Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · September 20, 2023
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
MINUTES
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Present: Kathy Smith, Chair, Garrett Lacy, Brett Bennett, Michael McCormick,
Pam
Ireland, Gary Davis, Bill Smyth, Michelle Mansour, Bruce Koedding.
Staff: Michele Reed, David Pagliarini, Peter Stone, Kevin Mitchell, John
Farrell, Lynnette Lynes
Also: Allan Clum, Bryan Brooks, and Ross Wattey with Mount Pleasant
Waterworks
Ms. Smith called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Mr. McCormick moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Bennett seconded the
motion. All in favor.
2. Approval of Minutes from August 23rd Regular Meeting and Special
Meeting
Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the minutes from the regular and special
August meetings. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion. All in favor.
3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
Mr. Stone reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission.
4. Correspondence
All comments were linked to the agenda.
5. General Public Comment
There being no comments, Ms. Smith closed public comment and continued with
the agenda.
6. Requests
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A. Zoning Case: R-11-23, Request to Rezone two vacant parcels comprised
of 4.7-acres, on the corner of Highway 17 North and Old Course Lane,
adjacent to the entrance of Charleston National Subdivision. Proposal
to rezone parcels from their current designation of AB, Areawide
Business District, to PI-2, Public Institutional-2 District. The subject
parcels are contiguous and may be further identified by TMS Nos. 614-
00-00-337 and 614-00-00-009, properties are also indicated on a plat
recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book ED, Page
898.
Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
Mr. Allan Clum, Mount Pleasant Waterworks, reviewed the request 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.
B. Impact Assessment- Market at Oakland, Review of Impact Assessment
and Conceptual Plan for a commercial development exceeding 40,000
square feet, proposed on a 6.0-acre parcel within the existing Market at
Oakland development. Subject parcel is located on the corner of South
Morgans Point and Porcher’s Bluff, further identified by TMS# 600-00-
00-055.
Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
Mr. Jason Milner reviewed the request with the Commission.
Ms. Smith moved for approval of the conceptual plan. Mr. Koedding
seconded the motion. All in favor.
Ms. Smith moved for deferral of the impact assessment for further
information from the Transportation Department regarding the improvement
of the intersection at Highway 17 and Porcher Bluff Road. Mr. Davis seconded
the motion. All in favor.
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C. SP-12-23 Review of a Sketch Plan proposal to create 5 residential lots on
a vacant 0.67-acres, located on the corner of Nantahala Boulevard and
Lauda Drive. Property is zoned TH, Townhome, with no request to
change that designation. Subject parcel is identified by TMS No. 558-01-
00-077.
This item was withdrawn by staff.
D. Mount Pleasant Waterworks Presentation
Ms. Smith reviewed the Commission concerns regarding septic systems.
Mr. Ross Wattay, Mr. Bryan Brooks, and Mr. Allen Clum, Mount Pleasant
Waterworks, reviewed septic tanks and septic tank abatement with the
Commission.
The Commission received this as information.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:21 pm.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
PlanComsn09202023
Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from August 23rd Regular Meeting and Special Meeting
4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
5. Correspondence
6. General Public Comment
7. Requests
Agenda Item: 7.a. Zoning Case: R-11-23
Request to Rezone two vacant parcels comprised of 4.7-acres,
on the corner of Highway 17 North and Old Course Lane,
adjacent to the entrance of Charleston National Subdivision.
Summary: Proposal to rezone parcels from their current designation of AB,
Areawide Business District, to PI-2, Public Institutional-2 District.
The subject parcels are contiguous and may be further identified
by TMS Nos. 614-00-00-337 and 614-00-00-009, properties are
also indicated on a plat recorded by the Charleston County ROD
Office in Plat Book ED, Page 898.
Request and Rezoning / Public Hearing Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: R-11-23 Staff Report
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be modifications or denial of the request. This recommendation is
Taken: forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town
Council.
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Agenda Item: 7.b. Impact Assessment- Market at Oakland
Review of Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan for a
commercial development exceeding 40,000 square feet,
proposed on a 6.0-acre parcel within the existing Market at
Summary: Oakland development. Subject parcel is located on the corner of
South Morgans Point and Porcher’s Bluff, further identified by
TMS# 600-00-00-055.
Request and Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan / Public Hearing Not
Public Hearing: Required.
Staff Report: Impact Assessment Staff Report
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be modifications, or denial of the request. This recommendation is
Taken: forwarded to the Planning & Development Committee and Town
Council.
Agenda Item: 7.c. SP-12-23 WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Review of a Sketch Plan proposal to create 5 residential lots on a
vacant 0.67-acres, located on the corner of Nantahala Boulevard
and Lauda Drive. Property is zoned TH, Townhome, with no
Summary: request to change that designation. Subject parcel is identified by
TMS No. 558-01-00-077.
Request and Sketch Plan / Public Hearing Not Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: Staff Report
Planning Commission approves, approves with modifications, or
Action to be denies the request.
Taken:
Agenda Item: 7.d. Mt. Pleasant Waterworks Presentation
At the August 23rd Planning Commission Meeting, Commission
Members extended an invitation to Mt. Pleasant Waterworks staff,
to share information on MPW’s future service plans, and new
Summary: initiatives related to septic tank abatement.
Request and Information Sharing / Public Hearing not Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: N/A
Action to be Taken: Discussion Only
8. Adjourn
Planning Commission Agenda
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be received no later than Thursday September 14th, 2023, to be forwarded to
the Board.
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