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Historic preservation commission approves accessory dwelling at 2956 Bobo Road
Summary
The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a certificate of historic appropriateness for a 1,162-square-foot accessory dwelling at 2956 Bobo Road in the Phillips Community Historic District; staff said stormwater concerns will be handled through required permitting.
The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 19 approved a certificate of historic appropriateness for an accessory dwelling unit at 2956 Bobo Road in the Phillips Community Historic District.
Staffer Emily Pigott told the commission the applicant proposes an 1,162-square-foot single-story bungalow to be sited about 50 feet behind the existing 1,247-square-foot home on the lot (TMS 5830000361). Pigott said the proposed structure would be clad in vinyl siding, include a covered front porch and would be smaller in scale than the existing house. The subject parcel is zoned Special Management S-3 and has a future land-use designation listed as urban/suburban/cultural community protection; staff noted the property sits in the shaded X flood zones identified in county maps.
"Based on the applicant's responses, we do believe that the approval criteria have been met. Therefore staff is recommending approval today," Pigott said.
The commission heard one public speaker, applicant Rachel Garrison Green, who said the accessory dwelling was planned as additional living space and may house a future relative. "I have a mother-in-law who may come to live with us in the future," Green said. Pigott said staff received two comments from one individual raising concerns about stormwater runoff; Pigott told the commission those concerns would be addressed through the normal permitting process. "They were concerned about increasing runoff onto their neighboring property ... this project ... would be required to get a stormwater permit," Pigott said.
Commissioners moved and seconded approval. On a roll-call vote, Commissioners Brent Halverson, Michael German, Commissioner Johnson, Donna Gardner, Amy Gerard and Chair Melanie Millar each voted "Aye." The motion carried unanimously and the commission recorded its decision as final for administrative appeal purposes.
The certificate allows the applicant to proceed with the project subject to any required county permits and inspections, including stormwater permitting. The commission noted several other certificates in the Phillips Community had previously been approved within 500 feet of the property. The decision may be appealed to the Circuit Court of Charleston County; any person with a substantial interest must file an appeal within 30 calendar days of the decision.
