Planning Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 23, 2021 MINUTES PowerPoint Presentation Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, Pam Ireland, Brett Bennett, Michael McCormick, Don Campbell, Bruce Koedding, George Gates, Gary Davis (entered at 5:12 pm) Absent: Kathy Smith Staff: Michele Reed, Peter Stone, David Pagliarini, Kevin Mitchell, Heidi Moeser, Marissa Poultney, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Wren called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. 1. Approval of the Agenda Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Gates seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes from March 24th Meeting Mr. Gates moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations Mr. Stone reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission. 4. General Correspondence All correspondence was received and linked to the agenda. 5. General Public Comment Mr. George Freeman, 1450 Bowman Road, spoke regarding item 7D, Watts Park Sketch Plan and expressed concern that this is being reviewed by the Planning Commission as the zoning was denied by Town Council. He suggested that his understanding was that when the zoning was denied, the property would come in  Planning Commission June 23, 2021 Page 2 of 4 as community conservation zoning and in the Sweetgrass Overlay District. He suggested that this request should be deferred in order to have a legal determination on how to proceed. Ms. Pat Sullivan, 1002 Plantation Court, spoke regarding the Phillips Community and expressed concern that the requested rezoning would be out of character with the community and the community standards. She also stated that the property is in the process of being designated historic through Charleston County. She also expressed concern with drainage and that there is currently flooding issues and bringing in more development would exacerbate this issue. Mr. Richard Habersham, Phillips Community, spoke regarding the rezoning of the Phillips Community and that the proposed rezoning would be out of character with the current historic settlement community. He suggested that the historic designation being established through Charleston County should be upheld by the Town and be applied to future properties being annexed and rezoned. He also expressed concern with the size of the lots that would be allowed if the requested zoning were approved. Mr. Davis entered at this time (5:12 pm). Ms. Cashion Drolet, Historic Charleston Foundation, spoke regarding the rezoning of the Phillips Community and stated that she is opposed to approval of the rezoning request. She suggested that the current Charleston County zoning and historic designation would be more appropriate for the community. She suggested that approval of the request would not be consistent with the community. She asked that the request be denied. There being no further comments, Mr. Wren continued with the agenda. 6. Requests A. Zoning Case R-07-21 , Request to rezone from OP, Office Professional, to AB, Areawide Business District, an approximately 1-acre tract of vacant land located on the corner of Highway 17 N and McKnight, identified by TMS No. 578-00-00-034. The parcel is located within the Sweetgrass Basket Overlay District. There is no request to change this designation. Ms. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission.  Planning Commission June 23, 2021 Page 3 of 4 There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Ms. Ireland moved for approval. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. All in favor. B. R-08-21, Request to annex and zone Dunes West PD, Planned Development District, an approximately 9.9-acre tract of land, parcel is located at 1572 Joe Rouse Rd. identified by TMS No. 583-00-00-008. Proposed is to designate the parcel, DW-PD R-3 within the PD, adhering to the development standards utilized by Covington Phase 1 and 2. Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Chris Donato, Engineer, reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed the public hearing. Ms. Ireland moved for denial. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion. All in favor. C. SP-03-21 , 426 Egypt Road- Sketch Plan and LDR Waiver requested. The proposal is to subdivide one (1) lot (approximately 0.97 acres) into two (2) Single Family residential lots. Also includes a request for a Waiver from the Land Development Regulations to subdivide of a private access easement. Mr. Mitchell reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Tonga Lemon, owner, reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Davis moved for approval. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor. D. SP-04-21, Watts Park- Sketch Plan- Located at 1240 Six Mile Road (TMS 588-00-00-130) proposal to provide 28 R-1 Single Family lots on 11.68 acres. Ms. Moeser reviewed the request with the Commission.  Planning Commission June 23, 2021 Page 4 of 4 Mr. Chris Donato, engineer, reviewed the request with the Commission. Ms. Ireland moved for approval. Mr. Gates seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 7 to 1 vote with Mr. Bennett, Mr. Koedding, Mr. Davis, Mr. Gates, Mr. Wren, Mr. McCormick, and Ms. Ireland in favor; Mr. Campbell opposed. E. Environmental Policy Overview and Watershed Planning Presentation Mr. Mitchell, Ms. Moeser, and Ms. Poultney reviewed the policy with the Commission. The Commission received this as information. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes PlanComsn06232021