Planning Commission

Name: Planning Commission — Mount Pleasant, SC
Start: 2021-09-22
End: 2021-09-22
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC

Regular Meeting

Mount Pleasant, SC · September 22, 2021

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 MINUTES PowerPoint Presentation Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, Pam Ireland, Brett Bennett, Michael McCormick, Kathy Smith, Gary Davis, Bruce Koedding, George Gates. Staff: Michele Reed, David Pagliarini, Kevin Mitchell, Peter Stone, Heidi Moeser, Marissa Poultney, Devay Dandy, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Wren called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. 1. Approval of the Agenda Ms. Smith moved for approval of the agenda. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes from August 18th Meeting Ms. Smith moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Koedding seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations Mr. Stone updated the Commission on Town Council decisions. 4. General Correspondence All correspondence was received and distributed to the Commission. 5. General Public Comment There being no comments, Mr. Wren continued with the agenda. 6. Requests A. Rezoning Case: R-14-21 Summary: Proposal to amend Chapter 156, Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, by adding new sections Chapter 156.306, 156.307, 156.308, 156.304(E)(3), 156.110(F), establishing new Shem Creek Waterfront District and design standards. Amendments Planning Commission September 22, 2021 Page 2 of 3 pertain to provision of permitted uses and development standards for this District. Affected code sections include 156.007, 156.325, 156.326, 156.310, 156.318, 156.314, 156.110, 156.304. Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Bennett moved for approval. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. M. Lisa Jones, 930 Live Oak, expressed concern with the parking for the issue, particularly if there is a storm and they have more than 50% in renovations. She stated that there is currently not sufficient parking for their business. She stated that she likes the direction the changes are going, but Coastal Expeditions would not be able to meet the proposed parking changes. Ms. Ashley Woody, 110 Friend Street, agreed with Ms. Jones regarding the parking in the area. She suggested that meeting the parking standards would be a hardship. Ms. Caroline Johnson, 112 Beach Street, expressed concern with the Simmons Seafood area and what the proposed plans are for the site. Mr. Wren stated that this could be addressed during discussion. There being no further comments, Mr. Wren closed public comment. Mr. Wren called for a vote on the motion. All in favor. B. Sketch Plan: SP-08-21 Summary: 759 Muirhead Road, Request to subdivide 0.568-acre parcel, currently zoned R-1, Single-Family Low Density Residential, with no change in zoning. Parcel is identified by TMS No. 5141200009 Charleston County ROD Plat Book O-92. Ms. Moeser reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Smith moved for approval with all staff comments. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. All in favor. Planning Commission September 22, 2021 Page 3 of 3 C. Sketch Plan: SP-09-21 Summary: Liberty Hill Farm Phase 2B & 2C, Request to create 100 Single-Family detached lots on 109.48-acres. Development currently zoned Cluster Development. Identified by TMS No. 577-00-00-001 Ms. Poultney reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Mr. Mark Fields, applicant, reviewed the request with the Commission. Ms. Smith moved for approval including all comments. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 6 to 2 with Mr. Bennett, Mr. Koedding, Mr. Wren, Ms. Smith, Mr. McCormick, and Ms. Ireland in favor; Mr. Davis and Mr. Gates opposed. D. Proposal to amend Chapter 153.050 Stormwater Management and Water Quality Regulations, specifically the Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement, proposed is to include Clemson Certified Post Construction BMP inspectors as qualified professionals to perform required inspections. Mr. Kevin Mitchell introduced Ms. Devay Dandy. Ms. Dandy reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Ireland moved for approval as presented. Ms. Smith seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:59 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes PlanComsn09222021

Agenda

TOOLBOX 1 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Land Development MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Regulations COUNCIL CHAMBERS Online Document Library WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021, 5:00 P.M. Projects and Applications Map Use Table AGENDA Zoning Code 1. Roll Call Zoning Map (interactive) 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes from August 18th Meeting 4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations 5. General Correspondence 6. General Public Comment 7. Requests Agenda Item 7. a. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Rezoning Case: R-14-21 Proposal to amend Chapter 156, Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, by adding new sections Chapter 156.306, 156.307, 156.308, 156.304(E)(3), 156.110(F), establishing new Shem Creek Summary: Waterfront District and design standards. Amendments pertain to provision of permitted uses and development standards for this District. Affected code sections include 156.007, 156.325, 156.326, 156.310, 156.318, 156.314, 156.110, 156.304. Request and Rezoning Request / Public Hearing Required. Public Hearing: Shem Creek Waterfront Design Guidelines Draft Text Link: Shem Creek Waterfront District (Draft Text, received First Reading approval from Town Council) Planning Commission recommends approval, or denial of Action to be the request. This recommendation is forwarded to the Taken: Planning & Development Committee and Town Council. Planning Commission Agenda September 22, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Agenda Item: 7. b. APPROVED WITH COMMENTS Sketch Plan: SP-08-21 759 Muirhead Road, Request to subdivide 0.568-acre parcel, currently zoned R-1, Single-Family Low Density Residential, Summary: with no change in zoning. Parcel is identified by TMS No. 5141200009 Charleston County ROD Plat Book O-92. Request and Public Sketch Plan / Public Hearing Not Required Hearing: Draft Text https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/38994/Staff- Link: Report--SP-08-21-759-Muirhead-Road_Sketch-Plan Planning Commission approves, approves with Action to be Taken: modifications, or denies the request. Agenda Item: 7. c. APPROVED WITH COMMENTS Sketch Plan: SP-09-21 Liberty Hill Farm Phase 2B & 2C, Request to create 100 Single-Family detached lots on 109.48-acres. Development Summary: currently zoned Cluster Development. Identified by TMS No. 577-00-00-001 Request and Sketch Plan / Public Hearing Not Required Public Hearing: https://www.tompsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/38995/Staff- Draft Text Link: Report-Liberty-Hill-Farm-Ph-2B--2C_Sketch-Plan Action to be Planning Commission approves, approves with modifications, Taken: or denies the request. Planning Commission Agenda September 22, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Agenda Item: 7. d. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL Proposal to amend Chapter 153.050 Stormwater Management and Water Quality Regulations, specifically the Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement, Summary: proposed is to include Clemson Certified Post- Construction BMP inspectors as qualified professionals to perform required inspections. Text Amendment to Chapter 153 Stormwater Management Request and and Water Quality Regulation/ Public Hearing Not Public Hearing: Required Chapter 153 Text Amendment- Staff Report Draft Text Link: Chapter 153.050 – Draft Text Staff Presentation Planning Commission recommends approval, or denial of Action to be the request. This recommendation is forwarded to the Taken: Planning & Development Committee and Town Council. 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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