Planning Commission

Name: Planning Commission — Mount Pleasant, SC
Start: 2019-09-18
End: 2019-09-18
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC

Regular Meeting

Mount Pleasant, SC · September 18, 2019

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 MINUTES Green arrows are hyperlinks to the recording Attachment 1—Staff Report PowerPoint Presentation Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, John McNeill, Rodly Millet, Kathy Smith, George Gates, DeAudre Gregg, Brett Bennett, Roy Neal (entered at 5:22 pm) Absent: Don Campbell. Staff: Jeff Ulma, Lee Cave, Michele Canon, Eddie Bernard, Kate Dolan, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Wren called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. 1. Approval of the Agenda Mr. Millet moved for approval. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes from August 21 Meeting Ms. Smith moved for approval. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations Ms. Canon reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission. 4. Correspondence No correspondence 5. General Public Comment There being no comments, Mr. Wren continued with the agenda. Planning Commission September 18, 2019 Page 2 of 6 6. Requests A. R-21-19, To rezone one parcel from OP, Office Professional District, to AB- 2, Areawide Business-2 District. The property has been operating as an auto service garage since 1978, which is not a permitted use in the OP District, located at 1190 Shadow Drive Parcel ID (TMS No.): 535-16-00-254 Ms. Dolan reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Mr. Millet moved for approval of the request. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. All in favor. B. R-22-19, Request to amend the Oakland Plantation PD, Planned Development District Ordinance (Ordinance No. 04014, as amended) pertaining to the treatment of signs on five certain development parcels identified on the Sign Exhibit by proposing an additional 150 square foot monument sign on Highway 17, and classifying two existing legal nonconforming signs to be conforming, located between North Highway 17 and South Morgans Point Road / Lowes Home Improvement Center Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Neal entered at this time (5:22 pm). Mr. John Lewis, representative for Taco Bell, stated that the signage is necessary to provide visibility on US17. He asked that the request be approved. There being no further comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Ms. Smith moved for approval. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. C. R-23-19, Request to amend the Central Mount Pleasant PD-MU-SU, Planned Development-Mixed Use Suburban-Urban District Ordinance (Ordinance No. 07030, as amended), by rezoning an approximately 1.99 acre parcel from R-1, Low Density Residential District, and incorporating it into the PD as part of the School Tract. The intent is for the parcel to be used for the expansion of the school’s drop off and pick up loop, located at Planning Commission September 18, 2019 Page 3 of 6 1432 Hale Road / Rifle Range Road / Hale Road Parcel ID (TMS No.): 560- 12-00-054 Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). Mr. Eddie Twilly, 288 Indigo Circle, stated that he and his neighbors have questions on if there will be any additional accesses allowed. Ms. Laura Fox, 1507 Plover, expressed concern with the impact to the neighborhood and that the rezoning might mean that there will be increased traffic on Hale Road. Ms. Angela Barnett, CCSD representative, stated that part of the reason for the request is to help alleviate drop-off/pick-up traffic. Mr. Bill Rumer, 1433 Hale Road, expressed concern with aesthetics and if there would be any additional landscaping to screen the drop-off lanes and parking. Ms. Denise Bruiser, 1504 Plover, expressed concern with bike and pedestrian safety. She suggested that the study was done when part of the parking area was closed. She suggested that there should be sufficient parking and area for the vehicles. She agreed that there should be additional screening. Ms. Sue Hickman, 1621 Wren, expressed concern with traffic and child safety. She suggested that there should be more controls in place to better protect the children walking to school. Ms. Beth Fondren, 228 Indigo Bay Circle, suggested that there appears to be plans and suggested that these plans for the school should be provided at this meeting. Mr. Danny Shram, 1516 Wren, stated that his understanding was that part of the playground would be used as an access road running parallel to Hale Road and suggested that this should be considered to keep traffic off Hale Road. There being no further comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Planning Commission September 18, 2019 Page 4 of 6 The Commission discussed what buffers would be required and if there would be access from Hale Road. They also suggested that the applicant meet with the community to further review the plans. The Commission discussed whether a deferral would be appropriate. Mr. Neal moved for denial. Mr. Wren seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 6 to 2 motion with Mr. Bennett, Ms. Gregg, Mr. Gates, Mr. Wren, Ms. Smith and Mr. Neal in favor; Mr. McNeill and Mr. Millet opposed. D. SP-06-19, Request Sketch Plan approval for Carolina Park Phase F2, 87 single family residential lots, located at Goodwater Street Parcel ID (TMS No.): 540-00-00-022, -596-15-00-200, -203 Ms. Canon stated that the applicant has requested a deferral. Mr. Wren moved for deferral. Ms. Smith seconded the motion. All in favor. E. 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. Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Ms. Smith moved for approval. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. F. 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. Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). There being no comment, Mr. Wren closed public hearing. Planning Commission September 18, 2019 Page 5 of 6 Ms. Smith moved for approval. Mr. McNeill seconded the motion. All in favor. G. Proposal to amend Section 156.201(I)(2)(c), of Chapter 156, Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances pertaining to the vision corridor provision of the Critical Line Buffer. Proposed changes include language clarifying that the vision corridor provision only applies to residential property; clearing cannot occur for the benefit of an adjoining property owner; and that the 33 percent clearing requirement cannot be incremental and must remain unified. Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachments 1). Mr. Cap Prescott, 213 South Plaza Court, stated that as chairman of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) they contacted Town staff regarding the ability to have multiple view corridors and asked that this be considered. He asked that the amendment be rejected. Ms. LeAnn Adkins, 34 Hopetown Road, suggested that given the seriousness of this amendment and the error noted by staff during review of staff comments, that the accurate text should be presented and have a proper public hearing. There being no further comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Ms. Smith moved for denial of the amendment as proposed and that in an abundance of caution, due to the text error, that is should be correctly advertised. Mr. Gates seconded he motion. All in favor. H. Proposal to amend the Building Permit Allocation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 18097), to increase the number of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits from 10 to 25 permits annually, with these additional 15 permits coming out of a reduction to the single family residential dwelling allocation. Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1). There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Planning Commission September 18, 2019 Page 6 of 6 Mr. Neal moved for approval. Ms. Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 7 to 1 vote with Mr. Bennett, Ms. Gregg, Mr. Gates, Mr. McNeill, Ms. Smith, Mr. Millet, and Mr. Neal in favor; Mr. Wren opposed. I. Approval of street names for Central Mount Pleasant Midtown Townhouse Development. J. Approval of street name for Atlantic Beach House Multi-Family Development. Ms. Smith moved for approval of items I and J. Mr. Gates seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes PlanComsn09182019

Agenda

TOOLBOX Comprehensive Plan PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE Future Land Use Map Land Development Regulations MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Online Document Library COUNCIL CHAMBERS Projects and Applications Map Use Table WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 - 5:00 P.M. Zoning Code (PDF) Zoning Map (interactive) AGENDA 1. Roll call 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes from August 21 Meeting 4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations 5. Correspondence 6. General Public Comment 7. Requests Agenda Item: 7.a. Case #: R-21-19 To rezone one parcel from OP, Office Professional District, to AB-2, Areawide Business-2 District. The property has been Request: operating as an auto service garage since 1978, which is not a permitted use in the OP District. Location: 1190 Shadow Drive Parcel ID (TMS No.): 535-16-00-254 Type of Request: Rezoning Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission Total Acreage: 0.83 acres Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31639 Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31710 Planning Commission recommends approval or denial of the Action to be Taken: request. This recommendation is forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town Council. Planning Commission Agenda September 18, 2019 Page 2 of 6 Agenda Item: 7.b Case #: R-22-19 To amend the Oakland Plantation PD, Planned Development District Ordinance (Ordinance No. 04014, as amended) pertaining to the treatment of signs on five certain Request: development parcels identified on the Sign Exhibit by proposing an additional 150 square foot monument sign on Highway 17, and classifying two existing legal nonconforming signs to be conforming. Between North Highway 17 and South Morgans Point Road / Location: Lowes Home Improvement Center Type of Request: PD Amendment Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31641 Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31727 Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the request. This recommendation is Action to be Taken: forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town Council. Agenda Item: 7.c. Case #: R-23-19 To amend the Central Mount Pleasant PD-MU-SU, Planned Development-Mixed Use Suburban-Urban District Ordinance (Ordinance No. 07030, as amended), by rezoning an Request: approximately 1.99 acre parcel from R-1, Low Density Residential District, and incorporating it into the PD as part of the School Tract. The intent is for the parcel to be used for the expansion of the school’s drop off and pick up loop. Location: 1432 Hale Road / Rifle Range Road / Hale Road Parcel ID (TMS No.): 560-12-00-054 Type of Request: PD Amendment Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission Planning Commission Agenda September 18, 2019 Page 3 of 6 Total Acreage: 1.99 acres Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31640 Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31717 Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the request. This recommendation is Action to be Taken: forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town Council. Agenda Item: 7.d. Case #: SP-06-19 Sketch Plan approval for Carolina Park Phase F2, 87 single Request: family residential lots. Location: Goodwater Street Parcel ID (TMS No.): 540-00-00-022, -596-15-00-200, -203 Type of Request: Sketch Plan Public Hearing: Not required Total Acreage: 41.16 Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31704 Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31706 Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions, or Action to be Taken: denies the request. Agenda Item: 7.e. This Item was Deferred from the August 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/31708 Action to be Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with Taken: modifications, or denial of the proposal. This recommendation is Planning Commission Agenda September 18, 2019 Page 4 of 6 forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town Council. Agenda Item: 7.f. This Item was Deferred from the August 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/31709 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: 7.g. Proposal to amend Section 156.201(I)(2)(c), of Chapter 156, Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances pertaining to the vision corridor provision of the Critical Line Buffer. Proposed changes include language clarifying that the Request: vision corridor provision only applies to residential property; clearing cannot occur for the benefit of an adjoining property owner; and that the 33 percent clearing requirement cannot be incremental and must remain unified. Type of Request: Zoning Code Text Amendment Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission Draft Text: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31715 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. Planning Commission Agenda September 18, 2019 Page 5 of 6 Agenda Item: 7.h. Proposal to amend the Building Permit Allocation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 18097), to increase the number of Accessory Request: Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits from 10 to 25 permits annually, with these additional 15 permits coming out of a reduction to the single family residential dwelling allocation. Type of Request: Zoning Code Text Amendment Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission Draft Text: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31707 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: 7.i. Approval of street names for Central Mount Pleasant Midtown Request: Townhouse Development. Type of Request: Street name approval Public Hearing: Not required Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31703 Action to be Planning Commission approves or denies the request. Taken: Agenda Item: 7.j. Approval of street name for Atlantic Beach House Multi-Family Request: Development. Type of Request: Street name approval Public Hearing: Not required Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31702 Action to be Planning Commission approves or denies the request. Taken: 8. Adjourn Planning Commission Agenda September 18, 2019 Page 6 of 6 Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.

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