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HPC approves Folly Road fitness center in Bee Field historic district over neighborhood objections, 5‑4
Summary
The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of historic appropriateness for a proposed two‑story, 2,995‑sq‑ft fitness/wellness building at 1773 Folly Road (B Field Community Historic District) with staff conditions; the vote was 5–4 after public opposition and debate about compatibility and community outreach.
The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission on a 5–4 vote approved a certificate of historic appropriateness for a proposed two‑story, 2,995‑square‑foot building described by the applicant as a fitness/wellness center at 1773 Folly Road in the B Field Community Historic District.
Staff presenter Emily Pickett described the project as a subdued contemporary design intended to retain existing grand trees on the site. The applicant’s plans include a drive‑under first floor to preserve tree canopy, a gravel parking area, a rain garden and exterior cladding of stucco and wood‑grain cement board siding. Staff said the subject parcel is in the AE10 flood zone, has no identified contributing…
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