Summerville public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special called meeting to consider the second and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of approximately 21.86 acres of Town-owned property to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC. The property is divided into two tracts, with the first tract of 7.25 acres valued at $1,994,000 scheduled for sale in December 2025. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding economic development matters.

• Second and final reading of ordinance to sell 21.86 acres +/- of Town-owned property to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC
• Sale of 7.25 acres tract valued at $1,994,000 scheduled for December 2025
• Sale of 14.61 acres tract valued at $4,018,000 scheduled for July 30, 2026
• Consideration to terminate lease with Summerville Commissioners of Public Works for approximately 36 acres on Stokes Bridge Road
• Executive session to discuss economic development matters related to property owned by Interfor

The council gave final approval to sell 21.66 acres of town-owned land to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC, with a unanimous vote. Two residents, Belinda Harper and Katie DePoppe, were each appointed for three‑year terms to the State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, also unanimously. The lease for approximately 36 acres on Stokes Bridge Road with CPW was terminated unanimously. An executive session was held to discuss the Interfor property, but no action was taken.

• Approved sale of 21.66 acres to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Belinda Harper to State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Katie DePoppe to State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Terminated CPW lease for ~36 acres on Stokes Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on Interfor property (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review final concept plans for a new Rooms To Go store on Holiday Drive, including architectural and landscaping updates. The board is also reviewing several other new construction projects and previously approved developments.

• Final design review for a 46,075 SF Rooms To Go store on Holiday Drive
• New construction of a restaurant at 902 N. Main Street
• New construction of multi-family development at Old Light Road Apartments
• New construction of an apartment building at 120 Fred Street
• New construction of anchor and retail tenants at Sawmill Centre

Town Council

The Town Council will hold two public hearings on the Nexton Development Agreement, including a proposed sixth amendment that removes a municipal facility acreage requirement. Council members will consider a petition to annex and rezone roughly 738 acres from Planned Development Mixed‑Use to Planned Unit Development after annexation. Several ordinances will receive second‑and‑final readings, covering annexations of small parcels, rezoning of public lands, and amendments to business licensing rules. First readings will be taken on the sale of 21.66 acres to Woodlands Mansion Property Management and on updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Public Hearing #1: Proposed sixth amendment to the Nexton Development Agreement (removes municipal facility acreage requirement)
• Public Hearing #2: Development agreement for approx. 738 acres along Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd.
• Petition to annex and rezone approx. 738 acres from PD‑MU to PUD after annexation into town limits
• Second and final reading of ordinance to annex 4 acres and 1.71 acres off Greenwave Blvd. to Public Lands
• First reading of ordinance to sell 21.66 acres of town‑owned property to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the November meeting. A first reading of the annexation and development agreement for a 738‑acre Nexton parcel was approved 5‑2, with Councilmembers Mack and Johnson‑Wilson opposing. The council also unanimously approved second and final readings of two annexation ordinances, postponed a rezoning pending a geotech study, and adopted several code and land‑use amendments. Additional actions included appointing a Mayor Pro Tem, rescheduling upcoming meetings, and approving a police‑school resource officer memorandum.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• First reading of 738‑acre Nexton annexation and development agreement approved (5‑2)
• Second and final reading of two annexation ordinances approved (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning of TMS#137‑11‑09‑001 pending geotech study (unanimous)
• First reading to sell 21.66 acres to Woodlands Mansion Property Management approved (unanimous)
• First reading of UDO tree‑protection amendment approved (unanimous)
• Rezoned 0.25‑acre Wassamassaw Rd property to Neighborhood Residential (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Richard Waring as Mayor Pro Tem for two years (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will discuss amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance (Chapters 8, 13, and 14) to clarify tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements. It will consider a petition by Nash‑Nexton Holdings, LLC to annex approximately 738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and to rezone the parcel from PD‑MU to PUD, along with a related development agreement and a sixth amendment to the existing Nexton Development Agreement. The committee will also hear a rezoning request for 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from Neighborhood Mixed‑Use to Neighborhood Residential. Additional items include updates on sidewalk/crosswalk funding, dam repairs, and a contract up to $500,000 to redevelop Doty Park Playground.

• Amend UDO Chapters 8, 13, and 14 to clarify tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements
• Petition to annex ~738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and rezone from PD‑MU to PUD (Nash‑Nexton Holdings)
• Development agreement and sixth amendment for the Nexton property, removing the municipal facility acreage requirement
• Rezoning of 0.25‑acre parcel at 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from N‑MX to N‑R
• Contract with Barrs Recreation to redevelop Doty Park Playground, not to exceed $500,000

The Planning and Development Committee changed the agenda order, sending the Planning & Development Committee before the Parks & Recreation Committee. It voted unanimously to forward proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, a 738‑acre annexation and development agreement for the Nexton area, and a rezoning request for 820 Wassamassaw Rd. to the full Town Council with a recommendation for approval. The committee also returned to regular order and adjourned the meeting.

• Changed agenda order to place Planning & Development Committee before Parks & Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 8, 13, and 14 amendments to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Sent 738‑acre Nexton annexation, zoning change, development agreement, and amendment to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Sent rezoning of TMS#130-10-00-084 (820 Wassamassaw Rd.) to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Returned to regular order of business (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is holding a workshop to discuss the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board met on December 8, 2025 and approved the November 10 minutes. The board denied a request to remove one pine tree at 807 Essex Dr. It postponed (tabled) the application to remove 123 trees at 326 Holiday Dr for a new Rooms To Go commercial building. Applications for tree removal at 248 Red Bluff St. and 69 King Charles Cir. were also considered.

• Denied removal of 1 pine tree at 807 Essex Dr.
• Tabled decision on removal of 123 trees at 326 Holiday Dr for Rooms To Go construction.
• Considered tree removal request at 248 Red Bluff St.
• Considered tree removal request at 69 King Charles Cir.
• Approved minutes from the November 10 meeting.

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting for site visits on December 3, 2025. No decisions will be made during these visits; all decisions are scheduled for the December 8, 2025 meeting.

• Site visit to 326 Holiday Dr.
• Site visit to 248 Red Bluff St.
• Site visit to 69 King Charles Cir.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will meet to approve minutes and review three new construction and renovation projects in the Historic District. The agenda includes a public hearing and items such as a pool house at 410 Central Ave and renovations at 119 W. 3rd South Street and 117 S. Cedar Street.

• Approval of November 4th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Hearing
• 410 Central Ave – New construction of an accessory pool-house building
• 119 W. 3rd South Street – Renovation for Meals on Wheels location
• 117 S. Cedar Street – Renovation for café/restaurant use

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting to discuss amendments to tree-related ordinances. This is a workshop focused on reviewing potential changes to existing rules.

• Discussion of tree-related ordinance amendments

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene to approve minutes, receive a Town Council report, and discuss the 'Safe Streets for All' initiative and upcoming walk audits.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Town Council Bike/Ped Report Out
• Safe Streets for All discussion
• Spring Walk Audits planning
• Committee Member terms review

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee held a discussion on sidewalk maintenance, walk audits, school bike programs, and upcoming software demos. Members also noted a pending SCDOT meeting about SC 61 improvements. No motions were approved, denied, or voted on during the session.

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of the Future Town of Summerville Public Safety Campus, located at 300 and 211 W. 2nd North Street. The board will also consider old‑business items for new construction at 300 W. 2nd North Street, Sawmill Centre, and 326 Holiday Drive, as well as new‑business proposals for Lincoln Square, 955 Bacons Bridge Road, and 902 N. Main Street.

• 300 W. 2nd North Street – New construction of Town of Summerville Public Safety Complex (old business)
• Sawmill Centre – New construction of multi‑tenant restaurant/retail building (old business)
• 326 Holiday Drive – New construction of Rooms to Go store (old business)
• Lincoln Square – New construction for townhome development (new business)
• Future Town of Summerville Public Safety Campus – Preliminary design review request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two petitions: Nash‑Nexton Holdings, LLC requests annexation of about 738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and a change of zoning from PD‑MU to PUD; and Anthony & Parnice Witcher request rezoning of 0.25 acre at 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from Neighborhood Mixed‑Use (N‑MX) to Neighborhood Residential (N‑R). The commission will also consider proposals for new street names.

• Petition by Nash‑Nexton Holdings, LLC to annex ~738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and rezone from PD‑MU to PUD
• Request to rezone 0.25 acre at 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from N‑MX to N‑R (owned by Anthony & Parnice Witcher)
• Consideration of new street name proposals (e.g., Echelon Ave., Enduro Dr., Peloton Pl., Spoke St., Velodrome Dr.)

The commission accepted the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting as presented, with no edits or additions. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the November 17, 2025 session.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (accepted as presented)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on final readings for several annexations and rezoning requests. The body is also deciding on construction contracts for a Municipal Public Safety Facility Complex and site plans for Dorchester School District Two.

• Contracts with A1A Edifice for Municipal Public Safety Facility Complex construction
• Annexation of approximately 5.71 acres off Greenwave Boulevard for Dorchester School District Two
• Site plans for a bus maintenance facility at 286 Old Fort Drive and a high school gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd.
• Rezoning of 2.95 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy., E. 6th South St., and S. Gum St. to Neighborhood Mixed-Use
• Intersection improvements for South Laurel and Sumter Street

The council approved the sale of the Town‑owned Woodlands Mansion property (TMS#137‑00‑00‑002) to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC. It also approved several annexations, a contract for a new public safety facility, intersection improvements, and a site plan for a high‑school gymnasium. All motions passed unanimously or 5‑0, with recused members excluded from votes.

• Approved sale of TMS#137-00-00-002 to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC (5-0)
• Approved first reading to annex TMS#144-00-00-015 and 144-00-00-058 (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading to annex TMS#161-08-02-008 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with AlA Edifice for Municipal Public Safety Facility Complex (motion carried)
• Approved intersection improvements for South Laurel and Sumter Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new Summerville High School gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Summerville Police Department and Yemassee Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved staff to construct retention pond on Marymeade property (unanimous)

Ad Hoc Committee (North Cedar Street Extension)

The Ad Hoc North Cedar Street Extension Project Committee will meet on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the Training Room on the second floor of the Annex Building, 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC. The agenda lists a call to order, a discussion of the North Cedar Street Extension project, and adjournment. No specific decisions or actions are noted in the agenda.

• Discussion of North Cedar Street Extension Project

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council meeting on November 12, 2025 will include an invocation, a pledge of allegiance, remarks from council members, and the swearing‑in of Hon. Lawrence “Trey” G. Jameson, III. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is a procedural ceremony to install the newly elected official.

• Invocation by Reverend Robert Toliver
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Remarks from elected officials
• Swearing‑in ceremony for Hon. Lawrence “Trey” G. Jameson, III

Standing Committee

Town committees will discuss school district annexations, site plans for a bus facility and high school gym, and various police and parks funding requests. The Finance Committee will also consider employee bonuses and a tourism agreement extension.

• Annexation of 5.71 acres off Greenwave Boulevard for Dorchester School District Two
• Site plans for a bus maintenance facility at 286 Old Fort Drive and a gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd
• Motorola ALPR camera additions and replacements totaling $123,172.80
• USDOJ COPS Hiring Program Grant of $625,000 with a $563,690 town match
• Additional $50,200 for Doty Park tennis court reconstruction (total $265,800)

The council approved several items, including annexing two parcels and rezoning them to public lands, sending development ordinance amendments to council, and extending the tourism contract. It also approved a one‑time $2,000 bonus for all full‑time employees, a health‑care fund policy, and the sale of two police vehicles. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved annexation of parcels 144-00-00-015 (4 acres) and 144-00-00-058 (1.74 acres) and rezoned to PL (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 8, 13, and 14 amendments to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Dorchester School District Two bus maintenance facility at 286 Old Fort Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new Summerville High School gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Sent South Laurel Street & Sumter Avenue intersection improvement plan to full Council with recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year extension of Tourism Management contract with Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber (unanimous)
• Approved one‑time $2,000 bonus for all full‑time employees, funded by $1.1 M (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Police Department Unit P297 Harley‑Davidson ElectraGlide and Unit P359 Dodge Charger, proceeds to narcotics asset forfeiture fund (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board meeting on November 10, 2025 will consider a request to remove a pine tree at 807 Essex Dr., submitted by Brian Stypula and Beth Lion. The staff report notes the tree is a 32‑foot loblolly pine with slight lean and past limb failures, and recommends removal due to storm‑related damage. The agenda also lists a second item for 326 Holiday Dr. and includes approval of the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting
• Review of pine tree removal request at 807 Essex Dr.
• Item on 326 Holiday Dr. (no details provided)
• Discussion of any old business (none listed)
• Miscellaneous items (none listed)

Municipal Election Commission

The Municipal Election Commission will meet to conduct an election certification hearing. The body will hear provisional ballots and certify the election results.

• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Election Certification

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet at Town Hall at 9:00 A.M. on November 5, 2025, then conduct site visits to the properties at 807 Essex Dr and 326 Holiday Dr. No decisions will be made during these visits. All decisions are scheduled for the regular TPB meeting on November 10, 2025 at 9:00 A.M.

• Site visit to 807 Essex Dr
• Site visit to 326 Holiday Dr
• Rain‑out date set for November 7, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. if needed

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider a final review for a new performance pavilion at Short Central and Cedar Street. The board will also review a request to renovate the front entryway of a residence at 803 S. Main Street.

• Final review for a performance pavilion and site improvements at Short Central and Cedar Street
• Renovation request for the front entryway at 803 S. Main Street

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review five new construction projects, including townhomes and mixed-use buildings, and address a previous approval issue regarding window details.

• 709 N. Main Street – Revision to previously approved salon plans
• Sawmill Townhomes – New construction of townhomes within Sawmill Centre Development
• 801 Central Avenue – Conversion of residential property to commercial use (salon)
• 515 Boone Hill Road – New construction of mixed-use commercial buildings
• Old Light Road Apartments – New construction of multi-family community, including townhomes

Municipal Election Commission

The Municipal Election Commission will meet to receive updates from Executive Director Kizzie Scott on poll manager training, early voting locations, the absentee‑by‑mail deadline, election‑day polling sites, election‑night reporting, and the certification hearing schedule. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is informational.

• Poll managers training updates
• Early voting locations
• Absentee‑by‑mail deadline
• Election‑day polling locations
• Election‑night reporting and certification hearing date/time

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the September 15 meeting and hold public hearings on several items. Commissioners will consider two annexation petitions by Dorchester School District Two for parcels off Greenwave Boulevard (approximately 4 acres and 1.71 acres) to be rezoned from R‑1 to PL (Public Lands). The commission will also discuss three proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering police K‑9 kennels, overnight mobile food vending, and tree‑removal and mitigation rules, as well as new street names for the Downtown Nexton Townhome Development.

• Annexation petition for TMS#144-00-00-015 (≈4 acres) off Greenwave Blvd, request to zone PL
• Annexation petition for TMS#144-00-00-058 (≈1.71 acres) off Greenwave Blvd, request to zone PL
• Proposed UDO amendment (Chapter 15, Sec. 15.3) to exempt police department K‑9 kennels
• Proposed UDO amendment (Chapter 3, Sec. 3.6.1.G) to allow mobile food vendors to stay overnight in certain districts
• Proposed UDO amendments (Chapters 8, 13, 14) to clarify tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements

The Planning Commission approved five new street names for a downtown development. It unanimously recommended that Council approve the annexation of two parcels off Greenwave Boulevard into the town. It also unanimously recommended Council approve several Unified Development Ordinance amendments: exempting police K‑9 kennels, allowing overnight mobile food vendors, and clarifying tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements.

• Approved five new street names (Echelon Ave., Enduro Dr., Peloton Pl., Spoke St., Velodrome Dr.) – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve annexation of two parcels (4 acres and 1.71 acres) off Greenwave Blvd – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve UDO Chapter 15 amendment to exempt police K‑9 kennels – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve UDO Chapter 3 amendment to allow overnight mobile food vendors – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve UDO Chapters 8, 13, 14 amendments clarifying tree removal, encroachment, mitigation – unanimous

Summerville Municipal Facilities Corporation

The board will consider several organizational actions, including electing officers, approving articles of incorporation, bylaws, a conflicts‑of‑interest and compensation policy, seeking tax‑exempt status, and establishing a bank account. It will also vote on a resolution to authorize the issuance of up to $47.5 million installment purchase revenue bonds for the Town of Summerville Project, Series 2025, and approve related financing documents.

• Election of officers and approval of articles of incorporation and bylaws
• Adoption of conflicts of interest and compensation policy
• Authorization to obtain tax‑exempt status
• Establishment of a corporate bank account
• Resolution to issue up to $47.5 million installment purchase revenue bonds (Series 2025) for the Town of Summerville Project

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a $47.5 million bond issuance for municipal facilities and vote on final readings for annexations and development agreements. The meeting also includes first readings for zoning changes and a public comment session.

• Second and final reading of an ordinance authorizing $47,500,000 in municipal facilities bonds
• Second and final reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 31.8 acres to be zoned MF-R
• First reading of an ordinance to rezone 2.95 acres from PL to N-MX
• First reading of an ordinance to amend the UDO to exempt police K-9 sites
• Discussion to authorize $1.5 million for wayfinding signage

The Town Council gave second‑reading approval to a $47.5 million bond series to fund design, construction and equipping of municipal facilities, passing 6‑1. It also approved several annexations, rezoning actions and ordinances, including a unanimous vote to amend the Business License Ordinance. Additional unanimous actions included funding for wayfinding signage, a safety‑plan contract with Kimley‑Horn, and a resolution supporting inclusive playgrounds.

• Approved $47.5M municipal bond series (6-1)
• Approved annexation of 1.29‑acre parcel at 1905 Old Trolley Rd., changing zoning to UC‑MX (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of four parcels totaling ~31.8 acres, changing zoning to MF‑R (unanimous)
• Amended Business License Ordinance to update Class Schedule (unanimous)
• Conveyed 0.10 acre of South Pine Street to Tiffany Wilson (6-0, one recusal)
• Approved $1.5M for wayfinding signage using multiple tax and grant funds (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Kimley‑Horn for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan up to $300,000 (unanimous)
• Requested staff draft a resolution supporting inclusive playgrounds (unanimous)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and will review a final approval request for a pool house at 410 Central Ave. Staff notes the pool house must be moved inward to satisfy the GR‑2 side‑setback requirement of 10 ft, but otherwise the plan is zoning‑compliant and the materials will match the existing home. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve September 2, 2025 Board of Architectural Review meeting minutes
• Review final approval request for construction of pool house at 410 Central Ave (GR‑2 zoning)
• Staff recommendation: pool house must be moved inward to meet 10‑ft side setback
• No additional new business or miscellaneous items

Standing Committee

Standing Committees will discuss land use petitions, including a car wash annexation and a rezoning for a potential Jewish Community Center. The body will also consider updates to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding mobile vendors and police K-9 units.

• Annexation and zoning of 1.29 acres at 1905 Old Trolley Rd. to Urban Corridor Mixed-Use
• Rezoning of 2.95 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy., E. 6th South St., and S. Gum St. to Neighborhood Mixed-Use
• Proposed UDO amendments for mobile food/retail vending and police K-9 kennel exemptions
• Request to surplus a 2014 Dodge Caravan (Unit P274) with 165,483 miles
• Discussion of purchasing trail head cameras for Sawmill Branch using local Accommodations Tax funds

The Parks & Recreation Committee moved an inclusive playground ordinance to full council. The Planning and Development Committee forwarded an annexation, a rezoning, and three Unified Development Ordinance amendments to full council. The Public Works committee authorized staff to meet with a traffic‑calming consultant. The Finance Committee approved a vehicle purchase and took no action on a trail‑camera proposal.

• Sent inclusive playground ordinance to full council (unanimous)
• Sent annexation of 1905 Old Trolley Rd. (1.29 acres) and UC‑MX zoning to full council (unanimous)
• Sent rezoning of Berlin G. Myers Pkwy. property to N‑MX to full council (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 15 kennel definition amendment to full council (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 3 mobile food vendor amendment to full council (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to meet with traffic‑calming consultant (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2014 Dodge Caravan (Unit P274) for Police Department (unanimous)
• No action taken on $335,000 trailhead camera proposal (motion withdrawn)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet to review an application from William and Donna Donaldson to remove a 29-inch Loblolly pine tree. The applicants cite concerns regarding the tree's proximity and overhang over their residence.

• Request to remove one pine tree at 711 Simmons Ave.
• Approval of September 8, 2025, meeting minutes

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is conducting a site visit to 711 Simmons Ave. No decisions will be made during this visit; all decisions will occur at the October 6, 2025, meeting.

• Site visit to 711 Simmons Ave.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special called meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on negotiations regarding the proposed sale of Town-owned property identified as TMS# 137-00-00-002.

• Proposed sale of Town-owned property (TMS# 137-00-00-002)

Council members voted 4-0 to enter executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters related to the proposed sale of the Town-owned Woodlands Tract. They later voted 4-0 to close executive session and resume the open session. No action was taken on the property sale, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss sale (vote 4-0)
• Closed executive session and returned to open session (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will approve the minutes from the August 28th meeting and conduct a final architectural detail review for the 615 N. Cedar Street multi‑family building. New business includes a sign illumination request and a church addition at 407 N. Magnolia Street, a new school construction on Sheep Island, and proposals for townhomes and a mixed‑use restaurant/retail building at Sawmill Centre. All items are for discussion or decision at the September 25th meeting.

• 615 N. Cedar Street – Final Architectural Detail Review
• 407 N. Magnolia Street – Sign Illumination Request
• 407 N. Magnolia Street – Addition to existing church
• Sheep Island – New Construction for Legacy Traditional School
• Sawmill Centre – Townhomes

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene to review previous minutes, receive updates from Town Council, and discuss new business items including goat trails, Walk & Roll to School Day, and Safe Streets for All.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Town Council Bike/Ped Report Out
• Discussion of goat trails
• Walk & Roll to School Day
• Safe Streets for All

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will consider two public hearings and related new business items, including an annexation request and two rezoning proposals. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Annexation of 1.29 acres at 1905 Old Trolley Rd. from CG to UC-MX zoning
• Rezoning of 2.95 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy. from PL to N-MX zoning
• Approval of August 18, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• New Street Names item
• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning petitions

The commission approved five new street names for an upcoming apartment complex. It unanimously recommended that the Town approve the annexation of a 1.29‑acre property on Old Trolley Road into the Urban Corridor Mixed‑Use zone. It also unanimously recommended rezoning a 2.95‑acre site on Berlin G. Myers Parkway to Neighborhood Mixed‑Use, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved five new street names (Enrico Way, Aldo Drive, Oakshade Boulevard, Esri Drive, Laura Marie Way) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of annexation of 1905 Old Trolley Rd. (1.29 acres) to Urban Corridor Mixed‑Use – unanimous
• Recommended approval of rezoning of Berlin G. Myers Pkwy. site (2.95 acres) to Neighborhood Mixed‑Use – 4‑0
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Shewmaker Tract Development Agreement for approximately 276.8 acres at Limehouse Farms. Council members will consider petitions to annex four parcels totaling about 31.8 acres and rezone them from R-2 to MF-R. The agenda includes second‑and‑final readings of several ordinances, including a memorandum of understanding with Dorchester County for 500 North Main Street and an annexation ordinance for 0.25 acres at 510 E. Richardson Avenue. A first reading will authorize the issuance of Series 2025 revenue bonds not to exceed $47,500,000 for municipal facilities.

• Public hearing on Shewmaker Tract Development Agreement (276.8 acres, Dorchester Road & Orangeburg Road)
• Petitions to annex four parcels (31.8 acres) and rezone from R-2 to MF-R
• Second and final reading of MOU with Dorchester County for 500 North Main Street
• Second and final reading of ordinance to annex 0.25 acres at 510 E. Richardson Avenue
• First reading of ordinance to issue Series 2025 bonds up to $47,500,000 for municipal facilities

The council voted 5‑1 to approve a bond series of up to $47.5 million for design, construction and equipping of municipal facilities. It also approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Dorchester County and the second reading of the ordinance to remove 500 North Main St. from the historic district (4‑2). Additionally, the council approved the first‑reading annexation of four parcels totaling about 31.8 acres (4‑2).

• Approved bond issuance up to $47.5M for municipal facilities (5‑1)
• Approved MOU with Dorchester County and second reading to remove 500 North Main St. from historic district (4‑2)
• Approved first reading annexation of four parcels (≈31.8 acres) into town limits (4‑2)
• Approved second and final reading annexation of 0.25 acre at 510 E. Richardson Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading zoning of 3.89 acres off Millhouse Drive to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add Cultural Arts Commission to Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved lease‑purchase agreement with Pinnacle Bank for rolling stock (unanimous)
• Approved first reading conveyance of 0.10 acre on South Pine St. to Rufus T. Wilson, IV and Tiffany Wilson (5‑0)

Standing Committee

The Standing Committees of Council will meet to discuss zoning changes for a 31.8-acre annexation, amendments to the Shewmaker Tract development agreement, and various budget and infrastructure items. The Public Safety Committee has no meeting scheduled for September.

• Annexation of 31.8 acres on Jasmine Dr. and Lincolnville Rd. to be zoned MF-R
• Amendment to Shewmaker Tract (Limehouse Farms) development agreement
• Discussion of renovations to existing Town buildings
• Authorization to purchase two Ford Police Interceptor vehicles up to $130,000
• Authorization to reconstruct two tennis courts at Doty Park for $215,625

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved a motion to send the annexation of four parcels (about 31.8 acres) for a 94‑unit townhome development to the full Council for approval. The Public Works Committee unanimously directed staff to request stop signs at two Parkwood Drive intersections from SCDOT and to survey residents about a one‑way conversion on South Laurel Street. The Finance Committee unanimously approved several purchase orders, including $71,953.60 for OSHA physicals, a contract for two police vehicles up to $130,000, and $215,625 for reconstruction of two tennis courts at Doty Park. All motions passed without opposition.

• Forward annexation of 31.8 acres for 94 townhomes to full Council (unanimous)
• Instruct staff to request SCDOT stop sign at Parkwood Drive & Simmons Avenue (unanimous)
• Instruct staff to request SCDOT stop sign at Parkwood Drive & Dorn’s Way (unanimous)
• Survey residents of South Laurel Street and Sumter Avenue on one‑way conversion (unanimous)
• Approve $71,953.60 purchase order to Life Scan Wellness Centers for OSHA physicals (unanimous)
• Approve purchase of two Ford Police Interceptor vehicles up to $130,000 (unanimous)
• Approve $215,625 contract with Howard B. Jones & Son Inc to rebuild Doty Park tennis courts (unanimous)
• Approve HomeTelecom sponsorship for STEM lab at Rollins Edwards Community Center (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The board will consider a request from Jonathan Rogers to remove an oak tree located near his home. The meeting will also include a discussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

• Request to remove one oak tree at 211 Comiskey Park Circle
• Discussion of UDO amendments regarding landscaping and tree protection (Chapters 8, 13, and 14)

The board approved the meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). The board approved the removal of an oak tree at 211 Comiskey Park Cir, contingent on the owner providing a mitigated replacement tree, with the motion passing 6-0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved removal of oak tree at 211 Comiskey Park Cir, contingent on mitigation (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit at 211 Comiskey Park Circle on September 3, 2025, with a rain-out date of September 5, 2025. No decisions will be made during this visit; all actions will occur at the regular meeting on September 8, 2025.

• Site visit at 211 Comiskey Park Circle (no decisions made)
• Rain-out date: September 5, 2025, 9:00 A.M.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Historic District Board of Architectural Review meets to decide on residential additions and new structures. The board will review a revised ADU plan at 709 S Magnolia St after height and trim concerns were raised. Four new requests include window replacements, a baseball scoreboard, a residential addition, and a new carriage house.

• 709 S Magnolia St – Revised ADU construction request (height and trim adjustments)
• 117 Charleston St – Replacement of three windows
• 615 S Laurel St – Installation of baseball scoreboard
• 101 Briarwood Ln – Residential addition
• 125 E Richardson Ave – New carriage house construction (approved with conditions)

The Board of Architectural Review approved four project requests. An ADU at 709 S Magnolia St was approved with specific design conditions. A window replacement at 117 Charleston St, a baseball scoreboard at 615 S Laurel St, and a residential addition at 101 Briarwood Ln were each approved. All motions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved ADU construction at 709 S Magnolia St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved replacement of three windows at 117 Charleston St with casement vinyl windows (5-0)
• Approved installation of a mechanical baseball scoreboard at 615 S Laurel St (5-0)
• Approved residential addition at 101 Briarwood Ln (5-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider signage exceptions for Sawmill Centre and conceptual plans for an industrial campus. The board will also review new construction plans for a Rooms to Go store.

• Sawmill Centre: Request for internally lit projecting sign exception and signage package
• Chandler Bridge Creek Industrial: Conceptual review for two industrial buildings on Ladson Road
• 326 Holiday Drive: New construction of a Rooms to Go store

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss and take action on a health insurance proposal for employees. This request was submitted by the Administration Department.

• Employee health insurance proposal

The Town Council voted to accept staff’s recommendation to change the town’s employee health insurance to the BCBS Silver plan, with no premium increase for employees. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember Johnson-Wilson voting against it. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• Approved switch to BCBS Silver employee health insurance plan (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on removing a property from the Historic District and amending the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also receive a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update from BCDCOG.

• Ordinance to remove TMS#137-03-05-001, 500 N. Main Street, from the Historic District
• Proposed amendment to Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 13.2.3 regarding Town Council appointments
• Comprehensive Plan Update presentation by BCDCOG

The Planning Commission approved the July 21 meeting minutes as presented. It then conducted two public hearings—one on removing 500 N. Main Street from the Historic District and another on a proposed UDO amendment. No vote outcomes or formal decisions on those items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 21 minutes as presented

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on multiple zoning ordinances, annexations, and resolutions. Key items include second readings of rezoning petitions, first readings of new ordinances, and a vote on a grant match resolution. The meeting also includes presentations and public comment periods.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 401 S. Magnolia Street from GR-2 to GR-5 (0.51 acres)
• Second reading of ordinance to annex 4.26-acre parcel at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle
• Resolution committing $5,000 local match for $100,000 Municipal Association of SC 'Big Idea Grant'
• First reading of ordinance to zone 3.89-acre parcel off Millhouse Drive to L-I, Light Industrial
• Discussion and consideration of Carolina Waste contract

The Town Council denied the second and final reading of the rezoning ordinance for 401 S. Magnolia Street, keeping it in the historic district. It also denied annexation of the 4.26‑acre parcel at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle. The Council approved a $5,000 local match for a $100,000 state grant and approved several annexations and first‑reading ordinances. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed 5‑0.

• Denied second and final reading of rezoning ordinance for 401 S. Magnolia St. (unanimous)
• Denied second and final reading of annexation ordinance for TMS#144-00-00-082 (Luden Dr.) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting (5‑0, with one recusal)
• Approved $5,000 local match for $100,000 MASCS “Big Idea” grant (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for TMS#379-00-00-025 (0.25 acre) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinances for four parcels totaling ~65.78 acres (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance for TMS#221-00-00-264 to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Denied appeal of Parks & Recreation director’s denial of West Richardson Ave closure for DREAM event (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to reduce a required 50-foot setback to 12 feet. The variance is intended to allow for a detached residential structure for elderly parents.

• Variance request for 172 Harvest Way (TMS # 136-00-00-189) to reduce setback from 50ft to 12ft per UDO Section 3.5.2

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will hear four resident applications to remove single protected trees at 115 Wrigley Blvd., 117 Tea Farm Rd., 220 Smythe Dr., and 325 Aberdeen Cir. Staff reports recommend approval in each case based on proximity or minor damage concerns.

• 115 Wrigley Blvd.: 26-inch Loblolly pine; roots damaging driveway
• 117 Tea Farm Rd.: 29-inch Southern Red oak; canopy shading roof and dropping limbs
• 220 Smythe Dr.: 24-inch Live oak; 6 ft from house, no foundation damage
• 325 Aberdeen Cir.: Oak tree; close to house

The board approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved removal of a pine tree at 115 Wrigley Blvd and an oak tree at 325 Aberdeen Cir, while denying removal of an oak at 117 Tea Farm Rd. The decision on the oak at 220 Smythe Dr was delayed pending root investigation and insurance verification.

• Approved minutes (6-0)
• Approved removal of 1 pine tree at 115 Wrigley Blvd (6-0)
• Denied removal of 1 oak tree at 117 Tea Farm Rd, recommended pruning and roof cleaning (6-0)
• Delayed decision on 1 oak tree at 220 Smythe Dr pending root investigation and insurance verification (6-0)
• Approved removal of 1 oak tree at 325 Aberdeen Cir with mitigation (5-1)

Standing Committee

The Summerville Standing Committees will decide on multiple annexations, zoning changes, and approve over $1.2 million in purchases, including fire and police equipment, vehicles, and shade structures. The Finance Committee will also discuss a housing program and a contract with Carolina Waste.

• Annexation and zoning change for 0.25-acre parcel at 510 E. Richardson Avenue to GR-5 (5 units/acre)
• Zoning change for 3.89-acre parcel off Millhouse Drive to L-I (Light Industrial)
• Annexation of four Dorchester County parcels (65.78 acres) for emergency response and right-of-way designation
• Purchase of $130,341.89 shade structures for Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex
• Purchase of $478,304.93 fire and police radios from Motorola Solutions

The Finance Committee approved a series of purchase orders totaling about $1.43 million, covering shade structures, trucks, radios, video cameras, protective gear, and vehicles. The committee also sent several annexation and zoning proposals to the full Council, directed a bid for the full Lee Street sidewalk project, and authorized the start of quit‑claim processing for Noisette Row right‑of‑way. All motions carried unanimously.

• Sent annexation and zoning proposals for multiple parcels to full Council – motion passed unanimously
• Directed staff to bid out the full 2,100‑ft Lee Street sidewalk installation – motion carried
• Approved start of quit‑claim process for right‑of‑way on Noisette Row – motion carried
• Authorized $130,341.89 purchase of shade structures for Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex – approved unanimously
• Authorized $148,819 purchase of two Ford flatbed trucks for Parks & Rec – approved unanimously
• Authorized $478,304.93 purchase of fire and police radios – approved unanimously
• Authorized $162,625.40 purchase of in‑car video cameras – approved unanimously
• Authorized purchase orders for turnout jackets, SCBAs, a Kenworth tractor, a dump trailer, and vehicle surplus sales – approved unanimously

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting for site visits at four specific locations. No decisions will be made during these visits; all decisions are scheduled for the August 11, 2025 meeting.

• Site visit: 325 Aberdeen Cir.
• Site visit: 220 Smythe Dr.
• Site visit: 117 Tea Farm Rd.
• Site visit: 115 Wrigley Blvd.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider several requests for new construction and alterations. This includes a review of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and requests for a carriage house, a single-family home, and a mural.

• 709 S Magnolia St: Request for construction of an ADU
• 125 E Richardson Ave: Request for new carriage house construction
• 110 Waring St: Request for new single-family residential construction
• 129 W Richardson Ave: Request for installation of a mural

The Board of Architectural Review approved a new carriage house at 125 E Richardson Ave, a single‑family residence at 110 Waring St, and a mural at 129 W Richardson Ave, each with specific conditions, by unanimous 5‑0 votes. The request for an ADU at 709 S Magnolia St received no vote and was scheduled for further review on the September 2 agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm after a unanimous motion.

• Approved carriage house at 125 E Richardson Ave with window and roof conditions (5‑0)
• Approved single‑family residential construction at 110 Waring St with siding and drainage considerations (5‑0)
• Approved mural at 129 W Richardson Ave with reduced front‑elevation scale (5‑0)
• No vote on ADU at 709 S Magnolia St; added to September 2 agenda for further review
• Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm (unanimous motion)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is conducting a preliminary review for a new church building and campus. The board will also consider a retail development and an ATM kiosk replacement.

• Preliminary review for a 6,000 sq ft church building at 808 N. Cedar Street
• Replacement of an ATM kiosk at 203 N. Main Street
• Sawmill Centre Grocery/Retail development
• Approval of June 26th, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a special meeting to consider final approval for a detached garage at 303 W Richardson Ave. Staff reports indicate the current plan conflicts with size requirements for accessory dwelling units due to the inclusion of a full kitchen.

• Public hearing for detached garage construction at 303 W Richardson Ave (TMS # 137-07-02-004)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three land-use requests. These include two annexation petitions and one request to change the zoning of a property to light industrial.

• Annexation and zoning request for 0.25 acres at 510 E. Richardson Avenue to GR-5 General Residential
• Zoning request for 3.89 acres off Millhouse Drive to L-I Light Industrial
• Annexation of four right-of-way parcels totaling 65.78 acres from Dorchester County

The commission recommended and approved three items to the Town Council: annexation of a 0.25‑acre parcel at 510 E. Richardson Avenue with GR‑5 zoning (5‑1 vote); zoning of a 3.89‑acre parcel off Millhouse Drive to Light Industrial (unanimous vote); and annexation of four parcels totaling about 65.78 acres to remain right‑of‑way (unanimous vote). All motions were adopted.

• Approved annexation of 0.25 acre at 510 E. Richardson Ave, rezoned GR‑5 (5‑1)
• Approved zoning of 3.89 acre off Millhouse Drive to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of four parcels (≈65.78 acres) to remain right‑of‑way (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will meet to review the priority list and discuss trail counters. The agenda includes items regarding the Hands Free Driving Act and a public meeting for Central Avenue.

• Trail counters
• Hands Free Driving Act (effective 9/1/25)
• Central Avenue public meeting
• Newington/Berlin G.
• Priority List

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss upgrading the emergency communications center to Motorola's "Premier One" system for police and fire dispatch. The body is also deciding on several property annexations and rezoning requests.

• Proposal to upgrade Police and Fire computer-automated dispatch and records management to Motorola's "Premier One"
• Annexation and rezoning of 4.26 acres at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle to Multi-family Residential
• Final reading for annexation and rezoning of 4.7 acres at Bacon’s Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive to Multi-family Residential
• Rezoning of 1 acre at 1120 Central Avenue from General Residential to General Business
• Rezoning of 4.67 acres at 122 Pebbles Lane from Agricultural Conservation to General Residential

The Town Council officially proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month. The council voted to approve the meeting minutes, with Councilwoman Johnson‑Wilson recusing herself from that vote. Corporal Rao was selected for the Employee Spotlight award.

• Proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (ayes have it)
• Councilwoman Johnson‑Wilson recused from minutes approval vote
• Corporal Rao selected for Employee Spotlight

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet to consider applications for the removal of trees at 142 Amen Cor. and 140 Helen Dr. The board determines if removals are justified based on safety, disease, or construction requirements.

• Request to remove 2 pine trees at 142 Amen Cor.

The Tree Protection Board approved the meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). It denied the request to remove two pine trees at 142 Amen Cor by a 6‑0 vote. It approved removal of trees 11, 12, and 13 at 140 Helen Dr, retained tree 9, and deferred a decision on tree 10 pending evidence, also by a 6‑0 vote. The board adjourned the meeting by unanimous motion.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied removal of 2 pine trees at 142 Amen Cor (6-0)
• Approved removal of trees 11,12,13 at 140 Helen Dr; retained tree 9; deferred tree 10 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Standing Committee

Standing Committees will discuss several land-use requests, including two rezoning petitions and a historic district removal. The Finance Committee is reviewing a major vehicle purchase and software upgrades for emergency communications.

• Purchase of 21 Ford police sport utilities from Santee Ford for $1,453,064
• Annexation and MF-R zoning request for 4.26 acres at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle
• Rezoning request for 0.51 acres at 401 S. Magnolia Street from GR-2 to GR-5
• Proposal to remove 500 North Main Street from the Town of Summerville Historic District
• Three-way stop sign request for Alwyn Boulevard at Saint Awdry Street

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that the Town Council consider removing 500 N. Main Street from the historic district and sent two other items—an annexation request and a rezoning request—to Council without recommendation. The Finance Committee approved several financial actions, most notably a $1,453,064 purchase of 21 police sport‑utility vehicles. Additional approvals included a police service‑weapon presentation, a referral of a Motorola communications upgrade to full Council, ATAX funding with two added applications, and contracts for the Maple Street Extension project and a CDBG fund reallocation.

• Approved purchase of 21 Ford police SUVs for $1,453,064 (motion carried)
• Authorized presentation of service weapon to retiring Police Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Moved Motorola Premiere One upgrade discussion to full Council (motion carried)
• Approved ATAX Committee funding recommendations and added two deferred applications (motion as amended carried)
• Authorized staff to sign underground utilities agreement with Dominion for Maple Street Extension (unanimously carried)
• Authorized staff to extend engineering contract with Michael Baker International for Maple Street Extension (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to CDBG Annual Action Plan shifting funds to Doty Park Playground Project (motion carried)
• Recommended Town Council discuss first reading of ordinance to remove 500 N. Main Street from Historic District (unanimously passed)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting for site visits to inspect specific properties. No decisions will be made during these visits; all decisions are scheduled for the July 7, 2025 meeting.

• Site visit to 142 Amen Cor.
• Site visit to 140 Helen Dr.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider requests for new construction and signage in the Historic District. The meeting includes final approval reviews for detached garages and a new request for an accessory dwelling unit.

• 404 Central Ave: Request for construction of a detached garage
• 303 W Richardson Ave: Request for construction of a detached garage
• 709 S Magnolia St: Request for construction of an ADU
• 417 Central Ave: Request for new signage

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is reviewing several commercial construction projects, including a new Spinx gas station. The board will also address requests for after-the-fact approvals for painting and signage on Old Trolley Road and Ladson Road.

• Boonehill Road: New construction of Spinx convenience store (5,366 sq ft) and 16-pump gas station
• 3878 Ladson Road: New construction of 3,200 sq ft laundromat
• 105 Midland Parkway: New construction of Comeback Shack restaurant
• 231 Old Trolley Road: After-the-fact approval for painting and future improvements
• 4488 Ladson Road: After-the-fact approval for monument signage replacement

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to determine the start dates and terms for recently appointed associate municipal judges. The body will also receive a presentation from First Tryon Advisors regarding the financing structure for the Public Safety Complex.

• Terms of office and start dates for associate municipal judges
• Financing structure presentation for Public Safety Complex by First Tryon Advisors

The council approved a motion to set the terms for Associate Municipal Judges Nina Savas and Bart Stegall from July 1 2025 through June 30 2027. A resolution to adopt the proposed financing plan for the new public safety complex was discussed but not adopted. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Clarified term dates for Associate Municipal Judges Nina Savas and Bart Stegall – motion carried (seconded by Jackson)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will review state guidelines for fund distribution. The body will consider 2025 applications and make recommendations to the Council.

• Review of State guidelines for Accommodations Tax fund distribution
• Consideration of 2025 applications
• Recommendations to Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. These include a petition for annexation and rezoning for a multi-family residential project and a request to increase residential density for a property on S. Magnolia Street.

• Annexation and rezoning of 4.26 acres at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle from TRM to MF-R (Multi-family Residential)
• Rezoning of 0.51 acres at 401 S. Magnolia Street from GR-2 (2 units/acre) to GR-5 (5 units/acre)

The commission accepted the May 19 minutes as presented. A motion to recommend annexation and MF‑R zoning for the Luden Drive property failed on a 0‑5 vote. A motion to recommend denial of the rezoning request for 401 S. Magnolia Street passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted May 19 minutes as presented
• Motion to recommend annexation and MF‑R zoning failed (0‑5)
• Motion to recommend denial of rezoning at 401 S. Magnolia St. passed unanimously
• Commission adjourned (motion carried)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and a final vote to adopt the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also consider several rezoning requests and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Final reading of the FY 2025-2026 operating budget
• Annexation and rezoning of 4.7 acres at Bacon’s Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive to Multi-Family Residential
• Rezoning of 1 acre at 1120 Central Avenue from General Residential to General Business
• Rezoning of 4.67 acres at 122 Pebbles Lane from Agricultural Conservation to General Residential
• Request for the Town to pay electricity and maintenance for a scoreboard and LED lights at the Miracle League field on Laurel Street

The council gave a first reading to annex a 4.7‑acre parcel on Bacon’s Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive, changing its zoning from R‑2 to MF‑R, with the motion passing 6‑1. The operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025‑26 was adopted by unanimous vote. Several other ordinances received first‑reading approvals, including zoning changes, code amendments, and inter‑governmental agreements, all passed unanimously.

• First reading of annexation ordinance for 4.7‑acre parcel (6‑1)
• Adopt operating budget for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• First reading to correct TMS number in ordinance 25‑0206 (unanimous)
• First reading to amend encampments on public property ordinance (unanimous)
• First reading to rezone 1120 Central Avenue to General Business (unanimous)
• First reading to rezone 122 Pebbles Lane to General Residential (unanimous)
• First reading to amend UDO subdivision and infrastructure standards (unanimous)
• Approve MOU with Berkeley‑Charleston‑Dorchester Council of Governments for Sawmill Branch Trail easement (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will consider requests to remove trees at several residential and commercial addresses. The board is also revisiting deferred decisions regarding properties on Parish Parc Dr. and New Spring Ct.

• Review of tree removal requests for 2008 Shoal Creek Ct., 313 Ashley Dr., 104 Town Square Rd., 295 Midland Pkwy., and 615 N. Cedar
• Old business regarding tree removal at 336 Parish Parc Dr.
• Old business regarding tree removal at 110 New Spring Ct.

The board approved the removal of an oak tree at 110 New Spring Ct and approved the removal of a lightning‑struck pine while denying removal of a healthy pine at 2008 Shoal Creek. It also approved removal of a pine and a Bradford pear (contingent on arborist review) and denied removal of a water oak at 313 Ashley Dr. Larger projects were approved: removal of 26 trees for the Midland Parkway parking garage plan and removal of 57 trees for the 615 N Cedar multi‑family development, each with conditions to preserve additional trees or follow a mitigation plan. One request, the removal of two trees at 104 Towne Square Rd, was deferred until a building permit is approved.

• Denied removal of 1 Oak and 1 Sweetgum at 336 Parish Parc Dr (5-0)
• Approved removal of 1 Oak tree at 110 New Spring Ct (5-0)
• Approved removal of lightning‑struck pine and denied removal of healthy pine at 2008 Shoal Creek (5-0)
• Approved removal of Bradford Pear and Pine (contingent on arborist) and denied removal of Water Oak at 313 Ashley Dr (5-0)
• Deferred decision on removal of Hickory and Sweetgum at 104 Towne Square Rd pending building permit (5-0)
• Approved removal of 26 trees for Midland Parkway parking garage plan, with request to try to save additional trees (5-0)
• Approved removal of 57 trees for 615 N Cedar multi‑family development, contingent on staff acceptance of mitigation plan (5-0)

Standing Committee

Various town committees will discuss land use petitions, public safety ordinances, and financial contracts. The Planning and Development Committee is reviewing several annexation and rezoning requests, while the Finance Committee considers a $75,180 impact fee study.

• Proposed $75,180 contract with TischlerBise, Inc. for Impact Fee Structure and Capital Improvements Plan update
• Annexation and rezoning requests for 31.8 acres (Jasmine Dr., Lincolnville Rd., Craven Ln.) and 4.7 acres (Bacon’s Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive)
• Rezoning requests for 1120 Central Avenue and 122 Pebbles Lane
• Discussion of a potential ordinance banning illegal camping from public and private lands
• Proposed creation of a Cultural Arts Commission via Unified Development Ordinance amendments

The Planning and Development Committee approved rezoning of three parcels and adopted several Unified Development Ordinance amendments. It postponed one annexation pending a traffic study and sent another annexation request to full Council without a recommendation. The Parks & Recreation Committee forwarded two projects – a trail traffic‑count easement and a Miracle League scoreboard with LED lights – to Council. The Public Safety Committee moved an illegal‑camping ordinance amendment to Council for first reading.

• Sent easement agreement for traffic count devices on Sawmill Branch Trail to Council (unanimous)
• Sent Miracle League scoreboard and LED lights project to Council (unanimous)
• Postponed annexation of four Dorchester County parcels until traffic study completed (unanimous)
• Sent Treat & Woodman LLC annexation request to Council with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1120 Central Avenue to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 122 Pebbles Lane to General Residential (unanimous)
• Approved multiple UDO amendments (Chapter 5 drainage, Chapter 13 cultural arts commission, Chapter 13 design‑review changes) (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new SHS Tennis Courts at 500 Greenwave Boulevard (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting for site visits at seven specific locations. No decisions will be made during these visits; all decisions are scheduled for the June 9, 2025 meeting.

• Site visit: 336 Parish Parc Dr.
• Site visit: 110 New Spring Ct.
• Site visit: 2008 Shoal Creek Ct.
• Site visit: 104 Town Square Rd.
• Site visit: 295 Midland Pkwy., 313 Ashley Dr., and 615 N. Cedar St.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider requests for exterior modifications to residential and commercial properties. The board is specifically reviewing a request to change roofing materials at 705 S Main St.

• 705 S Main St: Request to change roof from metal to shingle
• 600 S Gum St: Request for addition of privacy fence
• 303 W Richardson Ave: Request for construction of detached garage
• 105 E Carolina Ave: Request for addition of pergola

The Board of Architectural Review approved a black shingle roof for 705 S Main St, a 6‑foot privacy fence for 600 S Gum St, and a pergola for 105 E Carolina Ave. Each motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting minutes from May 6, 2025 were also approved 4‑0.

• Approved black shingle roof for 705 S Main St (4-0)
• Approved 6‑foot privacy fence for 600 S Gum St (4-0)
• Approved pergola addition for 105 E Carolina Ave (4-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting for a workshop to discuss the Tree Ordinance. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Tree Ordinance

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will review final approvals for six development projects, including revisions to an existing retail site, new construction of a Comeback Shack restaurant, a bank, a medical center parking garage, and mixed-use and commercial buildings. The board will also consider landscaping and architectural updates for the restaurant project.

• 918 W. 5th South Street – Post-approval revisions for Red, White & Boom retail site
• 105 Midland Parkway – Final approval for new Comeback Shack restaurant
• Sawmill Centre Road – New construction of a bank
• 295 Midland Parkway – New construction of parking garage for Summerville Medical Center
• Flood Heirs Property – Mixed-use development (residential and commercial, including childcare facility)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to review the priority list and discuss several infrastructure items. The agenda includes a sidewalk gap analysis and a walk audit report.

• Sidewalk Gap Analysis
• Walk Audit Report
• Trail Counters
• RRFBs (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons)
• Ride of Silence event on 5/21/25

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee reviewed several items, including the Central Avenue sidewalk phase, the Main Street resiliency funding status, crosswalk ownership issues, and a sidewalk gap analysis. Members assigned tasks such as creating a priority list, gathering information on goat paths, and contacting BCDCOG for trail counters. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning and annexation requests. The body will also discuss proposed amendments to several chapters of the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance.

• Annexation and rezoning of 4.7 acres at Bacon’s Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive to Multi-family Residential
• Rezoning of 1 acre at 1120 Central Avenue from General Residential to General Business
• Rezoning of 4.67 acres at 122 Pebbles Lane from Agricultural Conservation to General Residential
• Proposed UDO amendments regarding drainage easements and infrastructure standards (Chapter 5)
• Proposed UDO amendments regarding boards, commissions, and permit processes (Chapter 13)

The commission received several emails from Crestwood residents expressing safety, traffic, flooding, and environmental concerns about the proposed annexation and multi‑family rezoning at Bacons Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive. No vote or formal action on the annexation or rezoning request was recorded in the minutes.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a special exception request from Michael Lentsch to allow short-term rental use at 501 E. Richardson Avenue, zoned GR-5 (General Residential). The staff report finds the use would likely have no significant negative impact on surrounding properties. The board will apply six criteria from the Unified Development Ordinance before deciding.

• Special exception request for short-term rental at 501 E. Richardson Avenue (TMS #137-12-07-018)
• Property owned by Michael Lentsch, zoned GR-5 (General Residential)
• Staff report concludes no negative impact on surrounding properties or general public
• Board must consider compatibility, site plan, infrastructure impact, comprehensive plan conformity, public health/safety, and nuisance potential

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will consider requests to remove protected trees at seven properties. Staff reports provide evaluations for three locations, including recommended denials or conditions. The board will also vote on minutes from its April 7 meeting.

• 336 Parish Parc Dr. – remove 1 oak and 1 sweetgum; staff evaluation notes no significant structural issues and recommends denial at staff level.
• 101 Towhee Dr. – remove 1 pine; staff reports the tree appears well-adapted with no serious disease/decay.
• 110 New Spring Ct. – remove 1 oak; staff evaluation not provided in full text.
• 118 Cynthia Ln. – address listed for new business; no staff report included.
• 3878 Ladson Rd. – address listed for new business; no staff report included.

The Tree Protection Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It denied the removal request at 101 Towhee Dr. It deferred decisions on removals at 336 Parish Parc Dr, 110 New Spring Ct, and 3878 Ladson Rd pending inspections or road approval. It approved removals at 118 Cynthia Ln (partial removal and pruning), 136 Boone Dr (all three pines), and 120 Boone St (245 trees with a future landscape‑plan presentation).

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Deferred 336 Parish Parc Dr removal pending level 3 inspection (6-0)
• Denied removal of pine tree at 101 Towhee Dr (6-0)
• Deferred 110 New Spring Ct removal pending HOA driveway decision (6-0)
• Approved removal of damaged pine tree at 118 Cynthia Ln, save Tupelo, prune healthy pine (6-0)
• Approved removal of all three pine trees at 136 Boone Dr (6-0)
• Approved removal of 245 trees at 120 Boone St with developers to present landscape plan next month (6-0)
• Approved removal of requested trees at 3878 Ladson Rd if cross‑access road approved; otherwise retain trees, staff review (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct the first reading of the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. It will also take up two annexation petitions (1526 Central Avenue and Central Avenue/Old Parsonage Road) that were postponed from the April 10 meeting, along with a rezoning request at 917 W. 5th North Street. Other business includes a $60,000 contract for the Comprehensive Plan update and an executive session related to the Nexton development agreement.

• First reading of ordinance to adopt FY2025-2026 operating budget
• Petition to annex 1526 Central Avenue (0.48 acres, rezone to G-B) – Planning Commission recommended denial
• Petition to annex land at Central Ave. and Old Parsonage Rd. (2.77 acres, rezone to G-B) – Planning Commission recommended denial
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 917 W. 5th North Street from N-MX to N-R
• Authorization of $60,000 contract with Berkeley Charleston Dorchester COG for Comprehensive Plan update

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the April meetings with minor amendments. It gave a first reading to the operating budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. The body also authorized a $60,000 contract for a Comprehensive Plan update and postponed several annexation and rezoning items.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes and related meetings with amendments (unanimous)
• First reading of FY 2025‑26 operating budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized $60,000 contract with Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments for Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Postponed annexation petitions for parcels at 1526 Central Ave. and along Central Ave./Old Parsonage Rd. (unanimous)
• Postponed second and final reading of rezoning ordinance for 917 W. 5th North St. (unanimous)
• Second and final reading of easement ordinance for utility lines at Maple Street Extension (unanimous)
• Appointed ad hoc committee to review associate municipal judge applications (unanimous)
• Appointed Tabatha Blanton to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet at Town Hall and then visit seven properties listed on the agenda. No decisions will be made during the site visits; all decisions will occur at the regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2025.

• 136 Boone Dr.
• 118 Cynthia Ln.
• 110 New Spring Ct.
• 336 Parish Parc Dr.
• 3878 Ladson Rd.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will consider approval of minutes, hold a public hearing, and review several property-specific applications including residential additions, new construction, and demolition. A discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is also on the agenda, which could alter future design standards in the historic district.

• 835 S Main St – request for demolition of portion of building and new construction
• 627 W Richardson Ave – continued review of residential addition after March comments
• 306 W Richardson Ave – request for new residential construction
• 100 E Doty Ave – request for permanent banner signs
• Discussion of proposed UDO amendments

The Board of Architectural Review approved the demolition of part of the building at 835 S Main St (7‑0) and approved the proposed new construction on the same site (5‑2). It also approved shingle roofing for the smaller building at 705 S Main St while denying it for the primary building (5‑2). Additional approvals included permanent museum banner signs, a residential addition at 627 W Richardson Ave, and a new residential construction at 306 W Richardson Ave with several conditions.

• Approved demolition at 835 S Main St (7-0)
• Approved new construction at 835 S Main St (5-2)
• Approved shingle roof on smaller building at 705 S Main St; denied on primary building (5-2)
• Approved permanent banner signs at 100 E Doty Ave with larger museum name (7-0)
• Approved residential addition at 627 W Richardson Ave with specified rail style (6-0)
• Approved new residential construction at 306 W Richardson Ave with band board, stucco, chamfered column details and separate fence review (6-0)
• Approved garden shed addition at 115 Marion Ave with roof material option (7-0)
• Approved window replacement at 124 Dorchester Ave; doors to be resubmitted (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Standing Committees of Council will review proposed changes to the Summerville Girls Softball League license agreement, discuss annexation of four parcels totaling 31.8 acres for multifamily zoning, consider a $5.7M FEMA grant for public safety campus, and authorize purchase of two police vehicles. The Planning Commission recommended against the annexation on a 2-4 vote. The Public Safety Committee did not meet.

• Annexation of four parcels (TMS#s 146-00-00-007, 109 & 112 Jasmine Dr.; 146-00-00-060, 1324 Lincolnville Rd.; 146-00-00-017, Lincolnville Rd.; 146-00-00-023, 125 Craven Ln.) totaling 31.8 acres, requested to be zoned MF-R; Planning Commission recommended denial 2-4
• Review of proposed changes to the Summerville Girls Softball League license agreement for Fields 5 and 6 and concession stand at Gahagan Park
• Authorization to apply for a FEMA-HMPG grant of $5,709,730 for the Public Safety Campus Infrastructure Retrofit Project (Town match $1,427,432.50)
• Authorization to issue purchase order to Santee Automotive for two 2025 Ford SUVs with police equipment for $143,363.04
• Discussion of establishing a permanent drainage easement and culvert repairs at 132 Tupper Lane

The Finance Committee approved a $5,709,730 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for the Public Safety Campus Infrastructure Retrofit, with the town providing a $1,427,432.50 match. It also authorized a memorandum of understanding with Sullivan’s Island Police Department, a $143,363.04 purchase of two police SUVs, and a $168,400 pre‑construction agreement for the new Public Safety Complex. All motions carried unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Plan $5,709,730 (6-0)
• Authorized MOU with Sullivan’s Island Police Department (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of two 2025 Ford SUVs for police $143,363.04 (motion carried)
• Approved surplus of Police vehicle P341 (6-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign pre‑construction agreement with Edifice $168,400 (6-0)
• Sent Summerville Girls Softball League license proposal to full Council (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning/annexation of four parcels to June meeting (unanimous)
• Sent 132 Tupper Lane easement item to full Council (2-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will vote on multiple new construction projects, including a Public Safety Campus for the town, a MUSC medical facility, a 42-unit multifamily building, and a mixed-use development. The board also has a request to allow two monument signs at a corner lot. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• New construction of Public Safety Campus at 300 W. 2nd North Street
• New construction of MUSC Summerville Medical Facility at 1310 N Main Street
• New construction of 42-unit multifamily building at 615 N. Cedar Street
• Request for two monument signs at 600 N. Main Street for Bank of America
• New construction of Spinx store & gas station at Hutson Dr & Boone Hill Road

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special called meeting as a budget workshop to discuss and consider the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2026. No specific budget figures or line items are listed in the agenda. The meeting is the primary opportunity for council deliberation before a final vote.

• Discussion and consideration of the draft FY26 budget

The council voted 6‑1 to begin phasing in the Local Option Sales Tax at 50 % of the current 71 % retained rate. It approved a $500,000 sidewalk allocation and unanimously adopted a new Capital Fund, adding $100,000 to the sidewalk budget. An amendment to add $100,000 for parks and recreation was rejected 2‑5, and staff were authorized to solicit waste‑disposal bids. A proposed 5 % police officer salary increase for residents was withdrawn.

• Approve phasing in Local Option Sales Tax at 50% of the 71% retained (6‑1)
• Approve $500,000 sidewalk allocation (6‑1)
• Approve Capital Fund plan with extra $100,000 for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Reject amendment adding $100,000 for parks and recreation capital fund (2‑5)
• Authorize staff to solicit waste‑disposal bids (unanimous)
• Withdraw 5% police officer salary increase for residents (motion withdrawn)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of four parcels from Dorchester County. The request seeks to rezone approximately 31.8 acres from Single-Family Residential (R-2) to Multi-family Residential (MF-R).

• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of 31.8 acres (112 Jamine Dr., 1324 Lincolnville Rd., Lincolnville Rd., and 125 Craven Ln.)
• Proposed zoning change from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to MF-R (Multi-family Residential)
• Approval of new street names for Verde Summerville: Baygrass Way and Pink Dogwood Lane

The commission unanimously approved the new street names Baygrass Way and Pink Dogwood Lane. A motion to recommend annexing four parcels (about 31.8 acres) into the town limits was defeated 2‑4. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved new street names Baygrass Way and Pink Dogwood Lane (unanimous)
• Rejected recommendation to annex four parcels (2-4 vote)
• Motion to adjourn carried

State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chairman for 2025 and consider a proposed application evaluation scoring matrix. The meeting includes swearing in members. No funding decisions or specific projects are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairman for 2025
• Consideration of Proposed Application Evaluation Scoring Matrix
• Oath of Office for all members

State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will meet to swear in members and elect a 2025 chairman. The committee will also consider a proposed scoring matrix for evaluating applications.

• Oath of office for all members
• Election of 2025 Chairman
• Consideration of Proposed Application Evaluation Scoring Matrix

Town Council

The Town Council will consider two annexation petitions and a related zoning ordinance for properties on Central Avenue, both recommended for denial by the Planning Commission and postponed from the March meeting. They will also hold second reading of a rezoning for 917 W 5th North Street and first reading of an easement for Dominion Energy at the Maple Street Extension. Additionally, the council will vote on a memorandum of understanding with ICE/HSI for joint operations.

• Petition to annex 1526 Central Avenue (0.48 acres, currently CN) and rezone to G-B General Business
• Petition to annex 2.77 acres at Central Avenue and Old Parsonage Road (currently R-1) to G-B
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 917 W 5th North Street (0.27 acres) from N-MX to N-R
• First reading of ordinance granting Dominion Energy a 10-foot easement for the Maple Street Extension project
• Memorandum of Understanding with ICE/HSI for reimbursement of joint operations expenses

The Summerville Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Homeland Security Investigations unit. It also approved the March meeting minutes (6-0), moved two annexation petitions to the May 8 meeting, postponed a rezoning ordinance reading, gave first reading to a utility easement ordinance, and appointed Tammy Knowles as Ministerial Recorder. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved March meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved annexation petitions 7a and 7b to May 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning ordinance reading to May 8 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to utility easement ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Tammy Knowles as Ministerial Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session on Tree Protection Board personnel matter (unanimous, no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from the owners of a 8.12-acre property zoned N-B (Neighborhood Business) for a proposed townhome development called Glen Oaks. The variance seeks to allow parking in the front yard and subdivision of property off a private right-of-way, both normally prohibited under the UDO. The staff report evaluates the four conditions required for a variance, including extraordinary conditions due to protected grand trees and potential road widening on Miles Jamison Road.

• Variance request to UDO Section 2.7.6 (parking location) and 5.7.1.A (subdivision frontage) for TMS #146-00-00-001 (Glen Oaks Development)
• Property features several protected grand trees, including a 23-inch live oak, which staff says limits developable area
• Plans include 47 parking spaces for 23 lots and a one-way private alley for access, with emergency access off Miles Jamison Road
• Traffic Impact Analysis approved by SCDOT found no substantial traffic impacts
• Staff evaluation finds condition (c) 'Utilization' not met, stating the ordinance does not prohibit or unreasonably restrict use of the vacant lot

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a variance request for the Glen Oaks development at TMS #146-00-00-001 (zoned Neighborhood Business). The applicant seeks relief from UDO rules requiring parking in side or rear yards and requiring subdivision frontage on a public roadway. The staff report notes protected grand trees and a planned widening of Miles Jamison Road as extraordinary conditions that limit developable area.

• Variance request to UDO Section 2.7.6 (parking location) and Section 5.7.1.A (subdivision frontage) for parcel TMS #146-00-00-001
• Proposed 23-lot townhome development with 47 parking spaces and access via a private alley off Miles Jamison Road
• Applicant cites protected grand trees and potential road widening as extraordinary conditions for the variance
• Staff evaluation indicates other properties have similar trees and the property could still be utilized without the variance
• Property owned by Evans Randolph E & Gressette Harry L, zoned N-B (Neighborhood Business)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet on April 7, 2025 to decide three requests for removal of grand trees. The board will also approve minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The requests are at 106 Dericote Ln. (three pines), 100 Niblick Rd. (one pine, one oak, two crape myrtles, one Bradford pear), and 309 S. Hickory St. (one sweetgum).

• 106 Dericote Ln.: request to remove three Loblolly pines (28", 21", 30") citing safety; staff found trees healthy, board to decide.
• 100 Niblick Rd.: request to remove one Water oak, one Loblolly pine (42"), two Crape myrtles, one Bradford pear; staff recommends denial for pine, conditional approval for oak, approval for others.
• 309 S. Hickory St.: request to remove one Sweetgum (33") due to lean; staff found tree healthy, board to decide.
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting.

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of tree 3 at 106 Dericote Ln and ordered an arborist to assess trees 1 and 2. It also approved removal of the pine and oak trees at 100 Niblick Rd, requiring the planting of three new canopy trees as mitigation. Additionally, the board approved removal of a sweetgum at 309 S Hickory St. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved removal of tree 3 at 106 Dericote Ln; ordered arborist assessment of trees 1 & 2 (7-0)
• Approved removal of pine and oak trees at 100 Niblick Rd with stipulation to plant three canopy trees (7-0)
• Approved removal of sweetgum at 309 S Hickory St (7-0)
• Approved the meeting minutes (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Standing Committee of Council will hold meetings across several committees, including Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Public Works, and Finance. The Public Safety Committee will discuss a proposed memorandum of understanding with Homeland Security Investigations (ICE/HSI) for joint operations. The Finance Committee will review March 2025 financial reports, discuss police vehicle leases, fee schedule updates for FY26 budget, and consider a $342,000 transfer to Berkeley County for the Cedar Street Extension project. Police vehicle purchases totaling $295,374 and surplus vehicle declarations are also on the agenda. The Finance Committee will enter executive session to discuss the sale of five town properties.

• Discussion of MOU with ICE Homeland Security for joint law enforcement task forces (Public Safety Committee)
• Transfer of $342,000 in town road funds to Berkeley County for Cedar Street Extension engineering and right-of-way
• Request for purchase order of $67,918 for one 2023 Ford Expedition and $227,456 for five 2023 Dodge Chargers for police
• Declaration of 9 surplus police vehicles and 1 Parks vehicle for disposal
• Discussion of updates to Fee Schedules for FY26 budget

The Finance Committee approved a transfer of $342,000 in town road funds to Berkeley County for the Cedar Street Extension project. It also approved two police department purchase orders: $67,918.04 for a 2023 Ford Expedition and $227,456 for five 2023 Dodge Chargers. The committee voted to surplus several SPD vehicles and one Parks & Recreation vehicle, and entered executive session to discuss the potential sale of town‑owned property. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved transfer of $342,000 road funds to Berkeley County (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order $67,918.04 to Wade Ford for a 2023 Ford Expedition (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order $227,456 to Cooper Motor Company for five 2023 Dodge Chargers (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of listed SPD vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of Parks & Recreation vehicle R221, a 2008 Dodge Durango (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential sale of town‑owned property (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct site visits at three residential properties on April 2. No decisions will be made during these inspections; all decisions are scheduled for the regular meeting on April 7, 2025.

• Site visit at 106 Dericote Ln.
• Site visit at 100 Niblick Rd.
• Site visit at 309 S. Hickory St.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will consider several requests for work in the historic district, including a new home at 100 E Carolina Ave, an expired COA and field changes at 114 W Richland St, siding replacement, re-roofing, and residential additions. Public hearing and board review are scheduled for both old and new business items.

• 100 E Carolina Ave – new single-family residential construction (conceptual review)
• 114 W Richland St – approval for field changes and renewal of expired COA for detached garage
• 206 S Gum St – siding replacement
• 333 Old Postern Rd and 305 Beaufort St – re-roof requests
• 114 W 5th South St and 627 W Richardson Ave – residential additions

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider final approval of revised plans for an Express Oil Change at 4470 Ladson Road, including a cost-saving change to overhead doors. The board also has six old-business items and two new-business items on the agenda, such as a new parking garage for Summerville Medical Center, a new Comeback Shack restaurant, and a new church at 808 N. Cedar Street.

• 4470 Ladson Road – Revised Express Oil Change plans requesting approval for cheaper two-row lite steel overhead doors
• 606 Bacons Bridge Road – New storefront at Sawmill Village
• 295 Midland Parkway – New parking garage/lot for Summerville Medical Center
• 105 Midland Parkway – New construction of a Comeback Shack restaurant
• 808 N. Cedar Street – New construction of a church

Town Council

This special called meeting is a budget workshop for the Town of Summerville's fiscal year 2026. Council will discuss a draft of the FY26 budget and consider action on an executive session regarding municipal court employees. Additionally, they will authorize the Town Administrator to sign addendums making Berkeley County the project manager for the Cedar Street Extension project, which spans Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to municipal court employees
• Authorization for Town Administrator to sign an addendum with Berkeley County making Berkeley County the project manager for the Cedar Street Extension project
• Authorization for Town Administrator to sign an addendum with Dorchester County making Berkeley County the project manager for the Cedar Street Extension project
• Discussion and consideration of the draft Town of Summerville FY26 Budget

The council entered and then exited an executive session to discuss a municipal court employment matter, taking no action. It unanimously approved two addenda allowing the Town Administrator to sign cooperative agreements with Berkeley County and Dorchester County that designate Berkeley County as the project manager for the Cedar Street Extension. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Entered executive session to discuss municipal court employment matter (unanimous, no action)
• Ended executive session and returned to open session (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign addendum with Berkeley County for Cedar Street Extension (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign addendum with Dorchester County for Cedar Street Extension (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to review a sidewalk gap analysis and a walk audit. The body will also discuss a sidewalk ordinance and review its priority list.

• Sidewalk Gap Analysis
• Walk Audit
• Sidewalk Ordinance
• Priority List review

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee discussed the proposed Bicycle Ordinance and resolved to determine which Town sub‑committee has jurisdiction and to present the ordinance to that sub‑committee as the next step. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Resolved to find the appropriate Town sub‑committee for the Bicycle Ordinance and present it there

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a petition to annex 4.7 acres at Bacon's Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive into Summerville and rezone it from R-2 Single-Family Residential to MF-R Multi-family Residential. The applicant proposes to develop townhouses on the vacant site. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 24 meeting and approve new street names for Simmons Woods and Verde Summerville developments.

• Public hearing and vote on annexation and rezoning of TMS#152-00-00-227 (4.7 acres) from R-2 to MF-R at Bacon's Bridge Road/Crestwood Drive
• Approval of street name 'Judson Lane' for Simmons Woods development
• Approval of two street names for Verde Summerville development (names to be selected)
• Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting

The minutes record only public comments submitted via email regarding a proposed townhouse development at TMS# 152-00-00-227. No decisions were made; the commission took no action on the item.

Town Council

The council will consider several postponed items from February, including two petitions to annex parcels on Central Avenue (1526 Central Ave and along Central Ave/Old Parsonage Rd) and rezone them from current Dorchester County zoning to G-B, General Business. Also up for second reading is a rezoning of 917 W. 5th North Street from N-MX to N-R, and a first reading for rezoning 717 and 719 W. 5th North Street from N-MX to UC-MX despite a Planning Commission denial recommendation. Other business includes conveying town-owned properties to Willie Limehouse and Thomas A. Limehouse, quit claim requests for right-of-way parcels, and adding a three-way stop at Smythe Drive and King Charles Circle.

• Petition to annex 0.48 acres at 1526 Central Ave and rezone to G-B (Council District 4)
• Petition to annex 2.77 acres along Central Ave/Old Parsonage Rd and rezone to G-B (Council District 4)
• Second reading: rezone 917 W. 5th North St from N-MX to N-R (0.27 acres)
• First reading: rezone 717 & 719 W. 5th North St from N-MX to UC-MX (0.478 acres) with Planning Commission denial recommendation
• Second reading: convey town property at 110 S. Maple St to Willie Limehouse and at 919 W. 5th North St to Thomas A. Limehouse

The Summerville Town Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for Design Review Board procedures and permitted temporary uses, and conveyed town-owned properties to Willie Limehouse and Thomas A. Limehouse. The council also approved final restrictive covenants for Summerville Preserve on the Ashley, approved two quit claim requests for right-of-way portions, and approved a three-way stop sign installation at Smythe Drive and King Charles Circle. Two annexation petitions and a rezoning ordinance were postponed to the April 10 meeting, and a rezoning request for 717 and 719 W. 5th North Street was denied.

• Approved UDO amendment to Chapter 13, Section 13.3.5 (Design Review Board) (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendment to Chapter 3, Section 3.6.1 (Permitted Temporary Uses) (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 110 S. Maple St. to Willie Limehouse (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 919 W. 5th North St. to Thomas A. Limehouse (unanimous)
• Approved final restrictive covenants for Summerville Preserve on the Ashley (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim for 0.12 acre of South Pine St. right-of-way at 303 West Richardson Ave. (6-0, Johnson-Wilson recused)
• Approved quit claim for 0.10 acre of right-of-way at 105 Noisette Row (unanimous)
• Approved three-way stop sign at Smythe Drive and King Charles Circle (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet to discuss tree removal requests for three specific properties. One request involves the removal of a Sweetgum and Hackberry tree at 209 W. 5th North St. to allow for the construction of a two-story building.

• Tree removal request: 209 W. 5th North St. (1 Sweetgum, 1 Hackberry)
• Tree removal review: 141 Gadsden St.
• Tree removal review: 412 Country Club Blvd.
• Approval of January 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of a 29-inch Red Oak at 412 Country Club Blvd, contingent on accurate execution of tree protection efforts, and approved the removal of a 34-inch American Elm at 627 W Richardson Ave with a strong recommendation to plant American elm cultivars. Both motions passed 6-0. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and administered the Oath of Office to a town paralegal.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (motion passed 6-0).
• Approved removal of 1 Red Oak and 1 Pine tree at 412 Country Club Blvd, contingent on accurate execution of tree protection efforts (motion passed 6-0).
• Approved removal of 1 American Elm tree at 627 W Richardson Ave, with a strong recommendation to plant American elm cultivars (motion passed 6-0).
• Administered the Oath of Office to Kerrie Specht, Town Paralegal.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:37 am (motion carried unanimously).

Standing Committee

The Standing Committees of Council will meet on March 10, 2025, to discuss multiple items. The Planning and Development Committee will consider a rezoning request for 717 and 719 W. 5th North Street from N-MX to UC-MX, which the Planning Commission recommended denial on a 6-0 vote. The Finance Committee will weigh authorizing up to $286,185 for a reserve ladder truck, applying for a PARD grant for Short Central Avenue renovations, and switching group insurance brokers to Woodard Agency. The Public Works Committee will discuss selling town property at Boone Hill Road and Hutson Drive and handling right-of-way quitclaim requests.

• Rezoning of 717 and 719 W. 5th North Street (TMS#130-14-13-010, 0.478 acres) from N-MX to UC-MX; Planning Commission recommended denial
• Authorization to spend up to $286,185 from general fund for a reserve ladder truck, with $88,815 from insurance claim
• Authorization to apply for PARD grant funds for Short Central Avenue renovations and provide matching funds
• Discussion of selling town property at corner of Boone Hill Road and Hutson Drive (TMS 144-04-09-011)
• Authorization for staff to enter into agreement with Woodard Agency as group insurance broker

The Standing Committee reviewed estimated revenue sources and financing structures for a potential installment purchase revenue bond, with total potential revenues of $3,311,750 annually and $62,000,000 in debt equivalent. The discussion included using impact fees, TIF borrowings, A-Tax, and general fund revenues, as well as funds from paid-off debt. No formal decision was made; the item was informational only.

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit to two properties (412 Country Club Blvd. and 627 W. Richardson Ave.) on March 5, 2025. No decisions will be made during the visit; all decisions will occur at the regular meeting on March 10, 2025.

• Site visit to 412 Country Club Blvd.
• Site visit to 627 W. Richardson Ave.
• Rain-out date set for December 7, 2025 (if needed)
• No decisions to be made at this site visit; decisions deferred to March 10 regular meeting

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing and board review on several property alteration requests. Items include a conceptual review for new single-family residential construction at 100 E Carolina Ave, a renewal of an expired Certificate of Appropriateness for two office buildings at 211 W Richardson Ave, and new business items such as roof replacement, carport conversion, and porch renovations. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and administer the oath of office.

• 100 E Carolina Ave – Request for new single-family residential construction (conceptual review)
• 211 W Richardson Ave – Request for renewal of expired COA for two office buildings (previously approved December 2019)
• 924 S Main St – Request to replace roof from shingle to standing seam
• 126 W 5th South St – Request to convert carport to garage
• 626 S Laurel St – Request for columns, siding replacement, and back porch renovation

The Board of Architectural Review renewed an expired Certificate of Appropriateness for 211 W Richardson Ave (5-0, with one recusal) and approved three new applications: a roof replacement at 924 S Main St, a carport-to-garage conversion at 126 W 5th South St, and a renovation at 626 S Laurel St (all 6-0). A request for new residential construction at 100 E Carolina Ave was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved renewal of expired COA for 211 W Richardson Ave (5-0, Burton recused)
• Approved roof replacement at 924 S Main St with conditions on panel width and color (6-0)
• Approved carport-to-garage conversion at 126 W 5th South St with condition to align door and window (6-0)
• Approved columns, siding replacement, and back porch renovation at 626 S Laurel St (6-0)
• Approved February 4th, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to board members

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several commercial and residential development requests. Key items include a preliminary review for a new medical office building and proposals for multi-family residential construction.

• 209 W. 5th North Street: Preliminary review for a new 8,090 SF two-story medical office building (Deaton Dental)
• 615 N. Cedar Street: New construction of a multi-family residential building
• Flood Heirs Road: New construction of multi-family and commercial development
• 107 W. 5th North Street: Exterior upfit to an existing office building
• 421 E. 5th North Street and 1310 N. Main Street: Upfits of existing buildings for medical offices

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss authorizations for payments related to the North Maple Street Project. This includes an amended estimate for crossing widening and a purchase order for flagging services.

• Amended force account estimate of $702,018 from Norfolk Southern for at-grade crossing widening on North Maple Street
• Purchase order of $120,525 to North Carolina Railway Service for flagging services (funded by Roads Fund)

The Summerville Town Council held a special called meeting and approved two items related to the North Maple Street Project. The council authorized the Town Administrator to approve an amended force account estimate of $702,018 from Norfolk Southern for at-grade crossing widening expenses, and issued a purchase order to North Carolina Railway Service for $120,525 for flagging services, to be repaid from the Roads Fund. Both motions passed 5-0.

• Approved amended force account estimate of $702,018 from Norfolk Southern for at-grade crossing widening (5-0)
• Issued purchase order to North Carolina Railway Service for $120,525 for flagging services, funded by Roads Fund (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 717 W. 5th North Street from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Urban Corridor Mixed-Use. They will also consider new street names for Glen Oak Towns and Simmons Woods, and approve minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning 717 W. 5th North Street (0.478 acres, owned by Wendy G. & Matthew Keith Taylor) from N-MX to UC-MX
• New street names for Glen Oak Towns: Shumard Leaf Drive, Hollow Maple Drive, Cedar Blossom Way, Maple Blossom Way
• New street name for Simmons Woods: Colette Lane
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting
• Oath of office for Elaine Segelken

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a request to rezone 717 W. 5th North Street from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Urban Corridor Mixed-Use. The applicant did not speak at the public hearing. The commission also approved new street names for two developments.

• Recommended denial of rezoning at 717 W. 5th North St. from N-MX to UC-MX (unanimous)
• Approved street names Shumard Leaf Drive and Hollow Maple Drive for Glen Oak Towns (unanimous)
• Approved street name Colette Lane for Simmons Woods (unanimous)
• Accepted January 27, 2025 minutes as presented

Town Council

The Council will discuss and prioritize department and council member budget requests. The meeting includes a review of preliminary revenues, personnel expenses, and grant match obligations. A final vote is scheduled for a specific land annexation and rezoning.

• Final reading of ordinance to annex 0.95 acres at Orangeburg Rd. and Hershey Cir.
• Request to rezone annexed land from R-2(M) to G-B (General Business)
• Review of preliminary revenues and personnel expenses
• Discussion of grant match obligations
• Prioritization of department and council member requests

The Town Council held a budget priority workshop, hearing presentations on revenues, personnel costs, and grant obligations. They approved the annexation of a 0.95-acre parcel at Orangeburg Rd. and Hershey Cir., rezoning it from R-2(M) to G-B, and approved minutes from several committee meetings. No other formal decisions were made; the workshop focused on budget discussions and a priorities exercise.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of 0.95 acres at Orangeburg Rd./Hershey Cir. to G-B (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 10 committee meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will decide on two annexation petitions for Central Avenue properties (1526 Central Ave and 2.77 acres along Central Ave/Old Parsonage Rd) that the Planning Commission recommended denying. Second readings of three annexation/rezoning ordinances are up for final votes, including properties on Old Trolley Rd, West 5th North St, and West Smith St (requested postponed). New items include establishing a Cultural Arts District, reviewing the impact fee ordinance, and several UDO amendments. Discussions will cover a Complete Streets policy, moving utilities underground, and purchasing modular vehicle barriers.

• Petition to annex 1526 Central Ave (0.48 acres) with requested G-B zoning, Planning Commission recommended denial
• Petition to annex 2.77 acres along Central Ave/Old Parsonage Rd with requested G-B zoning, also recommended denial
• Second reading of ordinance to annex 431-441 Old Trolley Rd (2.13 acres) zoned UC-MX
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 917 W 5th North St from N-MX to N-R
• Introduction of resolution to establish a Cultural Arts District

The Town Council gave first reading to an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Chapter 3, Section 3.4.3 (Lodging) as presented in the agenda packet, with Councilmember Waring voting in opposition. The amendment, which was initially modified by Councilmember Johnson-Wilson to allow professional resident innkeepers and up to 7 bedrooms, was later amended to pass as originally drafted after concerns were raised. Council also approved a resolution establishing a Cultural Arts District and directed the Planning Commission to review the Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Ordinance.

• Approved first reading of UDO lodging amendment (6-1)
• Approved resolution establishing Cultural Arts District (unanimous)
• Approved resolution directing Planning Commission review of Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fee Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendment to exclude small public land projects from full Council review (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendment on permitted temporary uses (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 431-441 Old Trolley Rd. (unanimous)
• Postponed annexation petitions for 1526 Central Ave. and Central Ave./Old Parsonage Rd. to March 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved mediation agreement for North Maple Street project condemnation cases (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two special exception requests for short-term rentals and one variance request for an accessory building height. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Special Exception request for short-term rental use at 110 N. Palmetto
• Special Exception request for short-term rental use at 207 Mary Celestia Drive
• Variance request for accessory building height at 306 W. Richardson Avenue
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

Town Council

The Town Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance to annex a 0.95-acre parcel at Orangeburg Rd. and Hershey Cir. from Dorchester County into Summerville and rezone it from R-2(M) (Single-Family Residential Manufactured Housing) to G-B (General Business). The Planning Commission recommended approval at its January 27, 2025 meeting.

• Annexation of TMS# 136-00-00-249 (0.95 acres) to be combined with TMS#s 136-00-00-279 and -280
• Rezoning request from R-2(M) to G-B (General Business)
• Planning Commission recommendation for approval (January 27, 2025 public hearing)

The Town Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex a 0.95-acre parcel at Orangeburg Rd. and Hershey Cir. into the town, rezoning it from R-2(M) to G-B. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for 0.95 acres at Orangeburg Rd. and Hershey Cir. (unanimous)

Standing Committee

Standing committees will discuss several annexation petitions and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance. The Finance Committee is reviewing high-value contracts for roadway resurfacing and police and fire department equipment.

• Roadway resurfacing contract for Banks Construction totaling $1,509,194.15
• Purchase orders for Motorola Solutions walkie talkies totaling $244,231.65 (Police) and $165,351.46 (Fire)
• Five-year lease renewal for Summerville Miracle League at Saul Alexander Playground
• Annexation requests for properties at West Smith Street, Orangeburg Rd/Hershey Cir, and Central Avenue
• Authorization of up to $40,000 in impact fees for the Gahagan storage building project

The Parks & Recreation, Planning & Development, Public Safety, Public Works, and Finance committees met on February 10, 2025, and voted to move several items to full council. Key actions include recommending approval of a $1.5 million roadway resurfacing contract, a five-year Miracle League lease renewal, and a $244,231 purchase order for police radios. The Planning Committee also recommended postponing one annexation and forwarding several others, including two with a denial recommendation, to council. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for the full council.

• Approved $1,509,194.15 roadway resurfacing contract to Banks Construction (6-0, mayor recused)
• Approved $244,231.65 purchase order for 24 Motorola radios (unanimous)
• Approved $165,351.46 purchase order for 20 Motorola radios (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 for Gahagan storage building project (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year Miracle League lease renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended postponing annexation of TMS# 145-08-00-022 to November 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Hershey Park LLC annexation (unanimous)
• Recommended moving barricade purchase to full council (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The board will vote on applications to remove trees at 209 W. 5th North St., 141 Gadsden St., and 412 Country Club Blvd. A staff report notes a 32" Sweetgum and an 8" Hackberry at 209 W. 5th North St. are proposed for removal to allow construction; staff recommends pruning for the Sweetgum but finds the Hackberry suitable for removal. The board will also approve minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous approval of 20 pine tree removal at 303 Chandler Creek Rd.)
• 209 W. 5th North St. – application to remove 1 Sweetgum (32") and 1 Hackberry (8") for two-story building construction; staff evaluation mixed
• 141 Gadsden St. – tree removal application (no details provided)
• 412 Country Club Blvd. – tree removal application (no details provided)

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of a sweetgum tree at 209 W 5th North St with mitigation, despite a motion to deny that failed 2-5. They also approved removal of four trees at 141 Gadsden St (including a magnolia with a cavity) with mitigation, and deferred a request to remove an oak and pine at 412 Country Club Blvd until final plans and a health assessment are provided.

• Approved removal of sweetgum at 209 W 5th North St with mitigation (motion to deny failed 2-5)
• Approved removal of trees 1, 3, 4, and 5 at 141 Gadsden St with mitigation; tree #2 approved if cavity is a substantial threat (7-0)
• Deferred removal request at 412 Country Club Blvd until final plans and health grading are provided (7-0)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting for site visits on February 5, 2025. No decisions will be made during these visits; all decisions will occur at the February 10 meeting.

• Site visit: 209 W. 5th North St.
• Site visit: 141 Gadsden St.
• Site visit: 412 Country Club Blvd.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider a request to install vinyl windows at 113 Marion Ave and a conceptual proposal for a woodworking shop at 211 W Carolina Ave. The body will also vote on the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 113 Marion Ave: Request for final approval to replace screens with vinyl windows
• 211 W Carolina Ave: Conceptual review for a 16x16 or 24x24 woodworking shop
• Approval of January 7th meeting minutes
• Approval of December 10th, 2024 500 N Main Workshop minutes

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will hold a workshop to discuss a proposal at 500 N Main St. No other items are on the agenda. This is a discussion-only meeting; no formal decisions are expected.

• Discussion of the 500 N Main St proposal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three annexation petitions, all requesting General Business (G-B) zoning, and on three proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) concerning the Design Review Board, lodging, and temporary uses. New business includes naming two streets for the Glen Oak Towns development and an election for chairperson and vice chairperson. The Commission will also consider approval of minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting.

• Petition to annex 0.95 acres at Orangeburg Rd. & Hershey Cir., requesting G-B zoning
• Petition to annex 1526 Central Ave. (~0.48 acres), requesting G-B zoning
• Petition to annex ~2.77 acres along Central Ave. & Old Parsonage Rd., requesting G-B zoning
• Proposed amendments to UDO regarding Design Review Board, Lodging, and Permitted Temporary Uses
• Election of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny annexation and G-B zoning for properties at 1526 Central Avenue and along Central Ave/Old Parsonage Rd, after hearing public opposition. They also recommended denial of a UDO amendment on lodging ownership requirements, and approved other items including a Hershey Park annexation, a Design Review Board exemption change, and a temporary dining tent amendment.

• Approved Hershey Park LLC annexation of 0.95 acres at Orangeburg Rd. and Berlin G. Myers Pkwy to G-B zoning (unanimous)
• Denied Edward H. Tupper annexation of 1526 Central Avenue (0.48 acres) to G-B zoning (unanimous)
• Denied Trust Agreement of Jane K. Upshur annexation of 2.77 acres along Central Ave. and Old Parsonage Rd. to G-B zoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendment exempting buildings under 1,000 sq ft from DRB review (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of UDO lodging amendment on ownership requirements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendment for temporary dining tents (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jim Reaves as Chairman and Hart Weatherford as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several new construction and redesign projects. The board is deciding on final approval for a clubhouse redesign and reviewing plans for medical facilities and park improvements.

• 155 Droze Road: Final approval for clubhouse redesign
• MUSC Summerville FSED: Demolition of existing building and new medical facility construction
• Summerville Medical Center: New construction of a parking garage
• Doty Park: Installation of splash pad shade structures
• Election of Officers and Oath of Office

Town Council

The Town Council will meet for a special session to conduct a mid-year budget review and receive updates on roads, assets, and department priorities. The body will also consider authorizations for mutual aid agreements with law enforcement and fire agencies.

• Authorization for law enforcement Memorandums of Understanding with North Charleston Police, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, and Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
• Authorization for a vehicle use agreement for fire trucks with Dorchester County Fire and Rescue
• Mid-year budget review
• Road projects and asset management updates

The Town Council unanimously authorized Memorandums of Understanding with Charleston County Sheriff's Office, North Charleston Police Department, and Dorchester County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement assistance, and with Dorchester County Fire and Rescue for a vehicle use agreement for fire trucks. The meeting was a budget retreat with project updates and financial reviews; no other formal decisions were made.

• Authorized MOU with Charleston County Sheriff's Office, North Charleston PD, Dorchester County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement assistance (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Dorchester County Fire and Rescue for fire truck vehicle use agreement (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is holding a special meeting for a final review of a proposed flex space commercial development at 725 Central Avenue. The applicant has revised the plan to reduce tree encroachment and preserve the natural buffer. Staff recommends final approval but notes potential zoning conflicts with architectural features like garage doors and loading areas. A photometric plan will be required before construction.

• Bowman Consulting Group seeking final approval for 6-building commercial project on 2.986 acres at 725 Central Avenue
• Plan revised to remove encroachment on 49-inch oak tree, canopy support only approved by arborist
• Parking modified to retain majority of natural buffer; some buffer reductions may be approved by DRB
• Staff flags that N-B zoning may not permit vehicular services, warehouse, or wholesale uses indicated by garage doors and loading areas
• Photometric plan required before site disturbance; tree protection assessed through MS4 permitting

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee is meeting to discuss town ordinances and committee positions. The body will review priority lists and conduct discussions on specific local infrastructure projects.

• Review of Town Committee Ordinance
• Discussion of Committee Positions
• Priority List Review
• Sawmill Branch Trial Discussion
• Walk Audit Discussion

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and elected officers: Amanda Metzger as President, Christopher McClure as Vice President, and Gene Brislin as Secretary. The committee discussed the Main Street Resiliency Project, sidewalk infrastructure, and other initiatives, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the approvals and elections.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Elected Amanda Metzger as President
• Elected Christopher McClure as Vice President
• Elected Gene Brislin as Secretary

Town Council

The Town Council will hold second readings on ordinances to annex a 0.57-acre parcel on Willis Lane, sell the Park and Ride property off Berlin G. Myers Parkway, amend special event permit deadlines, and rezone Trident Medical Center's 3.95 acres at 225 Midland Parkway. First readings include a resolution placing Associate Judges under the Chief Judge and a rezoning at 917 W. 5th North Street. Council will also discuss initiating a Unified Development Ordinance amendment for bed-and-breakfast zoning and vote on accepting a federal Safe Streets grant requiring a $60,000 local match.

• Second reading to sell town-owned Park and Ride property (TMS #137-11-09-001) off Berlin G. Myers Parkway and East 6th North Street
• Second reading to rezone Trident Medical Center property at 225 Midland Parkway from Neighborhood Business to General Business
• First reading to rezone 0.27 acres at 917 W. 5th North Street from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Neighborhood Residential
• Acceptance of federal Safe Streets planning grant with $60,000 local match to be funded in FY 2026 budget
• Discussion on initiating a zoning code amendment for bed-and-breakfast establishments

The Town Council denied first reading of an annexation and rezoning for 1501 Central Avenue (6.4 acres to UC-MX) by a 4-2 vote, with Councilmember Johnson-Wilson citing infrastructure and mixed-use concerns. The council approved first reading for annexing 431-441 Old Trolley Rd. (2.13 acres to UC-MX) and second/final reading for Willis Lane (0.57 acres to GR-2), both unanimously. It also approved selling the Park and Ride property, amending the special event permit deadline, rezoning 225 Midland Parkway to G-B, and starting a UDO amendment process for bed and breakfasts.

• Denied first reading of annexation/rezoning at 1501 Central Avenue (4-2)
• Approved first reading of annexation at 431-441 Old Trolley Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of annexation at Willis Lane (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Park and Ride property (unanimous)
• Approved second reading to amend special event permit deadline (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 225 Midland Parkway to G-B (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to place Associate Judges under Chief Judge (unanimous)
• Approved motion to start UDO amendment process for bed and breakfasts (unanimous)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing and board review on two property alteration requests. The board will consider a request to demolish an existing stable house at 309 S Magnolia St and replace it with a new garage and living space, and a request for final approval of a carriage house at 611 S Main St. Additionally, the board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman and recognize board member Phil Dixon for service.

• Demolition and replacement of stable house at 309 S Magnolia St (TMS# 137-11-08-010) – applicant cites deterioration and financial hardship; proposed plan exceeds 30% lot coverage
• Final approval for carriage house with in-law apartment at 611 S Main St (TMS# 137-11-04-003) – material samples and arborist review required
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2025
• Recognition of service of board member Phil Dixon
• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application to remove 20 grand pine trees at 303 Chandler Creek Rd. for a proposed playground at Pine Trace Natural Area. The staff cannot approve the removal at the staff level, so the board must decide whether to grant permission under the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also vote on the December 9, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Application by Johnson-Laux Construction (owner: Dorchester County) to remove 20 grand pine trees at 303 Chandler Creek Rd. for a playground at Pine Trace Natural Area.
• Staff evaluation notes the trees are mostly B and C rated Loblolly Pines with no tree protection around the grouping, potential for future construction impacts.
• Board must determine if one or more of eight UDO conditions for grand tree removal are met.
• Approval of December 9, 2024, meeting minutes.

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of 20 pine trees at 303 Chandler Creek Rd. for a playground at the new Pine Trace Natural Area, with a 5-0 vote. The applicant, Johnson-Laux Construction, will discuss adding replacement trees, including Shumard Oaks, with the landscape architect. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and welcomed new member Keith Riggins.

• Approved removal of 20 pine trees at 303 Chandler Creek Rd. for Pine Trace Natural Area playground (5-0)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15am (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works committees have no January meetings. The Planning and Development Committee will discuss two annexation petitions and three rezoning requests, all with recommendations from the Planning Commission. The Finance Committee will review December financial reports, authorize a $108,501 purchase of three police vehicles, surplus older vehicles, and consider a $15,000 sculpture match for a Medal of Honor recipient.

• Annexation of 431-441 Old Trolley Rd. (2.13 acres) from CG to UC-MX, recommended approval by Planning Commission
• Annexation of 1501 Central Avenue (6.4 acres) from R2 to UC-MX, recommended approval (4-2 vote)
• Rezoning of 201 Central Avenue from GR-5 to D-MX, recommended denial by Planning Commission (6-0)
• Rezoning of 115 S. Magnolia Street from GR-2 to D-MX, recommended denial (6-0)
• Authorization to issue purchase order for $108,501 for three 2023 Dodge Chargers for Police Department

The Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of two annexations and one rezoning to the full Council, with one annexation sent without a recommendation. The Finance Committee approved a $108,501 purchase order for three police vehicles, surplus of three old police cars, and a $15,000 donation to a sculpture project.

• Recommended approval of annexation of 2.13 acres at 431-441 Old Trolley Rd. (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of 6.4 acres at 1501 Central Ave. with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 0.27 acres at 917 W. 5th North St. to N-R (unanimous)
• Approved $108,501 purchase order for three 2023 Dodge Chargers (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of three police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved donation up to $15,000 for Celiz sculpture project (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is conducting a site visit to 303 Chandler Creek Rd. on January 2, 2025. No decisions will be made during this visit; all decisions will occur at the regular meeting on January 6, 2025. The agenda is procedural only.

• Site visit to 303 Chandler Creek Rd.