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Applicant Jake Verrini told the commission the site comprises two parcels that will be combined and that the property is zoned for industrial use; he said the building is intended as small‑unit warehouse/contractor space and that one prospective tenant is a crawl‑space encapsulation contractor. Verrini said there are other industrial/metal‑skinned buildings on Old Charleston Road and that the proposal would follow required site plan and architectural standards during the county review process.

Several members of the Red Top community and nearby property owners spoke in opposition. Gary Burini, a civil engineer, asked how the historic buffer that touches a corner of the tract would affect the development footprint and urged the commission to consider that the majority of the building and parking lie outside the buffer. Von Loeffler, who described himself as a volunteer speaking for the Red Top community and as a nearby property developer, emphasized pedestrian safety on Old Charleston Road and asked for robust screening and tree preservation. Dr. Melody Dover, president of the Red Top Improvement Association, said the community is a Black settlement with active churches and homes immediately adjacent to the site and said the area should not have been zoned industrial.

Residents raised specific concerns about traffic volumes, truck noise from nearby industrial uses, flood and stormwater impacts, and the potential visual impact of a metal‑skinned building on the church’s setting. Planner staff and the applicant noted that future site plan review will test parking counts, landscaping and building materials; staff also reminded the audience that architectural and site standards limit the amount of exposed metal facing rights of way.

Because the presentation was a conceptual workshop rather than a formal CHA or site‑plan review, the commission offered feedback but did not take action. Staff said the buffer rule requires HPC review when any portion of a lot falls within 300 feet of a designated historic property (here, Bethel AME Church), even if the proposed building footprint itself is largely outside the buffer. The applicant said he will proceed to formal site plan submittal and continue coordination with staff on architectural treatments, parking and stormwater.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07/16/2025 - Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission","oneSentenceSummary","At a conceptual workshop the HPC heard a developer’s plan for a 14,000‑square‑foot multi‑tenant flex building at 3735 Old Charleston Road near Bethel AME Church; neighbors, civic leaders and a local engineer raised traffic, buffering, line‑of‑sight and compatibility concerns.","taxTitle","Charleston County, South Carolina","taxId",3700,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6168805,"Commission disapproves proposed 3,145‑sq‑ft house in 10 Mile Community historic district",1488,3055000,4543000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406841-63ff34e02b7ce76f083ed54146a3e152&start=3055&end=4543","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406841-63ff34e02b7ce76f083ed54146a3e152/thumbnail_3055000.jpg","/articles/6168805/Charleston-County/South-Carolina/Commission-disapproves-proposed-3145sqft-house-in-10-Mile-Community-historic-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168805-bc872fd1dcabaafdfbed471f90cfbce5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775183463&Signature=CH~gXUW5ZxSt77BJXNhW0sRh48M6Inh7zy2DY3hpvi6YDqs5MsjPbc5~ugvnAAyhfTri5J5czughm5WFPDQH2P1bTHC~C2uyWLcGzyJ9MJEYWRCV6IFkVFwxsDN8LJE0fdVKlEQHWmwqs6qO7ZZqwkHYSL1g4BJZuhKlrwlBPVe1EAIgShOBH5XM1TXsr7cZe1R7gcCNK0KQRc1d7BELV~A5m815SSVryWr95n1VqTUBIymQFcfeqy9aMod11ldPrLTlGdNKbH31rEruh5tyKaR~hHbT3hmCxCM~a1gnn1HPmehLZm0Y~XWAh6RC24pKGKNM9myIwrn3hrz6t~pgtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission on July 16, 2025 voted to disapprove a certificate of historic appropriateness for a proposed two‑story, 3,145‑square‑foot single‑family home with attached garage at 969 Bellas Lane in the 10 Mile Community Historic District.

Monica Eustace, presenting for county staff, said the 10 Mile Community—recognized as a remnant freedmen community—has received 32 CHA applications since district designation. The subject parcel is zoned special management S‑3, in an AE flood zone, and is undeveloped. Staff noted neighboring recently approved homes in the area ranged from about 1,074 to more than 3,900 square feet and recommended approval, saying the proposed size is consistent with recent developments even though the proposed roof form (a steeply pitched front gable and a saltbox‑style roof) and massing differ from many nearby structures.

During public comment the builder, Bill Brodsky, said the lot configuration is from a 1995 subdivision and that he worked with staff to keep design differences and palette in mind; he noted the proposed house would be only about 600 square feet larger than an adjacent approved 2,555‑square‑foot house. Several members of the 10 Mile community, and a petition, registered opposition focused on the lot’s narrowness, the proposed roofline and the overall compatibility of the massing with surrounding homes.

After discussion about roof pitch, lot shape and visual compatibility, a motion to disapprove the CHA carried. Commissioners who spoke in favor of disapproval cited the steep pitch and saltbox roof as out of character for that immediate area and said the lot’s depth and narrowness limited how the house would sit in context. The commission recorded public opposition comments and a petition; staff said the application had received multiple written objections and a petition with signatures.

Per county procedure, the commission’s disapproval is a final action of the Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission; staff reminded the public that anyone with substantial interest may appeal to the Circuit Court of Charleston County within 30 calendar days.","Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission voted to disapprove a certificate of historic appropriateness for a 3,145‑square‑foot house proposed at 969 Bellas Lane in the 10 Mile Community after commissioners voiced concerns about roof form, massing and lot configuration.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6168809,"Historic panel finds Zaccoma Drive subdivision inconsistent with cultural resources element",873,2173000,3046000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406841-63ff34e02b7ce76f083ed54146a3e152&start=2173&end=3046","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406841-63ff34e02b7ce76f083ed54146a3e152/thumbnail_2173000.jpg","/articles/6168809/Charleston-County/South-Carolina/Historic-panel-finds-Zaccoma-Drive-subdivision-inconsistent-with-cultural-resources-element","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168809-8dd83b614a055143ed298c7e97b2327b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775183463&Signature=J8wVeipAxDxcfSuBTuUls~P1By4PkV2f-Sp0bzOek-aRrm9PA7VtoWeR14InaF8I8KQ3479EnaDRAe1Yqa8tB7c8oXSuGAgGaIBNGNyaXSyUBLW4o613Vee4SX6uc3W7FUrgAxSOjcG4xVjYtDdnVSmOnsGDPGhou7CP0--M4Z~2VGL71O-4U0~yNr99WeODzzouezjO-mTJ5FMU30rL2sypb54Wb95I8QF7cZd9D9dXsl2NJHctd8Qj1TlHENzgLrtpz~Auetx4ICU7EtqF5NMLvMGM8~cNgeT~SZKVa2mbE9sh3DdV0zGfkgB-6EBrixOQXVxccxaobWXa6XeFMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission on July 16, 2025 reviewed a minor subdivision proposal to divide a single parcel into two lots on Zaccoma Drive (TMS 614‑090‑0095) and found the application inconsistent with the cultural resources element of the Charleston County comprehensive plan. Under the county ordinance, the commission’s role for subdivision plat applications within 300 feet of historic properties is to evaluate consistency and provide a report to the Planning Commission; final approval rests with the Planning Commission.

Chris Kohn, a county planner presenting the report, said the parcel is zoned MHS (low‑density manufactured home subdivision), lies in a FEMA flood zone, and falls within the 300‑foot buffer of a historic district. Staff noted the parcel is not covered by neighboring HOA covenants that prohibit subdivision. Notifications included 281 mailed letters and a public notice; by the meeting date, staff recorded eight written comments in opposition, a petition with 69 signatures, and one general comment.

Commission members individually stated whether they found the subdivision consistent with the cultural‑resources strategies the staff cited. Multiple commissioners said the proposed division of the parcel into two approximately one‑tenth‑acre tracts would be inconsistent with cultural resource strategies C R‑1 and C R‑3 (and several named additional strategies), and expressed concern that the narrow lot configuration and resulting lot depths would not match the character of the surrounding community.

Because the Historic Preservation Commission provides an advisory consistency report rather than a final zoning or subdivision decision, the matter will go next to the Charleston County Planning Commission; the Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the subdivision plat application on Aug. 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. in council chambers. Staff noted commissioners must state reasons for their consistency determinations for the Planning Commission record.","The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission concluded a proposed subdivision on Zaccoma Drive is inconsistent with the cultural resources element of the county comprehensive plan and will forward its report to the Planning Commission.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6168814,"Historic panel ties on 5,380-square-foot home in Hamlin Beach; case deferred",1891,194000,2085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5406841-63ff34e02b7ce76f083ed54146a3e152&start=194&end=2085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5406841-63ff34e02b7ce76f083ed54146a3e152/thumbnail_194000.jpg","/articles/6168814/Charleston-County/South-Carolina/Historic-panel-ties-on-5380-square-foot-home-in-Hamlin-Beach-case-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168814-f992485ae80bfa69fbc5579a77c6818c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775183463&Signature=H-97hwxss8l7qsfDjB8MaAzjcsNtD7-kUhqbACi6qSLffdOA6y7tL-ZmhT9V7ctaXD4PNtC1LpzT91OQPbiWsBLYOtUag0QQ01majCUxauuohN5k5uKAH~SN-D11qFKHWwiVnVNnjuWf-bRjDlbtVfLLSq0DrLgVZNSZxbUvupZvoNrrBwVgDtZiL4KSA7iLJ0YvTKPyq85sTvoytHVgXfZ04tTBSwW-0Gq2~fQVxj9yB8NXgH6dut0hV2OZEh1UG5CGC~~8XkfdGnBdpSG4c~7Fve~BJ747F0drThIBcBaXu6Y3OIfAKtGpimqYo432f2XaNWzgAUb4PLo~1sX2Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission on July 16, 2025 deadlocked on a request to approve a 5,380‑square‑foot, two‑story single‑family home with drive‑under parking at 1474 Boston Grill Road in the Hamlin Beach Community Historic District; the vote ended in a tie and the item was administratively deferred.

Staff told the commission the lot is a nearly one‑acre flag parcel in special management S‑3 zoning, in a shaded X flood zone, and that the proposed impervious coverage would be about 25.15 percent. Monica Eustace, a planning staff member presenting the case, said the nearest contributing historic resource is a 1935 house at 1495 Boston Grill Road about 560 feet away and that the proposed house would not be visible from that resource because it sits well back on the lot. Staff recommended approval with a condition that any major changes be processed under the county historic preservation ordinance.

The application drew public comment from two people. Myra Snipe Richardson, identified as president of the Hamlin Beach Community Association, said the house “does not fit the Hamlin Beach community at that portion of Hamlin,” and urged commissioners not to set a precedent for large elevated homes in the middle of the historic area. Jordan Johnson, the applicant, said the house is intended as a multigenerational primary residence and said the structure would not be visible from the road and that surrounding neighbors support the plan.

Commissioners debated compatibility with the county ordinance approval criteria, the effect of the home’s scale and architectural style on the district, and whether the community had produced an area characterization document describing size or height limits. One commissioner said that because the house would not be visible from the right of way, he did not believe it would lessen the district’s historic integrity; another commissioner said the house was “way too large” and not representative of that portion of Hamlin Beach.

Commission discussion also touched on a claim from public comment that the parcel had been annexed into the Town of Mount Pleasant after the county designated the district; staff said the commission had not yet received official annexation documentation and that if the lot were officially annexed, any county decision would not affect permitting under town jurisdiction.

Because the final roll call produced no majority in favor or against, the commission treated the result as a tie and administratively deferred the application under the commission’s rules. Staff advised that a party with standing may appeal the commission’s final decision under state law to circuit court within 30 days.

The commission record notes the Hamlin Beach community designation took effect Jan. 14, 2025, and that two CHA (certificate of historic appropriateness) applications have been filed for the district to date. No formal change to the application was presented at the July 16 hearing.","The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission deadlocked on a certificate of historic appropriateness for a 5,380-square-foot two‑story house at 1474 Boston Grill Road in the Hamlin Beach Community Historic District and administratively deferred the case after public testimony and mixed commissioner views.","actionData","errors"]

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