Planning commission recommends rezoning for Jedburgh industrial park with conditions after resident concerns

The Berkeley County Planning Commission on June 16 (meeting date not specified in the record) recommended approval of a rezoning request to create the Hope Berkeley Commerce Park, a proposed industrial-commercial development on about 153.87 acres near Jedburgh Road.

Planning staff told commissioners the conceptual plan shows six buildings totaling about 1,044,560 square feet and that the project would convert parcels now zoned Agricultural Flex 1 to a planned development (PD) aimed at office/industrial uses. Staff said the applicant reduced the maximum building height from 80 feet to 45 feet and added lighting limits — exterior light poles shall not exceed 35 feet, and lighting must be arranged so that illumination does not exceed 0.5 foot-candles above background at the lot line of adjacent residential parcels.

The PD text also adds requirements for separated truck-loading areas, a Type D buffer to protect adjoining residences, and notes about coordination on Jedburgh Road improvements and connectivity to the Berkeley Charleston Tradeport. Staff reported the draft traffic impact analysis (TIA) is under review by SCDOT and that…