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TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 MINUTES PowerPoint Presentation Present: Joseph Wren, Chair, Pam Ireland, Brett Bennett, Michael McCormick, Kathy Smith, Gary Davis, Bill Smyth, Bruce Koedding, George Gates. Staff: Michele Reed, Peter Stone, David Pagliarini, Kevin Mitchell, Marissa Poultney, Heidi Moeser, 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. Motion passed on a 8 to 1 vote with Mr. Bennett, Mr. Koedding, Mr. Davis, Mr. Wren, Ms. Smith, Mr. McCormick, Ms. Ireland, and Mr. Smyth in favor; Mr. Gates opposed. 2. Approval of Minutes from September 22nd Meeting Mr. Davis moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Smith 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 received was linked to the agenda and distributed to the Commission. 5. General Public Comment Mr. Junius Warren, 2602 River Bluff Lane, spoke regarding the master plan for Rivertowne on the Wando. He suggested that changing the master plan and the open space should not be done and asked that the request be denied. He  Planning Commission October 20, 2021 Page 2 of 4 suggested that there should be open space within the community for the entire neighborhood to enjoy. He stated that this has not been approved by the HOA. Mr. Donald Spangler, 2606 River Bluff Lane, stated that he is opposed to the request to change the open space in Rivertowne on the Wando. He asked that the request be denied so that the open space, character, and appeal of the neighborhood can be preserved. Ms. Ellen Moore, 3687 Cuberous Court, stated that there is a need for property for amenities and future open space for all of the residents to enjoy. Mary Green, 142 Rose Lane, expressed concern with surrounding development and quality of life along Rose Lane. She stated that she is concerned with the project on Coleman and Simmons that will be a three-story building. She suggested that the project is not in keeping with the neighborhood. She stated that the proposed height would mean that someone on the top floors would be able to see directly into her yard. There being no further comments, Mr. Wren continued with the agenda. 6. Requests A. An ordinance to amend sections 156.007, 156.171, 156.304, 156.318, 156.325 of the Town of Mount Pleasant Zoning Code related to Hotels, Inns, Boutique Hotels, and Parking Requirements for the same. Proposed amendments pertain to the following: ➢ Amend section 156.007 to add definitions for Bedroom, Extended Stay Hotel, Guest Suite and Guest Room and to amend definitions for Hotel and Boutique Hotel. ➢ Amend section 156.171, Schedule for Off-Street Parking Space Requirements for certain accommodations and lodging. ➢ Amend section 156.304, Nonresidential Use Districts, related to Maximum Building Sizes. ➢ Amend section 156.318, Boulevard Overlay District, related to NC uses and Maximum Building Size. ➢ Amend section 156.325, Principal Use Table, to remove Boutique Hotels as a Permitted Use in the NC District. Ms. Reed reviewed staff comments with the Commission.  Planning Commission October 20, 2021 Page 3 of 4 There being no comments, Mr. Wren closed public comment. Ms. Ireland moved for approval. Mr. Gates seconded the motion. Ms. Ireland moved to amend the motion to change the definition of boutique hotel to change to “services and may provide amenities”. Mr. Gates seconded the amendment. All in favor. Ms. Ireland moved to amend the motion to change the heading from off- street parking to off-street, on-site. Ms. Smith seconded the amendment. Ms. Ireland moved to amend the motion to change #1 and #2 to state “on- site”. Due to legal concerns, Ms. Ireland withdrew the amendment. Ms. Ireland withdrew her amendment regarding changing the heading of off- street, on-site. Ms. Smith withdrew her second. Mr. Wren moved to include a boutique hotel in NC, neighborhood commercial zoning. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Mr. Wren called for a vote on the amended motion. All in favor. B. Agenda Item 7. b. Request to revise Rivertowne Final Plat, Phase 1 Section 2 & 3. Rivertowne POA, proposes to redesignate two Open Space parcels, TMS # 583-05-00-050 & TMS # 583-01-00-003, to aggregate to adjacent residential parcels, underlying zoning is SR-1 within Rivertowne PD, Planned Development. Mr. Koedding recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Mitchell reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Margaret Cone reviewed the request with the Commission. Ms. Smith moved for denial. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. Koedding abstaining. C. Discussion regarding repealing of the Boulevard Overlay District from the Zoning Code and the removal of its permitted uses, development  Planning Commission October 20, 2021 Page 4 of 4 standards and modification to underlying zoning. As discussed, on October 19th at the Planning Committee special meeting. Ms. Reed reviewed staff comments with the Commission. The Commission discussed the pros and cons regarding repealing the overlay districts. D. Discussion regarding proposed ordinance amendments that effectuate the accommodation zones/uses as outlined in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and discussed at the October 4th and October 19th Planning Committee Meeting. Ms. Reed reviewed staff comments with the Commission. The Commission discussed hotel uses. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes PlanComsn10202021