The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of historic appropriateness for installation of an in‑ground pool behind an existing house at 965 Beehive Road in the 10 Mile Community Historic District.

Planner Monica Eustace told the commission the pool is an allowed accessory use, the applicant installed a six‑foot privacy fence the previous Saturday and proposed native plantings to conceal the pool area. She reported the new total impervious surface coverage would be 28.6 percent and that the lot is in Special Management S‑3 and the AE‑11 flood zone.

Applicants Tracy and Matthew Nichols spoke in support, with Tracy Nichols saying they “reside at 965 Beehive Road, and we’re just in favor of the pool.” A representative for Heritage Pools, Dave Sexton, also spoke in favor.

Several commissioners noted receipt of a petition and written opposition (staff reported three comments in opposition and a 38‑signature petition). Commissioners and staff clarified that pools are an allowed accessory use in the zoning district and that visibility from the right of way is the relevant design consideration for this commission.

A motion to approve, citing sections 21‑5‑I (approval criteria) and the fact the pool would not be visible from the right of way, passed. The recorded vote was 5 ayes, 1 nay (Commissioner Anna Johnson voted no). The commission’s decision is final; appeal rights to circuit court apply for 30 calendar days.