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TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2024 MINUTES PowerPoint Presentation Present: Brett Bennett, Vice-chair, Garrett Lacy, Emily Sanford, Adam Ferrara, Pam Ireland, Gary Davis, Bill Smyth, Michelle Mansour, Mike Tinkey. Staff: Michele Reed, Peter Stone, Brad Morrison, James Ward, Kate Miller, Kevin Mitchell, James Aton, John Farrell, Julie Wright, Lynnette Mr. Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. 1. Approval of the Agenda Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes from March 20th Meeting Mr. Lacy moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Tinkey seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations Mr. Stone reviewed Town Council decisions with the Commission. 4. Correspondence 5. General Public Comment All correspondence was linked to the agenda. There being no comments, Mr. Bennett continued with the agenda. 6. Requests A. Zoning Case: R-05-24, Request to Rezone one vacant parcel comprised of 0.20-acres, on the corner of Simons Street and Rose Lane. Proposal to rezone the parcel from its current designation of AB, Areawide Business District, in the Special R-2 Overlay District to R-2, Low Density Residential, and remain in the overlay district. The subject parcel may  Planning Commission April 17, 2024 Page 2 of 5 be further identified by TMS No. 532-01-00-178, property is also indicated on a plat recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book X, Page 133. Ms. Miller reviewed staff comments with the Commission. The applicant was not present, so Mr. Bennett moved to public comment. Mr. Walter Brown III, 437 Venning St, stated that he is opposed to the request. He stated that this property was historically used as a cut-through. He expressed concern that the property once rezoned would be sold and developed in a manner that would not be in keeping with the surrounding area and neighborhood character. He also expressed concern with drainage and runoff. Mr. Frank Ancrum, 107 Rose Lane, stated that he is opposed to the request. He expressed concern with child safety due to the surrounding area being developed. He also expressed concern with the property being developed in a way that would endanger the students. He suggested that it would not be in keeping with the neighborhood. He suggested that there should be more involvement with the community prior to coming the Commission for approval of the request. He suggested that the quality of life of the Town is being compromised. Ms. Jerelyn Eddings, 130 Rose Lane, stated that she grew up on the “quiet” Rose Lane. She expressed concern with not knowing how the property would be developed and therefore, would not know if it would be a god fit for the neighborhood. She suggested that consideration should be given to ensure that the character of the area is preserved. She also expressed concern that the applicant was not present at the meeting to provide more information on what is being proposed. Ms. Mary Green, 142 Rose Lane, stated that the neighborhood has been a quiet neighborhood. Lately, there has been additional traffic in the area that is causing child safety issues and additional traffic. She suggested that there should not be any additional commercial uses. She also suggested that there should be an idea of what is being proposed for the property to ensure that it is appropriate for the neighborhood.  Planning Commission April 17, 2024 Page 3 of 5 There being no further comments, Mr. Bennett closed public comment and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Davis moved for denial of the request. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Zoning Case: R-06-24, Request to amend the Wilson Tract Planned Development District (PD) ordinance (Ord. No. 95041) as it pertains to an approximately 41.74-acre portion of an approximately 45.83-acre tract of land known as Towne Centre, located between Hungryneck Boulevard and US Highway 17 North and identified by TMS Nos. 558-00- 00-096, 558-00-00-098, 558-00-00-100, 558-00-00-102, 558-00-00-340, 558-00-00-387, and 558-00-00-399. Furthermore, the development proposes to rezone and aggregate an approximately 0.75-acre property from its current designation of AB, Areawide Business District into the Towne Centre portion of the Wilson Tract PD, Planned Development, property is located at 1903 North Highway 17. Proposed Amendments specifically pertain to expansion of master plan onto 558-00-00-102, and governing development standards, including an increase in height, density, and signage allowances. Review of Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan to be conducted as well. Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission. Ms. Morgan Bentivegna, Beach Company, and David Donato, Continental Realty, reviewed the request with the Commission. There being no comments, Mr. Bennett closed the public comments and moved to Commission questions. Mr. Ferrara left at this time (6:04 pm). Mr. Aton reviewed the staff comments on the impact assessment with the Commission. Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the amendment with expansion of the master plan with the following conditions: ➢ density be limited to four residential units per acre, with additional four residential units if those additional units are attainable housing;  Planning Commission April 17, 2024 Page 4 of 5 ➢ height for the three internal center buildings for the three center buildings limited to a maximum of 65 feet, with surrounding buildings to be limited to 45 feet in height; ➢ parking is adequate for all uses on the site and future expansion. Mr. Smyth seconded the motion. Ms. Ireland moved to amend her motion for the height of the three internal center buildings limited to a maximum of 65 feet, with surrounding buildings limited to a height of 42 feet. Ms. Sanford seconded the amendment. Ms. Ireland withdrew her motion and amendment. Mr. Smyth withdrew his second for the main motion. Ms. Sanford withdrew her second for the amendment. Ms. Ireland moved for deferral of the PD amendment in order for the applicant to provide the following additional information: ➢ Dimensions of the buildings and distance of the buildings from the roadways ➢ Height of the existing buildings. ➢ Rendering of the proposed height, showing elevations Mr. Smyth seconded the motion. All in favor. Ms. Ireland moved for deferral of the conceptual plan. Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. All in favor. Mr. Lacy moved for deferral of the impact assessment. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor. C. LID Text Amendment Updates—Presentation on Environmental Guidelines for Land Development (LID) Program updates and Green Commission recommendations. Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Wright reviewed the LID updates with the Commission. Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the LID program as presented. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. All in favor.  Planning Commission April 17, 2024 Page 5 of 5 7. Other Business A. Election of Officers Mr. Ward reviewed the election procedures with the Commission. Mr. Stone polled the Commission members for nominations. The Commission voted Mr. Bennett as Chair by secret ballot. Mr. Stone polled the Commission members for nominations for Vice-chair. The Commission voted Mr. Lacy as Vice-chair by secret ballot. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:31 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes PlanComsn04172024