HPC approves enclosure of pergola at 2995 Joseph Glover Road in Phillips Community

The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 21 to approve a certificate of historic appropriateness to enclose an existing 16-by-16-foot pergola at 2995 Joseph Glover Road in the Phillips Community Historic District.

Planner Emily Piggott told the commission the proposal would enclose the open‑air accessory structure using plywood and Hardy plank, add windows and a door, and would not change the building footprint. Staff concluded the changes are consistent with the district’s architectural character and would not reduce the historic integrity of neighboring contributing resources; staff recommended approval subject to a condition that any major changes be processed under the county’s ordinance.

During public comment the applicants, Isaac and Rosalind (surname given in the sign-up), thanked the commission for permitting the enclosure. Isaac said, “we just came today ... to say thank you for letting us close in our pergola.”

A commissioner moved to approve after finding the three approval criteria were met: compatibility with the historic character, no decrease in historic integrity, and no identified negative impacts. The motion was seconded and passed by roll call. Chair Hertel declared the commission’s action final and noted appeal rights to the Circuit Court of Charleston County within 30 calendar days.

The commission’s approval is the final decision on the CHA; any substantive modifications to the enclosed structure in the future must follow the ordinance’s modification procedure.