Planning Commission

Town of Summerville Planning Commission October 16, 2023 - 4:00 PM Town Hall, Council Chambers The meeting will be live-streamed through the live-streaming link on the Town’s website: www.summervillesc.gov For additional information regarding items on this agenda including any public hearings, please contact the Planning Department at planning@summervillesc.gov or 843.851.4217. Applications and related documents for this meeting are available for review at any time at www.summervillesc.gov/AgendaCenter. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approval of minutes from meeting on September 18, 2023. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (public hearing notice in Post & Courier on 10.01.23 and signs posted on the property on 09.29.23) 1. Request to rezone TMS#137-09-01-010, located at 733 Central Avenue, totaling approximately 0.23 acres, and owned by Jeanne Clark Hagood, from GR-5, General Residential (5 units/acre), to N-B, Neighborhood Business. (Council District 1) 2. Proposed amendment to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Chapter 13 – Administration & Procedures, Section 13.3.3 – Board of Zoning Appeals 3. Proposed amendment to the Town of Summerville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Planning and Development, Article III, Development Standards, Section 20-72, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee III. OLD BUSINESS: IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1. New Street Names (as needed) 2. Request to rezone TMS#137-09-01-010, located at 733 Central Avenue, totaling approximately 0.23 acres, and owned by Jeanne Clark Hagood, from GR-5, General Residential (5 units/acre), to N-B, Neighborhood Business. (Council District 1) 3. Proposed amendment to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Chapter 13 – Administration & Procedures, Section 13.3.3 – Board of Zoning Appeals  4. Proposed amendment to the Town of Summerville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Planning and Development, Article III, Development Standards, Section 20-72, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee V. MISCELLANEOUS: VI. ADJOURNMENT: ____________________________________ Chairperson or Vice Chairperson Posted October 9, 2023  The Town of Summerville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 18, 2023 This meeting of the Town of Summerville Planning Commission was held in the 3rd floor Council Chambers and was attended by Commission Members, Jim Reaves, Chairman; Charlie Stoudenmire; Elaine Segelken; Kevin Carroll; Tom Hart; and Jim Bailey. Betty Profit was unable to attend. Staff in attendance included Jessi Shuler, Director of Planning. The public was invited to attend in person, or they viewed the meeting via live-stream. Jim Reaves, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. Approval of Minutes: The Chairman asked if there were any edits or additions to the minutes from the meeting on August 21, 2023. Hearing none the minutes were approved as submitted. Public Hearings: The first public hearing opened at 4:07 PM and was for the petition by Betty H. Knight to annex TMS# 136-07-02-003, located at 1227 Central Avenue, and totaling approximately 1.3 acres. Currently zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential, in Dorchester County and will be zoned N-B, Neighborhood Business, upon annexation into the Town of Summerville’s municipal limits. (Council District 1) Mr. Reaves introduced the item. Losse Knight spoke on behalf of his grandmother Betty Knight who is in a nursing home. He explained that Central Avenue is becoming more a commercial corridor, particularly in this area and with the planned road widening, and his grandmother’s wishes are to sell the property and have the proceeds go to her care. Mr. Knight also noted that the surrounding neighbors are in support of the request. Discussion ensued regarding the exact location of the property. Ms. Shuler then read an email RA D FT into the record from Bob Thomas at 1223 Central Avenue in support of the annexation and zoning to N- B. Robert Pratt, the realtor, added that the property appears to be a good spot for a professional office particularly with the road being widened, but it could still be residential as well. Hearing no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 4:08 PM. Old Business There were no items under Old Business. New Business: The first item under New Business was New Street Names. Ms. Shuler stated that they one new street name for review. The street is off of N. Maple Street and is for an industrial development in Berkeley County, but the beginning of the road is in the Town limits. Three potential names are available for approval: Newfield Drive, Dustoff Drive, and Mainline Boulevard. She added that the applicant prefers Newfield Drive. Ms. Segelken made a motion to approval Newfield Drive, and Mr. Hart made the second. The motion passed unanimously. The second item under New Business was the petition by Betty H. Knight to annex TMS# 136-07-02- 003, located at 1227 Central Avenue, and totaling approximately 1.3 acres. Currently zoned R-1, Single- Family Residential, in Dorchester County and will be zoned N-B, Neighborhood Business, upon annexation into the Town of Summerville’s municipal limits. (Council District 1) Ms. Segelken made a motion to recommend approval of the annexation and zoning to Council, and Mr. Hart made the second. Mr. Hart explained that he felt this request fits within the development of the area, and Mr. Bailey agreed, adding that the existing home would be very close to the street once the road is widened. Hearing no further discussion, Mr. Reaves called for the question and the motion passed unanimously. Miscellaneous: Ms. Shuler informed the Commission that Mr. Hart, Mr. Carroll, and Ms. Profit’s terms would be expiring at the end of the year. She stated that she would email them a link to the online application if they choose to reapply to serve on the Commission. Adjourn With no further business for the Commission, Mr. Hart made a motion to adjourn with Ms. Segelken making the second. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 4:11 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Date: __________________________ Jessi Shuler Director of Planning Approved: _________________________________________________ Jim Reaves, Chairman or Jim Bailey, Vice Chairman FT RA D  REZONING STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION October 16, 2023 Owner and Applicant: Jeanne Clark Hagood TMS#: 137-09-01-010 Location: 733 Central Ave. Description: approximately 0.23 acres Request: Rezoning to N-B, Neighborhood Business, from GR-5 The applicant is requesting the above referenced parcel be rezoned from GR-5 to N-B. This property is included in the Town’s ‘Mixed Residential’ District within the Summerville: Our Town, Our Future Comprehensive Plan as well as on the accompanying Future Land Use Map. The Mixed Residential designation includes both detached and attached single-family properties with a density between 5-12 units per acre. This is one of only five properties fronting Central Ave. on the south side of the road from the 700 block through the 900 block that is not zoned for either neighborhood or general business use. The properties to the rear and eastern side are zoned for residential use, so a 30-foot vegetated buffer will be required along those property lines. The property is vacant, so any proposed development will have to go through the Town’s DRB as well. Although the proposed zoning does not meet the Town’s Future Land Use Plan, given the surrounding zoning and the location of the property, the zoning of N-B is recommended for approval, as long as this property is developed in full conformance with the UDO standards and is compatible with the adjacent residential properties.  Rezoning to N-B 732 CENTRAL AVE 715 100 CENTRAL ATLANTIC ST AVE 818 725 CENTRAL CENTRAL AVE Apt A1 AVE 727 A 725 CENTRAL CENTRAL AVE Apt B1 801 AVE CENTRAL 725 CENTRAL 725 CENTRAL AVE AVE Apt C1 725 CENTRAL AVE Apt H1 AVE 725 CENTRAL AVE Apt C3 725 Apt F4 813 CENTRAL 807 725 CENTRAL AVE AVE Apt E4 CENTRAL CENTRAL Apt D1 AVE AVE 725 CENTRAL AVE Apt D4 731 CENTRAL AVE 200 GERMANTOWN RD 124 130 A GERMANTOWN RD GERMANTOWN RD 128 GERMANTOWN RD 9/12/2023 1:1,690 0 0.01 0.02 0.04 mi Summerville Addresses GR-5 Rezoning Parcels Summerville Request High Resolution 60cm Imagery Zoning Districts N-B World Imagery High Resolution 30cm Imagery 0 0.02 0.04 0.07 km Maxar, Microsoft AC PUD Low Resolution 15m Imagery Citations  UDO AMENDMENTs STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION October 16, 2023 Proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Chapter 13 – Administration & Procedures, Section 13.3.3 – Board of Zoning Appeals Reason for request: This amendment is proposed by staff as now that the BZA membership has been increased to seven members, there is no longer a need to specify that a concurring vote of three members is required for a decision. With the deletion of item 1, any decision will be made by a majority vote of the qualified members present and voting, which is detailed in Section 13.3.1.K for all Boards/Commissions. 2  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SUMMERVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 13.3.3, BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, SUBSECTION D, DECISIONS, OF THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council members of the Town of Summerville, in Council assembled, that the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, Section 13.3.3, Board of Zoning Appeals, Subsection D, Decisions is amended to read as follows: 13.3.3 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS D. Decisions: 1. The concurring vote of three a majority of the members present of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of the Zoning Administrator or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this section or to affect any variation of this section. 2.1. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact in writing prior to the meeting, and shall keep records of its examination and other official actions, all of which shall be filed in the office of the Board and shall be a public record. 3.2. On all appeals, applications and other matters brought before the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board shall inform by a certified letter all the parties involved of its decision(s) and the reasons for such decision(s). Ratified this day of , 2023 A.D. Ricky Waring, Mayor Beth Messervy, Town Clerk PUBLIC HEARING: _________________ FIRST READING: _____________________ SECOND READING: __ ___________  TOWN CODE AMENDMENT STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION October 16, 2023 Proposed amendment to the Town of Summerville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Planning and Development, Article III, Development Standards, Section 20-72, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Reason for request: This amendment is requested by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and supported by staff. This will bring this committee in line with all the other planning boards/commissions and allow for greater continuity on the Board. 3  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE III, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 20-72 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SUBSECTION (C) ORGANIZATION, ITEM (8) ENTITLED TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP, OF THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council members of the Town of Summerville, in Council assembled, that Chapter 20, Planning and Development, Article III, Development Standards, Section 20-72 entitled Bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee, subsection (c) Organization, item (8) entitled Terms of Membership is amended as follows: Sec. 20-72. Bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee. (c) Organization (8) Terms of membership. The original terms of three members, to be appointed by the mayor subject to the approval of town council, shall expire at the first meeting of town council in January 2011; and the original terms of the remaining four members shall expire at the first meeting of town council in January 2012. Terms for other than original appointees shall be for two three years. Members of the committee filling a vacancy shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term. Ratified this day of , 2023 A.D. Ricky Waring, Mayor Beth Messervy, Town Clerk PUBLIC HEARING: ___________________ FIRST READING: _____________________ SECOND READING: