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GAB approves Freeman Anderson conservation easement; easement to allow limited public access by invitation
Summary
The Greenbelt Advisory Board approved funding for a conservation easement on 5.39 acres near Betsy Kerrison Parkway, with a funding recommendation from the rural allocation and a landowner-contributed match; the easement prohibits subdivision and most development and allows invitation-only public access for education.
The Greenbelt Advisory Board voted to approve Greenbelt funding for a conservation easement the Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy is purchasing along Betsy Kerrison Parkway.
Chris (last name not specified), Greenbelt staff, described the Freeman Anderson easement as a 5.39-acre parcel adjacent to Bohicket Creek and about 1 mile north of previously approved Betsy Kerrison Nature Trail phases. He said the conservation easement will prohibit subdivision, residential or industrial use and permanent buildings except for limited structures including a single dock, gazebo or pavilion and up to two wildlife observation platforms. Staff also said the landowner has expressed willingness to allow public access by invitation for educational purposes and virtual access via webcams.
The conservancy requested $38,000 toward the easement purchase and $27,700 for administrative and closing costs; staff said the applicant offered a 263 percent match made up of a $147,000 landowner donation of easement value, $25,000 from the South Carolina Conservation Bank and other in-kind/admin funding. The subcommittee recommended approving $65,700 from the rural allocation.
After brief clarifying questions about public access, the board moved and approved the funding. A motion to approve carried with verbal aye votes and no recorded opposed votes in the transcript.
No additional conditions were attached to the approval.
