious lot coverage and
building area ratio to only include high ground; iv) providing
clarification on the location of accessory structures; and v)
permitting required off-street parking to park in tandem and
encroach within required yard setbacks. Also amend Zoning Code
Sections 156.430, 156.431, 156.432, and 156.433, which provide for
the Organization, Definitions, Power and Duties, and Procedures of
Request: the Old Village Historic District Commission, and elsewhere within
Chapter 156, to do the following: i) rename the Old Village Historic
District Commission as the Historic District Preservation Commission;
ii) clarify the requirements of membership for the Commission; iii)
clarify the duties of Town staff; iv) add Freedom of Information Act
requirements; v) change the date for the consideration of historic
properties and structures from 1936 to a rolling fifty (50) years; vi)
clarify their certificate of appropriateness oversight; vii) clarify
requirements for requests for demolition; viii) clarify the Vested
Rights for previous approvals; ix) change and clarify the requirements
for applications to the Commission; and x) clarify the requirements
of municipal and public utilities.
Type of Request: Zoning Code Text Amendment
Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Draft Text: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31536
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be modifications, or denial of the proposal. This recommendation is
Taken: forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town
Council.
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Agenda Item: 8.f.
Continued discussion on proposed ordinance amendments to various
Request: provisions of Zoning Code Section 156.201(I)(2).
Discussion: Current provisions seem to apply only to residential use
properties. Is this the desired intent? Staff has recently received
inquiries regarding the application of the vision corridor provision of
section 156.201 (I)(2)(c) being applied to adjacent property outside
Type of Request: of the boundaries of the property to be benefited and in an
incremental manner (for example in five -foot increments, rather
than as a unified whole). Alternatively, proposed is the utilization of
the entire length of an adjoining property’s buffer for calculation of
the vision corridor area cleared to benefit an adjoining property.
Public Hearing: Not required
Current Text: Zoning Code Section 156.201
Action to be
None; For discussion only
Taken:
9. Adjourn
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