Planning commission advances multiple development plans; approves Superior Construction site plan after setback fix

The Berkeley County Planning Commission voted to approve a detailed site plan for Superior Construction and Hauling, contingent on correcting a building setback shown on the plat from 10 feet to the 15 feet required by the subdivision covenants. Commissioners also advanced Nadeenbush Pines Phase 4 and 184 True Apple Way to final plat and approved a waiver for a two‑lot subdivision by John Dellinger.

Staff told the commission the Superior Construction proposal (file 2508-241) calls for a 6,000‑square‑foot maintenance building and paved parking for equipment on 2.17 acres, to be served by public water and sewer, and that county engineer Doug Smith had deemed the project compliant with the subdivision ordinance. Staff recommended approval.

Neighboring property owner Dan Delier told the commission the lot proposed for development has been raised and now sheds additional runoff onto adjacent Lot 11, creating drainage that runs through an existing mini‑storage complex and adding burden to an older stormwater pond. "It brings problems that the water's running through that lot," Delier said, and offered photos and an overlay to illustrate the change. He also said covenants in the subdivision specify a 15‑foot setback but the proposed plat shows a 10‑foot setback in places.

The applicant's engineer (represented during the hearing by Clint Rock and Fox and Associates) and county staff said the proposed structure complies with the required 15‑foot setback as shown in the approved design and that a small sliver of drainage was planned to route to the front stormwater facility. Staff encouraged the parties to meet to resolve field‑condition questions. "It's intended to drain," one staff member said, adding that the approved plans show the small sliver of drainage area.

Commissioner (motioning) moved to approve the detailed site plan contingent on correcting the setback on the plat from 10 to 15 feet; the motion was seconded and carried.

Separately, the commission advanced Nadeenbush Pines Phase 4 (a major plan change proposing 23 single‑family lots on roughly 34 acres) to the final plat stage after staff said prior soil stabilization and swale maintenance issues had been addressed. The commission also advanced a four‑lot development at 184 True Apple Way to final plat and granted a waiver to Section 505.d of the subdivision ordinance for John Dellinger, allowing two administrative lots served by a 40‑foot private right of way rather than a 50‑foot DOH right of way.

The commission scheduled a public hearing for Forbes Dental's detailed site plan (a proposed 168‑square‑foot addition) for the June 15, 2026 meeting and discussed next steps on the county comprehensive plan. A commissioner also noted a publicly posted footprint for a proposed data center and suggested the planning commission consider whether to engage with the state Department of Highways on entrance permits at the Beddington Road intersection.

The commission adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

What happens next: The Superior Construction applicant must correct the setback on the plat to the required 15 feet; staff and the applicant were directed to meet and resolve outstanding drainage overlay questions before final platting.