Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · October 23, 2019
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 23, 2019
MINUTES
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Attachment 1—Staff Report
PowerPoint Presentation
Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, Roy Neal, Michael McCormick, Kathy Smith,
George Gates, Don Campbell, Brett Bennett.
Absent: Rodly Millet, DeAudre Gregg.
Mr. Wren called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm and introduced Mr.
McCormick as the newest member.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Mr. Campbell moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Neal seconded the
motion. All in favor.
2. Approval of Minutes from September 18 Meeting
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Neal seconded the motion.
All in favor.
3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
Ms. Canon reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission.
4. Correspondence
There was no additional correspondence.
5. General Public Comment
There being no comments, Mr. Wren continued with the agenda.
6. Requests
A. R-24-19, Request To annex and zone AB, Areawide Business District, an
approximately 0.58 acre portion of a 1.28 acre tract of land and CO,
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Conservation Open Space, the remaining 0.70 acre portion. Property is
currently improved with a business. Location: 453 W. Coleman Boulevard
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 517-11-00-001
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.
B. R-25-19 Request To annex and zone AB, Areawide Business District, an
approximately 14.59 acre (according to Charleston County Tax Records)
tract of land comprised of eight parcels to be developed as the Mount
Pleasant Racquet Club. Location: Located off Highway 17 North across
from Lowes at Oakland Parcel ID (TMS No): 598-00-00-008, 598-00-00-010
through -012, 598-00-00-018, 59800-00-020, 598-00-00-025 and 598-00-
00-059
Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
Mr. Derek Williams, applicant, reviewed the request with the Commission.
There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing.
Ms. Smith moved for approval. Mr. Wren seconded the motion. All in
favor.
C. R-26-19 Request To annex and zone AB, Areawide Business District, an
approximately 0.47 acre tract of land and an approximately 0.17 acre
portion of a 1.67 acre tract of land, and a request to annex and zone AB-2,
Areawide Business-2 District, the remaining 1.50 acre portion of the latter
1.67 acre tract of land. The back 1.67 acre tract of land is currently
improved with a business. Location: 1735 and 1733 Highway 17 North
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 558-00-00-062 and 558-00-00-063
Ms. Canon reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment 1).
Mr. Tim Ascue, applicant, reviewed the request with the Commission.
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There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed public hearing.
Mr. Neal moved for approval. Mr. Gates seconded the motion. All in favor.
D. SP-06-19 Request for Sketch Plan approval for Carolina Park Phase F2, 87
Single family residential units. Location: Goodwater Street Parcel ID (TMS
No.): 540-00-00-022, 596-15-00-200, -203
Mr. Bernard reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment
1).
Ms. Betty Niermann, Seamon, Whiteside, and Associates, reviewed the
request with the Commission.
Mr. Neal moved for approval including all staff comments and conditions.
Mr. Wren seconded the motion. All in favor.
E. SP-07-19 Request for Sketch Plan approval for Nantahala Boulevard, five
Townhouse units. Location: Nantahala Boulevard / Lauda Drive Parcel ID
(TMS No.): 558-01-00-077
Mr. Mitchell reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment
1).
Mr. Wofford Stribling, Earthsource Engineering, reviewed the request with the
Commission.
Mr. Neal moved for approval with the condition that the mail kiosk location
is approved by staff. Mr. Wren seconded the motion. All in favor.
F. SP-08-19 Request for Sketch Plan approval for Carolina Park Phase H, 60
Single family residential units. Location: Carolina Park Boulevard Parcel
ID (TMS No.): 540-00-00-022
Mr. Bernard reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment
1).
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Mr. Neal moved for approval including all staff comments. Mr. Wren
seconded the motion. All in favor.
G. SP-09-19 Request for Sketch Plan approval for Liberty Hill Farms Phase 2A,
30 Single family residential units. Location: Off North Lakeshore Drive
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 577-00-00-001 & -315
Mr. Bernard reviewed staff comments with the Commission (attachment
1).
Mr. Mark Fields, applicant, reviewed the request with the Commission.
Ms. Smith moved for approval including all staff comments. Mr. Neal
seconded the motion. All in favor.
H. Proposal to amend various sections of Chapter 156, Zoning Code, of the
Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, including Section 156.007,
Definitions, Section 156.325, Principal Use Table, Section 156.326,
Principal Use Conditions, and elsewhere within Chapter 156 by modifying
all provisions related to Bed and Breakfast, Short Term Rental, etc., to
make consistent with the newly adopted Short Term Rental Ordinance
(Ord. No. 19048).
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.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
Submitted by,
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AGENDA
1. Roll call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from September 18 Meeting
4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
5. Correspondence
6. General Public Comment
7. Requests
Agenda Item: 7.a.
Case #: R-24-19
To annex and zone AB, Areawide Business District, an
approximately 0.58 acre portion of a 1.28 acre tract of land and CO,
Request: Conservation Open Space, the remaining 0.70 acre portion.
Property is currently improved with a business.
Location: 453 W. Coleman Boulevard
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 517-11-00-001
Type of Request: Annexation and Zoning
Annexation – Not required
Public Hearing:
Zoning – Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Total Acreage: 1.28 acres
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31965
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32042
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.
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Agenda Item: 7.b
Case #: R-25-19
To annex and zone AB, Areawide Business District, an
approximately 14.59 acre (according to Charleston County Tax
Request: Records) tract of land comprised of eight parcels to be developed
as the Mount Pleasant Racquet Club.
Location: Located off Highway 17 North across from Lowes at Oakland
598-00-00-008, 598-00-00-010 through -012, 598-00-00-018, 598-
Parcel ID (TMS No):
00-00-020, 598-00-00-025 and 598-00-00-059
Type of Request: Annexation and Zoning
Annexation – Not required
Public Hearing:
Zoning – Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Total Acreage: 14.59 acres (according to Charleston County Tax Records)
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31966
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32047
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.
Agenda Item: 7.c.
Case #: R-26-19
To annex and zone AB, Areawide Business District, an
approximately 0.47 acre tract of land and an approximately
0.17 acre portion of a 1.67 acre tract of land, and a request to
Request: annex and zone AB-2, Areawide Business-2 District, the
remaining 1.50 acre portion of the latter 1.67 acre tract of
land. The back 1.67 acre tract of land is currently improved
with a business.
Location: 1735 and 1733 Highway 17 North
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 558-00-00-062 and 558-00-00-063
Type of Request: Annexation and Zoning
Annexation – Not required
Public Hearing:
Zoning – Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Total Acreage: 2.14 acres
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Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/31967
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32053
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.
Agenda Item: 7.d.
Case #: SP-06-19
Sketch Plan approval for Carolina Park Phase F2, 87 Single
Request: family residential units.
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: 41.46 acres
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32050
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32059
Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions, or
Action to be Taken:
denies the request.
Agenda Item: 7.e.
Case #: SP-07-19
Sketch Plan approval for Nantahala Boulevard, five
Request: Townhouse units.
Location: Nantahala Boulevard / Lauda Drive
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 558-01-00-077
Type of Request: Sketch Plan
Public Hearing: Not required
Total Acreage: 0.67 acres
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32048
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32057
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Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions, or
Action to be Taken:
denies the request.
Agenda Item: 7.f.
Case #: SP-08-19
Sketch Plan approval for Carolina Park Phase H, 60 Single
Request: family residential units.
Location: Carolina Park Boulevard
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 540-00-00-022
Type of Request: Sketch Plan
Public Hearing: Not required
Total Acreage: 48.46 acres
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32041
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32051
Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions, or
Action to be Taken:
denies the request.
Agenda Item: 7.g.
Case #: SP-09-19
Sketch Plan approval for Liberty Hill Farms Phase 2A, 30 Single
Request: family residential units.
Location: Off North Lakeshore Drive
Parcel ID (TMS No.): 577-00-00-001 & -315
Type of Request: Sketch Plan
Public Hearing: Not required
Total Acreage: 12.21 acres
Application Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32040
Staff Report Link: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32052
Planning Commission approves, approves with conditions, or
Action to be Taken:
denies the request.
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Agenda Item: 7.h
Proposal to amend various sections of Chapter 156, Zoning Code,
of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, including Section
156.007, Definitions, Section 156.325, Principal Use Table,
Request: Section 156.326, Principal Use Conditions, and elsewhere within
Chapter 156 by modifying all provisions related to Bed and
Breakfast, Short Term Rental, etc., to make consistent with the
newly adopted Short Term Rental Ordinance (Ord. No. 19048).
Type of Request: Zoning Code Text Amendment
Public Hearing: Required; To be held by Planning Commission
Draft Text: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/32070
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.
8. Adjourn
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