Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · October 23, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 23, 2024
MINUTES
PowerPoint Presentation
Present: Brett Bennett, Chair, Garrett Lacy, Emily Sanford, Adam Ferrara, Pam
Ireland, Gary Davis, Bill Smyth, Michelle Mansour, Mike Tinkey.
Staff: Michele Reed, Peter Stone, Liz Boyles, Kara Browder, Kate Miller,
James Ward, Lynnette Lynes
Mr. Bennett called the meeting to order at 5:17 pm.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Mr. Lacy moved for approval of the agenda. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All
in favor.
2. Approval of Minutes from September 18th & October 9th Meetings
Ms. Ireland moved for approval of the minutes from the September 18, 2024,
meeting. Mr. Ferrara seconded the motion. All in favor.
Mr. Lacy left at this time (5:20 pm).
Ms. Mansour moved for approval of the minutes from the October 9, 2024, special
meeting. Ms. Ireland 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
Ms. Lisa Schniptke, 185 Mossy Oak Way, suggested that when reviewing the
Comprehensive Plan, the discussion from the special meeting should be considered.
Ms. Michele Strauss, 545 Veranda View, asked that all previous discussion with
draft zoning code be considered when reviewing the Comprehensive Plan including the
discussion regarding tree canopy coverage.
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There being no further comments, Mr. Bennett closed public comment.
6. Requests
A. Zoning Case: R-10-24 , Request to establish a new PD, Planned Development
District Ordinance, an approximately 30.32-acre portion of a larger 162.86-
acre tract of land located off Patriots Point Road, property is currently zoned
WG-C, Cooper River Waterfront Gateway District identified by TMS No. 517-
00-00-001 (portion thereof) and depicted on a plat recorded by the
Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book W, Page 025. The newly
established district is proposed to be called Patriots Annex PD, Planned
Development.
B. Zoning Case: R-11-24 Request to Rezone NC, Neighborhood Commercial, a
0.38-acre property located at 295 West Coleman Boulevard. Property is
currently zoned R-1, Low-Density Residential District. Subject Parcel is
further identified by TMS No. 517-05-00-061. Property is also indicated on
a plat recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book G, Page
52.
These items were withdrawn by staff.
C. Zoning Case: R-12-24, Request to Rezone PI-1, Public Institutional-1 District
an 18.9-acre parcel located at 855 Von Kolnitz Road. Property is currently
zoned R-2, Low-Density Residential District. Subject parcel is further
identified by TMS No. 559-00-00-064. Property is also indicated on a plat
recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book W, Page 95
Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
Mr. Bob Almirall, representative for the Charleston County School District
(CCSD), reviewed the request with the Commission.
Ms. Jasmine Shaw, representative for the CCSD, stated that the students and
staff are excited to have an updated facility and asked that the Commission
approve the request.
There being no further comments, Mr. Bennett closed the public hearing.
Mr. Tinkey moved for approval as presented. Mr. Davis seconded the motion.
All in favor.
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D. Text Amendment: DRB- Chapter 156.310(C) Proposal to amend Section
156.310(C) of Chapter 156, Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of
Ordinances, pertaining to review of proposed projects, that exceed $2
Million project cost, be required to obtain Preliminary Review by the Town
of Mount Pleasant Design Review Board.
Mr. Stone reviewed staff comments with the Commission.
There being no comments, Mr. Bennett closed the public hearing.
Mr. Ferrara moved for approval. Ms. Ireland seconded the motion. All in favor.
E. Sketch Plan: SP-06-24 Review of Sketch Plan, proposing to subdivide 952
McCants Drive into two Single-Family Residential lots. Subject Parcel is
requesting a Land Development Regulation Waiver to subdivide off on an
Access Easement. Subject property is approximately 0.79-acres, further
identified by TMS No. 532-07-00-104, Zoned R-2 Low Density Residential,
located in the SR-2 Overlay District.
This item was withdrawn by staff.
F. Vested Rights Extension Request for the first annual extension of a Vested
Right for a previously approved Sketch Plan located at, 0 Hale Road. originally
approved by Planning Commission in May 2022, SP-04-22.
This item was withdrawn by the applicant.
G. Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. Stone, Ms. Browder, Ms. Miller, and Ms. Boyles reviewed the draft Comp
Plan with the Commission.
The Commission agreed to review the Comprehensive Plan update in sections.
There being no further business, the meting adjourned at 6:09 pm.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
PlanComsn10232024
Agenda
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from September 18th Meeting & October 9th Special Meeting
4. Update on Planning Commission Recommendations
5. Correspondence
6. General Public Comment
7. Requests
Agenda Item: 7.a. Zoning Case: R-10-24 WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Request to establish a new PD, Planned Development District
Summary: Ordinance, an approximately 30.32-acre portion of a larger
162.86-acre tract of land located off Patriots Point Road, property
is currently zoned WG-C, Cooper River Waterfront Gateway
District identified by TMS No. 517-00-00-001 (portion thereof) and
depicted on a plat recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office
in Plat Book W, Page 025. The newly established district is
proposed to be called Patriots Annex PD, Planned Development.
Request and Rezoning Request to establish PD & Conceptual Plan / Public
Public Hearing: Hearing Required.
Staff Report: Staff Report
Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with
Action to be conditions 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. Zoning Case: R-11-24 WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Request to Rezone NC, Neighborhood Commercial, a 0.38-acre
Summary: property located at 295 West Coleman Boulevard. Property is
currently zoned R-1, Low-Density Residential District. Subject
Parcel is further identified by TMS No. 517-05-00-061. Property
is also indicated on a plat recorded by the Charleston County
ROD Office in Plat Book G, Page 52.
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.
Agenda Item: 7.c. Zoning Case: R-12-24
Request to Rezone PI-1, Public Institutional-1 District an 18.9-
Summary: acre parcel located at 855 Von Kolnitz Road. Property is currently
zoned R-2, Low-Density Residential District. Subject parcel is
further identified by TMS No. 559-00-00-064. Property is also
indicated on a plat recorded by the Charleston County ROD
Office in Plat Book W, Page 95.
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.d. Text Amendment: DRB- Chapter 156.310(C)
Proposal to amend Section 156.310(C) of Chapter 156, Zoning
Summary: Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, pertaining to
review of proposed projects, that exceed $2 Million project cost,
be required to obtain Preliminary Review by the Town of Mount
Pleasant Design Review Board.
Request and Text Amendment / Public Hearing Required.
Public Hearing:
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.
Agenda Item: 7.e. Sketch Plan: SP-06-24 WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Review of Sketch Plan, proposing to subdivide 952 McCants
Summary: Drive into two Single-Family Residential lots. Subject Parcel is
requesting a Land Development Regulation Waiver to subdivide
off on an Access Easement. Subject property is approximately
0.79-acres, further identified by TMS No. 532-07-00-104, Zoned
R-2 Low Density Residential, located in the SR-2 Overlay District.
Request and Sketch Plan, LDR Waiver Request / Public Hearing Not
Public Hearing: Required.
Staff Report: Staff Report
Action to beTaken: Planning Commission approves, approves with modifications, or
denies the request.
Agenda Item: 7.f. Vested Rights Extension WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
Request for the first annual extension of a Vested Right for a
Summary: previously approved Sketch Plan located at, 0 Hale Road.
originally approved by Planning Commission in May 2022, SP-04-
22.
Request and Vested Rights Extension / Public Hearing Not Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: Staff Report
Action to be Taken: Planning Commission approves, approves with modifications, or
denies the request.
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Agenda Item: 7.g. Discussion Item: Comprehensive Plan Update
Staff Presentation and Commission Discussion of the 5-Year
Summary: Update to the 2019-2029 Comprehensive Plan.
Request and Information Sharing / Public Hearing Not Required.
Public Hearing:
Staff Report: Staff Presentation
Action to be Taken: Discussion/Input, no action required
8. Adjourn
NOTE: All correspondence can be emailed to planning@tompsc.com and must
be received no later than close of business Thursday October 17th, 2024, to be
forwarded to the Commission.
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