Planning Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · June 1, 2021
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 1, 2021
MINUTES
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
PowerPoint Presentation
Present: G. M. Whitley, Chair, Laura Hyatt, Howard Chapman, Brenda Corley.
Staff: Eric DeMoura, Michele Reed
Ms. Whitley called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting
Ms. Corley moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Hyatt seconded the motion.
All in favor.
2. Public Comments
Mr. George Freeman, 1450 Bowman Rd, referred to a map distributed to the
Committee regarding Hwy 17. He expressed concern with the widening and
overpass of Hwy 17. He stated that the map shows an alternative to the proposed
widening by providing an overpass using Billy Swails Blvd. He suggested that this
option should be considered.
Mr. Chris Colman, 118 Pitt St, spoke regarding nonconformities in the Historic
District, particularly parking requirements. He suggested that the parking
requirements should be more restrictive as a means to keep more intensive
development within the Old Village Historic District.
Mr. Jason Crowley, Coastal Conservation League, expressed concern with the
Covington annexation and rezoning requests as it would undermine the historic
designation for this area that is currently being considered by Charleston County.
He suggested that if annexed, it should match the same zoning as proposed with
Charleston County.
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Ms. Louisa Montgomery, 404 Church St, expressed concern with the noise and
traffic from businesses along Shem Creek. She also stated that she concurs with
Mr. Freeman and Mr. Colman’s comments.
Mr. Richard Habersham, Phillips Community, spoke regarding the annexation
and zoning of Covington. He suggested that if annexed it could impact the historic
designation for the area. He also expressed concern with the lot sizes not being
similar to the existing lots within the historic community. He suggested that the
property should be annexed with the same zoning requirements.
Ms. Pat Sullivan, 1002 Plantation Court, spoke regarding the Phillips
Community and that it is a unique historic area. She suggested that the land
pattern should be preserved. She suggested that the annexation and zoning of
Covington could negatively affect the historic designation and would impact the
historic character of the area. She suggested that this should be a consideration
when deciding on whether to annex and zone this property.
Mr. Hamilton Smith, 757 Longpoint Road, spoke on behalf of the Phillips
Community. He expressed concern with the annexation and zoning of Covington
and that it would impact the historic character of the area. He suggested that the
historic culture and character of the area should be preserved. He suggested that
the annexation and rezoning would change the area and asked that this be
considered.
3. Old Business
a. A-07-21: Covington at Park West. Applicant Requests Deferral to June.
Request to annex an approximately 9.05-acre tract of land comprised of
two parcels, located off Bessemer Road in Covington at Park West at the
terminus of Hopkins Road, identified by TMS No’s. 583-00-00-007 and –
236, and depicted on a plat recorded by Charleston County ROD Office
in Plat Book M47, Page 283. Deferred from May Committee meeting
b. R-6-21: Applicant Requests Deferral to June. Dunes West PD
Amendment. Application to amend the Dunes West PD, Planned
Development District ordinance, to incorporate into the PD an
approximately 9.05-acre tract of land comprised of two parcels located
off Bessemer Road in Covington at Park West at the terminus of Hopkins
Road. Proposed is to designate the parcels similar to Covington Phases
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1 and 2, as DW-PD R-3 within the PD, but to utilize the DW-PD R-1
minimum lot size and lot coverage. Deferred from May Committee
meeting
Ms. Reed stated that the applicant has asked for an additional deferral.
She noted that this would be the last deferral allowed and that the item
would need to proceed for a recommendation at the next meeting.
Ms. Hyatt moved to accept the deferral request by the applicant. Ms.
Corley seconded the motion. All in favor.
4. New Business
a. A-8-21: 1583 Porchers Bluff Road. Request to annex an approximately
0.685-acre tract of land located at 1583 Porchers Bluff Road, identified
by TMS No. 599-00-00-005 and depicted on plat recorded by Charleston
County ROD Office in Plat Book CC, Page 138.
Ms. Reed reviewed the request with the Committee.
Mr. Chapman moved to recommend to Town Council approval of the
annexation. Ms. Corley seconded the motion. All in favor.
b. A-9-21: 0 Bent Oak Road. Request to annex an approximately 0.70-acre
tract of land located at 0 Bent Oak Road, identified by TMS No. 583-00-
00-088 and depicted on plat recorded by Charleston County ROD Office
in Plat Book B, Page 085
Ms. Reed reviewed the request with the Committee.
Ms. Corley moved to recommend to Town Council approval of the
annexation. Ms. Hyatt seconded the motion. All in favor.
5. Continued discussion regarding ways to address issues with dimensional
standards on buildings/structures constructed prior to 1979.
Ms. Reed reviewed the request with the Committee.
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The Committee agreed to have this move forward to Planning Commission for
public hearing.
6. Update on Comprehensive Plan Implementation and updates to Zoning
Code
Ms. Reed provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan implementation and
zoning code update for the Committee.
The Committee received this as information.
7. Discussion regarding Overlay Zoning Districts
Ms. Reed reviewed the information with the Committee.
The Committee received this as information.
8. Discussion regarding Nonconforming Ordinance and parking
Ms. Reed reviewed the information with the Committee.
The Committee received this as information.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:59 pm.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
PlanComm06012021
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Bids and Purchases Committee 8:45 a.m.
Finance Committee 9:00 a.m.
Fire Committee 9:45 a.m.
Economic Development Committee 10:15 a.m.
Water Supply Committee 11:00 a.m.
Education Committee 11:15 a.m.
Planning and Development Committee 12:15 p.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Flood Resilience Committee
Human Resources Committee
Police, Judicial, and Legal Committee
Public Services Committee
Recreation Committee
Transportation Committee
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
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BIDS AND PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
8:45 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Award of a contract for Health Insurance Stop Loss Coverage
5. Award of a contract for Town Hall Track Renovations
6. Award of a contract for a Town Facilities Assessment
7. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the April 5, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Update on Town allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funds
5. Discussion of South Carolina Business License Tax
Standardization Act and the new Town Business License
Ordinance
6. Discussion and possible action regarding tiered rate stormwater
utility fees
7. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
FIRE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
9:45 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the April 5, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion and possible action regarding agreement for fire
service between the South Carolina State Ports Authority and the
Town of Mount Pleasant
5. Review of the 2020 Standards of Cover
6. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
10:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Update from Housing For All
5. Update on meeting with Berkeley County Economic Development
Director
6. Discussion and possible action of next steps for economic
development and the use of Mount Pleasant Waterworks 1%
payment
7. Discussion and possible action regarding a request from
Charleston County for an amendment to the multi-county park
agreement
8. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Introduction of Mount Pleasant Waterworks incoming General
Manager, Allan Clum
5. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
11:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the August 31, 2020 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Update on Mount Pleasant Youth Council
5. Recognition of Mount Pleasant Youth Council’s graduating seniors
6. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
12:15 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Old Business
a. A-07-21: Covington at Park West. Applicant Requests Deferral
to June. Request to annex an approximately 9.05-acre tract of
land comprised of two parcels, located off Bessemer Road in
Covington at Park West at the terminus of Hopkins Road,
identified by TMS No’s. 583-00-00-007 and –236, and depicted
on a plat recorded by Charleston County ROD Office in Plat
Book M47, Page 283. Deferred from May Committee meeting
b. R-6-21: Applicant Requests Deferral to June. Dunes West PD
Amendment. Application to amend the Dunes West PD,
Planned Development District ordinance, to incorporate into
the PD an approximately 9.05-acre tract of land comprised of
two parcels located off Bessemer Road in Covington at Park
West at the terminus of Hopkins Road. Proposed is to
designate the parcels similar to Covington Phases 1 and 2, as
DW-PD R-3 within the PD, but to utilize the DW-PD R-1
minimum lot size and lot coverage. Deferred from May
Committee meeting
5. New Business
a. A-8-21: 1583 Porchers Bluff Road. Request to annex an
approximately 0.685 acre tract of land located at 1583
Porchers Bluff Road, identified by TMS No. 599-00-00-005 and
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
depicted on plat recorded by Charleston County ROD Office
in Plat Book CC, Page 138.
b. A-9-21: 0 Bent Oak Road. Request to annex an approximately
0.70 acre tract of land located at 0 Bent Oak Road, identified
by TMS No. 583-00-00-088 and depicted on plat recorded by
Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book B, Page 085
6. Continued discussion regarding ways to address issues with
dimensional standards on buildings/structures constructed prior
to 1979.
7. Update on Comprehensive Plan Implementation and updates to
Zoning Code
8. Discussion regarding Overlay Zoning Districts
9. Discussion regarding Nonconforming Ordinance and parking
10. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities.
Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can
be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other
than English. If you would like accessibility or language
accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in
advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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