Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · September 21, 2022
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
MINUTES
PowerPoint Presentation
1374 Rifle Range Road response letter
Present: Kathy Smith, Vice-chair, Brett Bennett, Michael McCormick,
Pam Ireland, Gary Davis, Bill Smyth, George Gates, Bruce Koedding,
Joseph Wren (arrived at 5:15 pm)
Staff: Michele Reed, David Pagliarini, Kevin Mitchell, Lynnette Lynes,
Aaron Bennett
Ms. Smith called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Smyth seconded the
motion. All in favor.
2. Approval of Minutes from August 24th Meeting
Mr. Davis moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Smyth seconded the motion.
All in favor with Mr. Gates abstaining.
3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
Ms. Reed reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission.
4. General Correspondence
All correspondence was linked to the agenda.
5. General Public Comment
There being no comments, Ms. Smith continued with the agenda.
6. Requests
A. R-18-22, Request to amend the Watermark PD, Planned Development.
Proposed is to designate OP, Office Professional and NC, Neighborhood
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Commercial a 3,509 square foot ground floor space, located in the
Central Square at Watermark Apartment complex, further identified by
TMS No. 560-00-00-036.
Mr. Gates recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Ms. Reed reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
There being no comments, Ms. Smith closed the public hearing.
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the request. Ms. Ireland seconded the
motion. All in favor with Mr. Gates abstaining.
B. Proposal to amend Section 156.296 of Chapter 156, Zoning Code, of the
Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, pertaining to Workforce Housing
Exemption Grant Program. Proposed is to amend the ordinance,
revising the term of affordability, limited by deed restriction for a period
of not less than thirty years. This proposal is to supersede the current
ten-year period.
Ms. Reed reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
Mr. Wren entered at this time (5:15 pm).
Joseph Wren, Chair, Kathy Smith, Brett Bennett, Michael McCormick, Pam
Ireland, Gary Davis, Bill Smyth, George Gates, Bruce Koedding.
There being no comments, Ms. Smith closed the public hearing.
Ms. Smith moved for approval. Mr. Smyth seconded the motion. All in
favor.
C. SP-07-22 Review of Sketch Plan for 1374 Rifle Range Rd. Request to
subdivide an approximately 1.97-acre parcel, to create 5 lots. Property
is currently zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District. Further
identified by TMS No. 560-05-00-017.
Mr. Mitchell reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
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Mr. Joey Woody, representative for the applicant, reviewed the project
with the commission
Mr. Davis moved for denial of the sketch plan. Mr. Gates seconded the
motion. Motion passed on a 5 to 4 vote with Mr. Bennett, Mr. Koedding, Mr.
Davis, Mr. Gates, and Ms. Ireland in favor; Mr. Smyth, Mr. Wren, Ms. Smith
and Mr. McCormick opposed.
D. SP-09-22 Review of Sketch Plan for 980 Pine Hollow Road. Request to
subdivide an approximately 2.75-acre lot, proposing to create 5 lots.
Property is currently zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District.
Identified by TMS No. 535-00-00-004.
This item was withdrawn by staff.
E. Street name approval for Carolina Park Business Center.
Ms. Reed reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the street name as presented. Ms. Ireland
seconded the motion. All in favor.
Ms. Reed stated that this was Mr. Wren’s last meeting and thanked him for his
service on the Commission. Mr. Wren stated that he is grateful for his time on the
Commission and thanked the members and staff for their help and work.
Ms. Reed stated that a workshop would be scheduled at the end of October to
review the draft of the first three subchapters of the Zoning Code. She stated that
once scheduled, a notice would be sent out.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
PlanComsn09212022
Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from August 24th Meeting
4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
5. General Correspondence
6. General Public Comment
7. Requests
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
Agenda Item: 7.a. R-18-22
Request to amend the Watermark PD, Planned
Development. Proposed is to designate OP, Office
Professional and NC, Neighborhood Commercial a 3,509
Summary: square foot ground floor space, located in the Central
Square at Watermark Apartment complex, further identified
by TMS No. 560-00-00-036.
Request and PD Amendment / Public Hearing Required; To be held by
Public Hearing: Planning Commission.
Staff Report: R-18-22 Staff Report
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be modifications, or denial of the request. This recommendation
Taken: is forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and
Town Council.
Planning Commission Agenda
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RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
Agenda Item: 7.b. Text Amendment
Proposal to amend Section 156.296 of Chapter 156, Zoning
Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, pertaining
to Workforce Housing Exemption Grant Program. Proposed
Summary: is to amend the ordinance, revising the term of affordability,
limited by deed restriction for a period of not less than thirty
years. This proposal is to supersede the current ten-year
period.
Request and Text Amendment / Public Hearing Required; To be held
Public Hearing: by Planning Commission.
Staff Report: Draft Text
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be modifications or denial of the request. This recommendation
Taken: is forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and
Town Council.
DENIED
Agenda Item: 7.c. SP-07-22
Review of Sketch Plan for 1374 Rifle Range Rd. Request to
Summary: subdivide an approximately 1.97-acre parcel, to create 5
lots. Property is currently zoned R-1, Low Density
Residential District. Further identified by TMS No. 560-05-
00-017.
Request and Sketch Plan / Public Hearing not Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: 1374 Rifle Range- Staff Report
Action to be Planning Commission recommends approval, approval
Taken: with modifications, or denial of the request.
Planning Commission Agenda
September 21, 2022
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Agenda Item: 7.d. SP-09-22 WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Review of Sketch Plan for 980 Pine Hollow Road. Request to
Summary: subdivide an approximately 2.75-acre lot, proposing to create
5 lots. Property is currently zoned R-1, Low Density
Residential District. Identified by TMS No. 535-00-00-004.
Request and Sketch Plan / Public Hearing not Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: 980 Pine Hollow- Staff Report
Action to be Planning Commission recommends approval, approval
Taken: with modifications, or denial of the request.
APPROVED
Agenda Item: 7.e. Street Name Approval
Street name approval for Carolina Park Business Center.
Summary:
Request and Street name approval / Public Hearing not Required.
Public Hearing:
Application: Carolina Park Business Center
Action to be Planning Commission approves or denes the request.
Taken:
8. Adjourn
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