TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 5, 2014 MINUTES. Municipal Complex - Council Chambers

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1 TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 5, 2014 MINUTES Municipal Complex - Council Chambers Present: Staff: Thomasena Stokes-Marshall, Chair, Chris O'Neal, Elton Carrier, Mark Smith Eric DeMoura, Christiane Farrell, David Pagliarini, Kent Prause, Kelly Cousino, Kiera Reinertsen Ms. Stokes-Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:25 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes from the March 31, 2014 meeting Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes. Mr. O Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Update on Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Mac Burdette Mr. Burdette reviewed the goal of the Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) with the Committee. He stated that as part of their master plan they have developed an RFP and RFQ to secure developers for the property and reviewed these with the Committee. He stated that once the PPDA has reached $5 million in revenue, they will be eligible to apply to the Budget & Control Board for bond issues for repairs of the ships and facilities at Patriots Point. Mr. Burdette stated that there are approximately 50 acres of property that are being suggested to be leased. In addition, the Lubert-Adler property might become available for lease as well. He continued his review of the RFP. He stated that it will be required that the developer work with the Town in order to ensure that there are pedestrian paths along the waterfront and to have interconnectivity. He stated that all zoning regulations must be adhered to as well. Mr. Smith asked the acreage of the proposed property and the location of the proposed property for lease. Mr. Burdette reviewed this on the map for the Committee. Mr. Carrier asked about the Medal of Honor Museum area and stated that his understanding was that it would be closer to the parking lot. Mr. Burdette answered that the area designated was the area agreed upon and showed the location on the map for the Committee. Ms. Stokes-Marshall thanked Mr. Burdette for the presentation and stated that Patriots Point is a significant feature and attraction for the Town. Mr. Burdette agreed. The Committee received this as information. 3. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from the April 23, 2014 meeting a. Request to amend the Porcher Commercial Property Planned Development District (Ord. No , as amended) by adding indoor shooting range as an additional Conditional Use on an approximately acre parcel of land known as Part Tract A, Porcher Estate, located at 3365 South Morgans Point Road, and identified by TMS No

2 Planning Committee May 5, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Ms. Farrell reviewed the request with the Committee. Ms. Farrell stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request. Mr. Smith asked about the recent ordinance revisions. Ms. Farrell answered that the ordinances were revised in order to allow indoor shooting ranges as a conditional use in the AB-2 and LI zoning districts. She stated that if all the conditions are met, it can then be approved by staff. She stated that this request is to amend the Planned Development ordinance to allow the shooting range as a conditional use. Mr. Smith stated that his understanding is that zoning districts have been identified that would allow shooting ranges as a conditional use. Ms. Farrell concurred and stated that this request would be to amend the planned development so that the shooting range use would be allowed as a conditional use, which means that certain conditions must be met in order for the use to be approved. Mr. O Neal suggested that a warehouse area was the more ideal location for a shooting range. He suggested that a location such as the one proposed would necessarily be an ideal location, but it was recognized that shooting ranges would be beneficial in the Town if located in the right location. Mr. Carrier asked if Charleston National HOA has been contacted. Ms. Farrell answered that it was indicated at the Planning Commission meeting that the HOA was in favor of the request, but it was later clarified to staff that this was not the case. Mr. Julian Wilson, facility manager for Palmetto State Armory, stated that the representative misspoke at the Planning Commission meeting regarding the approval from the Charleston National HOA and that it was a misunderstanding on his part. He stated that he would like a deferral in order to meet with the HOA and try to come to a resolution. He reviewed what the Armory does and the design specifications that are adhered to in order to maintain safety. Mr. Spencer Stegall, Charleston National HOA president, stated that the shooting range has not been approved or disapproved by the HOA board. Mr. Carrier moved to recommend to Town Council denial of the request based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the opposition of residents. Mr. O Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. b. Request to rezone from LI, Light Industrial District, to PD, Planned Development District, an approximately 6.86 acre parcel of land known as Longpoint Commerce Center Horizontal Property Regime, located at 539, 543, and 547 Long Point Road, and identified by TMS Nos , , , , and , in order to allow, as permitted uses, recreational uses in addition to LI District uses. Ms. Farrell reviewed the request with the Committee. She stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. O Neal moved to recommend to Town Council approval of the request. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. All in favor.

3 Planning Committee May 5, 2014 Page 3 of 5 c. Request to amend the Town of Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map by changing the land use designation from Natural Open Space to Low Density Neighborhood for an approximately 1.11 acre parcel of land known as Lot A-2, Remley s Point subdivision, located on an unimproved portion of Fourth Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street and identified by TMS No Also request to rezone from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to PD-CD, Planned Development Conservation Design District, an approximately 8.24 acre tract of land located on an unimproved portion of Fourth Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street in the Remley s Point / Scanlonville community, comprised of 10 parcels of land which are identified by TMS Nos , , , , , , , , , and Ms. Farrell reviewed the request with the Committee. She stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment. She reviewed the zoning request with the Committee. She stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval with stipulations on the road design standards and reviewed these through a PowerPoint presentation with the Committee as follows: Paving standards will meet those outlined in the Town s Land Development Regulations The travel lane widths should be no less than 10 feet. Curb and gutter are not required but an open roadside swale system, similar to the existing roads within Scanlonville, will be permitted. The road alignment should be designed to save trees to the greatest extent possible and avoid critical areas. As such, the pavement may not be centered in the right of way. The pedestrian path should be constructed of concrete or asphalt. Ms. Farrell stated that there were additional staff recommendations and reviewed these with the Committee as follows: The final design of the road and drainage improvements will be coordinated with staff to ensure that the street design and construction is acceptable to the Town as a public street. The final design is to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and subject to their approval in conjunction with the Preliminary Plat. The road and drainage improvements will be dedicated to the Town. The developer will post a financial guarantee at the time of final plat for the street, drainage, and stormwater system in accordance with the Town s Land Development Regulations. She stated that the developer was contacted regarding the recommendations and the developer is comfortable with the recommendations. Mr. Carrier asked if the cemetery access would be affected. Ms. Farrell answered in the negative and stated that instead of an easement, a portion of property would be added to the cemetery property so that there would be a permanent access to the cemetery.

4 Planning Committee May 5, 2014 Page 4 of 5 Mr. O Neal moved to recommend to Town Council approval of the request including the Planning Commission and staff recommendations. Mr. Carrier seconded the motion. Mr. Smith asked about the curb and gutter and how the street would tie into the existing street. Ms. Farrell answered that there would not be a curb and gutter and there would have a swale system. Mr. Smith asked if Third Street is constructed to Town standards in terms of width. Ms. Farrell answered that the pavement is approximately 24 feet in width. She noted that if approved, the pavement width of the improved Fourth Ave. would be less than that of Third Street. Ms. Stokes-Marshall called for a vote on the motion. All in favor. 4. Budget Review FY 2014/2015 a. Planning Department expenditures Mr. DeMoura reviewed the proposed budget with the Committee. He stated that the budget includes four new positions that were added this fiscal year. He noted that there is $45,000 added for public building assessments. He stated that six vehicles are proposed for purchase; five replacements and one new. He stated that the Historical Commission budget would be maintained at the current budget amount as well. Mr. O Neal moved to recommend to the Budget Committee approval of the Planning Department budget as presented. Mr. Carrier seconded the motion. Mr. O Neal asked to whom the Economic Development Coordinator would report. Mr. DeMoura answered that the Economic Development Coordinator would report to Ms. Farrell and would be the staff liaison for the Economic Development Committee as well. Ms. Stokes-Marshall called for a vote on the motion. All in favor. 5. Discuss possible ordinance regarding housing discrimination for LGBT Community Mr. Warren Redman-Gress, Exec. Director of the Alliance for Full Acceptance, stated that they would like to request an ordinance to prohibit discrimination in housing for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (LGBT). He stated that several municipalities have implemented ordinances or resolutions regarding prohibition of this type of discrimination. He stated that the Town does not currently have a non-discrimination ordinance. Mr. Carrier stated that he would like to know how other municipalities have handled this. Mr. Smith stated that he would like additional information on what measures are currently in place regarding non-discrimination. Mr. DeMoura answered that there is a non-discrimination clause included in the Human Resources Guidelines that pertains to Town employees, but there is not an ordinance or resolution for the Town as a whole. Mayor Page suggested that an ordinance would provide opportunity for enforcement throughout the Town and provide a means for filing grievances and protection under the law.

5 Planning Committee May 5, 2014 Page 5 of 5 Mr. DeMoura suggested that this could be discussed at the Police, Legal, and Judicial Committee meeting next month. Mr. Smith asked if there have been instances of discrimination within the Town. Ms. Stokes- Marshall answered that she is not aware of a specific occurrence. The Committee received this as information. 6. Staff review of Historical Commission project with the S.C. Battleground Trust Ms. Farrell reviewed the request from the SC Battleground Preservation Trust with the Committee. She stated that the Battleground Trust would like to conduct a survey of a portion of the Town s property on Rifle Range Road to determine whether another gun battery is present along the Confederate fortification line. She stated Town funds would be used for the survey to be conducted. She stated that a 3D model will be created from the survey. Mr. Carrier asked if this was located at Oyster Point. Ms. Farrell answered in the negative and showed the location on the map for the Committee. 7. Update on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Update and the Draft Zoning Use Table text amendments Ms. Farrell updated the Committee on the Comprehensive Plan and Use table text amendments. Mr. Smith suggested that the notice for the Comprehensive Plan meetings should be forwarded to Town Council for further distribution. Ms. Farrell answered that this could be accomplished. Ms. Farrell updated the Committee on the progress of establishment of a Use Table with the Committee. She stated that this would update the Zoning Code and make it more user- friendly. She stated that the revisions have been completed and is anticipated to be presented to the Planning Commission for a public hearing in June. She noted that even with the significant review that has taken place, there will be some items that may need further revision in the future. Ms. Stokes-Marshall stated that given the significance of the revision, it would be understandable that some further revisions might be necessary. She thanked staff for its hard work. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m. Submitted by, L. Lynes PlanComm

6 Planning & Development Committee of Council 5 May 2014

7 Update on Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum from Mr. Mac Burdette. 2.

8 3a. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT REQUEST: Request to amend the Porcher Commercial Property Planned Development District (Ord. No , as amended) by adding indoor shooting range as an additional Conditional Use on an approximately acre parcel of land known as Part Tract A, Porcher Estate, located at 3365 South Morgans Point Road, and identified by TMS No

12 3b. REZONING REQUEST: Request to rezone from LI, Light Industrial District, to PD, Planned Development District, an approximately 6.86 acre parcel of land known as Longpoint Commerce Center Horizontal Property Regime, located at 539, 543, and 547 Long Point Road, and identified by TMS Nos , , , , and , in order to allow, as permitted uses, recreational uses in addition to LI District uses.

16 3c. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST; REZONING REQUEST: Request to amend the Town of Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map by changing the land use designation from Natural Open Space to Low Density Neighborhood for an approximately 1.11 acre parcel of land known as Lot A-2, Remley s Point subdivision, located on an unimproved portion of Fourth Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street and identified by TMS No Also request to rezone from R- 1, Low Density Residential District, to PD-CD, Planned Development Conservation Design District, an approximately 8.24 acre tract of land located on an unimproved portion of Fourth Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street in the Remley s Point / Scanlonville community, comprised of 10 parcels of land which are identified by TMS Nos , , , , , , , , , and

18 3c. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST: The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map recommends Low Density Neighborhood land uses for all parcels except TMS No and These two parcels are recommended for Natural Open Space uses. The applicant requests an amendment to the Future Land Use designation for TMS TMS -114 contains the cemetery, so Natural Open Space is an appropriate land use. TMS was formerly part of the cemetery parcel. In 2007, the Master-in-Equity for Charleston County issued an order defining the boundaries of the cemetery. TMS was subsequently subdivided from TMS -114 to comply with the court order. This subdivision is not reflected on the Future Land Use Map, which is why the land use recommendation is Natural Open Space. Planning Commission recommends approval.

19 3c. REZONING REQUEST : Request Overview: All lots will meet R-1 standards. The plan shows a total of six lots. The PD requires 25% open space. The developer will dedicate the cemetery and other open spaces to the East Cooper Civic Club. The following summarizes the Planning Commission recommendation: Remove references to height and story limitation to be consistent with Town ordinance. Allow Accessory structure height to be 25 feet. Remove requirement for privacy fences and walls except as described in the PD where the developer will install fencing along the southern and western boundaries of the cemetery. Critical line buffers and setbacks will meet Town ordinances. Only 16 inch trees and above are protected. Removal and replacement will be in accordance with Town ordinances. The open space areas shown on the plan will be placed into a conservation easement and donated to the East Cooper Civic Club, Inc. at the time of final plat approval. CONTINUED ON NEXT SLIDE

20 3c. REZONING REQUEST : The Conservation Design PD allows for variations in roadway design and stormwater standards. The applicant requested variations in road standards for improvements to 4 th Ave. The Planning Commission did not support the road standards proposed in the PD as submitted, but instead recommends the following: 1. Paving standards will meet those outlined in the Town s Land Development Regulations 2. The travel lane widths should be no less than 10 feet. 3. Curb and gutter are not required but an open roadside swale system, similar to the existing roads within Scanlonville, will be permitted. 4. The road alignment should be designed to save trees to the greatest extent possible and avoid critical areas. As such, the pavement may not be centered in the right of way. 5. The pedestrian path should be constructed of concrete or asphalt.

21 3c. REZONING REQUEST : Additional staff recommendations: 1. The final design of the road and drainage improvements will be coordinated with staff to ensure that the street design and construction is acceptable to the Town as a public street. The final design is to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and subject to their approval in conjunction with the Preliminary Plat. 2. The road and drainage improvements will be dedicated to the Town. The developer will post a financial guarantee at the time of final plat for the street, drainage, and stormwater system in accordance with the Town s Land Development Regulations.

26 Budget Review FY 2014/2015 a. Planning Department expenditures 4.

27 Discuss possible ordinance regarding housing discrimination for LGBT community. 5.

28 Staff review of Historical Commission project with the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust. 6.

29 Historical Commission project with the S.C. Battleground Preservation Trust GIS location map Initial Aerial LiDAR Survey: South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

30 Sample of SCBPT 3-D Model The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust (SCBPT) will be completing a terrestrial LiDAR survey of the site. The data collected will be used to generate a Digital Elevation Model, terrain dataset, and half-meter contour map. Two 3D models will be created, an as is model and an as-built model. The Town will be able to use the images and models developed by the SCBPT in interpretative signage or in our Historical app.

31 7. Update on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Update and the Draft Zoning Use Table text amendments.

Input Meetings- May 29, 6:30-8pm Two locations: o Park

32 2014 Comprehensive Plan Update Special Meeting of Planning Committee May 12, 1:00pm Open House Public Input Meetings- May 29, 6:30-8pm Two locations: o Park West Program Building o Mount Pleasant Waterworks, Rifle Range Road

33 Draft Zoning Use Table Text Amendments Primary purpose: Establish a Use Table; reformat the Use Districts sections of the Zoning Code so that they are more succinct and user-friendly; modify Use Districts to reflect more modern uses; remove outdated references. This text amendment will essentially replace the existing Zoning Code that was adopted in 1979 and has been amended countless times. It will require amendments to other section of the Town Code of Ordinances for consistency. Input and review of draft: Planning & Development Committee, Economic Development Committee, Planning Commission, Economic Development Advisory Board, representatives from private sector engineering and land planning firms, and Department of Planning & Development staff Timeline: June public hearing with Planning Commission on the Zoning Code; July Planning Committee and Town Council recommendations and hearings, First Reading

34 Planning & Development Committee of Council 5 May 2014

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 31, 2016 MINUTES. Municipal Complex, Building A, Public Meeting Room 1

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