Summerville public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first seeks to increase maximum lot coverage from 35% to 41% at 124 Saw Palm Drive for a patio cover, despite staff recommending denial. The second requests permission to construct parking in the front yard at 712 W. 5th North Street. The board will also approve minutes from the November 8, 2022 meeting.

• Variance to increase lot coverage from 35% to 41% at 124 Saw Palm Drive (TMS #146-12-04-055)
• Variance to allow front-yard parking at 712 W. 5th North Street (TMS #130-14-11-001)
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two annexation petitions for properties off Flood Heirs Road, totaling about 17 acres, to be zoned UC-MX, and a rezoning request for 800 S. Main Street from GR-2 to N-MX. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting.

• Annexation of 3.83 acres off Flood Heirs Road (TMS# 152-00-00-051) by Mad Dog Development, LLC, to UC-MX
• Annexation of 13.24 acres at 116 Flood Heirs Road (TMS# 152-01-02-007) by Ayako and Terry W. Richburg, to UC-MX
• Rezoning of 800 S. Main Street (TMS# 137-14-05-013), 0.47 acres, from GR-2 to N-MX for a law office
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting

The Commission recommended approval for the annexation of two properties off Flood Heirs Road for mixed-use development. It also recommended approval to rezone a property at 800 S. Main Street from residential to neighborhood mixed-use for a law firm.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of annexation for 3.83 acres off Flood Heirs Road (Mad Dog Development, LLC) (3-1)
• Recommended approval of annexation for 13.24 acres at 116 Flood Heirs Road (Ayako and Terry W. Richburg) (3-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for 800 S. Main Street from GR-2 to N-MX (4-0)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will hold a public meeting on December 19, 2022, to review several development applications. The board will consider final approval for a proposed two-story office building on N. Gum Street, conceptual review for a new Express Oil Change on Ladson Road, preliminary and final approval for exterior renovations at 907 N Main Street, and preliminary approval for an outdoor seating enclosure at 903 Central Av. The meeting will also include approval of the November 17, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Final approval for new 2-story office building on 0.3 ac at N. Gum Street (D-MX)
• Conceptual review for new Express Oil Change at Ladson Road and Bentons Lodge Road (G-B)
• Preliminary and final approval for exterior renovations at 907 N Main Street (UC-MX)
• Preliminary approval for outdoor seating enclosure at 903 Central Av (Lowcountry Fishcamp) (N-B)

The Board granted final approval for exterior renovations and site improvements at 907 N. Main Street. It denied a request for an outdoor seating enclosure at 903 Central Avenue and deferred a decision on a proposed office building due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Deferred Final Approval for N. Gum Street Office to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Approval for 907 N. Main Street renovations (4-0)
• Denied Preliminary and Final Approval for 903 Central Avenue outdoor seating enclosure (4-0)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a request to remove 199 trees (71 pine, 40 oak, 88 other) at Pine Trace Natural Area for a county park. This is listed under old business, indicating it may have been previously discussed. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Removal of 71 pine, 40 oak, and 88 other trees at Pine Trace Natural Area for a county park

Design Review Board

This Design Review Board meeting was canceled because there was no quorum. The agenda included several development proposals, but no decisions or discussions occurred.

• N. Gum Street Office – final approval for a new 2-story office building on 0.3 acres (D-MX)
• Ladson Road Express Oil Change – conceptual review for a new Express Oil Change at Ladson Road and Bentons Lodge Road (G-B)
• 907 N Main Street – preliminary and final approval for exterior renovations and minor site improvements (UC-MX)
• 903 Central Av – preliminary approval for Lowcountry Fishcamp outdoor seating area enclosure (N-B)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will review several tree removal requests, including a large-scale removal of 199 trees at Pine Trace Natural Area for a County park. The board will also consider residential requests to remove pines and magnolias. The agenda includes approval of the November 7, 2022 minutes and old business from 108 Royal Troon Court.

• Pine Trace Natural Area: removal of 71 Pine, 40 Oak, and 88 other trees for County park
• 108 Royal Troon Court: removal of four Pine trees (old business, carried over from November)
• 547 Wynfield Forest Drive: removal of one Pine tree
• 420 Woodward Boulevard: removal of four Pine trees
• 129 Canaberry Court: removal of two Magnolia trees

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will review several tree removal requests, including a large-scale removal at Pine Trace Natural Area for a county park. They will also consider applications for residential tree removals at 108 Royal Troon Court, 547 Wynfield Forest Drive, 420 Woodward Boulevard, and 129 Canaberry Court. The board will also approve minutes from the November 7 meeting.

• Pine Trace Natural Area: removal of 71 Pine, 40 Oak, and 88 other trees for County park
• 108 Royal Troon Court: removal of four Pine trees
• 547 Wynfield Forest Drive: removal of one Pine tree
• 420 Woodward Boulevard: removal of four Pine trees
• 129 Canaberry Court: removal of two Magnolia trees

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold second and final readings on two ordinances: annexing a 10.86-acre parcel off Greenwave Blvd. (rezoned from R-3 to G-B) and adding 333 Old Postern Rd. to the Official Historic District map. The council will also introduce an ordinance to allow virtual attendance at meetings and discuss accepting fire equipment from Charleston and handling a pickleball court donation. Executive session will cover personnel, legal, and contractual matters.

• Second reading: annex 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd., rezone from R-3 to G-B
• Second reading: add 333 Old Postern Rd. to Official Historic District map
• First reading: ordinance to allow virtual/telephonic attendance at council and committee meetings
• Authorize signing indemnification agreement with City of Charleston for donated air packs
• Discuss disbursing private donation for pickleball courts at Laurel Street park

Council approved the annexation of 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd. and added a floating holiday for 2023. The body also authorized the acceptance of a $100,000 donation for pickleball courts and reappointed members to several town boards.

• Approved annexation of 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd. to be zoned General Business (Unanimous)
• Approved adding 333 Old Postern Road to the Official Historic District map (Unanimous)
• First reading approved for ordinance allowing virtual/telephonic attendance at meetings (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement to accept donation of six air packs for Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement to accept up to $100,000 donation for Laurel Street pickleball courts (Unanimous)
• Approved adding a 13th paid 'floating' holiday for calendar year 2023 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed and appointed members to Board of Architectural Review, Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Board, State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Tree Protection Board (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10 and December 5, 2022 meetings (Unanimous)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will meet to approve minutes and review seven property applications in the historic district, including enclosures, additions, new construction, and renovations. These are decisions on whether the proposed changes meet historic district standards.

• 201 Central Avenue – carport enclosure and deck addition
• 520 W. 2nd South Street – new single-family residence
• 105 Hansberry Lane – new front door design
• 213 S. Laurel Street – accessory shed installation
• 1107 S. Main Street – new single-family residence

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee is the only standing committee meeting in December; the other four committees have no meetings. The committee will review November 2022 financial reports and vote on several purchase authorizations and changes, including a $49,975 contract for firefighter physicals, a $51,978 SWAT van, and modifications to police vehicle dispositions.

• Authorization of $49,975 purchase order to Life Scan Wellness Centers for required OSHA physicals, funded from Fire Department operating budget
• Change to previously approved purchase order for Ford F450 from Dick Smith Ford, Inc., increasing from $63,414 to $72,261, due to vendor not honoring original state contract
• Approval of $4,500 change order to Davey Resource Group for GIS tree canopy analysis of areas annexed since 2020, funded from Planning Department professional fees
• Authorization to surplus police vehicles 264 and 267 for auction, and award vehicles 233 and 221 to Solicitor's Office and Citadel DPS respectively
• Approval of $51,978 purchase of 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 van for SWAT team transport, funded from state drug fund

The Finance Committee approved multiple purchase orders for the Fire, Stormwater, and Police departments. The committee also authorized a change order for GIS analysis of annexed areas.

• Approved $49,975.00 purchase order to Life Scan Wellness Centers for OSHA physicals (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing Dick Smith Ford, Inc. purchase order from $63,414 to $72,261 for a Ford F450 (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 change order for Davey Resource Group for GIS analysis of annexed areas (Unanimous)
• Approved modifying vehicle awards: 264 and 267 to be sold at auction, 233 to Solicitor's Office, and 221 to Citadel DPS (Unanimous)
• Approved $51,978 purchase of a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 from Baker Motors of Summerville (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting and consider new street names. The only substantive item is a request to name a street Southern Cove Lane off Shepard St. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting
• New street name: Southern Cove Lane (off Shepard St.)

The Planning Commission approved the name Southern Cove Lane for a four-lot subdivision off Shepard Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022, meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved street name 'Southern Cove Lane' for subdivision off Shepard Street (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Board granted preliminary approval for an apartment complex and a self-storage facility, and final approval for three commercial projects. Two new projects underwent conceptual review without a vote.

• Approved preliminary plan for 347-unit apartment development on N. Maple Street (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plan for self-storage facility on Paradise Point (6-0)
• Approved final plan for multi-tenant commercial buildings at 309 N. Maple Street (5-0)
• Approved final plan for Wash Wizard carwash at Stallsville Loop and Bacons Bridge Road (6-0)
• Approved final plan for carwash conversion at 100 Corey Boulevard (4-2)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Summerville Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates on trial counters and a safety program with the police, and review the BPAC ordinance to assign new tasks. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding or policy decisions listed.

• Update on trial counters
• Safety program with Summerville Police
• Review of BPAC ordinance for new task assignments
• Public comment period

The committee accepted the previous meeting minutes and discussed the placement of a BCDCOG-awarded trail counter near the Gahagan underpass. Members discussed a safety program with the Summerville PD and potential bike-to-school events for May. No formal votes on new policy or funding were recorded.

• Accepted previous meeting minutes

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold second and final readings on several ordinances, including annexations of properties in Berkeley and Dorchester Counties, a major amendment to the Nexton Development Agreement, and rezonings of town-owned land. They will also consider first readings for historic district designation, wastewater funding, animal control agreement, and insurance deductibles, plus discuss employee holidays and a pickleball court donation.

• Annexation of 20.833 acres along Brighton Park Blvd. into Nexton PUD and amendment to Nexton Development Agreement with NASH-NEXTON Holdings, LLC
• Quit-claim deeds: 4,038 SF to CVEA Summerville III, LLC for $2,031.09 and 1,990 SF to Dustoff22, LLC for $1,133.73
• Major PUD amendment for Sweetgrass Station to delay Orangeburg Road improvements until 100th dwelling unit, with SCDOT permit requirement
• Rezoning of 333 Old Postern Road (1.16 acres) from PUD to GR-2 and 29.51 acres on Old Postern Road to PL
• Purchase order for TruNarc handheld narcotics detector for $34,415.12, partially funded by $14,453 Byrnes JAG Grant

Town Council approved several land annexations and rezoning requests, including amendments to the Nexton Development Agreement. The council also authorized a narcotics detector purchase and accepted a donation for pickleball courts.

• Approved annexation of 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 7.76 acres off Marymeade Drive & Farm Springs Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.388 acres at 1110 N. Main St and 127 Berkeley Circle (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.73 acres on Stallsville Loop (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 20.833 acres along Brighton Park Blvd and amended Nexton PUD (unanimous)
• Approved fifth amendment to Nexton Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved quit-claim deeds to CVEA Summerville II, LLC ($2,031.09) and Dustoff22, LLC ($1,133.73) (unanimous)
• Approved $34,415.12 purchase order for TruNarc handheld Narcotics Detector (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 8, 2022, to consider a variance request for a property at 212 S. Gum Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the required side setback from 15 feet to 5 feet for an accessory structure. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No other new business or old business is listed.

• Variance request for 212 S. Gum Street to reduce side setback from 15 to 5 feet for accessory structure
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting

Standing Committee

The Town of Summerville's standing committees meet to discuss and recommend action on several items, including a proposed 10.86-acre annexation off Greenwave Blvd., a new residential solid waste collection contract, and park improvements. The Finance Committee will consider authorizing a three-year trash collection contract with Carolina Waste and Recycling at $12.45 per month per unit, plus a $25,300 sidewalk design contract. The Planning Committee will review a staff-recommended annexation of property owned by Everett Asbury Knight, Jr., zoned for general business use.

• Annexation of 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd. (TMS# 144-00-00-070) from Dorchester County, rezoned to G-B General Business
• Proposed 3-year residential solid waste contract with Carolina Waste and Recycling, LLC at $12.45/month per unit, with four 1-year extensions
• Contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster debris monitoring extended through end of 2023
• Design services contract with Keck & Wood, Inc. for sidewalk on West First North Street from Bryan Street to Main Street, $25,300 from CDBG funds
• Donation to convert Laurel Street tennis courts to pickleball courts; 15 mph speed limit request on Briarwood Lane

The Finance Committee authorized a three-year waste collection contract and a sidewalk design project. The Planning and Development Committee recommended an annexation for approval, and the Parks and Recreation Committee recommended converting courts to pickleball.

• Approved residential waste contract with Carolina Waste and Recycling, LLC at $12.45 per month per unit (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,300 contract with Keck & Wood, Inc for West First North Street sidewalk design (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension with Tetra Tech, Inc for disaster debris monitoring through 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of surplus police vehicles (Units 264 and 267) to First Circuit Solicitor’s Office and Citadel Department of Public Safety (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to full Council for annexation of 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd. (Unanimous)
• Recommended to full Council the conversion of Laurel Street courts to four pickleball courts (Unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will review eight applications for tree removal, including a deferred request at 312 King Charles Circle for solar panel installation. The board will also consider removals at several residential properties, with staff reports providing evaluations of tree health and safety concerns.

• 312 King Charles Circle – removal of eight trees (deferred from October for more solar shading data)
• 101 Dan Miler Lane – removal of fifteen trees
• 408 N. Palmetto Street – removal of one Pine tree
• 108 Royal Troon Court – removal of four Pine trees
• 207 Niblick Road – removal of one Pine and one Gum tree

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to nine properties across Summerville on November 2, 2022. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular meeting on November 7, 2022.

• 201 Central Ave. (Historic District)
• 101 Dan Miler Ln. (Historic District)
• 408 N. Palmetto St. (Brownsville)
• 108 Royal Troon Ct. (Pine Forest Country Club)
• 100 Kapalua Run (Pine Forest Country Club)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding two special called meetings for strategic planning discussions. No votes or formal action will be taken at these sessions; any recommendations will be addressed at a separate public meeting. The agenda includes open discussion and possible executive sessions on legal and contractual matters related to economic development.

• Strategic planning session on October 27 and 28, 2022
• Possible executive session on legal and contractual matters for economic development
• Meetings held at Greater Summerville Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, 402 North Main Street

Council and staff participated in strategic planning sessions to identify priorities and action plans. No formal votes were taken on policy or spending; the sessions focused on the Dominion property, capital planning, and economic development.

• No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during these sessions

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding two special called meetings for strategic planning discussions. No votes or formal actions will be taken; any recommendations will be addressed at a separate public meeting. The agenda includes open discussion and possible executive sessions on legal and contractual matters related to economic development.

• Strategic planning session on October 27 and 28
• Possible executive session on economic development legal and contractual matters

Council and staff participated in strategic planning sessions to identify priorities and action plans. No formal votes were taken on the proposed goals; the sessions concluded with a recommendation to include a summary report in a future agenda packet for official Council acceptance.

• Tabled formal decision on strategic plan pending a summary report for Council vote

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special meeting with the second and final reading of an ordinance to sell town-owned real property at 333 Old Postern Road. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a contractual matter related to the sale of another town-owned property, Tract C (the barn and cottage), and may take action afterward.

• Second and final reading of ordinance to sell 333 Old Postern Road
• Executive session on contractual matter for sale of Tract C (barn and cottage)
• Possible action on executive session item

The council gave final approval to sell 333 Old Postern Road and accepted an offer for Tract C (barn and cottage) on the Woodlands Tract. Both votes were unanimous. The meeting included a brief executive session on the sale contract, with no action taken in closed session.

• Approved second and final reading to sell 333 Old Postern Road (unanimous)
• Accepted offer on Tract C, barn and cottage, and authorized mayor or administrator to sign sale contract and backup contract with Fenders (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will hold a public meeting on October 20, 2022, to review several development proposals. They will consider preliminary approval for a veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street, a conceptual review for a new office building on N. Gum Street, final approval for multi-tenant commercial buildings at 309 N. Maple Street, and preliminary approval for a new carwash at Stallsville Loop and Bacons Bridge Road. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• 212 E. 2nd North Street: veterinary clinic redevelopment, preliminary approval
• N. Gum Street: 2-story office building on 0.3 acres, conceptual review
• 309 N. Maple Street: 54,000 sq ft multi-tenant commercial buildings in 3 buildings, final approval
• Wash Wizard: new carwash at Stallsville Loop and Bacons Bridge Road, preliminary approval
• Approval of September 13 and September 28, 2022 meeting minutes

The Summerville Design Review Board approved preliminary plans for a veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street and a carwash at Stallsville Loop and Bacons Bridge Road. The board also granted preliminary approval for multi-tenant commercial buildings at 309 N. Maple Street. A conceptual review for a new office building at N. Gum Street was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved preliminary plans for veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plans for carwash at Stallsville Loop and Bacons Bridge Road (5-1)
• Approved preliminary plans for multi-tenant commercial buildings at 309 N. Maple Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 13 and September 28, 2022 meetings (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a petition by Everett Asbury Knight, Jr. to annex a 10.86-acre tract off Greenwave Blvd. from Dorchester County and zone it G-B (General Business). The meeting also includes approval of the September 19, 2022 minutes and any new street names. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on annexation of TMS# 144-00-00-070, 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd., from R-3 to G-B zoning
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting
• New street names review (as needed)

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a petition to annex 10.86 acres off Greenwave Boulevard, currently zoned R-3 in Dorchester County, to be rezoned G-B (General Business) upon annexation into Summerville. The motion passed 4-1, with Vice Chairman Carroll voting in opposition. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included unanimous approval of prior minutes and no action on street names.

• Approved minutes from September 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of TMS# 144-00-00-070, 10.86 acres off Greenwave Blvd., with G-B zoning (4-1)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will consider four annexation petitions, several rezoning ordinances, and other items including property sales and a road closure discussion. The agenda includes second readings for rezoning of properties on Community Road, North Maple, and Brighton Park Blvd., as well as first readings for property sales and a major PUD amendment. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Annexation of 7.76 acres off Marymeade Drive & Farm Springs Road, zoned G-B
• Annexation of 1.388 acres at 1110 N. Main Street and 127 Berkeley Circle, zoned G-B
• Annexation of 13 acres on Deweese Lane, zoned N-R (recommended for denial)
• Second reading: rezone 160 Community Road from G-B to PL
• First reading: sell 333 Old Postern Road and quit-claim deeds for $2,031.09 and $1,133.73

Council voted 4-1 to approve a resolution supporting the continuation of Dorchester County's one percent Transportation Sales and Use tax, with one member not voting and one absent. They also approved several annexations and rezoning requests, including a 7.76-acre annexation off Marymeade Drive and a 1.388-acre annexation at 1110 N. Main Street. A petition to annex 13 acres on Deweese Lane was rejected unanimously.

• Approved resolution supporting continuation of 1% countywide transportation sales tax (4-1, McIntosh not voting, Jenkins absent)
• Approved annexation of 7.76 acres off Marymeade Drive & Farm Springs Road, zoned G-B (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.388 acres at 1110 N. Main Street and 127 Berkeley Circle, zoned G-B (unanimous)
• Rejected annexation of 13 acres on Deweese Lane, zoned N-R (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.73 acres on Stallsville Loop, zoned G-B (5-1, Garten-Schmidt opposed)
• Approved second reading to rezone 160 Community Road from G-B to PL (unanimous)
• Approved second reading to rezone 4.599 acres from G-B to PUD for North Maple Mixed Use PUD (unanimous)
• Postponed second reading of Nexton annexation and development agreement amendment to November (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four requests: three variances for accessory structures or lot coverage and one special exception for a short-term rental. The agenda includes old business deferred from a prior meeting and new business items. The board will also approve minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting.

• Variance to reduce side setback from 10 to 5 feet for greenhouse at 713 W. Carolina Avenue (deferred from Sept. 13)
• Variance to reduce side setback from 10 to 4 feet for accessory structure at 104 Dogwood Circle
• Variance to increase lot coverage from 35% to 37% for patio expansion at 113 Spring Meadows Drive
• Special exception for short-term rental at 806 N Hickory Street in GR-5 zone

Standing Committee

The Summerville Standing Committees meet to discuss and make recommendations on several annexation and rezoning petitions, park improvements, property transfers, and financial items. The Planning Commission has already reviewed most items, with mixed recommendations, including a failed vote on the Sweetgrass Station PUD amendment. The Finance Committee will also hold an executive session on contractual matters.

• Annexation of 7.76 acres off Marymeade Drive (Marymeade Associates) zoned G-B
• Major PUD amendment for Sweetgrass Station to delay Orangeburg Road improvements until 100th dwelling unit (Planning Commission recommendation failed 3-3)
• Annexation of 1.388 acres at 1110 N. Main St. and 127 Berkeley Circle (Sum Bottles LLC) zoned G-B
• Rezoning of 29.51 acres on Old Postern Rd. to PL and 1.16 acres at 333 Old Postern Rd. to GR-2
• Quitclaim deeds to CVEA Summerville III ($2,031.09) and Dustoff22 ($1,133.73) for North Maple St. right-of-way

The Public Works, Planning & Development, Parks & Recreation, and Finance committees met on October 10, 2022, and moved several items to full Council with recommendations. Key actions include recommending approval of two quit-claim deeds, a three-way stop sign on Driver Avenue, multiple annexations and rezonings, a PUD amendment for Sweetgrass Station, and a master plan for a donated 11-acre park parcel. The Finance Committee approved audit services, surplused four police vehicles, and rejected a property purchase offer from The NAWS Company.

• Approved quit-claim deed of 0.09 acres to CVEA Summerville III, LLC for $2,031.09 (unanimous)
• Approved quit-claim deed of 0.04 acres to Dustoff22, LLC for $1,133.73 (unanimous)
• Recommended 3-way stop sign on Driver Avenue at 6 Iron Lane (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 7.76 acres off Marymeade Drive & Farm Springs Road, zoned G-B (unanimous)
• Approved major PUD amendment for Sweetgrass Station, delaying Orangeburg Road improvements until 100th dwelling unit (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.388 acres at 1110 N. Main Street and 127 Berkeley Circle, zoned G-B (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.16 acres at 333 Old Postern Road from PUD to GR-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 29.51 acres on Old Postern Road from PUD to PL (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will review four tree removal requests, including a large-scale removal of 307 trees at 309 N. Maple Street for a planned office warehouse development. The board will also consider smaller removals at residential properties. The agenda includes approval of the September 12, 2022 minutes and discussion of old and new business.

• 309 N. Maple Street: removal of 256 pine, 21 oak, 1 magnolia, and 29 other trees for office warehouse development
• 102 Woodduck Drive: removal of 1 pine and 2 dead trees
• 221 Sumter Street: removal of 2 pine and 1 oak tree
• 312 King Charles Circle: removal of 15 trees

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to four properties on October 5, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.

• Site visit to 309 N. Maple Street (Brownsville)
• Site visit to 102 Woodduck Drive (Gadsden Acres)
• Site visit to 221 Sumter Street (Historic District)
• Site visit to 312 King Charles Circle (Newington Plantation)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved all four projects on the agenda, including a garage door at 136 Linwood Lane, new windows at 923 S. Main Street, French doors at 208 Sumter Avenue, and a front stairway at 408 Sumter Avenue. Each approval was unanimous, with conditions requiring staff review or resubmission for some items.

• Approved minutes from September 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved garage door design at 136 Linwood Lane, conditioned on staff review and inspection (unanimous)
• Approved new windows at 923 S. Main Street as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved French doors at 208 Sumter Avenue, conditioned on simulated divided light (unanimous)
• Approved front stairway at 408 Sumter Avenue, conditioned on resubmission of top rail design (unanimous)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting to approve an emergency ordinance declaring a State of Emergency and authorizing the Mayor to establish a curfew due to hazardous weather from Hurricane Ian. The council will also take a second and final reading on an ordinance amending the maximum interest rate for up to $20,000,000 in limited obligation bonds (Tax Increment Pledge), Series 2022.

• Emergency ordinance to declare State of Emergency and authorize Mayor to establish a curfew
• Second and final reading of ordinance to amend maximum interest rate for up to $20,000,000 Limited Obligation Bonds (Tax Increment Pledge), Series 2022

The council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance declaring a state of emergency and authorizing the mayor to establish a curfew, after amending the duration from 61 to 14 days. A bond ordinance supplement to adjust the maximum interest rate on up to $20 million in limited obligation bonds passed 3-1, with one recusal and one absent member.

• Approved emergency ordinance declaring state of emergency and authorizing curfew (unanimous, after amendment to 14 days)
• Approved second reading of bond ordinance supplement adjusting interest rate on up to $20M limited obligation bonds (3-1, Touchberry recused, Garten-Schmidt absent)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board is meeting to review a proposal for a 1,100-square-foot addition to the rear of a doctor's office at 507 N Laurel Street. The applicant, Tupco, is requesting preliminary and final approval for the project, which is in the N-MX Neighborhood Mixed Use zoning district. Staff recommends approval, noting the addition is simple, designed to mimic the existing cottage look, and not visible from the street.

• Proposed 1,100 sq ft rear addition at 507 N Laurel Street (doctor's office)
• Applicant: Tupco (Nancy McKewen); Property Owner: Sara Montoya
• Request for Preliminary and Final Approval
• Zoning: N-MX Neighborhood Mixed Use
• Staff recommends approval; addition not visible from N. Laurel Street

The Design Review Board granted final approval for a 1,100-square-foot addition to the rear of the building at 507 N Laurel Street. The addition will replace existing parking and match the building's current design. The motion passed 4-0.

• Approved final approval for 1,100 sq ft addition at 507 N Laurel Street (4-0)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance that would amend the maximum interest rate on up to $20 million in tax increment bonds, and to discuss preventing the demolition of the Woodlands Barn & Cottage after its sale. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• First reading of ordinance to amend maximum interest rate on $20,000,000 Limited Obligation Bonds (Tax Increment Pledge), Series 2022
• Discussion of preventing demolition of Woodlands Barn & Cottage after sale
• Amendment to February 10, 2022 Council meeting minutes

The council gave first reading to a bond ordinance supplement that raises the maximum interest rate from 4% to 5.5% for up to $20 million in limited obligation bonds. The motion passed 3-1, with one recusal and one absence. The council also unanimously approved sending a request to the Board of Architectural Review to consider adding the town-owned Woodlands barn and cottage to the historic district.

• Approved first reading of bond ordinance supplement raising interest rate to 5.5% (3-1, Touchberry recused, Brown absent)
• Approved sending Woodlands barn and cottage historic district request to BAR (unanimous)
• Amended February 10, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, review prior discussions on community designations, design standards, and activity measurement, and introduce a new discussion on a safety program with the Summerville Police. The agenda is routine and includes public comment.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Community designations: previous and new submittals
• Design standards discussion
• Measuring activity progress
• New safety program with Summerville Police

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed but took no formal votes. They agreed not to pursue a bike share program or a bicycle/pedestrian-friendly community designation until safety improves, citing recent accidents. A funding request for trail projects was previously denied by town council. The committee also noted trail closures and discussed future road diet possibilities.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded; all items were discussion only
• Agreed not to pursue bike share program until safety improves
• Agreed to defer re-application for bicycle/pedestrian-friendly designation until trail enhancements complete
• Noted previous town council denial of funding for trail projects

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on seven annexation and rezoning requests, including properties off Marymeade Drive, N. Main Street, Old Postern Road, Deweese Lane, and Stallsville Loop. The commission will also review a major PUD amendment for the Knightsville Tract (Sweetgrass Station) to delay Orangeburg Road improvements until the 100th dwelling unit is built. The agenda includes approval of the August 15, 2022 minutes and new street names as needed.

• Annex 7.76 acres off Marymeade Drive & Farm Springs Road, zoned G-B (Marymeade Associates LP)
• Major PUD amendment for Sweetgrass Station to delay Orangeburg Road improvements until 100th dwelling unit
• Annex 1.388 acres at 1110 N. Main Street and 127 Berkeley Circle, zoned G-B (Sum Bottles LLC)
• Rezone 1.16 acres at 333 Old Postern Road from PUD to GR-2 (Town-owned)
• Rezone 29.51 acres at Old Postern Road, W. Richardson Ave., Parsons Road from PUD to PL (Town-owned)

The Planning Commission voted 3-3 to reject a major PUD amendment for the Knightsville Tract (Sweetgrass Station) that would have allowed delaying improvements to Orangeburg Road until the 100th dwelling unit was completed. The Commission recommended approval of several annexations and rezonings, including the rezoning of 333 Old Postern Road to GR-2 with a request that Town Council protect existing structures from demolition. The Commission also unanimously denied the annexation of a 13-acre parcel on Deweese Lane, citing insufficient information.

• Approved minutes from August 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Marymeade Associates annexation of 7.76 acres off Marymeade Drive & Farm Springs Road (unanimous).
• Rejected major PUD amendment for Knightsville Tract to delay Orangeburg Road improvements until 100th dwelling unit (3-3 vote, motion failed).
• Recommended approval of Sum Bottles LLC annexation of three parcels at 1110 N. Main Street and 127 Berkeley Circle (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of rezoning 333 Old Postern Road from PUD to GR-2, with amendment requesting Town Council protect existing structures from demolition (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of rezoning 29.51 acres on Old Postern Road from PUD to PL (Public Lands) (unanimous).
• Denied annexation of 13 acres on Deweese Lane by Maudco LLC (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of Mad Dog Development annexation of two parcels on Stallsville Loop (5-1 vote).

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will hold a public meeting on September 15, 2022, to review several development proposals. Old business includes final approval for revisions at 1200 N. Main Street, preliminary approval for a self-storage facility on Paradise Point, final approval for an addition at Germain Dermatology, preliminary approval for a carwash conversion at 100 Corey Boulevard, conceptual review for a veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street, and preliminary approval for a 348-unit apartment development on N. Maple Street. New business includes conceptual review for a 160-unit townhome development on N. Maple Street and a 10,566 sq ft building addition at 125 Varnfield Drive. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting.

• 348-unit apartment development on 21.2 acres (PUD) on N. Maple Street - preliminary approval
• 160-unit townhome apartment development (PUD) on N. Maple Street - conceptual review
• 10,566 sq ft building addition at 125 Varnfield Drive (LI) - conceptual review
• Carwash conversion at 100 Corey Boulevard - preliminary approval
• Veterinary clinic redevelopment at 212 E. 2nd North Street - conceptual review

The Design Review Board voted 2-2, failing to grant preliminary approval for the proposed 348-unit Broadstone N. Maple Street apartment development. The board also denied preliminary approval for a self-storage facility on Paradise Point and granted preliminary approval for a carwash conversion at 100 Corey Boulevard. Several other projects received final approval or were discussed without a vote.

• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved final approval for revisions at 1200 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Denied preliminary approval for Main Road Self-Storage on Paradise Point (6-0)
• Approved final approval for addition at 602 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Approved preliminary approval for carwash conversion at 100 Corey Boulevard (4-2)
• Failed preliminary approval for Broadstone N. Maple Street 348-unit apartment development (2-2 tie)
• Discussed conceptual review for veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street (no vote)
• Discussed conceptual review for Rangewater N. Maple Street 160-unit townhome development (no vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests at its September 13, 2022 meeting. These include reducing setbacks for a greenhouse and a residential structure, increasing lot coverage for a patio cover, and increasing signage. The board will also approve minutes from the August 9 meeting.

• Variance to reduce side setback from 10 to 5 feet for greenhouse at 713 W. Carolina Avenue
• Variance to reduce front setback from 25 to 10 feet and rear from 25 to 15 feet at 193 James Street
• Variance to increase lot coverage from 35% to 39% for patio cover at 124 Saw Palm Drive
• Variance to increase side signage from 5% to 11% at 622 Old Trolley Road
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will review nine applications for removal of Grand Trees at properties across town, including oaks, pines, maples, and sweet gums. The board will also discuss red heart disease in pines. Decisions will be based on criteria such as tree health, safety hazards, and site constraints.

• 106 Shenandoah Court – removal of one Oak and one Maple
• 416 Glen Eagles Drive – removal of two Oak trees
• 819 W. 1st North Street – removal of six trees
• 207 Gibbon Court – removal of two Sweet Gum trees
• 209 Winter Drive – removal of one Oak tree

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold second and final readings on a $20 million bond ordinance and two rezoning requests, plus first readings on two additional rezoning ordinances and a disclosure policy. They will also consider accepting a 1.23-acre land donation near King Charles Circle and Sawmill Branch Trail. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session on contractual and legal matters.

• Second reading: $20,000,000 Limited Obligation Bonds (Tax Increment Pledge), Series 2022
• Second reading: Rezone 414 S. Main Street (0.64 acres) from GR-2 to N-MX
• Second reading: Rezone Ladson Road parcel (9.54 acres) from PL to G-B
• First reading: Rezone 160 Community Road (2.19 acres) from G-B to PL
• Consider land donation of 1.23 acres near King Charles Circle and Sawmill Branch Trail

The Town Council gave final approval to a $20 million bond ordinance and two rezoning requests, including 414 S. Main Street to neighborhood mixed-use. It also approved first readings for two other rezoning ordinances and a municipal securities disclosure policy. A donation of land near King Charles Circle was accepted, and the gate on Bailey Drive was authorized for removal.

• Approved $20M limited obligation bonds ordinance (5-1, McIntosh opposed, Touchberry recused)
• Rezoned 414 S. Main Street from GR-2 to N-MX (unanimous)
• Rezoned Ladson Road parcel from PL to G-B (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to rezone 160 Community Road from G-B to PL (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to rezone 4.599 acres to PUD for North Maple Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Adopted Municipal Securities Post-Issuance Disclosure Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 1.23 acres near King Charles Circle and Sawmill Branch Trail (unanimous)
• Authorized removal of gate on Bailey Drive (unanimous)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will consider after-the-fact approvals for a greenhouse at 713 W. Carolina Avenue and new construction of an accessory dwelling unit at 300 S. Main Street, along with a discussion on updating roofing guidelines. The board will also approve minutes from the August 2 meeting.

• After-the-fact approval for greenhouse at 713 W. Carolina Avenue (TMS #137-02-13-005)
• New accessory dwelling unit, garden shed relocation, and carport enclosure at 300 S. Main Street (TMS #137-07-09-003)
• Historic District Guideline Update on roofing
• Approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Architectural Review approved an accessory dwelling unit at 300 S. Main Street with conditions, and also approved the enclosure of a carport and relocation of a garden shed at the same address. The board approved a previously constructed greenhouse at 713 W. Carolina Avenue contingent on zoning board approval. Additionally, the board updated its roofing guidelines to allow metal panel widths from 14 to 18 inches.

• Approved accessory dwelling unit at 300 S. Main Street with conditions: add frieze board, use simulated divided-light windows, enhance stair railing, use wood square spindles, reuse column materials.
• Approved enclosure of carport at 300 S. Main Street with conditions: paint doors white, consider adding trim, consider removing small doors in gable.
• Approved relocation of garden shed at 300 S. Main Street with condition: move and preserve if possible.
• Approved revision of roofing guidelines to allow metal panel widths of 14 to 18 inches.
• Approved minutes from August meeting as submitted.

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to nine properties on September 7, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular board meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.

• 819 W. 1st North Street (Brownsville)
• 209 Winter Drive (Summer Village MHP)
• 416 Glen Eagles Drive (Pine Forest CC)
• 104 Guilford Drive (Guilford Gates)
• 204 Four Iron Drive (Corey Woods)

Standing Committee

The Summerville Standing Committees will discuss two rezoning requests, a land lease/purchase near Jessen Boat Landing, a land donation, and a pickleball court renovation. The Finance Committee will also consider bidding the solid waste collection contract and surplus vehicles. The Planning Commission has already recommended approval for both rezoning requests.

• Rezone 160 Community Road (2.19 acres) from G-B to PL for Summerville CPW expansion
• Rezone 7 parcels (4.599 acres) on N. Maple St. and Old Dairy Rd. to PUD for commercial use
• Discuss lease/purchase of town property near Jessen Boat Landing for apartments
• Consider donation of 1.23 acres near King Charles Circle
• Authorize bidding solid waste collection contract expiring 7/31/2023

The Parks & Recreation Committee recommended accepting a 1.23-acre land donation near King Charles Circle and received a proposal for town-owned property near Jessen Boat Landing as information only. The Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of two rezonings: 160 Community Road from General Business to Public Lands, and seven parcels on N. Maple Street to amend the North Maple Mixed Use PUD. The Finance Committee authorized staff to bid out the curbside solid waste contract expiring July 31, 2023, and approved surplus vehicle sales and a service weapon issuance. No action was taken in executive session.

• Received proposal for Jessen Boat Landing property as information only until formal offer submitted (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 1.23-acre land donation near King Charles Circle (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 160 Community Road from G-B to PL (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning seven parcels on N. Maple Street to amend North Maple Mixed Use PUD (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to bid out curbside solid waste contract expiring 7/31/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus and sale of three Parks vehicles: 1995 Ford F250 (R57), 1995 Ford F250 (R58), 2005 Bobcat T250 (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of service weapon to departing police officer Frank Nigro (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $30,000 from utility funds for repairs to Woodlands barn and cottage for sale (unanimous, McIntosh absent)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board is holding a workshop to discuss two old-business items: a proposed veterinary clinic redevelopment at 212 E. 2nd North Street and a new two-story office building on N. Gum Street. No new business or signs are on the agenda. The meeting is informational, with no formal decisions listed.

• 212 E. 2nd North Street – proposed veterinary clinic redevelopment (D-MX)
• N. Gum Street – proposed new 2-story office building on 0.3 acres (D-MX)
• No signs or new business items on agenda

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will review four development proposals: final approval for townhomes on Old Dairy Road, conceptual review for a 338-unit apartment complex on N. Maple Street, preliminary approval for multi-tenant commercial buildings at 309 N. Maple Street, and conceptual review for a new office building on N. Gum Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Final approval for single-family townhomes and amenity center on Old Dairy Road (PUD)
• Conceptual review for 338 apartments on 18.334 acres at Alta N. Maple Street (G-B)
• Preliminary approval for 54,000 sq ft multi-tenant commercial buildings in 3 buildings at 309 N. Maple Street (L-I)
• Conceptual review for new 2-story office building on 0.3 acres on N. Gum Street (D-MX)

The Design Review Board granted Final Approval for a single-family townhome and amenity center development on Old Dairy Road, with a 4-0 vote. The board also gave Preliminary Approval for a multi-tenant commercial project at 309 N. Maple Street, and held conceptual reviews for a 338-unit apartment development on N. Maple Street and a 2-story office building on N. Gum Street, with no votes taken on those items.

• Approved (4-0) Final Approval for Old Dairy Road single-family townhomes and amenity center, with comments noted
• Approved (4-0) Preliminary Approval for 309 N. Maple Street multi-tenant commercial development (64,000 sf in three buildings), with comments noted
• Held conceptual review for Alta N. Maple Street 338-unit apartment development on 18.334 acres; no vote taken
• Held conceptual review for N. Gum Street 2-story office building on 0.3 acres; no vote taken
• Approved (5-0) the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes as presented

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss a contractual matter in executive session regarding the sale of town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue. Following the closed session, the council may take action on the matter. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Executive session on contractual matter for sale of 118 West Richardson Avenue
• Potential action on the property sale after executive session

The council unanimously authorized the mayor to execute an amended contract for the sale of town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue, following a closed executive session to discuss the contractual matter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized mayor to execute amended contract for 118 West Richardson Avenue sale (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests: one to rezone 2.19 acres at 160 Community Road from General Business to Public Lands for Summerville CPW expansion, and another to rezone seven parcels totaling about 4.599 acres near N. Maple St. and Old Dairy Rd. to Planned Development District, amending the North Maple Mixed Use PUD. The agenda also includes approval of July minutes and new street names for the Sheep Island PUD.

• Rezone 160 Community Road (2.19 acres) from G-B to PL for Summerville CPW utility expansion
• Rezone seven parcels (4.599 acres) near N. Maple St. and Old Dairy Rd. to PUD, amending North Maple Mixed Use PUD
• New street names for Sheep Island PUD: Merino, Dorset Horn, Ryeland, Icelandic, Texel
• Public hearings noticed in Post & Courier on 07.31.22

The Summerville Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of two rezoning requests: one for 160 Community Road from General Business to Public Lands, and another for seven parcels near North Maple from General Business to Planned Development District. The commission also approved five new street names for the Sheep Island PUD. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved minutes from July 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 160 Community Road from G-B to PL (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning seven parcels from G-B to PUD and amendment to North Maple Mixed Use PUD (unanimous)
• Approved five new street names for Sheep Island PUD: Merino, Dorset Horn, Ryeland, Icelandic, Texel (unanimous)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold second and final readings on annexing two parcels into the Nexton development and one on Crosscreek Drive, plus first readings on a $20 million bond issuance and two rezonings. They will also consider agreements with the sheriff's office and school district, and discuss a donation for pickleball courts. The agenda includes several executive session items on personnel, contracts, and legal matters.

• Second reading: annex 20.833 acres on Brighton Park Blvd into Nexton PUD
• Second reading: annex 6.18 acres on Crosscreek Drive, rezone to UC-MX
• First reading: issue up to $20,000,000 in limited obligation bonds (TIF)
• First reading: rezone 414 S. Main Street from GR-2 to N-MX
• First reading: rezone 9.54 acres on Ladson Road from PL to G-B

The Town Council approved the purchase of the Dominion Energy building at 108 N. Cedar St. for up to $3.5 million, with $1 million from impact fees and the balance from the General Fund. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilman McIntosh opposed. Council also approved first readings for several rezoning and bond ordinances, and deferred two Nexton-related annexation items to October.

• Approved purchase of Dominion Building at 108 N. Cedar St. for up to $3.5M (6-1)
• Approved first reading of $20M Limited Obligation Bonds (Series 2022)
• Approved first reading to rezone 414 S. Main St. from GR-2 to N-MX
• Approved first reading to rezone 9.54 acres on Ladson Rd. from PL to G-B
• Postponed annexation of Brighton Park Blvd. lots and Nexton agreement amendment to October
• Approved second reading to annex 6.18 acres on Crosscreek Dr. as UC-MX
• Authorized agreements with Berkeley County Sheriff's Office and Dorchester School District 2 for SROs
• Approved listing barn and cottage on Woodlands tract for $550,000

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests: one to reduce the side setback for a greenhouse at 713 W. Carolina Avenue from 10 to 5 feet, and another to reduce the side setback for a building addition at 506 W. 1st North Street from 15 to 11 feet. Staff recommends denial for the greenhouse and approval for the addition. The board will also approve minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request by Gary and Rebecca English to reduce side setback for greenhouse at 713 W. Carolina Avenue from 10 to 5 feet (staff recommends denial)
• Variance request by Wendell and Angela Bailey to reduce side setback for building addition at 506 W. 1st North Street from 15 to 11 feet (staff recommends approval)
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting

Standing Committee

The Town of Summerville's standing committees will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including two rezoning requests, park improvements at Shepard Park, and a $467,801.50 purchase of a sewer truck. The Finance Committee will also hold an executive session on property acquisitions for the Cedar Street Extension and Dominion Building projects.

• Rezone 414 S. Main St. from GR-2 to N-MX (0.64 acres)
• Rezone 9.54 acres on Ladson Road from PL to G-B
• Spend up to $35,000 from park impact fees for Shepard Park improvements
• Issue purchase order to SouthernVac for $467,801.50 for a Vac Con sewer truck
• Discuss law enforcement assistance agreement with Berkeley County Sheriff's Office

The Parks & Recreation, Planning & Development, Public Safety, and Finance committees met on August 8, 2022. The Finance Committee authorized spending $35,000 from park impact fees for Shepard Park improvements and approved a $467,801.50 vacuum truck purchase from stormwater funds. The Planning & Development Committee recommended approval of two rezoning requests (414 S. Main St. to N-MX and Ladson Road to G-B) to full Council. The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of a law enforcement assistance agreement with Berkeley County, contingent on legal clarification of arrest powers.

• Approved $35,000 from park impact fees for Shepard Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $467,801.50 vacuum truck purchase from stormwater fund balance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 414 S. Main St. from GR-2 to N-MX (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Ladson Road parcel from PL to G-B (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of law enforcement assistance agreement with Berkeley County, pending legal clarification (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Event Permit Guide to full Council (unanimous)
• Discussed kayak rental kiosk at Jessen Boat Landing (no vote taken)
• Discussed sodding retention pond banks at Shepard Park (no vote taken)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will consider a request to remove 101 trees at 3878 Ladson Road for a proposed Take 5 Oil change facility, a project previously tabled. The board will also review four other tree removal requests at residential properties. The meeting includes approval of the July 11, 2022 minutes.

• 3878 Ladson Road – removal of 40 Pine, 33 Oak, and 28 other trees for a Take 5 Oil change facility
• 103 Cuthbert Street – removal of one Pine tree
• 429 Dogwood Circle – removal of six Pine and two Oak trees
• 105 W Shepard Lane – removal of three Gum trees
• 206 Lenwood Drive – removal of six Pine trees

Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee

The Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee is meeting to tour existing police facilities, receive an update on the Dominion Property, and develop recommendations for Town Council consideration. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Tour of existing police facilities
• Update on Dominion Property
• Development of recommendations for Council consideration

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2022, to review and vote on several development applications. The board will consider final approval for an addition at Germain Dermatology (602 N. Main Street) and preliminary approval for a new Take 5 Oil Change at 3878 Ladson Road, as well as preliminary and final approval for façade renovations and outdoor seating at 1306 N Main Street. The agenda also includes approval of the June 23, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Final approval: 602 N. Main Street – Germain Dermatology addition and site work
• Preliminary approval: 3878 Ladson Road – new Take 5 Oil Change business
• Preliminary and final approval: 1306 N Main Street – façade renovations and outdoor seating
• Approval of June 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The Summerville Design Review Board approved final approval for the Take 5 Oil Change at 3878 Ladson Road with conditions, granted preliminary approval for a facade renovation at 1306 N. Main Street, and denied final approval for the Germain Dermatology addition at 602 N. Main Street. The board also approved the June 23, 2022 minutes as amended.

• Approved final approval for Take 5 Oil Change at 3878 Ladson Road with conditions (7-0)
• Granted preliminary approval for facade renovations at 1306 N. Main Street (4-3)
• Denied final approval for Germain Dermatology addition at 602 N. Main Street (6-1)
• Approved June 23, 2022 minutes as amended (5-0, Pratt abstaining)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and continue earlier talks on community designations, design standards, and activity-measuring methods. New discussion includes an SCDOT update on trail modifications for the Berlin Myers Parkway Extension. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment at the end.

• SCDOT update on trail modifications for Berlin Myers Parkway Extension
• Community designations: previous and new submittals
• Design standards discussion
• Methodologies for measuring activity

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests: one for 414 S. Main Street (0.64 acres) from GR-2 to N-MX, and another for 9.54 acres on Ladson Road from PL to G-B. The commission will also review new street names for the Pineland Preserve subdivision and approve minutes from the June 20 meeting.

• Rezone 414 S. Main Street (0.64 acres) from GR-2 to N-MX, owned by 414SMS, LLC
• Rezone Ladson Road (9.54 acres) from PL to G-B, owned by Summerville CPW
• New street names: Bernadine, Crosswick, Stockington in Pineland Preserve
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2022 meeting

The Summerville Planning Commission held public hearings and voted on two rezoning requests. It unanimously recommended approval for 414 S. Main St. (GR-2 to N-MX) and approved 4-3 the Ladson Road property (PL to G-B), with concerns about flooding. Three new street names for Pineland Preserve were also approved.

• Approved minutes from June 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved three new street names for Pineland Preserve: Bernadine, Crosswick, Stockington (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 414 S. Main St. from GR-2 to N-MX (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning on Ladson Road from PL to G-B (4-3, with Stoudenmire, Hart, Carroll opposed)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a proposed fifth amendment to the Nexton Development Agreement involving additional acreage. The agenda also includes petitions for two property annexations and several ordinances for second and final readings.

• Public hearing for Nexton Development Agreement fifth amendment (NASH-NEXTON Holdings, LLC)
• Annexation petition for 20.833 acres along Brighton Park Blvd (Nash-Nexton Holdings, LLC)
• Annexation petition for 6.18 acres on Crosscreek Drive (Carroll S. Brown & Blackard Crosscreek, LLC)
• Rezoning of 0.936 acres at 911 Central Avenue from General Residential to Neighborhood Business
• Ordinance to sell Town property at 118 West Richardson Avenue

The Summerville Town Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a fifth amendment to the Nexton Development Agreement, annexations of two parcels, and the sale of 118 W. Richardson Ave for at least $1.1 million. The council also voted 5-2 to remove three positions from the organizational chart, and postponed a road transfer agreement for further review.

• Approved first reading of Nexton Development Agreement fifth amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation of two Berkeley County parcels (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation of Crosscreek Drive parcel (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Central Avenue parcels to N-B (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments for permitted uses and lodging (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 118 W. Richardson Ave for $1.1M (unanimous)
• Approved removal of GIS Coordinator, Economic Development Manager, and Admin Executive Assistant positions (5-2)
• Postponed SCDOT road transfer agreement to August meeting (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Town of Summerville's standing committees meet to discuss and vote on several items, including two property annexations, a $75,000 urban forestry master plan contract, a police vehicle purchase, and a CPI adjustment request from Carolina Waste. The Finance Committee will also hold an executive session on contractual and legal matters. The Parks and Recreation Committee will pick a new date for the cancelled fireworks show.

• Annexation of 20.833 acres on Brighton Park Blvd. (Nexton PUD) into the town, zoned PUD
• Annexation of 6.18 acres on Crosscreek Drive, zoned UC-MX, with proposed 108 apartments and 6,500 sq ft commercial space
• $75,000 contract with Davey Resource Group for Urban Forestry Master Plan, funded by SC Forestry Commission grant
• $34,231.18 from General Fund for a 2022 Dodge Durango police vehicle, funded by insurance proceeds
• CPI adjustment request from Carolina Waste and $1,861 purchase order for fire extinguishers

The Town of Summerville approved the Fifth Amendment to the Nexton Development Agreement, adding two parcels (TMS 221-07-05-132 and 133) totaling 20.83 acres to the agreement and incorporating a partially amended and restated PUD. The amendment also includes annexation of these parcels into the town and zoning them as PUD. The minutes record this as a decision, though specific vote tallies are not provided.

• Approved Fifth Amendment to Nexton Development Agreement, adding 20.83 acres (TMS 221-07-05-132 and 133) to the agreement
• Approved annexation of the two Nexton parcels into the Town of Summerville
• Approved amendment of the Nexton PUD to include the annexed parcels
• Approved zoning of the annexed parcels as PUD 'Planned Development'
• Approved ordinance to annex 6.18 acres (Dorchester TMS 161-04-03-002) and zone as UC-MX
• Approved rezoning of 0.936 acres at 911 Central Avenue from GR-5 to N-B
• Approved ordinance to sell 118 West Richardson Avenue for $1,100,000
• Approved amendments to UDO for lodging and accessory uses, and stormwater management

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will consider eight requests to remove or impact trees, including a large-scale removal of 131 trees at 3878 Ladson Drive. The board will also revisit the impact of construction on an oak tree at 104 King Charles Circle, which was previously approved with conditions. The meeting includes approval of the June 6, 2022 minutes.

• 104 King Charles Circle – impact to one Oak tree (construction proximity)
• 411 Parish Parc Drive – removal of one Oak tree
• 319 Driver Avenue – removal of five Pines and one Oak tree
• 151 Chandler Drive – removal of four Pine trees
• 206 Thames Avenue – removal of four Pine and one Gum tree

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to eight properties on July 6, 2022. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular meeting on July 11, 2022.

• Site visit to 102 Prim Rose Path
• Site visit to 319 Driver Avenue
• Site visit to 206 Thames Avenue
• Site visit to 138 Moon Shadow Lane
• Site visit to 316 Ashley Drive, 411 Parish Parc Drive, 151 Chandler Drive, and 3878 Ladson Road

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will meet to decide on several requests in the historic district, including a paint color approval, a privacy fence, and two new single-family residences. The board will also discuss updates to the Historic District Guidelines. The meeting includes a continuation of the paint color request for 408 Sumter Avenue, which was deferred from the previous meeting.

• 408 Sumter Avenue: paint color approval (deferred from June)
• 301 E. Richardson Avenue: 6ft privacy fence (staff recommends denial due to visibility triangle)
• 101 Briarwood Lane: new single-family residence
• 215 Marion Avenue: new single-family residence
• Historic District Guidelines Update discussion

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review approved a paint color at 408 Sumter Avenue (3-2), two privacy fence options at 301 E. Richardson Avenue, new single-family residences at 101 Briarwood and 215 Marion Avenue (with conditions), and updates to the Historic District Guidelines. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Pinckney paint color at 408 Sumter Avenue (3-2, two abstentions)
• Approved both privacy fence options at 301 E. Richardson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved new residence at 101 Briarwood with brick chimney (unanimous)
• Approved new residence at 215 Marion Avenue, final colors subject to staff approval (unanimous)
• Approved Historic District Guideline updates (unanimous)

Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee

The Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee is meeting to prioritize facility needs, review existing town property, and develop budget recommendations for council consideration. The agenda is largely a working session with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Prioritization of public safety facility needs
• Review of existing town property
• Budget recommendations for facilities
• Development of a plan for council consideration

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved several development projects, including final approval for a 48-unit apartment complex on Limehouse Drive with conditions, and conditional final approval for a retail building at 143 Berkeley Circle. Preliminary approval was granted for a 360-lot townhome development on Old Dairy Road and a carwash at 1319 N. Main Street. The board denied preliminary approval for a carwash conversion at 100 Corey Boulevard.

• Approved final approval for Limehouse Drive Apartments (48 units) with fence and dumpster relocation conditions (5-0)
• Approved conditional final approval for 143 Berkeley Circle retail building with stormwater conditions (3-2)
• Approved preliminary approval for Old Dairy Road townhomes (360 lots) with comments (3-2)
• Approved final approval for Tommy's Carwash at 1319 N. Main Street with right-in/right-out entrance and TIA contingency (4-1)
• Approved final approval for parking lot addition at 1231-1235 Boone Hill Road (5-0)
• Denied preliminary approval for carwash conversion at 100 Corey Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved preliminary approval for Germain Dermatology addition at 602 N. Main Street (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two annexation petitions: one for 20.833 acres along Brighton Park Blvd. (Nexton area) to be zoned PUD, and another for 6.18 acres on Crosscreek Drive to be zoned UC-MX. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 16 meeting and may discuss new street names.

• Annexation of 20.833 acres (TMS#s 221-07-05-132 and 133) along Brighton Park Blvd. by Nash-Nexton Holdings, LLC, to be zoned PUD and included in the Nexton PUD amendment
• Annexation of 6.18 acres (TMS# 161-04-03-002) on Crosscreek Drive by Carroll S. Brown & Blackard Crosscreek, LLC, to be zoned UC-MX
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022 meeting
• New street names (as needed)

The Summerville Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of two annexation petitions: one by Nash-Nexton Holdings for 20.833 acres along Brighton Park Blvd. to be zoned PUD, and another by Carroll S. Brown & Blackard Crosscreek for 6.18 acres on Crosscreek Drive to be zoned UC-MX. Both recommendations will go to Town Council for final decision. The commission also approved the May 16, 2022 minutes and noted no new street names.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Nash-Nexton Holdings annexation of 20.833 acres on Brighton Park Blvd. to PUD (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Carroll S. Brown & Blackard Crosscreek annexation of 6.18 acres on Crosscreek Drive to UC-MX (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests at its June 14, 2022 meeting. One seeks to increase impervious surface and driveway width at 116 Wynfield Forest Drive, and the other would allow front-yard parking at 111 Jedi Lane. The board will also approve minutes from its May 10 meeting.

• Variance to increase impervious surface from 40% to 42% and driveway width from 16.3' to 27' at 116 Wynfield Forest Drive (TMS #388-00-00-513)
• Variance to allow front-yard parking at 111 Jedi Lane (TMS #153-05-00-027)
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2022 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing and taking final action on the operating budget for fiscal year 2023, which includes a 6.5 mill increase in the property tax rate. The agenda also includes final votes on dissolving the Summerville Redevelopment Corporation and amending ordinances related to picketing and economic development incentives. Additionally, the Council will introduce ordinances for rezoning properties on Central Avenue and selling real property at 118 West Richardson Avenue.

• Second and final reading of an ordinance to adopt the operating budget for FY 2022-2023 with a millage rate increase from 59.5 to 66 mills
• Second and final reading of an ordinance to dissolve the Summerville Redevelopment Corporation
• Second and final reading of an ordinance to authorize an economic development incentive agreement for Project Wood
• First reading of an ordinance to rezone two parcels totaling 0.936 acres at 911 D Central Avenue from GR-5 to N-B
• First reading of an ordinance to sell real property located at 118 West Richardson Avenue

The Town Council gave final approval to the FY2022-2023 operating budget at a 66-mill property tax rate, after rejecting amendments to roll back the millage to 59.5 mills and to postpone the vote. The budget passed 4-3, with Councilmembers McIntosh, Brown, and Garten-Schmidt in opposition. The Council also approved several other ordinances, including an economic development incentive agreement for Project Wood and a quit-claim deed to North Maple MBM, LLC.

• Adopted FY2023 operating budget at 66 mills (4-3)
• Rejected amendment to roll back millage to 59.5 mills (3-4)
• Rejected motion to postpone budget vote until after 2021 audit (3-4)
• Approved amended picketing/demonstrations ordinance (6-1)
• Approved economic development incentive agreement for Project Wood (unanimous)
• Approved quit-claim deed to North Maple MBM, LLC (unanimous)
• Dissolved Summerville Redevelopment Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved ATAX funding recommendations, including Flowertown Players (6-0, McIntosh recused)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved the demolition of the Cuthbert Community Center at 107 W. 5th South Street, with a recommendation that Council allocate funds for a future replacement. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, except for a paint color request at 408 Sumter Avenue, which was deferred to the July meeting. The meeting was held via Zoom and included public comment opposing the demolition without a rebuild plan.

• Approved demolition of Cuthbert Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage and fencing at 302 Rutherford Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved revised plans for residence at 608 Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved carport enclosure at 120 Briarwood Lane (unanimous)
• Approved exterior renovations at 419 W. Carolina Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved porch enclosure at 217 Sumter Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved deck installation at 106 E. Doty Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved carport at 109 Pine Grove Avenue with condition on post size (unanimous)

Standing Committee

Summerville's standing committees meet to discuss and act on several items, including a rezoning request, proposed changes to lodging and accessory-use rules, stormwater regulations, and financial reports. The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider renewing a maintenance contract, while the Finance Committee will review May financials and a CDBG plan. The Public Safety Committee is not meeting in June.

• Rezone 0.936 acres at 911 D and 911 B & C Central Avenue from GR-5 to N-B (Neighborhood Business)
• Amend UDO Section 3.4.3 on lodging, including bed-and-breakfast and short-term rental rules
• Amend UDO Section 3.5.2 on accessory uses like garages and sheds
• Amend stormwater rules to count porous paving at 50% imperviousness
• Finance Committee to discuss sale of 118 West Richardson Avenue in executive session

The Finance Committee approved the sale of town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue to Taylor Charpia and Gregory Owens for $1.1 million, and approved the CDBG 2022 Annual Action Plan. The Parks & Recreation Committee recommended renewing the Yellowstone maintenance contract at $80,400 annually and giving a 30-day notice to the Summerville Youth Athletics Club regarding the Gahagan Park press box. The Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of a rezoning, UDO amendments, and a stormwater amendment. The Public Works Committee declined to pursue making Laurel Street one-way.

• Approved sale of 118 West Richardson Avenue for $1.1M (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG 2022 Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of Yellowstone maintenance contract at $80,400/year (unanimous)
• Recommended 30-day notice to Summerville Youth Athletics Club for press box maintenance (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 911 Central Ave parcels to Neighborhood Business (unanimous)
• Recommended UDO amendments for lodging and accessory uses (unanimous)
• Recommended stormwater amendment with changes (unanimous)
• Declined to make Laurel Street one-way (consensus)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will review six applications for tree removal at its June 6, 2022 meeting. The board will decide whether to approve, deny, or conditionally approve each request based on criteria in the UDO. Staff reports note that the trees are healthy or have minor issues, so decisions will hinge on safety and site configuration concerns.

• 103 Elizabeth Street – removal of one Live Oak (healthy tree)
• 420 W. Carolina Avenue – removal of one Pine (leaning but straight)
• 86 Cross Timbers Drive – removal of one Oak
• 104 King Charles Circle – removal of one Oak
• 209 Winter Drive – removal of one Oak

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of a pine tree at 420 W. Carolina Avenue and a live oak at 103 Elizabeth Street (tabled), denied removals at 86 Cross Timbers Drive, 209 Winter Drive, and three of four oaks at 236 Jasmine Drive, and approved construction at 104 King Charles Circle contingent on a Certified Arborist letter. The board also approved the May 9, 2022 minutes and agreed to add a subdivision to future agendas.

• Approved removal of one Pine tree at 420 W. Carolina Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled removal of one Live Oak at 103 Elizabeth Street
• Denied removal of one Live Oak at 86 Cross Timbers Drive (unanimous)
• Approved construction at 104 King Charles Circle contingent on Certified Arborist letter (unanimous)
• Denied removal of one Oak at 209 Winter Drive (unanimous)
• Denied removal of trees #2, #3, #4 at 236 Jasmine Drive; approved removal of tree #1 (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will elect a chairman, approve minutes, review guidelines, and consider 2022 funding requests. They will make recommendations to the Town Council for funding allocations.

• Election of Chairman for 2022
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2021 meeting
• Consideration of State Accommodations Tax Committee Guidelines
• Review of 2022 State Accommodations Tax Funds Requests
• Recommendations to Council for 2022 funding

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to eight properties on June 1, 2022. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular board meeting on June 6, 2022.

• Site visit to 209 Winter Drive
• Site visit to 420 W. Carolina Avenue
• Site visit to 125 Tupper Lane
• Site visit to 236 Jasmine Drive
• Site visit to 103 Elizabeth Street

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Summerville Police Department and the Myrtle Beach Police Department for mutual law enforcement assistance. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the sale of town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue, with possible action afterward.

• Approval of MOU with Myrtle Beach PD for temporary officer transfers and mutual aid
• Executive session on contractual matter: sale of town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue
• Potential action on executive session item

The Summerville Town Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Summerville Police Department and the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Council also instructed the town's real estate agent to secure a contract with the highest bidder for the town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue and bring it back for approval. No action was taken during executive session.

• Approved MOU between Summerville PD and Myrtle Beach PD (unanimous)
• Instructed real estate agent to secure contract with highest bidder for 118 West Richardson Ave (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will hold a public meeting on May 26, 2022, to review three new business applications: a veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street, a patient tower addition to Summerville Medical Center at 295 Midland Parkway, and a new Take 5 Oil Change business at 3878 Ladson Road. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. No old business or sign applications are on the agenda.

• 212 E. 2nd North Street – proposed veterinary clinic redevelopment (Conceptual Review)
• 295 Midland Parkway – proposed patient tower addition to Summerville Medical Center (Preliminary Approval)
• 3878 Ladson Road – proposed new Take 5 Oil Change business (Conceptual Review)
• Approval of April 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved a patient tower addition to Summerville Medical Center at 295 Midland Parkway, granting final approval 6-0. The board also held conceptual reviews for a veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street and a Take 5 Oil Change at 3878 Ladson Road, but took no votes on those items. The April 21, 2022 meeting minutes were approved 6-0.

• Approved final approval for patient tower addition at Summerville Medical Center (6-0)
• Approved April 21, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Held conceptual review for veterinary clinic at 212 E. 2nd North Street (no vote)
• Held conceptual review for Take 5 Oil Change at 3878 Ladson Road (no vote)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the sale of town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue. The agenda includes an executive session for contractual matters, followed by possible action. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session on contractual matter for sale of 118 West Richardson Avenue
• Potential action on the property sale after executive session

The Town Council held a special meeting and entered executive session to discuss the sale of town-owned property at 118 West Richardson Avenue. No action was taken in executive session. Council then unanimously instructed the town's real estate agent to solicit best and final offers from the five bidders by May 26, 2022, for presentation to Council that afternoon.

• Entered executive session to discuss sale of 118 West Richardson Ave (unanimous)
• Instructed real estate agent to get best and final offers from 5 bidders by May 26, 2022 (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will hold a public meeting on May 19, 2022, to review several development proposals. They will consider preliminary approval for a townhome project on Old Dairy Road, a patient tower addition at Summerville Medical Center, and conceptual reviews for a veterinary clinic, an oil change business, and a car dealership. The board will also approve the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting.

• Old Dairy Road – Single Family Townhomes and Amenity Center (PUD) – Preliminary Approval
• 212 E. 2nd North Street – Veterinary clinic redevelopment (D-MX) – Conceptual Review
• 295 Midland Parkway – Patient Tower addition to Summerville Medical Center (G-B) – Preliminary Approval
• 3878 Ladson Road – New Take 5 Oil Change business (UC-MX) – Conceptual Review
• Hoover Dealership – New car dealership on Millhouse Drive (LI) – Conceptual Review

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss updates regarding SCDOT trail construction and community designations. The meeting also includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan Vision Plan and committee input on design standards.

• Update from SCDOT on trail during construction
• Review of Comprehensive Plan – Vision Plan
• Committee input on Design Standards
• Discussion on methodologies for measuring activity

The committee discussed the denial of its $300k sidewalk improvement request due to a town budget deficit. They also discussed applying for a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, with a recommendation to pursue it regionally. No formal votes were taken; actions were limited to assigning follow-ups.

• Sidewalk funding request denied due to budget deficit
• Agreed to ask SCDOT's Kevin to attend July meeting to present trail plans
• Agreed to discuss re-applying for bicycle/pedestrian friendly community designation after trail work
• Agreed to review comprehensive plan for updates
• Discussed pursuing Safe Streets grant regionally with Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston counties

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests and two UDO amendments. The rezoning would change two parcels on Central Avenue from General Residential to Neighborhood Business. The UDO amendments address lodging regulations and accessory structure sizes. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and new street names for Pineland Preserve.

• Rezone 911 D and 911 B & C Central Avenue (0.936 acres) from GR-5 to N-B
• Amend UDO Section 3.4.3 Lodging to adjust owner-occupancy rules for N-MX district
• Amend UDO Section 3.5.2 to add size limits for accessory structures based on lot size
• Approve new street names: Gloriosa, Dahlberg, Marblewing, Coulter for Pineland Preserve
• Approve minutes from March 21, 2022 meeting

The Summerville Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning of two parcels on Central Avenue from GR-5 to N-B, as well as amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding lodging and accessory structures. The commission also approved new street names for a neighborhood off Orangeburg Road. No public comments were received on any item.

• Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 911 B, C, D Central Avenue from GR-5 to N-B (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments to Section 3.4.3 Lodging (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments to Section 3.5.2 Accessory Residential Uses (unanimous)
• Approved new street names Gloriosa, Dahlberg, Marblewing, Coulter (unanimous)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold second readings on an annexation and a noise ordinance amendment, and introduce the FY2023 operating budget. They will also discuss redistricting, a franchise fee for water and sewer utilities, and an economic development incentive agreement for Project Wood.

• Second reading: annex 1.584 acres off Paradise Point, rezone from CG to G-B
• Second reading: amend noise ordinance to add vibration restrictions
• First reading: adopt FY2023 operating budget (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
• First reading: authorize economic development incentive agreement for Project Wood
• Discussion: proposed franchise fee for water and sewer utilities

The Town Council gave first reading to the FY2023 operating budget with an amendment raising the millage rate from 59.5 to 66 mills, passing 6-1 with Councilman McIntosh opposed. The council also approved second reading of an annexation ordinance and a noise ordinance amendment adding vibration regulations. Several other items were introduced, including an economic development incentive agreement and a quit-claim deed, while a stormwater ordinance was sent back to committee.

• Approved first reading of FY2023 budget with millage increase to 66 mills (6-1)
• Approved second reading of annexation for Dorchester Co. TMS# 145-06-06-004 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of noise ordinance amendment adding vibration regulations (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending picketing/demonstration/parade permit timelines (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of economic development incentive agreement for Project Wood (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to remove Assistant Town Administrator and Assistant to the Mayor positions (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of quit-claim deed to North Maple MBM, LLC for $5,017 (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of franchise fee for Summerville CPW (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests at its May 10, 2022 meeting. Two requests seek to reduce rear setbacks for accessory structures on Silver Palm Lane, and one seeks to increase the maximum building height from 55 to 85 feet for a hospital expansion at Trident Medical Center. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Variance to reduce rear setback from 20 to 6 feet at 201 Silver Palm Lane
• Variance to reduce rear setback from 20 to 12.5 feet at 209 Silver Palm Lane
• Variance to increase building height from 55 to 85 feet at 295 Midland Parkway (Trident Medical Center)
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2022 and December 14, 2021

Standing Committee

The Town of Summerville's standing committees will discuss and potentially approve several financial items, including a $3,738,428 purchase order for Fire Station 6 construction, a proposed franchise fee for water and sewer utilities, and multiple corridor study contracts for North Maple Street and Nexton Parkway. The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss rental fees for the Rollins Edwards Community Center kitchen, and the Public Works Committee will consider traffic calming on Laurel Street and a quitclaim for Old Dairy Road right of way. Planning and Development and Public Safety committees have no meetings in May.

• Purchase order of $3,738,428 for Fire Station 6 construction, funded by Fire Impact Fees and American Rescue Plan funds
• Proposed ordinance to add water and sewer providers to franchise fee requirements
• Intergovernmental agreement with Berkeley County for North Maple Street and Nexton Parkway corridor study
• Purchase order of $98,980 for Bihl Engineering corridor study, with $70,690 reimbursed by Berkeley County
• Discussion of Laurel Street traffic calming/one-way and Old Dairy Road right-of-way quitclaim

The Finance Committee approved a $3,738,428 purchase order for Fire Station 6 construction, funded by fire impact fees and ARPA funds. They also authorized a corridor study for North Maple Street and Nexton Parkway, with related contracts and reimbursements. The Parks & Recreation Committee discussed rental fees for Rollins Edwards' kitchen, and the Public Works Committee discussed traffic calming and a quitclaim deed, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved $3,738,428 purchase order for Fire Station 6 construction (unanimous)
• Authorized IGA with Berkeley County for North Maple/Nexton corridor study (passed, Touchberry recused)
• Approved $98,580 purchase order to Bihl Engineering for corridor study (passed, Touchberry recused)
• Approved $25,500 purchase order to HDR for peer review (passed, Touchberry recused)
• Approved $13,700 purchase order to Stantec for conceptual design (passed, Touchberry recused)
• Tabled franchise fee discussion until more info and legal opinion received (unanimous)
• Authorized listing 118 West Richardson Avenue for sale (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will consider requests to remove trees at several properties, including a large removal of 128 trees at 400 Makemie Way for a church project. The board will also review smaller removals and a request to place a cottage within the critical root zone of an oak tree. The meeting includes approval of the April 11, 2022 minutes and old business.

• 400 Makemie Way – removal of 50 Pine, 35 Oak, and 43 other trees
• 321 Amaryllis Avenue – removal of one Oak tree
• 403 N. Gum Street – removal of one Oak tree
• 203 Beaufort Street – removal of one Tulip Poplar, two Bradford Pear, and two Sweet Gum trees
• 109 Carroll Court – placement of cottage within critical root zone of Oak tree

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of 128 trees at 400 Makemie Way for a soccer field, with the condition that the applicant save as many trees as possible. The board denied removal of a healthy oak at 403 N. Gum Street, approving instead a pruning plan. Other decisions included approving removal of trees at 203 Beaufort St (except a poplar pending arborist assessment), approving a revised site plan at 109 Carroll Court, and denying removal at 1000 Shinnecock Hills Court in favor of maintenance.

• Approved removal of 128 trees at 400 Makemie Way for soccer field (unanimous)
• Denied removal of oak at 403 N. Gum Street (unanimous)
• Approved removal of trees at 203 Beaufort St except poplar (unanimous)
• Approved revised site plan at 109 Carroll Court (unanimous, Burbage recused)
• Denied removal of oak and pine at 1000 Shinnecock Hills Court (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board is conducting a site visit to seven properties on May 4, 2022. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular board meeting on May 9, 2022.

• Site visit to 1000 Shinnecock Hills Court
• Site visit to 321 Amaryllis Avenue
• Site visit to 203 Beaufort Street
• Site visit to 109 Carroll Court
• Site visit to 400 Makemie Way, 116 Wynfield Forest Drive, and 403 N. Gum Street

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 2022-2023 budget, including changes made after the budget retreat and Midtown TIF financing. They will also consider a resolution to amend the town's organizational chart, removing the Assistant Town Administrator and Assistant to the Mayor positions. An executive session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and contractual matters, with possible action afterward.

• FY 2022-2023 budget discussion with changes from Budget Retreat (4/21-4/22)
• Midtown TIF financing presentation by David Cheatwood
• Resolution to amend organizational chart, removing Assistant Town Administrator and Assistant to the Mayor positions
• Executive session on franchise fees, Midtown TIF financing, and employee compensation

The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the FY 2022-2023 budget, including compensation changes, and a presentation on Midtown TIF financing and credit ratings. The only formal action taken was a unanimous vote to postpone a resolution amending the organizational chart until the May 12, 2022 meeting. Council also entered executive session for legal advice on franchise fees, TIF financing, and personnel, but took no action on those items.

• Postponed organizational chart amendment resolution to May 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on franchise fees, TIF financing, and personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20pm (unanimous)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider a conceptual review for new construction of a garage/office and a front porch addition to the existing cottage at 114 W. 5th South Street. The proposal appears to follow general BAR guidelines, but the existing metal and frame building on the rear of the lot must be removed to meet the 30% impervious surface limit. The board will also discuss updates to the Historic District guidelines, including new rules on foundations, sheds, garages, and fences.

• Conceptual review for new garage/office and front porch at 114 W. 5th South Street (applicants Candace & Robert Pratt)
• Impervious surface limit: 30% (7,187 sq ft allowed); proposed total 7,189 sq ft, requiring removal of existing metal/frame building
• Guideline update: new Guideline 31 on foundations for new construction (slab-on-grade discouraged)
• Guideline update: revised shed rules—pre-fabricated sheds not appropriate in historic district, case-by-case only, not visible from right of way
• Guideline update: detached garages preferred; attached garage doors should not face right of way; privacy fencing reviewed case-by-case

Town Council

The Town Council held a two-day budget retreat, hearing department presentations and discussing capital needs. They approved a $1.5M road repair contract, a $111,625 track loader, $40,319 pickleball court lights, and a security contract extension with a rate increase. A new police headquarters was identified as the top capital priority, and the Cuthbert Community Center will close July 1 for demolition.

• Approved $1,512,000.50 road repair contract with Sanders Brothers Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $111,625 Caterpillar track loader purchase from Blanchard Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved $40,319 pickleball court lighting from Wolff & Sons Electric (unanimous)
• Approved Trident Security contract extension with $1.36/hour increase (6-1, McIntosh opposed)
• Approved closing Cuthbert Community Center effective July 1, 2022, with demolition request to BAR (6-1, Brown opposed)
• Identified new Police Headquarters as top capital priority, followed by Fire HQ and court facility

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a two-day budget retreat to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 general fund budget, including revenue projections, departmental requests, and capital requests. The agenda also covers other funds such as hospitality tax, impact fees, grants, and American Rescue Plan funds, plus fee schedules for parks, stormwater, planning, and building permits. Discussions will include employee performance reviews and benefits programs.

• Presentation of proposed FY2023 general fund budget
• Review of departmental, personnel, operational, and capital budget requests
• Discussion of other funds: Hospitality Tax, Impact Fees, Grants & CDBG, ARP
• Fee schedule reviews for Parks and Recreation, Stormwater Plan Review, Planning and Zoning, Building Permits
• Employee performance reviews and health insurance program discussion

The Town Council held a two-day budget retreat, reviewing the FY2022-2023 proposed budget and hearing department head presentations. They approved several purchase orders, including a $1.5 million road repair contract and a $111,625 track loader, and agreed to a contract extension with Trident Security with a $1.36/hour increase. The Public Safety Facilities Committee identified a new Police Headquarters as the top priority, and the Council voted to close the Cuthbert Community Center effective July 1, 2022, pending demolition approval.

• Approved $1,512,000.50 road repair contract with Sanders Brothers Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $111,625 Caterpillar track loader purchase from Blanchard Machinery (unanimous)
• Approved $40,319 pickleball court lighting installation by Wolff & Sons Electric (unanimous)
• Approved Trident Security contract extension with $1.36/hour increase (6-1, McIntosh opposed)
• Approved closing Cuthbert Community Center effective July 1, 2022, honoring rentals until then with waivers (6-1, Brown opposed)
• Identified new Police Headquarters as top capital priority, followed by Fire HQ and court facility
• Discussed paid parking system; staff to bring to Finance Committee with funding source
• Discussed raising entry-level minimum wage to $15/hour; no action taken

Design Review Board

The Board reviewed multiple applications for building modifications, new developments, and site expansions. Discussions focused on architectural compatibility with the town's aesthetic and specific site requirements.

• Final Approval of 602 Bacons Bridge Road Starbucks Drive Thru
• Final Approval of 9999 Dorchester Road exterior façade modifications
• Conditional Final Approval for 312 Midland Parkway façade modifications
• Preliminary Approval for parking lot modifications at 450 Azalea Square Boulevard
• Withdrawal of application for Old Trolley Road Carwash

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will consider several ordinances and contracts, including final approval of annexations and a rezoning, first readings of code changes, and authorization of a $3.9 million construction contract for Fire Station 6. The agenda also includes a $302,530 engineering contract for Summerville Preserve Phase II and a discussion on economic incentives for Midtown apartments.

• Final reading: annex two parcels at 227 and 229 Stallsville Loop (1.10 acres) from CG to G-B zoning
• Final reading: rezone 48.83 acres off N. Maple Street, Old Dairy Road, and Bear Island Road from AC to G-B
• First reading: stormwater runoff control amendments (Chapter 22, Section 22-124)
• First reading: noise ordinance amendments adding vibration regulations (Chapter 12)
• Purchase order to Design Build for $3,903,092 for Fire Station 6 construction

The council approved several annexations and rezoning ordinances, including a 48.83-acre rezoning from Agricultural Conservation to General Business (5-1). It also approved first reading of an annexation for a 1.584-acre parcel and second readings for two other annexations. A $302,530 engineering contract for Summerville Preserve Phase II was approved, and a $3.9M Fire Station 6 construction purchase was postponed.

• Approved first reading of annexation for 1.584 acres off Paradise Point (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of annexation for 1.10 acres at 227/229 Stallsville Loop (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 48.83 acres off N. Maple St., Old Dairy Rd., Bear Island Rd. to G-B (5-1)
• Approved UDO amendments to Mixed-Use and Conventional District Standards (unanimous)
• Sent stormwater runoff control amendment back to committee for review (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of noise ordinance amendments adding vibration (unanimous)
• Approved issuing Glock 9mm to retiring SPD Lt. Michael Gregory (unanimous)
• Approved $302,530 engineering contract for Summerville Preserve Phase II (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests for accessory structures: one to reduce a side yard setback at 109 Pine Grove Avenue and another to allow an accessory structure to exceed the primary structure's height at 302 Rutherford Street. Staff recommends denial for both, citing lack of hardship. The board will also approve minutes from the February 8, 2022 meeting.

• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 to 7 feet at 109 Pine Grove Avenue (TMS #145-02-10-004)
• Variance to allow accessory structure to exceed primary structure height by up to 2 feet at 302 Rutherford Street (TMS #137-10-05-001)
• Staff recommends denial for both variance requests
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved several construction and renovation projects, including new homes, additions, and signage, each with specific design conditions. Two projects were deferred for revisions, and one was approved after the fact for work done without a permit.

• Approved new single-family residence at 100 E. Carolina Ave with band board condition (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 212 S. Gum St with roof pitch and foundation finish conditions (unanimous)
• Approved church signage at 28 Sumter Ave with cap/trim and lighting conditions (unanimous)
• Approved new construction at 520 W. 2nd South St with multiple design conditions (unanimous)
• Approved carport at 112 W. 2nd South St with matching materials condition (unanimous)
• Deferred accessory dwelling unit at 217 Marion Ave for design revisions
• Deferred new residence at 219 Marion Ave due to stormwater issue
• Approved after-the-fact renovation at 102 Congress St (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Summerville Town Council's standing committees meet to discuss and act on a range of items, including financial approvals, a public hearing on redistricting criteria, and a property annexation. The Finance Committee will consider several purchase orders and a grant application, while other committees review parks, planning, public safety, and public works matters. The agenda includes both action items and discussion topics, with some items only proposed or under review.

• Public hearing on criteria for a preliminary redistricting plan
• Purchase order to Atrium Builders for $128,439 for parking garage repairs
• Purchase order to Blanchard Machinery for $111,625 for a Caterpillar track loader
• Purchase order to Wolff & Sons Electric for $40,319 for pickleball court lights
• Application for $75,000 Urban Forestry Master Plan grant (20% match required)

The April 11, 2022 Summerville committee meetings produced several recommendations and decisions. The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended approval of a 1.584-acre annexation off Paradise Point. The Public Works Committee recommended a stormwater control amendment for first reading. The Finance Committee postponed the Trident Security contract decision to May 9, tabled a track loader purchase and pickleball court lighting until after the budget retreat, and approved a parking garage repair purchase order. No final council votes were taken; these are committee recommendations.

• Recommended approval of 1.584-acre annexation off Paradise Point (unanimous)
• Recommended stormwater control amendment to Chapter 22 for first reading (unanimous)
• Postponed Trident Security contract decision to May 9, 2022 (6-1)
• Tabled Caterpillar track loader purchase until budget retreat (4-2)
• Tabled pickleball court lighting purchase until budget retreat (4-2)
• Approved $128,439 purchase order to Atrium Builders for parking garage repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized police to issue Glock 9mm to retiring Inspector Ranson Williams (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for Urban Forestry Master Plan grant (unanimous)

Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee

The Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee is meeting to continue its discussion of public safety facilities. The agenda contains only this discussion item along with procedural call to order and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Continued discussion of public safety facilities

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will consider nine applications for removal of protected 'Grand Trees' at its April 11, 2022 meeting. The requests range from single residential tree removals to large commercial and church construction projects, including one at Brighton Park Blvd. for two new office buildings and another at 400 Makemie Way for a church and recreation fields. The board will decide whether each removal meets the criteria in UDO Section 13.9.1.G, such as disease, safety hazard, or construction necessity.

• 136 Linwood Lane: removal of one Pine tree for proposed garage
• Brighton Court off Brighton Park Blvd.: removal of 53 Pine, 4 Oak, 2 other trees for two 7,000 sq ft commercial office buildings
• 440 Old Trolley Road: removal of four Pine trees due to proximity to building and gutter debris
• 400 Makemie Way: removal of 50 Pine, 35 Oak, 43 other trees for church and recreation fields
• 352 Prestwick Court: removal of three Pine and eleven Gum trees due to root damage to driveway and sidewalk

The Summerville Tree Protection Board approved several tree removal requests, including a pine at 136 Linwood Ln., 59 trees at Brighton Court, and a pine at 108 Colleton Ave. with mitigation. They denied removals at 516 Salterton St., 815 S. Main St., and 1405 Congressional Blvd., and tabled a large removal at 400 Makemie Way pending a site plan.

• Approved removal of one pine tree at 136 Linwood Ln. for garage construction (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 53 pine, 4 oak, and 2 other trees at Brighton Court, contingent on saving two trees (unanimous)
• Approved removal of tree #3 at 440 Old Trolley Rd., with arborist approval for others (unanimous)
• Denied removal of one pine tree at 516 Salterton St. (unanimous)
• Denied removal of trees #1, 4, 6, 9, 13 at 352 Prestwick Ct. (unanimous)
• Tabled removal of 128 trees at 400 Makemie Way until site plan received (unanimous)
• Approved removal of one pine tree at 108 Colleton Ave. with mitigation (unanimous)
• Denied removal of one pine tree at 815 S. Main St., suggested root barrier (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct site visits at various locations throughout Summerville. No decisions will be made during these visits; all official actions will occur at the meeting on April 11, 2022.

• Site visit: Brighton Park Blvd.
• Site visit: 352 Prestwick Ct.
• Site visit: 1405 Congressional Blvd.
• Site visit: 108 Colleton Ave.
• Site visit: 136 Linwood Ln.

Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee

The Municipal Public Safety Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss public facilities. The agenda includes only a call to order, a discussion item, and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of public facilities

Standing Committee

The Planning and Development Committee discussed inconsistencies in lodging regulations and issues with accessory structures. They recommended staff draft new conditions for short-term rentals and inns in the N-MX zoning district, and draft new size restrictions for accessory structures based on lot size. No final decisions were made; the drafts will go through the ordinance amendment process.

• Recommended drafting conditions for short-term rentals and inns in N-MX district
• Recommended drafting size restrictions for accessory structures based on lot size

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review is holding a workshop meeting to discuss general housekeeping, meeting locations, process improvements, and potential edits or additions to the Historic District Guidelines. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Discussion of Historic District Guidelines edits and additions
• Review of meeting location options: in-person and Zoom
• Process improvement topics: new staff, inspections, final details

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will consider a petition by Charleston Capital Corporation to annex a 1.584-acre parcel off Paradise Point from Dorchester County and rezone it from CG (General Commercial) to G-B (General Business). The applicant plans to develop a self-storage facility on the site. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on annexation of TMS# 145-06-06-004 off Paradise Point (1.584 acres) to G-B zoning
• Applicant proposes self-storage facility; 30-foot vegetated buffer required along rear adjacent to townhomes
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2022 meeting
• New street names as needed

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board approved several projects including facade modifications, a carwash retrofit, and a 48-unit apartment complex. The Old Trolley Road carwash application was withdrawn by the applicant after board concerns about the design. A conceptual review for a warehouse at 403 N. Gum Street received no vote, with the board requesting design changes.

• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0, Pratt abstaining)
• Approved Autobell Knightsville final approval for vacuum station modifications (6-0)
• Approved 9999 Dorchester Road facade modifications (6-0)
• Approved 312 Midland Parkway facade modifications with conditions (4-2)
• Approved 450 Azalea Square Boulevard preliminary approval for parking lot and canopy (6-0)
• Approved Limehouse Drive Apartments preliminary approval (6-0)
• Approved Stallsville Loop medical office building final approval (6-0)
• Old Trolley Road carwash application withdrawn by applicant

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Summerville Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a Finance Committee presentation, public awareness possibilities, community designations, and a review of other regional plans. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, miscellaneous items, and public comment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Finance Committee presentation
• Public awareness possibilities
• Community designations
• Review of other regional plans
• Public comment period

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met and approved the minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting. They discussed a presentation to the Finance Committee, which included a request for the town to add $300,000 to $500,000 annually for sidewalk and trail projects. The committee also discussed public awareness programs, community designations, and grant opportunities, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from January 19, 2022 meeting
• Discussed requesting $300K-$500K annual budget for sidewalks/trails (no vote)
• Discussed outreach with police department (no action taken)
• Discussed pursuing Bicycle/Runner Friendly Community designations (no action taken)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold second reading on a revised impact fee ordinance, consider annexing 1.10 acres on Stallsville Loop, and introduce a rezoning of 48.83 acres off N. Maple, Old Dairy, and Bear Island roads from AC to G-B. They will also vote on several road transfers, a $164,391 fire station remodel, and other administrative items.

• Second reading of revised impact fee ordinance
• Annexation of 227 and 229 Stallsville Loop (1.10 acres) to G-B zoning
• Rezoning of 48.83 acres off N. Maple, Old Dairy, and Bear Island roads from AC to G-B
• Purchase order to Tupco Inc. for $164,391 for Fire Station 1 remodel
• SCDOT transfers of North Maple Street portions and Dorn's Way

The Town Council approved lowering the speed limit on the town-controlled portion of South Laurel Street from 30 mph to 15 mph and authorized staff to install speed bumps and warning lights at a cost of up to $15,000. The council also gave final approval to a revised impact fee ordinance (6-1), and first readings to annexation and rezoning ordinances. Several other items were approved, including agreements with SCDOT for road transfers, a fire station remodeling purchase order, and the selection of Operation Home for a home repair program.

• Lowered South Laurel St speed limit to 15 mph and authorized traffic calming measures up to $15,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised impact fee ordinance (6-1, McIntosh opposed)
• Gave first reading to annexation of 1.10 acres at 227/229 Stallsville Loop (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to rezoning of 48.83 acres off N. Maple St, Old Dairy Rd, Bear Island Rd to G-B (6-1, McIntosh opposed)
• Gave first reading to UDO amendments for Mixed-Use and Conventional District Standards (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign SCDOT agreements for transfer of North Maple St portions (unanimous)
• Approved $164,391 purchase order to Tupco Inc. for Fire Station 1 remodeling (unanimous)
• Approved Operation Home to implement Home Repair and Weatherization Program with ARP funds (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is reviewing applications for the removal of multiple trees at three different Summerville locations. The board will evaluate requests based on tree health, safety hazards, and potential impact on structures or utilities.

• Removal of two Oak and two Gum trees at 311 Black Oak Blvd
• Removal of two Pine, four Hackberry, and two Ligustrum trees at 110 W 2nd South Street
• Removal of one Oak tree at 119 Plantation Drive

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of one oak at 311 Black Oak Blvd while denying removal of three other trees, approved removal of six trees at 110 W. 2nd South Street while denying two pines, and denied removal of an oak at 119 Plantation Drive. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved removal of tree #4 at 311 Black Oak Blvd; denied removal of trees #1, 2, 3 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of trees #2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 at 110 W. 2nd South Street; denied removal of trees #1 and 6 (unanimous)
• Denied removal of oak at 119 Plantation Drive; suggested foundation exam and root pruning (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended approval of a 1.10-acre annexation at 227/229 Stallsville Loop, a 48.83-acre rezoning off N. Maple Street, Old Dairy Road, and Bear Island Road, and UDO amendments for townhome impervious surface and frontage standards. The Public Works Committee recommended abandoning a traffic calming plan at Spring Road/Golf Road/Highway 17-A South and instead enforcing speed limits, and also advanced a Dorn's Way road takeover discussion. The Finance Committee approved three utility relocation agreements for the Maple Street project totaling $791,113.34 and a $4,500 donation for a memorial to Chris Celiz, and moved the home repair/weatherization program organization decision to full Council.

• Annexation of 227/229 Stallsville Loop (1.10 acres) recommended for approval (unanimous)
• Rezoning of 48.83 acres off N. Maple Street, Old Dairy Road, and Bear Island Road to G-B recommended for approval (unanimous)
• UDO amendments for townhome impervious surface and frontage standards recommended for approval (unanimous)
• SCPW sewer treatment plant site plan recommended for approval (unanimous)
• Abandon traffic calming plan at Spring Road/Golf Road/Highway 17-A South; enforce speed limit instead (unanimous)
• Move Dorn's Way takeover from SCDOT to full Council for discussion (unanimous)
• Approved three utility relocation agreements for Maple Street project totaling $791,113.34 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 donation from Hospitality Tax fund for Chris Celiz memorial (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to two properties on March 2, 2022. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions are scheduled for the special board meeting on March 8, 2022.

• Site visit to 110 W 2nd South Street
• Site visit to 119 Plantation Drive
• Decisions deferred to March 8 special meeting

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a Zoom meeting to review three new construction and renovation projects within the historic district. The agenda includes a master suite addition, a new single-family home, and a mixed-use development. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss workshop logistics.

• 607 S. Main Street: Master suite addition to existing single-family residence
• 100 E. Carolina Avenue: New construction of a single-family residence
• 208 S. Cedar Street: New construction of a mixed-use development
• Approval of February 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request by Dustoff22 LLC for approximately 48.83 acres off N. Maple Street, Old Dairy Road, and Bear Island Road from Agricultural Conservation (AC) to General Business (G-B), with a 6-1 vote. The commission also recommended approval of an annexation for two parcels at 227 and 229 Stallsville Loop, approved new street names for two developments, and recommended approval of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding townhome development standards. All other items passed unanimously.

• Recommended rezoning 48.83 acres off N. Maple St. from AC to G-B (6-1)
• Recommended annexation of 1.10 acres at 227-229 Stallsville Loop (unanimous)
• Approved street names Berry Shoals Drive, Goat Alley, Telluride Lane (unanimous)
• Approved street name Guild Street for Downtown Nexton (unanimous)
• Recommended UDO amendments to Sections 2.5 and 2.7 (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jim Reaves as Chairman and Kevin Carroll as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council and the Summerville Commissioners of Public Works are holding a joint informational luncheon meeting. The agenda consists solely of a PowerPoint presentation on SCPW's history and system information. No decisions or votes are scheduled; it is an informational session noticed publicly because a quorum of Council will attend.

• Joint informational luncheon with Summerville Commissioners of Public Works
• PowerPoint presentation on SCPW history and system information
• Meeting at CPW Office, 215 North Cedar Street

The Town Council and Mayor met jointly with the Summerville Commissioners of Public Works for an informational session. CPW General Manager Chris Kahler reviewed wastewater system details, the FY2022 budget, debt, capital projects, rate history, facilities, partnerships, and concerns. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Held joint informational meeting with CPW, no action taken
• Reviewed CPW wastewater system, FY2022 budget, debt, and capital projects
• Discussed rate history, facilities, partnerships, and ordinance modifications
• Adjourned at 1:30pm with no further business

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will review several commercial development proposals, including a Harris Teeter fuel center and kiosk, a Starbucks drive-thru, a multi-tenant retail building, and a tunnel carwash. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. These are design review items, not final approvals unless noted.

• 602 Bacons Bridge Road – Harris Teeter fuel center and kiosk (Final Approval)
• 602 Bacons Bridge Road – Starbucks Drive Thru (Preliminary Approval)
• 143 Berkeley Circle – 11,900 SF multi-tenant retail building (Preliminary Approval)
• Old Trolley Road Carwash – new tunnel carwash (Conceptual Review)
• Approval of January 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on the Midtown redevelopment plan, including a $20 million bond issuance and a development agreement with BGMP Development for a 57.76-acre parcel. The council will also consider several ordinances, including impact fees, and discuss property purchases and legal matters in executive session.

• Public hearing on development agreement with BGMP Development for 57.76 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy & E. 5th North St.
• Public hearing on Tax Increment Financing plan for Midtown redevelopment.
• Final reading: $20,000,000 Limited Obligation Bonds (Series 2022) for redevelopment.
• Final reading: ordinance adopting Midtown Redevelopment Plan and establishing project area.
• First reading: revised impact fee ordinance.

The Town Council gave final approval to the Midtown Redevelopment Plan and a companion ordinance authorizing up to $20 million in tax increment bonds for redevelopment projects, with Councilman Touchberry recusing himself. The Council also approved a development agreement with BGMP Development for a 57.76-acre parcel, adopted the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (6-1), and gave first reading to a revised impact fee ordinance (6-1).

• Adopted Midtown Redevelopment Plan ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized $20M tax increment bonds, Series 2022 (6-0, Touchberry recused)
• Approved development agreement with BGMP Development for 57.76 acres (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (6-1, McIntosh opposed)
• Gave first reading to revised impact fee ordinance (6-1, McIntosh opposed)
• Approved site plans for Fire Station #6 (unanimous)
• Authorized condemnation of drainage easement for Springview Lane project (unanimous)
• Postponed dissolution of Summerville Redevelopment Corporation to June 2022 (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss town funding regarding a priority list. No other specific agenda items were detailed in the notice.

• Discussion of Town Funding for Priority List

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request for 323 Renau Boulevard, which was deferred from the January 11 meeting. The property owner seeks to increase lot coverage from 35% to 37%, reduce a side setback, and widen the driveway. Staff recommends denial, citing no hardship, but suggests possible mitigation if approved.

• Variance request for 323 Renau Blvd: lot coverage 35% to 37%, side setback 5 ft to 1 ft, driveway width 20 ft to 32 ft, lot width allowance 33% to 43%
• Staff report recommends denial, noting work was done without a permit
• Staff proposes amending Stormwater Manual to address pervious pavers, potentially making variance unnecessary
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2022 meeting

Standing Committee

The Town of Summerville's standing committees meet to discuss and decide on several items, including approving the Fire Station #6 site plan, discussing possible annexation of two parcels along Sawmill Branch Trail, reviewing a proposed Parks and Recreation fee schedule, and considering financial requisitions for police vehicles and football jerseys. The meeting also includes committee chair selections, project updates, and a discussion on development impact fees.

• Approval of Fire Station #6 site plan (zoned PL, Public Lands)
• Discussion of annexing SCDOT parcel TMS#144-00-00-029.999 and Dorchester County parcel TMS#144-00-00-180.999 along Sawmill Branch Trail
• Proposed Parks and Recreation fee increases (e.g., youth leagues $45 to $50, RECC membership $50 to $85)
• Purchase order for 1 Ford F-150 XL pickup truck for $36,820.80 (Police Department)
• Purchase order for upfit of 3 CIT Dodge Durangos for $31,365.00 (Police Department, ARP funds)

The Parks & Recreation, Planning & Development, Public Safety, Public Works, and Finance committees met on February 7, 2022. They approved the Fire Station #6 site plan for Council consideration, recommended impact fee discounts (80% parks, 0% fire, 0% municipal) to full Council, and approved vehicle purchases. A request for football jerseys with 175th anniversary patches failed. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations or approvals for full Council.

• Appointed committee chairs for Parks & Rec, Planning & Development, Public Safety, Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Station #6 site plan for Council recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to discuss annexation of two parcels along Sawmill Branch Trail with SCDOT and Dorchester County (unanimous)
• Recommended impact fee discounts: 80% parks, 0% fire, 0% municipal (6-1)
• Approved $36,820.80 purchase order for Ford F-150 (unanimous)
• Approved $31,365.00 purchase order for upfit of 3 Dodge Durangos (unanimous)
• Denied $16,000 HTAX contribution for football jerseys (3-4)
• Tabled discussion of Spring Road/Golf Road/Highway 17-A intersection (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will review applications to remove specific trees at 311 Black Oak Blvd, 201 E Luke Avenue, and 104 Upcerne Road. The board will evaluate if these removals meet established town guidelines regarding tree health and safety hazards.

• Removal of two Gum and two Oak trees at 311 Black Oak Blvd
• Removal of one Live Oak tree at 201 E Luke Avenue due to sewer line damage
• Removal of one 22” Pine tree at 104 Upcerne Road

The board approved removal of one Live Oak at 201 E Luke Street after the arborist reported the healthy tree was pushing a sewer line. A request to remove a Pine at 104 Upcerne Road was deferred until the arborist can document foundation damage or explore trenching. The minutes from January 10, 2022, were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 10, 2022 meeting
• Approved removal of one Live Oak at 201 E Luke Street
• Deferred removal of one Pine at 104 Upcerne Road pending evidence of foundation damage

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to three properties on February 3, 2022. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular meeting on February 7, 2022.

• Site visit to 311 Black Oak Blvd.
• Site visit to 104 Upcerne Rd.
• Site visit to 201 E. Luke Ave.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review unanimously approved all four projects on the agenda: new construction at 105 Hansberry Lane, a detached garage at 136 Linwood Lane, a shed at 100 S. Pine Street, and a detached garage at 217 Sumter Avenue. Conditions were attached to some approvals, such as requiring skirting around the shed's foundation if blocks are used and requiring revised drawings for the garage at 217 Sumter Avenue. The meeting minutes from the prior session were also approved unanimously.

• Approved new single-family residence at 105 Hansberry Lane (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage at 136 Linwood Lane with condition that any garage door design change must return to board (unanimous)
• Approved shed at 100 S. Pine Street with condition of skirting around foundation if blocks used (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage at 217 Sumter Avenue with conditions on door design and dormer relocation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

This is a special called virtual meeting of the Summerville Town Council. The council will enter executive session to receive legal advice regarding a proposed opioid settlement agreement, and may take action related to that session afterward. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for legal advice on proposed opioid settlement agreement
• Potential council action related to the executive session

The Summerville Town Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the South Carolina Settlement Allocation Agreement, authorizing Sandra J. Senn to sign it via DocuSign. The agreement date was amended from January 11 to January 26, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session on legal matters related to the opioid settlement, with no action taken.

• Approved South Carolina Settlement Allocation Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Sandra J. Senn to DocuSign the agreement (unanimous)
• Amended agreement date to January 26, 2022 (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will consider final approval for a mixed-use development at 610 W. 5th North Street, plus final approvals for a Harris Teeter fuel center and an office building, and preliminary reviews for a townhouse development and a new fire station. The board will also elect officers. The agenda includes only these items, with no public hearings listed.

• 610 W. 5th North Street – mixed-use with 2 commercial buildings and 4 townhouse buildings (final approval)
• Martin’s Creek Townhomes – 65-unit townhouse development on Martin’s Creek Boulevard (preliminary review)
• 602 Bacons Bridge Road – Harris Teeter fuel center and kiosk (final approval)
• 208 N. Cedar Street – 7,500 SF two-story office building (final approval)
• Miles Jamison Road Fire Station – new Town fire station (preliminary approval)

The Summerville Design Review Board approved final design for a mixed-use development at 610 W. 5th North Street, granted preliminary approval for Martin's Creek Townhomes, and approved a new fire station on Miles Jamison Road. The board denied final approval for the Harris Teeter fuel center at 602 Bacons Bridge Road due to design concerns. Officers were re-elected.

• Approved final design for mixed-use development at 610 W. 5th North Street (4-0)
• Granted preliminary approval for Martin's Creek Townhomes (65 units) with comments (5-0)
• Denied final approval for Harris Teeter fuel center at 602 Bacons Bridge Road (1-2-1)
• Approved final design for office building at 208 N. Cedar Street with conditions (5-0)
• Approved final design for Miles Jamison Road Fire Station (4-1)
• Re-elected Chris Campeau as Chairman and Chris Karpus as Vice Chairman (5-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Summerville Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its priority list, including a possible special meeting and town funding. Members will also review the sidewalk inventory via GIS and pedestrian/bike traffic on Berlin G. Myers Extension and Greenwave Blvd. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion on town funding for the priority list
• Update on sidewalk inventory process – GIS review
• Pedestrian/bike traffic discussion for Berlin G. Myers Extension and Greenwave Blvd
• Special meeting discussion
• Speaker on priority list

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee held a workshop to discuss priority items for a March council presentation, including funding requests and impact fee allocations. They reviewed and ranked projects based on connectivity, safety, and cost, and scheduled a February 9 special meeting to finalize the list. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Scheduled February 9 special meeting to solidify priority list
• Ranked priority projects based on connectivity, safety, traffic count, speed, distance, cost
• Deferred projects affected by BGM project to lower priority until completion
• Identified projects developers will handle during review
• Discussed GIS sidewalk data collection via community event using Run Go/ride w gps
• Agreed to reach out to Kevin at SCDOT about Sawmill Branch Trails alternate route

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its December 20, 2021 meeting and to consider a new street name for the Springview Townhomes development. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no public hearings or old business listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2021 meeting
• New street name: Gardenview Court for Springview Townhomes

The Summerville Planning Commission held a special virtual meeting and unanimously approved the street name Gardenview Court for a townhome development off Springview Lane. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and discussion of a possible rescheduling of a joint meeting.

• Approved minutes from December 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved street name Gardenview Court for townhome development off Springview Lane (unanimous)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of a development agreement with BGMP Development for a 57.76-acre parcel at Berlin G. Myers Parkway and E. 5th North Street, along with a related $20 million bond ordinance for redevelopment projects. The council will also vote on a petition to annex 15.7 acres at South Pointe Boulevard, which the Planning Commission recommended denying, and consider several other ordinances including a lease, a manufactured housing standards change, and the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, proclamations, and committee assignments.

• Public hearing and first reading of development agreement with BGMP Development for 57.76 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy & E. 5th North St (TMS# 138-00-00-001)
• Petition to annex 15.7 acres at South Pointe Blvd & E. 5th North St (TMS# 138-00-00-015), zoned MF-R upon annexation; Planning Commission recommended denial
• First reading of ordinance authorizing up to $20,000,000 in Limited Obligation Bonds (Tax Increment Pledge), Series 2022
• First reading of ordinance to amend manufactured housing design standards (six-inch overhang requirement)
• First reading of ordinance to adopt 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan

The Town Council unanimously denied first reading of an ordinance to annex a 15.7-acre property at South Pointe Boulevard and E. 5th North Street, which would have been zoned for multi-family residential. The council also approved first readings for several ordinances, including a $20 million bond issuance, a development agreement with BGMP Development LLC, and the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Bob Jackson was appointed Mayor Pro Tempore in a 4-3 vote.

• Denied first reading of annexation ordinance for TMS# 138-00-00-015 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of lease for 100 West Richardson Avenue, Suite C (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of $20M Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Development Agreement with BGMP Development LLC (6-1)
• Approved first reading of 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Jackson as Mayor Pro Tempore (4-3)
• Approved $225,000 in ARP funds for Home Repairs and Weatherization via Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Approved first reading to extend MOU for sale of town-owned property (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Summerville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 323 Renau Boulevard to increase lot coverage from 35% to 37%, reduce a side setback from five feet to one foot, and widen the driveway from 20 to 32 feet. The staff report recommends denial, citing lack of hardship and potential detriment. The board will also elect officers for the year.

• Variance request for 323 Renau Blvd: increase lot coverage to 37%, reduce side setback to 1 ft, widen driveway to 32 ft (Ordinance 2.10, 7.7.1.B.1)
• Staff recommends denial, stating no extraordinary conditions and potential detriment from increased runoff
• Applicant (Express Sunrooms) argues corner lot with HOA-owned adjacent land makes 35% coverage unnecessary
• Election of officers for the Board of Zoning Appeals

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee will review financial reports, equipment surplus requests, and several purchase orders. The Planning and Development Committee will consider an annexation petition for 15.7 acres at South Pointe Boulevard and an amendment to manufactured housing standards.

• Annexation of 15.7 acres at South Pointe Boulevard and E. 5th North Street
• Amendment to Manufactured Housing Design Standards (UDO Chapter 3, Section 3.4.2.D.3)
• Purchase order for one Dodge RAM Police pickup truck for $30,699.50
• Purchase order for E&D Contracting Services, Inc. for $26,700.00 for traffic mast arm painting
• Funding of $19,000 for July 4 fireworks via Pyro Shows East Coast, Inc.

The Planning and Development Committee voted unanimously to move the South Pointe Ventures annexation to full Council with a recommendation for denial, following public opposition and a Planning Commission denial. The committee also approved moving a UDO amendment on manufactured housing standards to Council, but with a modified language that retains the six-inch roof overhang requirement while allowing existing homes with less overhang to be moved within Town. The Finance Committee approved several purchases, including a police truck, traffic mast arm painting, and July 4 fireworks funding, and requested adding items to the Council agenda.

• Annexation of 15.7 acres at South Pointe Blvd & E. 5th North St moved to Council with denial recommendation (unanimous)
• UDO amendment on manufactured housing standards moved to Council with modified language (2-1, McIntosh opposed)
• Approved surplus and sale of three Parks & Recreation vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for Dodge RAM police truck for $30,699.50 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order to E&D Contracting for $26,700 for traffic mast arm painting (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 for July 4 fireworks event from HTAX funds (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for audit services discussion; no action taken

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the proposed 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and an updated impact fee study with proposed fee rates. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of proposed 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of updated impact fee study and impact fee rates

The Town Council held a special workshop to review the proposed Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and impact fee study. No formal decisions were made; the CIP items are not approved until funds are appropriated in the annual budget. The Planning Commission voted to offer no discount rates for impact fees, and discussion continued in the Finance Committee meeting.

• Reviewed proposed Capital Improvements Plan (no approval)
• Reviewed impact fee study updates (no vote)
• Planning Commission voted to offer no discount rates (reported)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will consider four tree removal requests, including a large-scale removal of 91 trees at the Salisbury Tract for a regional pump station. The board will also review minutes from its December 6 meeting. Decisions will be based on criteria in UDO Section 13.9.1.G.

• N. Maple Street/Old Dairy Road (Salisbury Tract): removal of 31 pines, 21 oaks, 39 other trees for water/sewer pump station
• 201 W. 9th North Street, Unit 312: removal of one pine and three gum trees
• 213 W. 2nd South Street: removal of one pine, ten oaks, nine other trees
• 110 Carroll Court: removal of four pine trees
• Approval of December 6, 2021 minutes

The Tree Protection Board approved all four tree removal requests on the agenda, each with specific conditions or mitigation requirements. The board also accepted the December 6, 2021 minutes and noted a vacancy on the board.

• Approved removal of 91 trees at N. Maple St/Old Dairy Road with mitigation plan (unanimous)
• Approved removal of three Gum trees, denied removal of Pine at 201 W. 9th North St, Unit 312 (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 20 trees at 213 W 2nd South St with mitigation plan for adjacent Live Oak (unanimous)
• Approved removal of three Pine trees, required saving 34-inch Pine at 110 Carroll Court (unanimous)
• Accepted December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board is meeting to consider final approval of a proposed amenity center for the Six Oaks subdivision, a PUD. The applicant, SeamonWhiteside on behalf of Mungo Homes, seeks approval for amenities including a pool, pool house, playground, and pavilion. The board previously reviewed the project conceptually in September 2021. No other items are on the agenda.

• Final approval request for Six Oaks amenity center (pool, pool house, playground, pavilion, etc.)
• Project located in Six Oaks subdivision, zoned PUD
• Approximately 1.75 acres of disturbance
• 8 trees to be removed (3 grand, 5 significant)
• Prior conceptual review on 09/16/2021

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to four properties on January 6, 2022. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular meeting on January 10, 2022.

• 201 W. 9th North Street, Unit 312
• N. Maple Street/Old Dairy Road (Salisbury Tract)
• 213 W. 2nd South Street
• 110 Carroll Court

Town Council

This is a ceremonial meeting for the swearing-in of elected officials, including the Commissioner of Public Works and three councilmembers. No legislative or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Oath administered by The Honorable Trey Jameson
• Swearing-in of Stephen Mueller as Commissioner of Public Works
• Swearing-in of Aaron Brown, Councilmember-District One
• Swearing-in of Russ Touchberry, Councilmember-District Three
• Swearing-in of Kima Garten-Schmidt, Councilmember-District Five

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review deferred a proposed addition at 212 S. Gum Street without a vote, citing design concerns. The board approved after-the-fact a garage conversion at 613 S. Magnolia Street, a renovation and addition at 905 S. Main Street, new construction at 500 W. 2nd South Street with conditions, and a rear renovation at 207 S. Gum Street with conditions. The board also re-elected its chairman and vice chairman.

• Deferred 212 S. Gum Street addition (no vote)
• Approved 613 S. Magnolia Street garage conversion after the fact (unanimous)
• Approved 905 S. Main Street renovation and addition (unanimous)
• Approved 500 W. 2nd South Street new construction with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 207 S. Gum Street rear renovation with conditions (unanimous)
• Re-elected Phil Dixon as Chairman and Dr. David Price as Vice Chairman (unanimous)