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Planning commission approves two two‑lot subdivisions in Phillips Community Historic District
Summary
The commission approved two preliminary minor subdivision plat applications in the Phillips Community Historic District, each dividing a single lot into two lots; the Historic Preservation Commission found both consistent with the cultural resources element of the comprehensive plan.
The Charleston County Planning Commission approved two subdivision plat applications in the Phillips Community Historic District that each split a single existing lot into two lots.
Staff planners reported both properties lie within the urban-suburban cultural community protection future land-use category and are in the S3 Special Management Residential Zoning District. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed both plats and unanimously found the proposed subdivisions consistent with the cultural resources element of the comprehensive plan, citing multiple cultural-resource strategies.
Chris Cohen and Tamara Avery of the county’s subdivision staff presented the cases and showed aerial photos, FEMA flood-zone maps and the proposed plats. For one application (SBDV-03042, TMS ending in 284), staff said the total acreage is 0.99 acres; the proposed Lot B1 would be 0.41 acres and Lot B2 would be 0.58 acres. Staff reported all application materials complied with the ZLDR and the S3 district requirements and recommended approval.
No members of the public spoke in opposition at the Planning Commission meeting for either plat. Commissioners moved and seconded approval of each plat; roll call votes were unanimous. The chair announced these were final decisions of the planning commission, and staff reminded interested parties that appeals to the Circuit Court of Charleston County must be filed within 30 calendar days of the commission’s decision.
Staff noted the subdivision plat review process requires Historic Preservation Commission evaluation for properties within or within 300 feet of historic districts; the HPC’s consistency findings and the staff checklist supported the planning commission approvals.
