Planning Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · May 6, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLANNING COMMITTEE
MAY 6, 2024
MINUTES
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
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Present: G.M. Whitley, Chair, Laura Hyatt, Howard Chapman, Jake Rambo.
Staff: Eric DeMoura, Michele Reed, David Pagliarini, Kevin Mitchell, Julie Wright
1. Call to order
Ms. Whitley called the meeting to order at 9:17 am.
2. Approval of Minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting
Mr. Rambo moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Chapman seconded the
motion. All in favor.
3. Public Comments
There being no comments, Ms. Whitley closed public comment
4. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from the April 17, 2024,
meeting
a. R-05-24. Request to Rezone one vacant parcel comprised of 0.20-acres,
on the corner of Simmons 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 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.
Planning Commission recommended denial.
Ms. Reed reviewed the request with the Committee.
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Mr. Rambo moved to recommend to Town Council denial of the request.
Ms. Hyatt seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 3 to 1 vote with Ms.
Whitley, Mr. Rambo and Ms. Hyatt in favor; Mr. Chapman opposed.
b. Low Impact Development Text Amendments. Proposed amendments to
the Environmental Guidelines for Land Development (LID) Ordinance to
improve the program. Changes include clarifying ordinance language,
additional specifications and criteria, and additional LID techniques for
developers to utilize. Green Commission and Planning Commission
recommended approval.
Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Wright reviewed the request with the Committee.
Mr. Chapman moved to recommend to Town Council approval of the
amendments as presented. Ms. Hyatt seconded the motion. All in favor.
5. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:52 am.
Submitted by,
L. Lynes
PlanComm05062024
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Monday, May 6, 2024
Bids & Purchases Committee 9:00 a.m.
Planning Committee 9:15 a.m.
Police, Judicial & Legal Committee 9:45 a.m.
Budget Committee 10:30 a.m.
Transportation Committee 11:15 a.m.
Water Supply and Resources Committee 11:45 a.m.
Health, Recreation & Events Committee 12:45 p.m.
Flood Resilience Committee 1:15 p.m.
Human Resources Committee 2:00 p.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Economic Development Committee
Finance Committee
Fire Committee
Public Services Committee
Education 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,
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please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the
meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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BIDS & PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
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 1, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee recognition
5. Award of a contract for the construction of the Shem Creek bike
lanes
6. Award of a contract for pine straw and mulch maintenance
services
7. Award of contract for Geographic Information System (GIS)
cloud services
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
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
9:15 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 April 1, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from the
April 17, 2024, meeting
a. R-05-24. Request to Rezone one vacant parcel comprised of
0.20-acres, on the corner of Simmons 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 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. Planning Commission
recommended denial.
b. Low Impact Development Text Amendments. Proposed
amendments to the Environmental Guidelines for Land
Development (LID) Ordinance to improve the program.
Changes include clarifying ordinance language, additional
specifications and criteria, and additional LID techniques for
developers to utilize. Green Commission and Planning
Commission recommended approval.
5. Adjourn
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
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 1, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Police matters
a. Employee years of service
5. Judicial matters
a. No agenda items
6. Legal matters
a. Discussion and possible action related to restrictions and
requirements for passenger ship docking and
disembarkation
b. Executive Session – update on pending litigation entitled
CKC Properties, LLC vs. Town of Mount Pleasant et. al (Case
Nos.: 2021-CP-10-04416, 2021-CP-10-05211, and 2:23-cv-
04489-DCN)
c. Post Executive Session
Committee may take action on any item, including any
subsection of any section, listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a
properly noticed meeting.
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
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
10:30 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 March 27, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review and recommendation of the FY 2025 Budget Revenues
and Expenditures
5. Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal
years 2025 – 2029
6. Resolution to adopt a Five-Year General Fund Financial Plan
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
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
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 April 1, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Safety review of traffic signal at US Highway 17 and Charleston
National
5. Update – ongoing projects
a. Mobility Action Plan
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
WATER SUPPLY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
11:45 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 September 5, 2023 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Mount Pleasant Waterworks FY25 Budget, Rates, and Program
Updates
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
HEALTH, RECREATION & EVENTS COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
12:45 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 April 1, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Program/projects update
a. Rifle Range Road Park
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
FLOOD RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
1:15 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 April 1, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee years of service recognition
5. Review of development ordinances regarding land clearing
6. Discussion regarding Tree Mitigation Program
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
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Monday, May 6, 2024
2:00 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 February 5, 2024 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Contractual Matter
i. Executive Session – Discussion of Corporation Counsel
contract
ii. Post Executive Session
Committee may take action on any item, including any
subsection of any section, listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a
properly noticed meeting
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
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