Mount Pleasant

A - Town Council Meetings

Multiple town committees meet on July 6, 2026. The Planning Committee will review a temporary moratorium on major subdivisions in historic districts, three annexation/rezoning requests, and construction noise ordinance. Other committees consider contracts for intersection design, stormwater repairs, and lease renewal for the Visitor Center.

• Design contract for intersection improvements at Venning Rd and Hungry Neck Blvd
• Construction contract for Ferry Street and Pitt Street inlet conversion
• Stormwater pipe replacement at Queens Court
• Review of three annexation/rezoning requests (2377 N Hwy 17, Gregorie Ferry Towns, 1465 Stuart Engals Blvd)
• Discussion on extending moratorium on major subdivisions in Charleston County Historic Districts

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee will consider awarding contracts for the design of intersection improvements at Venning Rd and Hungry Neck Blvd, construction of inlet conversion on Ferry and Pitt Streets, and replacement of stormwater pipe on Queens Court. They will also consider a change order for drainage improvements in the Dovre and Alhambra basins.

• Award design contract for Venning Rd/Hungry Neck Blvd intersection improvements
• Award construction contract for Ferry Street and Pitt Street inlet conversion
• Award contract for Queens Court stormwater pipe replacement
• Award change order for Dovre and Alhambra basins drainage improvements

Committees of Council

Multiple town committees are meeting to award infrastructure contracts and discuss zoning changes. The Planning Committee will review annexations and a potential moratorium on subdivision applications in historic districts. Other sessions include a lease renewal for the Visitor Center and a special meeting to swear in municipal judges.

• Contracts for Venning Rd/Hungry Neck Blvd intersection, Ferry/Pitt St inlet, and Queens Court stormwater pipes
• Annexation and zoning requests for 2377 North Highway 17 and 1465 Stuart Engals Boulevard
• Proposed extension of moratorium on major subdivision applications in Historic Districts
• Review of the Town's noise ordinance regarding construction hours
• Lease renewal consideration for the Visitor Center and Sweetgrass Pavilion

Finance Committee

On July 6, 2026, Mount Pleasant's committees of council hold a series of meetings, including Bids & Purchases, Finance, Special Council, Public Services, Planning, Flood Resilience, and Transportation. Key decisions include awarding contracts for intersection design at Venning Rd/Hungry Neck Blvd and stormwater pipe replacements, considering a lease renewal for the Visitor Center, and reviewing planning commission recommendations on annexations and zoning changes. The planning committee also discusses extending a moratorium on major subdivisions in historic districts and evaluating the noise ordinance for construction hours.

• Award contract for design of intersection improvements at Venning Rd and Hungry Neck Blvd
• Award contract for Ferry Street and Pitt Street inlet conversion construction
• Award contract for Queens Court stormwater pipe replacement
• Consider lease renewal for Visitor Center and Sweetgrass Pavilion
• Review annexation and zoning requests for 2377 N Hwy 17, Gregorie Ferry Towns, and 1465 Stuart Engals Blvd

Flood Resilience Committee

The Flood Resilience Committee will continue reviewing the Green Commission's 2025 Report of Accomplishments. This is a discussion item with no votes expected.

• Continue review of Green Commission 2025 Report of Accomplishments

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review recommendations for three annexation and zoning requests. Members will also discuss extending a moratorium on subdivision applications in historic districts and evaluate the town's noise ordinance regarding construction hours.

• Annexation and zoning of 2377 North Highway 17 to Office Professional District-1
• Annexation and zoning of 1465 Stuart Engals Boulevard to Areawide Business District
• Modification of income limits for Gregorie Ferry Towns Attainable Housing
• Potential extension of moratorium on major subdivision applications in Historic Districts
• Review of noise ordinance construction hours

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will receive a presentation on the newly completed Public Services Operations Center and Administrative Building. The committee will also get an overview of FY2026 quarterly project updates and the upcoming project schedule. Employee years of service will be recognized. This is primarily an informational session with no voting items.

• Employee years of service recognition
• Presentation of completed Public Services Operations Center and Administrative Building
• Overview of FY 2026 Quarterly Project Updates and upcoming project schedule

Transportation Committee

The Town of Mount Pleasant holds a series of committee meetings on July 6, 2026, covering bids, finance, planning, public services, flood resilience, and transportation. A special town council meeting will include an executive session on legal advice related to Charleston County Highway 41 improvements, and municipal judges will be sworn in. Notable actions include contract awards for intersection and drainage projects, review of annexation requests, and a discussion on extending a moratorium on major subdivisions in historic districts.

• Award contract for design of intersection improvements at Venning Rd and Hungry Neck Blvd
• Award contract for Ferry Street and Pitt Street inlet conversion
• Award contract for Queens Court stormwater pipe replacement
• Consider annex and zone 2377 North Highway 17 as OP-1 in Sweetgrass Basket Overlay District
• Discuss extension of moratorium on major subdivision applications in Charleston County Historic Districts

Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

The Historic District Preservation Commission will conduct final and preliminary reviews for residential renovations, including docks, fences, and structural additions. The body will also discuss regulations regarding docks and roofed dock structures.

• Preliminary review for additions to historic structure at 728 Pitt St.
• Final review for new dock construction at 370 Schweers Ln.
• Final review for primary structure renovations at 507 Whilden St.
• Final reviews for fencing and gates at 407 Pitt St. and 211 Bennett St.
• Discussion on docks and roofed structures on docks

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Culture, Arts & Pride Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct and no quorum.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request for variances to allow a new house at 843 Bridge Point Circle with a 10-foot rear setback instead of 25 feet, and a 10-foot critical area buffer instead of 20 feet minimum/35 feet average. Also, an approved extension of vested rights for a property on O'Sullivan Drive. A subdivision request on Majore and Erckmann streets has been withdrawn by staff.

• Variance request for 843 Bridge Point Circle: reduce rear setback to 10 ft (req. 25 ft) and critical area buffer to 10 ft (req. 20 ft min, 35 ft avg)
• Approved extension of vested rights for 847 O'Sullivan Drive (Case V-31-24)
• Withdrawn subdivision request for 1363 Majore St and 835 Erckmann St (Case V-15-24)

Tree Task Force

The Tree Task Force will continue reviewing proposed changes to tree protection zoning ordinances for single-family residential areas. Members will discuss a draft final report and recommendations. Public comment will be accepted.

• Public comment
• Continued review of tree protection zoning ordinances for single-family residential
• Discussion of draft final report and recommendations
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Review of 2026 work plan

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of the Shem Creek Boat Landing Expansion. They will also take final review votes on Everbrook Academy and Tidewater Vet Clinic, and consider a deferral request for the Ira Rd Restaurant.

• Preliminary review of Shem Creek Boat Landing Expansion
• Final review and approval of Everbrook Academy at 1350 Old Georgetown Rd
• Final review and approval of Tidewater Vet Clinic at 1993 Riviera Dr
• Deferral request for Ira Rd Restaurant at 1434 Ira Rd
• Seafair Hotel extension noted as approved under correspondence

Planning Commission

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests: annexation and zoning to OP-1 with Sweetgrass Overlay for 2377 N Hwy 17, a planned development amendment for Gregorie Ferry Towns to modify AMI limits, and annexation and zoning to AB-1 for 1465 Stuart Engals Blvd. Two sketch plan subdivisions have been withdrawn. The Commission will also discuss possible amendments to Chapter 155 Land Development Regulations.

• Public hearing: Annex and zone 2377 N Hwy 17 to OP-1 (Office Professional) with SB-OD Overlay
• Public hearing: Amend Gregorie Ferry Towns planned development to modify AMI (Area Median Income) limits
• Public hearing: Annex and zone 1465 Stuart Engals Blvd to AB-1 (Areawide Business)
• Discussion on amending Chapter 155 Land Development Regulations
• Two sketch plans withdrawn: 1751 Rifle Range Rd (3 lots) and 835 Erckmann Dr/1363 Majore St (3 lots)

The commission approved a request to modify the Area Median Income (AMI) limit for Gregorie Ferry Towns from 80% to 150% (6-1). Also approved annexation and zoning for 2377 North Highway 17 with Sweetgrass Basket Overlay District (6-1) and for 1465 Stuart Engals Boulevard (unanimous). Two sketch plans were withdrawn by staff. The commission discussed but took no action on amendments to the Land Development Regulations regarding historic settlement communities.

• Approved AMI modification for Gregorie Ferry Towns to 150% (6-1)
• Approved annexation and OP-1 zoning for 2377 N Hwy 17 with SB-OD overlay (6-1)
• Approved annexation and AB-1 zoning for 1465 Stuart Engals Blvd (7-0)
• Withdrew sketch plans SP-09-26 and SP-10-26

GREEN Commission

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved a final review for the Dominion Energy shed expansion at 1277 Chuck Dawley Blvd. The approval was conditioned on the applicant working with staff to preserve an existing magnolia tree and adding additional landscaping and plantings between the residential neighborhood and the site, including along the berm. The motion passed 3-1, with Chair Cave, Ms. Morrison, and Ms. Richardson in favor and Mr. Kiel opposed.

• Approved Dominion Energy shed expansion with conditions to preserve magnolia tree and add landscaping (3-1)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the agenda and previous minutes but took no substantive votes. Members discussed oral history projects, budget updates, possible events for FY2027, and marketing plan changes. No decisions were made on any action items.

A - Town Council Meetings

Council denied first reading of the Highway 17 North Village PPD ordinance (85 townhomes, commercial) after planning commission recommended denial. Approved annexation and CC zoning for three parcels: 1129 Joe Bryant Ct (0.64 ac), 883 Long Point Rd (0.37 ac), and 2405 Old Georgetown Rd (0.73 ac). Final reading of the Ten Mile Community Overlay Zoning District was on the agenda but no vote outcome is recorded in the minutes.

• Denied Highway 17 North Village PPD (Ord. 26029) first reading (motion carried)
• Approved annexation of 1129 Joe Bryant Ct (Ord. 26028) first reading
• Approved annexation of 883 Long Point Rd (Ord. 26030) first reading
• Approved CC zoning for 883 Long Point Rd (Ord. 26031) first reading
• Approved annexation of 2405 Old Georgetown Rd (Ord. 26032) first reading
• Approved CC zoning for 2405 Old Georgetown Rd (Ord. 26033) first reading

A - Town Council Meetings

Council reappointed Chief Judge Thomas Hesse and Municipal Court Judges Kelley Young and Jack Sinclaire unanimously. Council also unanimously permitted staff to proceed with negotiations discussed in executive session. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included recognition of state champion teams.

• Reappointed Chief Judge Thomas Hesse and Municipal Court Judges Kelley Young and Jack Sinclaire (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to proceed with negotiations as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Historic District Preservation Commission (HDPC)

The commission approved consent items for alterations at 448 Church St. and 701 Pitt St. A request for a driveway gate at 211 Bennett St. was deferred. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent: 448 Church St. hardscaping alteration (unanimous)
• Approved consent: 701 Pitt St. COA alteration (unanimous)
• Deferred: 211 Bennett St. driveway gate (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: 931 Pitt St. new additions
• Noted staff approvals for five properties