Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · May 22, 2024
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TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 22, 2024
MINUTES
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Present: Brett Bennett, Chair, Emily Sanford, Pam Ireland, Gary Davis, Bill Smyth,
Michelle Mansour, Mike Tinkey, Garrett Lacy (entered at 5:10 pm).
Absent: Adam Ferrara.
Staff: Michele Reed, Peter Stone, David Pagliarini, Jillian Grimes, Lynnette Lynes
Mr. Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Tinkey seconded the
motion. All in favor.
2. Approval of Minutes from April 17th Meeting and May 7th Special Meeting
Mr. Davis moved for approval of the minutes from the April 17, 2024 meeting.
Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor.
Mr. Tinkey moved for approval of the minutes from the May 7, 2024 meeting.
Ms. Sanford seconded the motion. All in favor.
3. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
Mr. Stone reviewed the Town Council decisions with the Commission.
4. Correspondence
5. General Public Comment
There being no comments, Mr. Bennett closed public comments. Mr. Stone
noted that all correspondence was linked to the agenda.
6. Requests
A. Zoning Case: R-07-24 , Request to Rezone two vacant parcels comprising
0.19-acres, on the corner of Simmons Street and Morrison St. Proposal
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to rezone the parcel from its current designation of R-2, Low Density
Residential District to PI-2, Public Institutional-2 District, to be
incorporate into the Mt. Pleasant Waterworks Facility. The subject
parcels may be further identified by TMS Nos. 532-01-00-228 and 532-
01-00-241. Property is also indicated on a plat recorded by the
Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book R, Page 60 and Plat Book BT,
Page 148.
Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
Mr. Lacy entered at this time (5:10 pm).
There being no comments, Mr. Bennett closed public comments.
Mr. Tinkey moved for approval on the condition that the lot lines be
established as presented. Mr. Stone raised a point of order and stated that a
rezoning request cannot be conditioned, so the motion was invalid and
therefore could not be made as stated.
Mr. Tinkey moved for approval of the request. Ms. Ireland seconded the
motion. All in favor.
B. Zoning Case: R-08-24 , Request to amend the Seaside Farms Planned
Development District ordinance (Ord. No. 97074) as it pertains to an
approximately 52.00-acre tract designated as The Neighborhood Retail
and Office Tract. Proposed is to repeal the limitation of one hotel within
the development. The Subject Property is located on the corner of Rifle
Range Road and Isle of Palms Connector. Property is indicated on plats
recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book EE, Page 585
and Plat Book EB, Page 308.
This item was withdrawn by the applicant.
C. Zoning Case: R-09-24 , Request to amend the Oakland Plantation PD,
Planned Development District ordinance (Ord. No. 04014, as amended)
to expand the principal uses permitted in the ED, Economic
Development District, within the PD Ordinance. Proposed is to allow
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Fitness Center use in addition to all other ED uses. The subject property
is located at the corner of Porcher’s Bluff and Highway 17.
Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
Mr. Mark Taylor, owner, and Charlie Carmody reviewed the request with
the Commission.
There being no comments, Mr. Bennett closed the public hearing.
Ms. Ireland moved for approval with the condition that the fitness center
use would only be allowed for up to 20% of the planned development area. Mr.
Lacy seconded the motion. All in favor.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:33 pm.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
PlanComsn05222024
Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from April 17th Meeting and May 7th Special Meeting
4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
5. Correspondence
6. General Public Comment
7. Requests
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
Agenda Item: 7.a. Zoning Case: R-07-24
Request to Rezone two vacant parcels comprising 0.19-acres, on
Summary: the corner of Simmons Street and Morrison St. Proposal to
rezone the parcel from its current designation of R-2, Low Density
Residential District to PI-2, Public Institutional-2 District, to be
incorporate into the Mt. Pleasant Waterworks Facility. The subject
parcels may be further identified by TMS Nos. 532-01-00-228 and
532-01-00-241. Property is also indicated on a plat recorded by
the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book R, Page 60 and
Plat Book BT, Page 148.
Request and Rezoning Request / Public Hearing Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: Staff Report
Planning Commission recommends approval, or denial of the
Action to be request. This recommendation is forwarded to the Planning &
Taken: Development Committee and Town Council.
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Agenda Item: 7.b. Zoning Case: R-08-24
REQUEST HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
Request to amend the Seaside Farms Planned Development
Summary: District ordinance (Ord. No. 97074) as it pertains to an
approximately 52.00-acre tract designated as The Neighborhood
Retail and Office Tract. Proposed is to repeal the limitation of one
hotel within the development. The Subject Property is located on
the corner of Rifle Range Road and Isle of Palms Connector.
Property is indicated on plats recorded by the Charleston County
ROD Office in Plat Book EE, Page 585 and Plat Book EB, Page
308.
Request and PD Amendment, Rezoning and Impact Assessment / Public
Public Hearing: Hearing Required.
Staff Report: 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.
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
Agenda Item: 7.c. Zoning Case: R-09-24
Request to amend the Oakland Plantation PD, Planned
Summary: Development District ordinance (Ord. No. 04014, as amended) to
expand the principal uses permitted in the ED, Economic
Development District, within the PD Ordinance. Proposed is to
allow Fitness Center use in addition to all other ED uses. The
subject property is located at the corner of Porcher’s Bluff and
Highway 17.
Request and PD Amendment, Rezoning and Impact Assessment / Public
Public Hearing: Hearing Required.
Staff Report: 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.
8. Adjourn
NOTE: All correspondence can be emailed to planning@tompsc.com and must
be received no later than Wednesday May 15th, 2024, to be forwarded to the
Commission.
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