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Planning commission defers Edisto Drive waiver after residents demand written maintenance agreement

Berkeley County Planning Commission · September 24, 2025
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Summary

Berkeley County planning commissioners deferred a waiver request that would have avoided paving Edisto Drive for a one-lot subdivision after residents said they were not formally notified and staff said a recorded maintenance agreement and proof of neighbor notification are required.

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The Berkeley County Planning Commission on Aug. 26 deferred consideration of a waiver that would have allowed a one‑lot subdivision to avoid paving Edisto Drive after residents and staff raised concerns about road maintenance and neighbor notification.

Staff told commissioners the application by Legia Esperanza Guerrero Gallo would create a 1.84‑acre lot and raise the number of lots served by Edisto Drive from 21 to 22, crossing the county threshold that triggers paving under section 59‑45 of the county land development regulations. Staff said the applicant would otherwise be required to pave roughly 1,285 linear feet from Highway 52 to the new access point and that a recorded hold‑harmless/maintenance…

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