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Planning commission approves Hamlin Beach two‑lot subdivision as owners pursue sale to Lowcountry Land Trust
Summary
Commission approved a two‑lot subdivision at 2718 Hamlin Beach Road in the Hamlin Beach Historic District; owner said he is negotiating a sale to the Lowcountry Land Trust that would add the parcel to adjacent parkland but requested subdivision in case the sale does not close within the 60‑day due diligence period.
The Charleston County Planning Commission voted to approve a two‑lot subdivision at 2718 Hamlin Beach Road, a property within the Hamlin Beach Community Historic District.
Staff presented the parcel’s history and said the Historic Preservation Commission found the proposed subdivision consistent with the comprehensive plan’s cultural resource elements. Staff recommended approval under the S3 Special Management Residential zoning district and ZLDR standards.
Owner Garrett Bean told the commission he and other owners have been negotiating with the Lowcountry Land Trust and intend to sell the parcel to the trust to become part of an adjacent park. Bean said the trust owns the adjacent lot and the parties had settled deal terms within the prior days; the purchase includes a 60‑day due diligence period, so the owners asked the commission to proceed with subdivision in case the sale fails to close.
Maris Knight Richardson, president of the Hamlin Beach Community Association, said the community met with the developer and Lowcountry Land Trust and supported preserving the parcel as green space, citing potential public uses such as a gazebo and a community garden.
After public comment and staff confirmation that the application complies with historic‑district review criteria, the commission moved, seconded and recorded a unanimous vote to approve the subdivision application. The commission noted that the decision may be appealed to the Circuit Court of Charleston County within 30 days by persons with substantial interest.
Next steps: the approved subdivision record will be filed; if the Lowcountry Land Trust completes the purchase, the property is intended to be incorporated into the adjacent park and community green space.
