The' Town of Summerville Planning Commission Meeting  Minutes April15,2024  This meeting ofthe Town of Summerville Planning Commission was held in Town Council Chambers and was attended by Commission Members, Jim Reaves, Chairman; Kevin Carroll; Charlie Stoudenmire; and Elaine Segelken. Tom Hart, Jim! Bailey, and] BettyProfit were unablet to attend. Staffina attendance included Jessi Shuler, AICP, Director of] Planning. The public was invited to attend inj person, or they viewed the  meeting via live-stream. Approval ofl Minutes: Public Hearings:  Jim Reaves, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM.  The Chairman asked ift there were any edits or additions to the minutes from the meeting on January 22, The first public hearing opened at 4:021 PM and was: for the petition by Brianna Kopp Memis and Kevin W.Kopp to annex' TMS#1 136-07-02-006. located at 1219 Central/Avenue, and totaling approximately? 2 acres. Currently zoned R-1. Single-Family Residential. in Dorchester County and willl be zoned N-B. Neighborhood Business. upon annexation into the Town of Summerville'si municipal limits. (Council District 1Mr. Reaves introduced thei item. The applicant wasi not present, and hearing no public Seeing no members oft thej public present, the Chairman suggested that the: five scheduled public hearings on the UDO amendments bel held together. Hearing no objections, the second public hearing opened at 4:031 PM and was fort the proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance; Chapters 2.3.4.9.13. 14, and 15. Hearing no public comment, this public hearing was closed at 4:03  2024. Hearing none, the minutes were accepted as presented.  comment, this public hearing was closed at 4:02PM.  PM. Old Business New) Business:  There were no items under Old) Business.  The first item under New Business was New Street Names. Ms. Shuler stated that they have street names int two different developments to review this month. Thej proposed name of Edseli is for1 the AMH Development ini the Salisbury tract. Only one street name is needed. Ms. Segelken made ai motion to approve Edsel, and Mr. Carroll made the second. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Shuler stated that the second set ofnames is forl Phase 1 oft the Shewmaker Tract. Only five names are: needed, but they have tenj potential names that could all be approved, as1 they will need additional names int the next phases. The following names were available for approval: Agrarian. Ave, Barnwood Ln, Cropfield Dr, Farmstead. Dr, Harvest Grove. Ln, Harvest Meadow. Ln, Orchard. Blossom. Ln, Orchard Hill. Rd, Orchard View Terrace, and Ranchview Ch. Ms. Segelken made a1 motion to approve all the names The second item under New Business wasi the petition by] Brianna Kopp Memis and Kevin W.J Koppto annex TMS# 136-07-02-006. located at 1219 Central Avenue. and totaling approximately: 2acres. Currently zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential, in Dorchester County and will be zoned N-B, Neighborhood Business: upon annexation into the' Town of Summerville's municipal limits. (Council District 1), Ms. Shuler explained the ownership, as the woman on the recorded deed: is recently deceased,  listed, and Mr. Carroll made the second. The motion passed unanimously.    and her twol heirs signed thej petition. Mr. Carroll made ai motion to recommend approval, and Ms. Segelken made the second. Mr. Carroll mentioned that this would be a complete changei int the neighborhood based on all the recent annexations int the area, andl Mr. Reaves agreed, but noted that it was not surprising given the surrounding properties and thet traffic along Central Ave. Mr. Reaves then called Thei third item under New Business was the proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance. Chapter 2. Section 2.3.6.A-E Encroachments: Chapter 4. Section 4.2.5-F Frontage Encroachments: Chapter 13, Section 13.7.1-Z Zoning/Development Permit. Ms. Shuler briefly explained the changes andi the reasoning behind them. Mr. Reaves asked what constituted an encroachment since the fences would still be on thej property, and Ms. Shuler explained that it was an encroachment into the setback, so it basically states that fences aren'ts subject to required setbacks. Mr. Carroll made ai motion to recommend approval, and Ms. Segelken made the second. Ms. Segelken asked: for clarification on how the changes would affect property owners who wanted to construct ai fence. Ms. Shuler clarified that this would only affect fences that are visible from the right-of-way, and the changes to Chapter 4 and 13 only affect non-residential zoned properties. Mr. Reaves then called for the question and the motion passed The: fourth item under New Business was thej proposed amendments tot the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 3. Section 3.3-Table ofl Permitted Uses and Section 3.4.5.E- TobaccoTobacco Alternatives Sales Store: Chapter 15. Section 15.3-Definition ofTerms. Ms. Shuler briefly explained that the changes arei toi include CBD and other alternatives and slightly reduce the distance: required between certain uses toi make suret that this use was not zoned out, as thati is not allowed by statel law. Ms. Segelken made ai motioni to recommend approval, and Mr. Stoudenmire: madet the second. Mr. Carroll asked about sensitive receptors, and Ms. Shuler noted that adding that definition to Chapter 15 was: included int the changes. Mr. Reaves then called for the question and the motion passed The: fifth item under New Business was the proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance. Chapter 9. Section 9.3-Design Standards. Ms. Shuler noted that this change addressed al loophole in our sign and lighting regulations. Ms. Segelken made a motion to recommend approval, and Mr. Stoudenmire: madet the second. Mr. Reaves then called for the question and the motion The sixth item under New Business was thej proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance. Chapter 13. Section 13.72-Building. Permit and Section 13.7.3- Certificate of Occupancy/oceupancy Permit. Ms. Shuler explained that these amendments arej proposed by staff to allow for ar more efficient and effective: review of proposed building permit applications regarding zoning requirements and1 building code requirements. The foundation survey requirement will help staff catch potential zoning violations or building/fire code needs prior to starting vertical construction, which will make corrections: much simpler and less costly. With morel PUDs coming online that have smaller lots sizes and more infill development on difficult lots, the as-built survey will allow staffto guarantee that all zoning, grading, and1 building code requirements are being met. She specifically pointed outt that the language does gives staff the ability to waive these requirements ift they're unnecessary. Ms. Segelken made ai motion to recommend approval, and Mr. Carroll made the second. Mr. Reaves then called fori the question and the motion The seventh and final item under New Business was the proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance. Chapter 14. Section 14.2.4-Notice ofViolation and 14,2.5-F Failure to Correct Violation. Ms. Shuler explained that these amendments arej proposed bys staff to better reflect the realities of dealing with code enforcement: issues allowing staff to address thesei issues more efficiently and  for the question and the motion passed unanimously.  unanimously.  unanimously.  passed unanimously.  passed unanimously.    effectively, while still providing opportunities for violations tol be corrected prior to citations beingi issued. She noted that staff was experiencing morei instances ofviolations, and it appears that duet to lack of or the difficulty with enforcing the ordinances, more violations are occurring. Ms. Segelken noted that shel had heard word ofmore violations because people believed requirements weren't being enforced and sO1 there would be no consequences for violating the UDO. Mr. Carroll: made ai motion to recommend approval, and Ms. Segelken made the second. Mr. Reaves then called for the question and the motion passed unanimously. Ms. Shuler reminded the Commission members about their training responsibilities, and that staff would  Miscellaneous: Adjourn  be sending out webinar training opportunities as available.  With no: further business for the Commission, Mr. Carroll made ai motion to adjourn with) Mr. Stoudenmire  making the second. Thei motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 4:28P PM.  Respectfully Submitted, guASb Jessi Shuler, AICP Director of Planning  Date: May 20,2024  Approved: Jim Reaves,  Bailey, Vice  MKs h