Mount Pleasant public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a new environmental program to encourage low impact development techniques. It also approved a zoning amendment for residential density in commercial districts and authorized two annexations and zoning requests. One annexation request was withdrawn.

• Approved amendment to expand boat storage area at Wilson Tract PD (All in favor)
• Annexation and zoning to Office Professional for 912 Old Georgetown Road and 1182 B B Lane approved (All in favor)
• Annexation and zoning for 1178 Highway 41 withdrawn by applicant
• Approved amendment to Section 156.326 allowing 2 residential units in commercial districts, up to 10 units per acre for attainable housing (8-1)
• Approved amendments to Chapters 155 and 156 creating a low impact development (LID) environmental program (All in favor)
• Approved street name 'Interlock Alley' for Carolina Park Business Center (All in favor)

A - Town Council Meetings

The council will hold a special meeting with an executive session to consider applications for three advisory boards and discuss a town-owned property on Faison Road. No public votes on substantive items are scheduled; action may follow the closed session.

• Consideration of applications for the Recreation Advisory Commission
• Consideration of applications for the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
• Consideration of applications for the Historic District Preservation Commission
• Discussion of town-owned property on Faison Road

Town Council appointed or reappointed members to the Recreation Advisory Commission, the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, and the Historic District Preservation Commission. Council also authorized staff to proceed with actions regarding Town-owned property on Faison Road.

• Approved staff to proceed on Faison Road as directed in executive session (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Corey Barber and Anne Shaw to the Historic District Preservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lynne Moore to the Recreation Advisory Commission (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Lisa Crowley to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (Unanimous)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council will hold public hearings and consider final readings on several annexations and zoning changes, including properties on Highway 17, Colonel Vanderhorst Circle, and Paul Foster Road. Council will also take first readings on a memorials and monuments policy, a $50 million general obligation bond, and a budget amendment. Consent agenda items include final approval of building code updates and a planned development district.

• First reading of a $50 million General Obligation Bond of 2023 (Ord. No. 22070)
• Final reading of annexation for 0.225 acre at 1752 North Highway 17 (Ord. No. 22058)
• Final reading of annexation for 8.05 acres at northeast corner of Paul Foster Road and Belle Point Drive (Ord. No. 22062)
• First reading of an ordinance to enact a Memorials and Monuments Policy (Ord. No. 22065)
• First reading of a budget amendment for FY 2022-2023 (Ord. No. 22069)

Council approved the first reading of a $50M bond ordinance and several new ordinances regarding memorials, litter, and budget amendments. Multiple land annexations and a planned development district were finalized. The council also adopted resolutions for hazard mitigation, automatic aid, and industrial park expansion.

• Approved first reading of $50M General Obligation Bonds of 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Memorials and Monuments Policy Ord. No. 22065 (7-1)
• Approved first reading of Ord. No. 22066 amending duties and powers (7-1)
• Approved first reading of budget amendment Ord. No. 22069 (7-1)
• Approved first reading of litter prevention Ord. No. 22067 and handbill definitions Ord. No. 22068 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 0.225 acre, 1.46 acre, and 8.05 acre tracts (unanimous)
• Approved zoning for The Point Planned Development District (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan, Automatic Aid agreement, and Joint County Industrial Park (unanimous)

Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

The Commission granted final approval for several property modifications via consent motions. A request for a pool and fencing at 320 McCants Drive was deferred pending legal clarification. Proposed changes to design guidelines regarding yard definitions and pool visibility were also deferred.

• Approved final request for addition, elevator, hardscaping, and accessory structure at 110 Pitt Street (All in favor)
• Approved final request for chair lift at 123 Pitt Street (All in favor)
• Approved final request for elevator at 135 Hibben Street (All in favor)
• Approved final request for roof color change at 103 Carr Street (All in favor)
• Deferred request for pool and fencing at 320 McCants Drive (All in favor)
• Requested legal clarification on yard determinations and fence height sight distance for 320 McCants Drive (All in favor)
• Deferred changes to design guidelines regarding yard definitions and pool visibility (All in favor)

Mount Pleasant Youth Council

The Youth Council approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed upcoming volunteer activities including a toiletries packing party, card making for Meals on Wheels, and potential dates for the Charleston Animal Society.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Commission approved a budget increase for Black History Month and rescheduled the January meeting. Several items, including the Liberty Hill Farms sign text and the marker program, were deferred to future meetings.

• Increased Black History Month committee budget to $3,500 (All in favor)
• Moved January 12th meeting to January 5th (All in favor)
• Deferred action on Christ Church Lines text for Liberty Hill Farms (All in favor)
• Deferred approval on proposed marker program (All in favor)
• Deferred action on Black History Month plans (All in favor)
• Deferred vote on Commission Directory

Design Review Board

The Board granted final approval for Riverland Dentistry and 1108 Graddick, and preliminary approval for East Cooper Community Outreach, Spinx, and Residence Inn. A preliminary review for Mavis Discount Tire Store was denied to address staff comments and building orientation.

• Approved final review for Riverland Dentistry at 790 Johnnie Dodds (All in favor)
• Approved preliminary review for East Cooper Community Outreach at 1145 Six Mile Rd (All in favor)
• Approved final review for 1108 Graddick Rd with staff comments addressed (All in favor)
• Denied preliminary review for Mavis Discount Tire Store at 2154 Highway 41 (All in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved preliminary review for Spinx at 2233 N Hwy 17 including staff comments and brick water table option 3 (All in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved preliminary review for Residence Inn at Harry Hallman Blvd and Patriots Point Rd with staff comments, cupola removal, and reduced stucco (All in favor, 1 abstention)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Committee approved the minutes from the October 31, 2022 meeting and awarded a contract for managed internet services. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved October 31, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract for managed internet services (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Mount Pleasant Finance Committee will review and possibly act on a mid-year budget amendment ordinance, a $50 million general obligation bond for recreation projects approved by voters on November 8, 2022, and a resolution to reimburse itself with bond proceeds. The committee will also hear presentations on the fiscal year 2022 independent audit, impact fees, and a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Other committees meeting that day include Bids & Purchases, Planning, Police/Judicial/Legal, Economic Development, and Flood Resilience.

• Review and possible action on a $50,000,000 general obligation bond for recreation per the 11/8/2022 referendum
• Review and possible action on a Mid-Year Budget Amendment Ordinance
• Review and possible action to accept a SC Department of Public Safety grant for in-car video cameras
• Presentation of fiscal year 2022 independent audit and impact fees
• Discussion and possible action to add parcels to a multi-county park (Economic Development Committee)

The Finance Committee approved a grant for police in-car video cameras and recommended several items to Town Council, including a mid-year budget amendment and a resolution for obligation reimbursements. The committee also approved an amended ordinance to issue up to $50 million in bonds following a recreation referendum.

• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Mid-Year Budget Amendment Ordinance to Town Council (unanimous)
• Approved South Carolina Department of Public Safety grant for in-car video cameras (unanimous)
• Approved amended ordinance to issue up to $50,000,000 in general obligation bonds for Recreation Referendum and recommended to Council (unanimous)
• Recommended resolution to reimburse the Town with proceeds of certain obligations to Town Council (unanimous)

Flood Resilience Committee

The Flood Resilience Committee approved the 2019 FEMA-Approved Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 5 Year Update & Program for Public Information. The committee also received a presentation from the South Carolina Aquarium regarding inundation modeling technology for coastal mitigation.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2019 FEMA-Approved Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 5 Year Update & Program for Public Information (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved four variance requests regarding building area ratios, setbacks, tree removal, and property renovations. It also affirmed an appeal regarding required tree species for street frontage at Earl’s Court.

• Affirmed appeal regarding required tree species at Earl's Court (3-1)
• Approved Building Area Ratio variance of 72.8% at 110 Pitt Street (3-2)
• Approved 2.89-foot setback encroachment for accessory structure at 1620 Wallers Ferry Road (All in favor)
• Approved removal of a Historic 36’’ Oak tree at 642 Spark Street (All in favor)
• Approved renovation exceeding 50% of assessed value at 1078 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard (All in favor)

Planning Committee

The Mount Pleasant Town Council committees meet on December 5, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on several items. The Planning Committee will continue discussion on a short-term rental ordinance. The Finance Committee will consider a $50 million general obligation bond for recreation, a mid-year budget amendment, and a grant for in-car police cameras. The Police, Judicial & Legal Committee will discuss a memorials and monuments policy and a noise ordinance. The Economic Development Committee may add parcels to a multi-county park and hold an executive session on Faison Road property. The Flood Resilience Committee will review the 2019 FEMA hazard mitigation plan update.

• Continued discussion on short-term rental ordinance (Planning Committee)
• Possible action on $50 million general obligation bonds for recreation referendum (Finance Committee)
• Discussion on Memorials and Monuments Policy ordinance (Police, Judicial & Legal Committee)
• Possible action to add parcels to multi-county park (Economic Development Committee)
• Review of 2019 FEMA-approved Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 5-year update (Flood Resilience Committee)

The Committee reviewed proposed language for a short-term rental ordinance, focusing on parking violations, civil penalties, and permit transfers. No final ordinance was voted into law, but the Committee reached agreements on specific enforcement and permit policies.

• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022 meeting
• Agreed that no warnings should be issued for parking violations
• Agreed that civil penalties should be imposed for violations
• Agreed to proposed language allowing short-term rental operators to transfer permits
• Agreed that Town Council should determine if permit fees should be increased

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee voted to recommend that the full Council add the Bourne Group and Omatic Software parcels to the multi-county industrial park. This action would allow those entities to access enhanced job tax credits.

• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022 meeting
• Recommended adding Bourne Group and Omatic Software parcels to multi-county industrial park (unanimous)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Culture, Arts & Pride Commission will meet to approve minutes from the November 2 meeting and receive reports from subcommittees on Town Hall Art, Marketing, and the Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed art submissions for Town Hall and discussed the Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project and upcoming holiday events.

• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022, meeting

Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

The Commission granted final approval for several home demolitions, additions, and pool installations. It denied a request for pool and hardscaping at 200 Hibben Street and rejected a wire fence at 922 Pitt Street. Proposed changes to design guidelines were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved pool removal and rebuild at 111 Live Oak Drive (All in favor)
• Denied pool installation, hardscaping, shed removal, and fence at 200 Hibben Street (All in favor)
• Approved demolition and construction of residence and accessory structure at 111 Hyer Street (All in favor)
• Approved alteration to plans at 310 Bank Street with column reduced to newel post (All in favor)
• Approved demolition and construction of residence and accessory structure at 713 Royall Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved additions and new pool at 201 Bank Street (All in favor)
• Approved addition, siding, and pavers at 317 Queen Street (4-1)
• Approved 36-inch painted picket fence and denied wire fence at 922 Pitt Street (All in favor)

Historical Commission

The Commission approved four programs for Black History Month and adopted the text for the Jennie Moore School marker. It also increased the Light Parade budget and authorized interviews for a History Room intern.

• Adopted Jennie Moore School marker text with spelling correction for 'Phillips' (All in favor)
• Approved interviewing a candidate for History Room intern for 4 hours a week for 5 weeks (All in favor)
• Increased tourism light parade budget from $275 to $400 (All in favor)
• Approved four programs for Black History Month (All in favor)
• Deferred decision on changing 2023 meeting time until next month

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council will hold final readings on ordinances annexing several parcels on McKnight Road, amending the Watermark PD to allow office and commercial uses, and extending workforce housing affordability to 30 years. They will also consider first readings for annexations at 1752 North Highway 17, 3935 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle, and the northeast corner of Paul Foster Road and Belle Point Drive, as well as zoning and impact assessments for The Point and Village Park planned developments. Additionally, the council will vote on final readings for short-term rental ordinance amendments and rules of order for public meetings.

• Final reading: annexation of 3.77 acres (five parcels) on McKnight Road (Ord. 22054)
• Final reading: workforce housing exemption grant term extended to 30 years (Ord. 22056)
• First reading: annexation of 0.225 acre at 1752 North Highway 17 (Ord. 22058)
• First reading: The Point Planned Development zoning and impact assessment for 9.37 acres at Long Point Road and Belle Point Drive (Ord. 22063)
• Final reading: short-term rental ordinance amendments adding definitions and application deadlines (Ord. 22052)

Council denied the zoning and impact assessment for the Village Park mixed-use development. They approved an amended ordinance for short-term rentals to protect existing operators while maintaining a 400-unit cap. Several land annexations and funding recommendations for the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee were also approved.

• Denied Village Park zoning and impact assessment (7-1)
• Approved amended short-term rental ordinance maintaining 400-unit cap
• Approved $125,500 in Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee funding recommendations
• Approved annexation of 3.77 acres at McKnight Road
• Approved annexation of 0.225 acres at 1752 North Highway 17
• Approved annexation of 1.46 acres at 3935 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle
• Approved annexation and zoning for The Point Planned Development
• Reappointed Paul Thurmond and Anna Richter as Municipal Judges

Mount Pleasant Youth Council

The Youth Council approved the October 6th meeting minutes. Members discussed volunteer opportunities for local arts organizations and established service hour requirements for a Meals on Wheels card project.

• Approved October 6th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided students receive one service hour for every five Christmas cards made for Meals on Wheels
• Postponed marsh sweep to spring

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The commission will approve minutes from the previous meeting, take public comments, and receive reports from subcommittees on the Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project, marketing, and student art. No specific decisions or proposals are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
• Public comments period
• Report from Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project subcommittee
• Report from Marketing subcommittee
• Report from Student Art subcommittee

The commission approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the management of sweetgrass basket stands, parade float funding, and a student oyster art project.

• Approved minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting

A - Town Council Meetings

This is a special meeting with the primary purpose of entering executive session to receive and discuss short list presentations for the Faison Road Request for Proposals. Council may take action on any item discussed in the closed session after returning to open meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order, public comment, and adjournment listed.

• Executive session to discuss short list presentations for Faison Road Request for Proposals
• Council may take action on items discussed in executive session after returning to open meeting

Town Council met in executive session to review short list presentations for the Faison Road Request for Proposals. Following the session, Council voted to instruct staff to move forward as discussed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to instruct staff to move forward as discussed during executive session regarding Faison Road RFP (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the SCDOT timetable for I-526 @ Long Point Road Interchange Improvements and several ongoing infrastructure projects.

• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The committee approved contracts for a new street sweeper and field renovations at two local parks. All items were passed with unanimous votes from the members present.

• Approved contract for Tymco Model 600 Street Sweeper or equal (unanimous)
• Approved contract for renovation of infields at Jimmy Seignious 1-3 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Sloan Park Field Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Education Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting. Chief Operating Officer Jeff Borowy provided updates on school enrollment, facility fees, and the status of land exchanges and construction projects.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Water Supply and Resources Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. The session included a presentation from the General Manager of Mount Pleasant Waterworks regarding the Jackson, Mississippi response team and general program updates.

• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. Members entered an executive session to discuss a potential property lease, but no actions, votes, or decisions were taken.

• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Committee

The Mount Pleasant Town Council holds seven committee meetings on October 31, 2022. The Planning Committee will review a Planning Commission recommendation to deny the Village Park Planned Development, consider two annexation requests, and continue discussion on short-term rental amendments. Other committees will consider contract awards for a street sweeper and field renovations, appoint two municipal judges, discuss a noise ordinance revision, and hold an executive session on a potential property lease.

• Planning Committee to review Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the 9.66-acre Village Park Planned Development
• Planning Committee to consider annexation of 1752 North Highway 17 (Olive Branch AME Church) and 3935 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle
• Bids & Purchases Committee to award contracts for a Tymco street sweeper, Jimmy Seignious infield renovations, and Sloan Park field renovations
• Police, Judicial & Legal Committee to recommend appointment of two Municipal Judges and discuss a noise ordinance replacement
• Economic Development Committee to hold executive session on a potential property lease

The Committee recommended Town Council approval for two annexations and the Point Planned Development. It recommended denial of the Village Park Planned Development's zoning and impact assessment. The Committee also recommended updating the Town's fire code reference to the 2021 edition.

• Recommended approval of annexation for 1752 North Highway 17 (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of annexation for 3935 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle (All in favor)
• Recommended denial of PD zoning and impact assessment for Village Park Planned Development (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of annexation for Village Park Planned Development (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of annexation, zoning, and impact assessment for The Point Planned Development (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan for 963 Houston Northcutt Boulevard (All in favor)
• Recommended approval of updating SC Fire Code reference from 2018 to 2021 edition (All in favor)
• Agreed to include off-street parking and family permit transfers in short-term rental amendments

Design Review Board

The Board approved final reviews for multiple commercial sites, including East Cooper MOB Phase 2 and 870 Walt Miller. A preliminary review for Chabad of Charleston was approved. The Board denied the request for Days Inn, citing the need for further study on tree removal and site layout.

• Approved Final Review for Dunes West Commons Building #4 (All in favor)
• Approved Final Review for Dunes West Commons Building #6 (All in favor)
• Approved Final Review for Fifth Third at 710 Coleman (All in favor)
• Approved Final Review for Carolina Cataract and Laser (All in favor)
• Approved Final Review for East Cooper MOB Phase 2 (6-1)
• Approved Preliminary Review for Chabad of Charleston (All in favor)
• Approved Final Review for 870 Walt Miller with staff color mockup approval (All in favor)
• Denied Days Inn request for further study on tree removal, site layout, roof form, and color (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Commission reviewed draft subchapters A, B, and C of the Town’s Zoning Code Rewrite. Members discussed definitions for mixed-use, conditional uses for hotels, floating zones, and the definition of households. No formal votes were taken on the code drafts.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals decided on five variance cases involving setbacks, structure attachments, and tree removal. Four requests were approved, including a porch encroachment and a generator placement, while a request to remove a historic oak tree was denied.

• Approved 30-foot encroachment for porch addition at 1190 Moss Bluff (4-2)
• Approved accessory structure to be considered attached at 1436 Winton Road (All in favor)
• Approved generator placement within side setback at 327 Seewee Circle (All in favor)
• Denied removal of Historic 27’’ Oak tree at 1028 Cummings Circle (All in favor)
• Approved 18’ front yard setback encroachment for ADU at 514 Deer Street (All in favor)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will vote on several land annexations, rezoning requests, and updates to the zoning code regarding short-term rentals and workforce housing. The body is also reviewing a lease purchase agreement and amendments to the noise ordinance.

• Lease Purchase Agreement with Truist Bank for $3,375,000
• Annexation of 10.63 acres at Rifle Range Road and Willow Pond Road
• Rezoning of 1.0-acre tract at 1619 Highway 41 to Community Conservation District
• Proposed 30-year affordability term for Workforce Housing Exemption Grant
• Amendment to the noise ordinance (Section 132.03)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from various subcommittees. Discussions include the Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project and other local art initiatives.

• Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project report
• Marketing report
• Student Art report
• Art on the Half Shell report
• Town Hall Art report

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider annexing land on McKnight Road and review recommendations for a Watermark PD amendment. The body will also discuss residential density in commercial districts and proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance.

• Annexation request for five parcels on McKnight Road totaling approximately 3.77 acres
• Proposed amendment to increase workforce housing affordability term from 10 to 30 years
• Proposed amendment to designate office and neighborhood commercial uses for 3,509 square feet at Watermark Apartment complex
• Discussion and possible action on short-term rental ordinance amendments
• Discussion and possible action on residential density in commercial districts

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will consider ordinances regarding short-term rental regulations and the annexation of land at Rifle Range Road and Willow Pond Road. The body will also take action to establish a millage rate and sales tax credit factor.

• Proposed updates to Development Impact Fees based on the Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition
• Annexation of approximately 10.63 acres at Rifle Range Road and Willow Pond Road
• Rezoning of 1.0-acre tract at 1619 Highway 41 from R-1 to CC
• Ordinance amendments to Short Term Rental regulations including parking and permit processes
• Approval of Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan for 2233 and 2237 North Highway 17

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss establishing a millage rate and sales tax credit factor. The committee may also act to amend the Town Code regarding Chapter 154: Impact Fees.

• Establishment of a millage rate and sales tax credit factor
• Amendment to Town Code Chapter 154: Impact Fees regarding updated ITE Trip Generation Manual

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing recommendations for a short-term rental text amendment and specific rezoning and development requests. The body will also discuss residential density in commercial districts and workforce housing affordability.

• Proposed short-term rental permit split into Part-time (15-72 days/year) and Full-time (over 72 days/year) with potential fee increases and parking requirements
• Rezoning request for 1619 Highway 41 from R-1 to CC (Community Conservation District)
• Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan for an 8.48-acre shopping center and gas station at 2233 and 2237 North Highway 17
• Annexation request for five parcels on Rifle Range Road and Willow Pond Road
• Discussion on Workforce Housing Terms of Affordability and incentives

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council will vote on several ordinances, including a zoning amendment for the Central Mount Pleasant PD and a new noise ordinance. The body is also considering the approval of the CARTA Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and a marine patrol mutual aid agreement.

• Final reading of Ordinance 22046 to incorporate 2.3 acres into the Central Mount Pleasant PD-MU-SU
• Resolution R.22081 to authorize and approve the CARTA Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Resolution R.22082 for a Mutual Aid Agreement between MPPD and Charleston County Sheriff’s Office for Marine Patrol
• First reading of Ordinance 22049 to repeal and replace Section 132.03 regarding Noise
• Final reading of Ordinance 22048 to repeal and replace Chapter 117: Economic Development Incentives Program

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will meet to discuss minimum affordability requirements for workforce housing. The committee will also address public input regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion on minimum requirements for workforce housing terms of affordability
• Comprehensive Plan Implementation – Public Input Matters
• Review of Planning Commission Recommendations from July 20, 2022 (noted as no recommendations)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to recognize state champion athletes from Oceanside Collegiate Academy. The council will also recognize Mount Pleasant Special Olympians.

• Recognition of Oceanside Collegiate Academy Boys Golf
• Recognition of Oceanside Collegiate Academy Baseball
• Recognition of Mount Pleasant Special Olympians

A - Town Council Meetings

Town Council will vote on several rezoning and annexation ordinances. The body is also discussing a new Economic Development Incentives Program and a tax millage increase for recreation facilities.

• Referendum for a proposed tax millage increase to construct and maintain recreation facilities
• Rezoning of six Mount Pleasant Waterworks Pump Stations to Public Institutional -1 District
• Proposed Mixed-Use Development conceptual plan for 14.6 acres at 3236 North Highway 17
• Annexation of 0.43-acre tract at 891 Long Point Road
• Agreement for School Resource Officer Program for 2022-2023 school year

A - Town Council Meetings

Various town committees will meet on July 5, 2022, to review several municipal items. Discussions include potential property purchases, zoning amendments, and school resource officer agreements.

• Award of contracts for traffic calming devices, HVAC maintenance, Pitt Street Bridge micromobility design, and court management software
• Discussion of a Recreation Capital Project Referendum
• Review of Central Mt. Pleasant PD Planned Development District amendment involving 2.23 acres
• Review of Highway 17 North Retail Village impact assessment for 14.6 acres at 3236 North Highway 17
• Discussion of School Resource Officer Program agreements for several local schools

Planning Committee

Multiple town committees will meet to discuss various municipal matters including planning amendments and economic incentives. The Planning Committee will review requests for a planned development district amendment and a mixed-use development at 3236 North Highway 17.

• Amendment to Central Mt. Pleasant PD to incorporate three parcels totaling 2.23 acres
• Impact Assessment and Conceptual Plan for Highway 17 North Retail Village at 3236 North Highway 17
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Town’s Short Term Rental Ordinance
• Memoranda of Agreement for the School Resource Officer Program
• Proposed ordinance regarding decorum during public meetings

A - Town Council Meetings

The Special Town Council meeting consists of public comment and formal recognitions. The council will recognize several state champion athletes and Mount Pleasant Youth Council seniors.

• Recognition of Wando High School Girls Soccer
• Recognition of Oceanside Collegiate Academy Girls Soccer
• Recognition of Oceanside Collegiate Academy Boys Golf
• Recognition of Oceanside Collegiate Academy Boys Tennis
• Recognition of Mount Pleasant Youth Council Seniors

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will vote on several land annexations and rezoning requests. The body is also discussing a proposed referendum for a tax millage increase to fund recreation facilities and the acceptance of federal grants for stormwater improvements.

• First reading of an ordinance for a referendum on a tax millage increase for recreation facilities
• Approval to accept federal grants for stormwater improvements in the Hobcaw neighborhood
• Rezoning of six Mount Pleasant Waterworks Pump Stations to Public Institutional -1 District
• Contract award for Police Department replacement weapons
• Annexation of land at 1533 West Palmetto Fort Drive, 1545 North Lakeshore Drive, 1549 North Lakeshore Drive, and 2309 Ruffin Road

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is reviewing requests to annex parcels on Long Point Road, Ida Road, and Chuck Dawley Boulevard. The body will also consider Planning Commission recommendations for several rezoning requests across the town.

• Annexation of 0.43-acre parcel at 891 Long Point Road
• Annexation of 3.452-acre parcel at Ida Road
• Rezoning of six Mount Pleasant Waterworks Pump Stations to Public Institutional-1 District
• Rezoning of 0.13-acre parcel at 110 Pitt Street to Medium-Density Residential District
• Rezoning of 4.0-acres at 1156 Russell Drive to Medium Density Residential District

A - Town Council Meetings

Multiple town committees are meeting to decide on land use changes, including several rezoning requests and annexations. The body will also award contracts for security, police equipment, and health insurance, and discuss a potential recreation capital project referendum.

• Rezoning requests for six Mount Pleasant Waterworks Pump Stations to Public Institutional-1 District
• Annexation requests for parcels at 891 Long Point Road, Ida Road, and 1110 Chuck Dawley Boulevard
• Contract awards for Town Hall security, police replacement weapons, and health insurance stop loss coverage
• Proposed federal grants for stormwater improvements in the Hobcaw neighborhood
• Discussion on a Recreation Capital Project Referendum

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Culture, Arts & Pride Commission will meet to receive reports from various subcommittees and discuss new business. The agenda includes updates on local art initiatives and the Arts Center.

• Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project report
• Student Art report
• Art on the Half Shell report
• Marketing report
• Arts Center Update

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will consider the final reading of the fiscal year 2023 budget and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also review several land annexations and rezoning requests.

• Final reading of the fiscal year 2023 budget (Ord. No. 22027)
• Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027
• Rezoning of 653 Bank Street from R-1 to R-2 (Ord. No. 22032)
• Rezoning of 1498 Old Rosebud Trail from R-1 to RC-2 (Ord. No. 22033)
• Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Aid and Response with North Charleston, Charleston, and other districts

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and hear public comments. The agenda includes an update on the Arts Center and reports from several subcommittees.

• Arts Center Update
• Civic Pride Award subcommittee report
• Performing Arts subcommittee report
• Student Art subcommittee report
• Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project report

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss several annexation requests. The body will review requests for parcels located on West Palmetto Fort Drive and North Lakeshore Drive.

• Annexation request A-9-22 for 1533 West Palmetto Fort Drive
• Annexation request A-10-22 for 1545 North Lakeshore Drive
• Annexation request A-11-22 for 1549 North Lakeshore Drive

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2023 municipal budget. The agenda also includes first readings for multiple land annexations and rezoning requests, as well as committee reports on recreation funding and noise ordinance pilots.

• Public hearing for the proposed $185,885,587 fiscal year 2023 budget
• Annexation of 2173 Annie Laura Lane (0.38 acre)
• Annexation of 2175 Annie Laura Lane (0.31 acre)
• Annexation of land on Billy Swails Blvd (1.54 acres)
• Rezoning of 1490 Old Rosebud Trail from R-1 to RC-2

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the March 2, 2022 meeting and hear public comments. The agenda includes reports from several subcommittees and new business regarding ArtFest.

• Subcommittee reports for Town Hall Art, Student Art, Performing Arts, Culture, Art on the Half Shell, and Marketing
• New Business: ArtFest

A - Town Council Meetings

Multiple town committees will meet to review FY 2023 budgets for several departments. Discussions include recreation projects, potential property purchases, and ordinance updates.

• Contract award for repairs to Pitt Street Bridge
• Recreation Capital Project Referendum discussion
• Potential purchase of real property known as Republic Tract
• Ordinance to repeal and replace Section 132.03 regarding Noise
• Funding discussion for Carolina Park phase III and IV

A - Town Council Meetings

Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the Carolina Park development agreement regarding Highway 17 access. The body will also vote on several annexations and zoning changes for properties on Chuck Dawley Boulevard and Louise Terrace.

• Public hearing on Seventh Amendment to Carolina Park Development Agreement regarding Highway 17 access
• Annexation and zoning of 0.68 acre tract at 1214 Chuck Dawley Boulevard
• Rezoning of 0.16 acre tract at 1214 Chuck Dawley Boulevard to Areawide Business District
• Annexation and zoning of tracts at 1131 and 1137 Louise Terrace
• Amendments to Zoning Code regarding on-street parking and bufferyards

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Commission will review reports from various subcommittees and discuss new business regarding ArtFest. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 12, 2022 meeting.

• Reports on Art on the Half Shell
• Reports on Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project
• Reports on Student Art, Town Hall Art, Performing Arts, Culture, and Marketing
• Discussion of ArtFest

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold public hearings on an amended 2022 fiscal year budget and changes to hotel zoning. The body is also reviewing several land annexations and updates to the Carolina Park development agreement.

• Proposed amended FY 2022 budget of $257,749,254
• Public hearing to make Hotels and Boutique Hotels a Conditional Use
• Seventh Amendment to the Carolina Park development agreement regarding Highway 17 access
• Rezoning of three Mount Pleasant Waterworks Pump Stations to PI-1 District
• Annexations of tracts at 1501 N Lakeshore Drive, 1402 Marshwind Drive, 1131 Louise Terrace, and 1214 Chuck Dawley Boulevard

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a proposed amended municipal budget and changes to hotel zoning. The body is also considering several land annexations and zoning amendments for various properties.

• Proposed Amended FY 2022 Budget totaling $257,749,254
• Public hearing to make Hotels and Boutique Hotels a Conditional Use
• Seventh Amendment to Development agreement for Carolina Park regarding Highway 17 access
• Rezoning of pump stations at 1098 Cottingham Drive, 1391 Stuart Engals Boulevard, and 3794 Sawmill Court to PI-1
• Annexations at 1501 N Lakeshore Drive, 1402 Marshwind Drive, 1131 Louise Terrace, and 1214 Chuck Dawley Boulevard

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will review the town's financial position and consider a budget amendment ordinance. Members will discuss economic development strategies and select capital improvement projects for a recreation referendum.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 22010 to amend the FY 2021-2022 budget
• Discussion of uses for Faison Road Property
• Selection of Recreation Department Capital Improvement Plan projects for referendum
• Review of the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Assessment and Strategy
• Executive session regarding an employment agreement for the General Counsel

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The commission will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive reports from various subcommittees regarding local arts and culture projects.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Traffic Box Art report
• Performing Arts report
• Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project report
• Sculpture and Marketing reports

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold first readings for several ordinances regarding land annexation and zoning code amendments. The body is also considering a lease purchase agreement and the results of the 2021 independent audit.

• Lease Purchase Agreement with Sterling National Bank for $3,609,000
• Annexation of 0.515 acres at 1501 N Lakeshore Drive and 17.21 acres at 1402 Marshwind Drive
• Rezoning of pump stations at 1098 Cottingham Drive, 1391 Stuart Engals Boulevard, and 3794 Sawmill Court to Public Institutional-1
• Proposed zoning changes making hotels and boutique hotels a Conditional Use
• Updates to the Stormwater Management Guide for Homebuilders in the Old Village Study Area