I. Introduction
Briefly introduce the Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission and its role in the community.
Mention the date of the meeting and its compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
Highlight the main agenda items: review of historic property designations, National Register nominations, and certificates of historic appropriateness.
Introduce the key members present at the meeting.
II. Approval of Minutes
Note the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on January 15, 2025.
List the commissioners who voted to accept the minutes.
III. Certificate of Historic Appropriateness (CHA) Applications
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit at 2956 Bobo Road (Phillips Community Historic District)
Applicant is proposing a 1,162 sqft accessory dwelling on the subject property.
The existing home is 1,247 sqft.
The new home will be a single-story Bungalow style, clad in vinyl siding with a covered front porch.
It will be placed 50 ft behind the existing home.
Location and Zoning
Overall county location
Phillips Community historic district
Bobo Road location
Zoned special management S3
Future land use designation is urban Suburban cultural Community protection
Shaded x and x flood zones
Nearby Approved Applications
Philips Community drainage Improvement project
Rear wooden deck Edition on Bennett Charles
Barn dominium on Bobo Road
Accessory structure on Bobo Road
Two single family dwellings on Bennett Charles Road
Description of the Philips Community
A Reconstruction Era South Carolina land commission platted community
Covers about 420 acres
Details of the Property
Contains a single-family dwelling unit and a small accessory structure (shed)
The new home would be placed where the existing shed is located.
The shed does not require demolition permits and will be relocated.
National Register Listing
Closest contributing resources that were noted in the National register listing for the Philips Community
Two significant historic homes
House of Pentecostal prayer
Site Plan
Existing house
Proposed new accessory structure towards the rear
Applicant's Rendering and Floor Plan
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval based on the applicant’s responses and the belief that approval criteria have been met.
Public Comments
Concerns about storm water management on the subject parcel.
The project would be required to get a storm water permit.
Applicant's Statement
Rachel Garrison green, the applicant, was present to answer questions.
Address: 2956 Bobo Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466.
The accessory dwelling will be used as extra living space for a mother-in-law and is more cost-effective than tearing down the original house.
Commission Discussion and Decision
A motion was made for approval based on meeting the historic, cultural, and architectural character of the community.
The motion was seconded.
The commission approved the application.
Appeal Information
Any person with a substantial interest in the decision may appeal to the Circuit Court of Charleston County within 30 calendar days.
B. Single Family Dwelling Unit at 3910 Nelson View Drive (10mile Community Historic District)
Request for construction of a single-family dwelling unit with attached garage and in-ground pool.
Since the designation of the 10mile community as a Charleston County Historic District, 26 applications for certificates of historic appropriateness have been received.
Applicant is proposing to construct a 2,823 sq ft two-story single-family detached dwelling unit with attached garage and a 450 sq ft pool on the vacant property.
Project Description
The applicant addressed items such as alignment with the community's historical character, maintaining the cultural landscape, preservation of community significance, and consistency with the historic designation goals.
Location and Zoning
The 10mile community was recognized in the 2016 Charleston County cultural resources survey update as a Remnant Freedman Community.
Significant social organization and settlement patterns.
Zoned special management S3 and is undeveloped.
Future land use designation is urban Suburban cultural Community protection.
All surrounding properties are also zoned S3 and contain single-family dwelling units or are undeveloped.
The subject property is in the X flood zone.
Site Photos
Photos of the subject property on Nelson View Drive.
Photos of the surrounding properties at 3904 and 3909 Nelson View Drive and surrounding properties at 3915 and 3921 Nelson View Drive.
Proposed Site Plan
Showing the proposed single-family detached dwelling unit and the in-ground pool on the lot.
Elevations
Proposed left and front elevations
Proposed right and rear elevations
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval based on the applicant’s responses and the belief that the application meets the approval criteria.
Public Comments
Two comments in opposition to the proposed change were received, and two general comments were received.
Concerns about the proposed pool, including wildlife, mosquitoes, and the effect on the water table.
A question about the total heated square footage of the plan.
A question of whether there were other developers involved in this proposal.
A question about the septic system that is proposed.
Questioning the effect that several pools in the area will have on the water table.
Saying that there are already major issues with flooding due to rising sea level and overdevelopment and that it would possibly make the community look more like Carolina Park.
Commission Discussion
Discussion about whether there are any more pools in the area, with the response being that this would be the first one on Nelson View Drive.
Discussion regarding the septic system.
Applicant's Representative's Statement
Michael Rook represented Mr. Butcher and their family.
Address: 1012 Harbor View Road Apartment D Charleston 29412.
The pool is a necessity for his wife and son, who has a disability that requires pool therapy.
The proposed pool is only 450 square feet and approximately 1% of the impervious coverage.
The HPC voted unanimously to approve a pool for Mr and Mrs Noy located at 3882 Watson View Drive on December 18th 2024.
Will ensure to follow the exact guidance using permeable tiles around the pool to offset storm water.
The pool will be fenced off and chlorinated to prevent unwanted access to reptiles and other animals and children, and chlorine will prevent from attracting mosquitoes.
The house will actually be 2743 square feet heated.
The septic system does not impact or factor into the impervious coverage.
There are no other builders and or developers involved in The Proposal.
Commission Questions and Discussion
Discussion regarding the permeable tiles and driveway material.
Discussion on the historical characteristic of Ten Mile and the appropriateness of a pool.
The pool wouldn't be visible from the road.
Discussion on whether the owner would consider pursuing this further without a pool.
Discussion on the historic district and the changing character of the community.
Discussion on previous pool approvals in 10 mile.
Commission Decision
A motion was made to approve the application, citing that it meets all of the approval criteria set forth in the ordinance.
The motion was seconded.
The discussion ensued regarding the three criteria and the compatibility of the pool with the community.
An amendment was proposed to include the driveway to be built with pervious material, but the amendment was not accepted.
Another amendment was suggested to have the pervious surface be for the driveway only, which was accepted.
The commission ultimately approved the application with the pool.
Appeal Information
Any person with a substantial interest in the decision may appeal to the Circuit Court of Charleston County within 30 calendar days.
IV. Other Business and Announcements
Training and Annual Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for March 19th at noon.
The annual meeting will include training to fulfill continuing education unit (CEU) requirements.
Lunch will be provided.
There will be a vote on officers at that meeting.
Driving Tour
A driving tour is scheduled in Phillips, 10 Mile, and Hamlin.
The tour will be scheduled on three different days (March 24th-26th) to avoid a quorum.
A van will be provided.
A meeting location will be at the Harris Teeter on Highway 41 in East Cooper.
The tour will offer three and a half hours of training credits.
Election of Officers
The election of officers will be moved to the April meeting.
V. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned, with the next meeting scheduled for March 19th, 2025.
The annual meeting will begin at noon in the committee room.
*meeting auto transcribed, please excuse any typos & misspellings
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