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Proposals: Staff’s six draft amendments included: (1) eliminate the requirement for a newspaper advertisement for BAR meetings; (2) cease sending mailed notices to adjacent property owners except in demolition cases; (3) allow staff review for new accessory structures that are not visible from a right of way (subject to material/Shippo rating and square‑foot thresholds); (4) allow staff review for relocation or modification of existing noncontributing accessory structures; (5) allow staff review for additions that are not visible from the right of way (subject to thresholds and rating); and (6) allow staff review of one‑off mechanical screening and dumpster enclosures provided they are not part of a larger project.

Board response: Members generally agreed that newspaper advertising is no longer effective and supported removing that requirement. Several members opposed eliminating mailed notices to adjacent owners, noting that not all residents use the web agenda or can easily parse digital packets; the board asked staff to retain mailed letters for adjacent properties or to devise an additional targeted electronic notice. The board also requested any staff review authority be limited by clear square‑foot thresholds and visibility tests and that relocations that change a structure’s visibility should still require BAR review.

Next steps: Planning staff asked for the board’s feedback prior to drafting formal ordinance language; the board’s comments will be incorporated into staff’s revision of the UDO amendments and returned for formal consideration and public notice as required by the town’s code.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BAR Tuesday May 6, 2025 @6PM","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff presented six draft Unified Development Ordinance changes to reduce notice costs and allow staff review of low‑visibility accessory work; the BAR favored eliminating newspaper ads but asked that mailed notices to adjacent owners remain in place or be supplemented by targeted e‑notice.","taxTitle","Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina","taxId",4554,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053210,"Board approves final design for 306 West Richardson with trim and material caveats",614,2946000,3560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914&start=2946&end=3560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914/thumbnail_2946000.jpg","/articles/6053210/Summerville/Dorchester-County/South-Carolina/Board-approves-final-design-for-306-West-Richardson-with-trim-and-material-caveats","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053210-413ea62a312d5a6b52a0e2aa25ea190d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190472&Signature=RAy0flpRJqfTe28UKH8V4QPgjS5xJc4CJtZ8rmCPKCbXNMbtoLZK31hMEbNaSL953ejgtbjjyxTy1TYrp3TtcdOPyD~e6er3gYXD5aG7~XEqdSZ4taeeuhAWIyzk30R1f232SFDq~n6M7QAFZPLiE938HoBy9W2EyRK4WGkgY2rQ9G3zU33USediS9S7AocPWQhux4DqSilu0oM-ePMARepUi9-8SFyuHfYHy47ZJ~H9qvlk3gauXS2COLegu4eMqp04vXh4PzSaxGYID49rb4EAaIvQEDpuy8KZAifAEOWOMz9xxQAMWUAjRl38G3337O581KSfaYjMxAwa4WisEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Architectural Review approved the final exterior design for a house at 306 West Richardson with two written caveats: the “band board” where the cedar product is shown must continue around the building with the foundation stucco shown below it, and the square porch columns must have chamfered edges and additional trim details to match the portico columns. The board also asked the applicant to return with more detailed fence drawings.

Presenter and timeline: The owners and their architect said the design evolved over roughly 18 months and that the garage roof will be lower than the house roof so the garage will not be visible from Richardson Street. The project team proposed a composite “new cedar” siding product in combination with cement plank at the base; the builder raised moisture and cost concerns about taking the cedar siding all the way to grade.

Board findings: Board members accepted the applicants’ rationale but conditioned approval to ensure the cedar band and foundation treatment continued around the building and allowed the architect latitude to lower that band where necessary to make details work with grade. The board also approved chamfered detailing for the square columns to better match existing town character and asked the applicants to resubmit the fence design with greater detail on member sizing and column caps; the board said fence review will not hold up house construction.

Outcome: A motion to approve the house design as shown with the two caveats passed by roll call vote. Fence design must be submitted separately for BAR review.","After extended iterations, the board approved the final exterior design for a new house at 306 West Richardson, conditioning approval on continuation of the cedar/trim banding, chamfered column edges, and resubmission of fence details.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053215,"Board approves Summerville Museum banner designs with larger title text",576,6631000,7207000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914&start=6631&end=7207","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914/thumbnail_6631000.jpg","/articles/6053215/Summerville/Dorchester-County/South-Carolina/Board-approves-Summerville-Museum-banner-designs-with-larger-title-text","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053215-6f84ffc255cbfbd7244b81f7393b5653/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190472&Signature=imXy2wRwJLqBgF1Px5NGYC1ksnyVH~viaoL1gHcZudeEKZSA-gAaZHOm2wJmEPLb1BWn~oZj3nlyv8cBNUe1cYxFboM0lFLbTaTa0YTustCYKiKOBPz2eZhEbgTzKLM-jXtsXpsdRLWhjr9PV0UbUloryGId-BO9CqW4qUNt-ljtYfXD9nEfUOL5~cVXJfLdIfczqO45~6UpZIARNoGftrtIn0lljWAIK90bBJF9WDbaotbpPsVO9-dwczWbw24e-VSkhrvd1w2pvGcHOGTlkq0zJNYkD3dAT44OdxcZJK3QsCPU~xoX4WutJ6f70aDdngVZmmjWhRrK2dQCuFKSag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Summerville Board of Architectural Review approved proposed removable banners for the Summerville Museum on a 4‑by‑10 foot format, asking the applicant to increase the font size for the museum name and contact information to improve legibility.

Museum staff presented a tasteful design and proposed green coloration chosen to fade less quickly; they said banners would be removable so content can be updated. The applicant said the production company guarantees the banners for two to five years, and that durability would be checked before fabrication.

Board feedback: Members praised the layout and recommended increasing the font size for the “Summerville Museum” title and ensuring phone and website remain legible; the applicant agreed to enlarge the title while leaving smaller copy unchanged. The board confirmed the banners would remain 4x10 feet and asked the applicant to bring the updated art back for final file.

Outcome: Motion to approve the banners with the title font increased carried unanimously.","The board granted approval for two 4x10 banners for the Summerville Museum with a condition that the museum’s name and contact lines be increased in font size for legibility.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053220,"Board resists converting historic Reformed Episcopal Church’s main roof to shingles; approves shingle on small outbuilding with color to be reviewed",492,7307000,7799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914&start=7307&end=7799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914/thumbnail_7307000.jpg","/articles/6053220/Summerville/Dorchester-County/South-Carolina/Board-resists-converting-historic-Reformed-Episcopal-Churchs-main-roof-to-shingles-approves-shingle-on-small-outbuilding-with-color-to-be-reviewed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053220-a788271e6dd9ee7e7650dea46c221634/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190472&Signature=DC5tHYmiwsNYEmAjeJsJ1oW-otTW4UxWNBRua6F9Sxq~xWiH55n7jEx5vpvnQX3EkkGZeMVpxi8RNEtwNwXG4HNjp-MfvL5trKsbbj1OXc~OWHVK1EH0yNFTcKjuoFPX-gDyG25Dt8mEzz595u9CvRwbHpF7FmdBO-SUfwI26kiYjrZVLTHFOSObTa8tUdCzTcgXKORFghl7gipyABWIUAvwusRP~9aNQMlfvumnv7aisr2Q6jo5pTjTGaLU~Ux1FO87p6~6J4S7LdKCiXanYj7yQbAkc6inBCwRDT4TdLuZ4WfZH4liZdWC62QcIyJIF6MogcYv6bCVV1IB3BTvgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Architectural Review declined to approve replacing the main house roof at the Reformed Episcopal Church property with shingles, voting instead to require a metal roof on the primary historic building, while allowing shingles on a smaller secondary building subject to later color approval.

Representatives for the church explained the existing metal roof is beyond repair and that a full metal replacement would cost roughly $170,000 versus about $50,000 for shingles. Church representatives said funds are limited across six buildings on the property. Roofer David Rosado attended to answer technical questions and to describe product options.

Board members repeatedly emphasized the prominence of the main house on South Main Street and argued for preserving the building’s character. One board member said replacing the primary roof with shingles would be “inappropriate” for such a visible historic resource, and the board’s motion rejecting shingles on the main building carried by majority vote. The board did agree, however, to allow a shingle replacement on a smaller outbuilding, with the condition that the applicant return with true samples and final color for board approval.

Why it matters: The property—dating to 1901 and formerly part of Pinewood School—occupies a prominent location on Main Street. The materials and color of a roof on a prominent historic structure affect the building’s appearance and the character of the historic district, which the BAR is charged with protecting.

Details: During discussion board members noted the prior replacement of a carriage‑house roof with shingles decades earlier and expressed sympathy for the church’s budget constraints, but favored preservation for the most visible building. Members discussed possible conservation alternatives (coating and fabric repairs) but described those as unsuitable where substrate is already wet and failing. The board asked the applicants to return with metal roofing samples for the main building and with shingle samples and color options for the smaller building.

Outcome: Motion that the main building not be reroofed with shingles (i.e., require metal) passed; separate motion to permit shingles on the small outbuilding passed with the condition that final shingle color be submitted for board approval.","After debate over cost and preservation, the Board denied shingle replacement on the main historic building’s roof and allowed a shingle roof on a smaller outbuilding pending color approval.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6053225,"Board approves demolition of aging wing at Summerville Elementary; asks for follow-up design review",1661,9799000,11460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914&start=9799&end=11460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3376128-2e6ee338c47609bdf1b1170358a67914/thumbnail_9799000.jpg","/articles/6053225/Summerville/Dorchester-County/South-Carolina/Board-approves-demolition-of-aging-wing-at-Summerville-Elementary-asks-for-follow-up-design-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6053225-170959038f3e9b59af8feb52099340c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190472&Signature=Ds9HZ-GhuwuhqjZIcB9uJOcFZskhBBUF5EV6oddJqmgCQP7z~Frd95GunEFikpq9~MNLrtQZFTUbvoHCCX8jbZKiiqDaMOqIrEDl7pYBcvNF0A6vFmvxCL39sjja8WTH1WcrtX-rzJt4PJivWIzGHPRACrubSE~AhfPpqcC1V9DYq0ri8YoCY843YxZ8LLIt7cEFtglJlBcgM6kiSbgs~MGtliitC3ywKEpwPrD7e0Ss-Og6GcuHVDUkJn3SHYdjTuh9u3PRtLJuDfrmv--bFB5Jm2qFrjPfjq4t-gDM910rX3PTCyVebQzr01ApHZixaVt5zR39SHfK0dnCLtdWng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Summerville Board of Architectural Review on May (meeting) approved the demolition of an existing rear wing at Summerville Elementary to allow construction of a two‑story classroom addition, but did not give final design sign‑off and requested additional, larger drawings and a possible special meeting to review architectural details.

The action clears the way for the school district to remove a deteriorated 1‑story wing and build a roughly 34,000‑square‑foot, two‑story addition with 24 classrooms and support spaces, intended to improve capacity and daylighting. Tony Soules, capital projects facilitator for Dorchester District 2, told the board the district needs demolition started in June and construction underway by August to meet an aggressive schedule; he said students are expected to occupy the new building in August 2026.

Why it matters: The wing sits behind the main school facing a bus loop and will be visible only as a “thin ribbon” from South Main Street, but the project is one of the town’s largest institutional changes and affects campus circulation, mechanical screening and a campus parking/servicing area that will be reconfigured. Board members generally praised the architect’s effort to introduce rhythm, brick banding and cast‑stone details that reference nearby historic buildings, but several members said the submittal was hard to read at screen size and asked for larger, printed sheets to review the site plan, elevations and stair/stairwell details.

Design and process: Architect representatives described the design as brick with cast‑stone sills and headers, vertical pilasters and cornice details intended to break a long elevation into smaller reading units. The project team said certain corridor windows were stepped to avoid having handrails intersect glazing and that stairwells incorporate larger storefront glazing to bring daylight into corridors.

Board response and next steps: The board voted to approve only the demolition of the existing wing (motion approved by roll call). Several members urged a quick follow‑up review of the architectural details so any minor adjustments could be made within the district’s compressed schedule. Planning staff and the project team agreed to produce two full‑size (30x42) sets of the key sheets and to explore scheduling a special meeting before the June hearing to consider revisions; the board did not grant final design approval at this meeting.

Context: The district has submitted design documents to the state Office of School Facilities and said permitting and construction timelines are driven by state review and tight construction windows. Project team members emphasized cost and schedule constraints while board members emphasized visibility, proportion and the desire for modest additional projection/cornice work to better reflect local character.

The board will receive the printed drawings and coordinate a potential special session to review architectural clarifications prior to further approvals.","The Board of Architectural Review cleared demolition of an existing rear wing at Summerville Elementary to make way for a two‑story classroom addition, while requesting more detailed drawings and an extra review of architectural details before final approval of the new building.","actionData","errors"]

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