Technical Review Committee Approves 187-Lot Townhome Project in Charleston
The city’s Technical Review Committee approved a revised preliminary plat on June 25 for the Magnolia Townhome Infrastructure project, clearing the way for 187 lots and 158 residential units on Silkgrass Lane. The committee also cleared the project’s road construction plans. At the same meeting, officials requested revisions to an early site package for a multifamily development on West Verdant Drive and cleared an amenity center site plan for the Long Savanna neighborhood.
Other recent agenda highlights
Several city boards and committees met over the past two weeks, though meeting minutes have not yet been released.
- The Community Development Committee’s June 25 agenda included a vote on an agreement with the MUSC Foundation for West Edge parcels, a presentation on the Hagood Avenue flood-mitigation streetscape plan, and updates on affordable housing proposals at 975 King Street and mixed-income housing at 24 Calhoun Street.
- The Special Events Committee on June 24 reviewed permits for a July 11 memorial at Joe Riley Baseball Stadium, the Sept. 12 911 Heroes Run, a golf cart parade on July 3, and the Fisher House Freedom Ride motorcycle procession in August.
- The Board of Architectural Review – Small on June 25 considered 15 applications for alterations and demolitions in historic districts, including a two-story addition at 184 Broad Street and after-the-fact demolition approvals at 58 Dunnemann Avenue and 331 Ashley Avenue.
- The July 1 Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design agenda included variance requests to remove grand trees at multiple sites. A developer on River Road sought to remove 20 grand trees, while the Ripley Yacht Club requested tree relocations and setback reductions on Ripley Point Drive. Public comments submitted before the meeting asked that the Ripley Point item be postponed due to late notification.
Coming up
Monday, July 6 – Design Review Board will consider the Grand Oaks development: a 348-unit multifamily community with seven four-story buildings and 33 townhomes, plus a new McDonald’s at 3943 West Ashley Circle and a sign package appeal for a Piedmont Urgent Care location.
Wednesday, July 8 – Special Events Committee is scheduled to vote on a street-closure permit for the 911 Heroes Run (1,900 attendees) on Seven Farms Drive, as well as the Avondale 5K, a Fisher House motorcycle ride, and a Hayley Williams concert at Credit One Stadium.
Wednesday, July 8 – Board of Architectural Review – Large will review a mockup panel for MUSC’s medical complex at 35 Bee Street and conceptual plans for a College of Charleston student housing project at 106 Coming Street.
Thursday, July 9 – Charleston Basin Flood Action Committee will receive an update on the city’s zoning rewrite, along with flood statistics, resilience projects, and stormwater management. A public comment period is open.
Thursday, July 9 – Board of Architectural Review – Small will vote on a partial demolition of a 1935 house at 10 Clemson Street.
Tuesday, July 15 – Planning Commission will vote on amendments to the short-term rental ordinance that clarify definitions, limits, and penalties. The commission will also consider a concept plan for a 95-lot townhome development on 27.8 acres at Riverland Oaks.
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