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Commission denies rezoning in Old Florida State neighborhood amid stormwater, infrastructure concerns
Summary
The planning commission voted to deny a request to rezone three parcels in the Old Florida State neighborhood from R1M(A) to R2 after neighbors and staff raised concerns that smaller-lot zoning could increase impervious surface area without full stormwater review.
Dorchester County planning commissioners denied an application to rezone three properties in the Old Florida State neighborhood (Bridal Drive/Ladson area) from R1M(A) (single-family/manufactured) to R2 (single-family residential). The applicant sought the change to subdivide the lots and increase density from three units to five lots, according to the application.
Staff analysis flagged stormwater and infrastructure concerns. The applicant and his engineer, Howard Ray of HRC Engineers, acknowledged the neighborhood lacks modern stormwater infrastructure and said the applicant could propose mitigation measures such as infiltration…
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