Folly Beach public meetings in 2024

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three requests for accelerated sign approvals at 117 E. Arctic Ave, 1985 Folly Road (Harris Teeter), and 16B Center Street (Slice of Folly). The board will also vote on approving the July 22, 2024 meeting minutes.

• 117 E. Arctic Ave: Applicant Folly's Best Rentals requests accelerated review of four new signs.
• 1985 Folly Road: Applicant Casco Signs on behalf of Harris Teeter requests accelerated review of new signs.
• 16B Center Street: Applicant Brookes Signs on behalf of Slice of Folly requests accelerated approval of a new sign.
• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes.

The board unanimously approved accelerated review for three sign applications: 117 E. Arctic, 1985 Folly Road, and 16B Center Street. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Approved accelerated review for sign at 117 E. Arctic (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for sign at 1985 Folly Road (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for sign at 16B Center Street (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will meet to consider Ordinance 007-24, which would amend the tree protection standards in the zoning ordinance. The proposed changes would allow removal of protected trees in certain circumstances in residential and commercial districts, allow removal when trees affect a structure's integrity, and increase penalties for unauthorized removal. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear citizen comments.

• Ordinance 007-24: amend tree protection standards to allow removal in certain circumstances
• Increase penalty for removing a protected tree
• Approval of July 1, 2024 and September 9, 2024 minutes

The commission unanimously approved amendments to Ordinance 007-24, removing sabal palms from the protected tree list and increasing fines for unpermitted tree removal. The amended ordinance was then approved unanimously.

• Approved removal of sabal palm trees from protected list (unanimous)
• Approved increase of fine for unpermitted tree removal to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 007-24 as amended (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on affordable housing, inviting resident ideas and suggestions as the city explores workforce housing options. Commissioners will also discuss updates on affordable housing programs and consider two ordinances: one requiring replanting of native species when marsh buffers are disturbed, and another prohibiting the rental of accessory uses separately from the primary use.

• Affordable Housing Public Hearing #1 to gather resident input
• Updates and discussion on affordable housing options
• ORDINANCE 23-24: amending marsh buffer rules to require replanting with native species when disturbed
• ORDINANCE 024-24: prohibiting rental of accessory uses separately from the associated primary use

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of two ordinance amendments: one requiring mitigation for any disturbance of the marsh buffer, and another removing a redundant sentence about minimum rental duration for accessory uses.

• Approved minutes from October 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 023-24, adding 'any' to require mitigation for any marsh buffer disturbance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 024-24, removing unnecessary second sentence about minimum rental days (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and consider a request for accelerated review of a new sign and awning at 22 Center Street. The board may also discuss other business and receive comments from commissioners and staff.

• Approval of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accelerated review request for a new sign and awning at 22 Center Street (TMS# 328-14-00-095), owner Paul Chrysostom, applicant Or Kroub

The Design Review Board met with three of five members present. The board unanimously approved the minutes from June 17, 2024. In new business, the board unanimously approved an accelerated review for proposed sign, paint color, and awning at 22 Center Street. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for 22 Center Street sign, paint color, and awning (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approval of the July 1, 2024 minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss two new business items: the Folly Beach Tree Ordinance (Section 166.01 et seq.) and affordable housing. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers.

• Discussion of Folly Beach Tree Ordinance § 166.01 et seq.
• Discussion of affordable housing
• Approval of July 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The August 5, 2024 Planning Commission meeting was canceled because of Hurricane Debby. No decisions or discussions took place.

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will consider approving minutes from July 1, 2024, hear citizen comments, and discuss new business including a presentation from the City of Charleston's Director of Housing and Community Development and a review of survey questions.

• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024 meeting
• Presentation by Geona Shaw Johnson, City of Charleston Director of Housing & Community Development
• Review of survey questions

The Folly Beach Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The only substantive action was unanimous approval of minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting. The commission heard presentations on the city's tree ordinance and affordable housing in Charleston, but took no votes on those topics.

• Approved minutes from July 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the Folly Beach Tree Ordinance (Section 166.01 et seq.). This is the only substantive item on the agenda, which otherwise consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of Folly Beach Tree Ordinance § 166.01 et seq.

The Folly Beach Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on September 9, 2024. During the regular meeting, the commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting. The commission also heard a presentation from the City of Charleston's Director of Housing and Community Development on the history and future of affordable housing. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from July 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will consider approving the May 6, 2024 meeting minutes and hear citizen comments. The main new business is an introduction of an Affordable Housing Study Committee and a presentation on local affordable housing availability and programs. No votes on specific projects or ordinances are scheduled.

• Introduction of Affordable Housing Study Committee
• Introduction to local affordable housing availability and programs
• Approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission met on July 1, 2024, with six members present. They unanimously approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting. The only substantive item was a presentation by Zoning Administrator Jenna Stephens on affordable housing in Charleston County. No decisions were made on the presentation; it was informational only.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the May 20, 2024 minutes and consider two accelerated review requests for new signs at 32 Center Street and 106 West Hudson Avenue. The board will also take comments from commissioners and staff.

• 32 Center Street: new sign request by Lowcountry Signs for 32 Center Street, LLC
• 106 West Hudson Avenue: new sign request by Folly Hardware for owner Kirk Grant
• Approval of May 20, 2024 minutes

The Folly Beach Design Review Board approved accelerated review for a proposed sign and color change at Drop In Deli (32A Center Street) and for a new sign at 106 W. Hudson Avenue. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved accelerated review for sign and color changes at Drop In Deli, 32A Center Street (unanimous).
• Approved accelerated review for a new sign at 106 W. Hudson Avenue (unanimous).

City Council

The Folly Beach City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including second readings on First Amendment audit procedures and vehicle immobilization rules, and new business items such as surf and paddleboard franchise agreements, a $157,848 public safety building renovation contract, and a $32,500 compensation study. Staff reports include the FY23 financial audit and an Arctic Ave stakeholder meeting update.

• Second reading of Ordinance 021-23 on First Amendment audits in public facilities
• Second reading of Ordinance 022-23 on vehicle immobilization on public property
• Resolution 02-24 awarding 5-year surf and paddleboard camp franchise agreements
• Resolution 06-24 awarding $157,848 contract to Chastain Construction for Public Safety Building cladding renovation
• Resolution 04-24 authorizing $32,500 contract with Evergreen Solutions for compensation study

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will consider eight proposed amendments to the city's zoning and development ordinances, covering tree protection, pervious materials, driveways, nonconformities, use standards, and appeal deadlines. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Ordinance 007-24: Allow removal of protected trees in certain circumstances in Residential Two-Family district
• Ordinance 008-24: Add 'Pervious Materials' definition with industry standards
• Ordinance 009-24: Remove gravel from impervious surfaces definition
• Ordinance 010-24: Require at-grade improvements like walkways and pool decking to be pervious; extend pervious driveway requirement to commercial districts
• Ordinance 014-24: Set 30-day deadline to appeal Board of Zoning Appeals decisions

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board is meeting to approve the April 29, 2024 minutes and consider two new business items. Both items are requests for accelerated review: one for a new sign at 105 E. Huron and one for exterior changes at 103 E. Cooper Ave. The board will also hear commission and staff comments before adjourning.

• Accelerated review for a new sign at 105 E. Huron (TMS# 328-10-00-276), owner 105 E. Huron, LLC, applicant Ryan Buck
• Accelerated review for exterior changes at 103 E. Cooper Ave (TMS# 328-14-00-476), owner 103 E. Cooper LLC, applicant Roy Bakalo
• Approval of April 29, 2024 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board met on May 20, 2024, and approved minutes from the previous meeting with one correction. The board unanimously approved accelerated review for a new sign at 105 E. Huron and for a façade change and new sign at 103 E. Cooper Avenue.

• Approved minutes from April 29, 2024, with one correction (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for a new sign at 105 E. Huron (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for a façade change and new sign at 103 E. Cooper Avenue (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and consider four accelerated review requests for new signs, an awning, and a fence mural. The board will also take up unfinished business on a sign at 109 E. Ashley and hear commission and staff comments.

• 109 E. Ashley: accelerated review for a new sign (owner Scott Johnson, applicant Travis Bowers)
• 20 Center Street: accelerated review for a new sign (owner 20 Center Street LLC, applicant Eli Aboudaram)
• 106 W. Hudson: accelerated review for a new awning (owner Kirk Grant, applicant Joe Nacarelli)
• 105 E. Erie: accelerated review to paint a mural on a fence (applicant Cathy Emery)

The Design Review Board approved accelerated reviews for new signs at 109 E. Ashley and 20 Center Street, and a new awning at 106 W. Hudson Avenue, all unanimously. A proposed angels' wings mural at 105 E. Erie was approved with a 2-1 vote, with the condition that any sign incorporated meets zoning requirements.

• Approved accelerated review for new sign at 109 E. Ashley (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for new sign at 20 Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for new awning at 106 W. Hudson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved angels' wings mural and sign design at 105 E. Erie (2-1, Barton opposed)

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board is meeting to consider four accelerated review requests for new signs, a door color change, and exterior changes at properties on Center Street, W. Hudson, and E. Ashley. The board will also approve minutes from the February 19, 2024 meeting. All items are under new business; no unfinished business is listed.

• 31 Center Street: new sign request by 4 Beach Bums LLC
• 106 W. Hudson: door color and sign request by Kirk Grant
• 109 E. Ashley: new sign request, applicant wants 'Folly Beach' instead of Charleston
• 55 Center Street: exterior changes by Folly Beach History Museum

The Folly Beach Design Review Board approved accelerated review for a new sign at 26 Center Street, a new door and sign at 106 W. Hudson Avenue, and a building addition at 55 Center Street. A sign application at 109 E. Ashley Avenue was tabled due to concerns about the sign's color.

• Approved accelerated review for new sign at 31 Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for new door and sign at 106 W. Hudson Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled sign application at 109 E. Ashley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for building addition at 55 Center Street (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 18, 2023, and consider three accelerated review requests for new signs and exterior paint colors at specific properties. The board will also take up any other business and comments from commissioners and staff.

• 10 Center Street: new sign request by Signarama for FollyCo LLC
• 108 E. Ashley Ave.: sign request by Charleston Commercial LLC for Scott Ronald Johnson
• 106 W. Cooper: exterior paint colors request by City of Folly Beach

The Design Review Board unanimously approved three items: a proposed sign at 10 Center Street, a sign for a new parking lot at 108 E. Ashley Ave., and exterior changes to the city's public safety building at 106 W. Cooper. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved proposed sign at 10 Center Street (unanimous)
• Approved proposed sign for new parking lot at 108 E. Ashley Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved exterior changes to public safety building at 106 W. Cooper (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several ordinances, including a rezoning of Long Island and nearby marsh islands, a parking requirement for tourist accommodations in the Center Street Overlay District, and a sign replacement rule. The agenda also includes a presentation on water planning and standard items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

• Rezoning Long Island and Palm Island from Residential Single Family to Marsh Island Residential (Ordinance 035-22)
• Requiring parking for tourist accommodations and short-term rentals in Center Street Overlay District (Ordinance 002-23)
• Allowing replacement of nonconforming signs if it reduces nonconforming square footage (Ordinance 005-23)
• Presentation on 'Folly 2050: Planning for Water' by Dr. Nicole Elko
• Approval of February 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Folly Beach Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend three ordinances to city council: Ordinance 035-22 regarding the Marsh Island Residential district, Ordinance 002-23, and Ordinance 005-23. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were recommendations for council approval.

• Approved minutes from February 6, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 035-22 (Marsh Island Residential district) to council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 002-23 to council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 005-23 to council (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission is meeting to consider two zoning ordinance amendments. One would cap lot coverage at 35% in the Marine Commercial district, and the other would set a minimum lot area of 10,500 sq. ft. per dwelling in the Residential Two-Family district. The board will also approve prior minutes, hear citizen comments, and hold elections for chair and vice-chair.

• Ordinance 003-24: Set maximum lot coverage to 35% for all uses in Marine Commercial district
• Ordinance 004-24: Set minimum lot area to 10,500 sq. ft. per dwelling in Residential Two-Family district
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023 meeting
• Chair and vice-chair elections

The Folly Beach Planning Commission held a public hearing on two ordinances (003-24 and 004-24) with no public comment. The board voted unanimously to recommend approval of both ordinances to the City Council. The commission also elected Paula Stubblefield as chair and Greg Anderson as vice chair.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 003-24 to council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 004-24 to council (unanimous)
• Elected Paula Stubblefield as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Greg Anderson as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and review a request for a new sign at 109 East Ashley by Dead Low Coffee Co. The board will also hear commission and staff comments. The agenda is mostly routine, with the sign review as the only substantive item.

• Approval of September 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• New sign request at 109 East Ashley (Dead Low Coffee Co., owner Scott Johnson) for accelerated review

The Design Review Board met with three members present and unanimously approved the minutes from September 18, 2023. The board also unanimously granted accelerated review for Dead Low Café at 113A E Ashley Ave. The meeting adjourned after less than five minutes.