GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE
August 9, 2011
1. Town Council Appointed Boards/Commissions/Committees/Citizen Group Meetings:
a. Planning Commission: July 27, 2011 meeting agenda attached. Next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2011.
b. Historic Preservation Commission: August 3, 2011 meeting agenda attached. Next meeting scheduled for September 7, 2011.
c. Southern Corridor Review Board: Next meeting scheduled for August 24, 2011.
d. Affordable Housing Committee: July 14, 2011 meeting agenda is attached. Marc Orlando gave an update on the Wharf Street Redevelopment Project. Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2011.
e. Buck Island and Simmonsville Neighborhood Assistance Committee: August 1, 2011 meeting agenda is attached. Next meeting scheduled for December 5, 2011.
f. Buck Island and Simmonsville Infrastructure Committee: Next meeting scheduled for August 8, 2011.
g. Buck Island and Simmonsville Public Safety Committee: Next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2011.
2. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Overhaul: On July 12, 2011 there was a Town
Council/Planning Commission Workshop to review Articles 7 thru 9. The workshop to review comments and revisions for Articles 5 thru 9 and UDO Manuals was held on August 2, 2011.
3. Neighborhood Assistance Program:
a. Home repairs were made to 26 Phoenix Road for leaking ceilings, new front door and paint.
b. Master Service Agreements were signed with three contractors to do home repairs for the Neighborhood Assistance Program.
c. Twenty applications are in review for Home Repairs through the Neighborhood Assistance Program.
d. Lowcountry Council of Governments has income verified seventeen applicants for home repairs for the Neighborhood Assistance Program.
e. Nine homes are currently in process of being repaired. Improvements include; roof repairs, water damage repairs and painting.
4. Wharf Street Redevelopment Project:
a. Civitas (Homeownership Consultant) will present a draft Home Ownership Program at the August Affordable Housing Committee Meeting.
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b. Staff will bring a framework for a Small Home Series to the September Affordable Housing Committee Meeting.
c. Contract was signed with Shirley J. Wilkins to provide professional services related to the Town of Bluffton’s Affordable Housing Home Ownership, Wharf Street Redevelopment Program and Neighborhood Assistance Program.
d. Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Wharf Street Redevelopment Project was held on August 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM at the corner of Wharf Street and Robertson Street.
5. Growth Management News and Announcements:
a. The Office of Building Safety conducted a meeting with The Haven at New Riverside Modifications Committee to answer questions and provide information regarding the Town of Bluffton licensing and building permit requirements.
b. The Office of Building Safety was relocated to Town Hall on Saturday July, 29, 2011.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission meeting agenda for July 27, 2011.
2. Historic Preservation Commission meeting agenda for August 3, 2011
3. Affordable Housing Committee meeting agenda for July 14, 2011.
4. Buck Island Simmonsville Neighborhood Assistance Committee meeting agenda for August 1, 2011
5. Building Safety Monthly Building Report for July 2011.
6. Growth Management EnerGov Active Application Report
ATTACHMENT 1
TOWN OF BLUFFTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building Large Meeting Room
Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER II. NOTICE REGARDING ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission will not hear new items after 9:30 P.M. unless authorized by a majority vote of the Commission Members present. Items which have not been heard before 9:30 P.M. may be continued to the next regular meeting or an additional meeting date as determined by the Commission Members.
III. NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS Every member of the public who is recognized to speak shall address the Chairman and in speaking, avoid disrespect to Commission and any personalities. State your name and address when speaking for the record. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
V. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – May 25, 2011 VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Chairperson Appointment
2. COFA-6-11-2999: Cahill’s Market – Rural Commercial District Certificate of Appropriateness
IX. DISCUSSION
X. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 FOIA COMPLIANCE – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance with the
Freedom of Information Act and Town of Bluffton.
ATTACHMENT 2
TOWN OF BLUFFTON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) MEETING AGENDA
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building Large Meeting Room
Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. NOTICE REGARDING ADJOURNMENT
The Historic Preservation Commission will not hear new items after 9:30 P.M. unless authorized by a majority vote of the Commission Members present. Items which have not been heard before 9:30 P.M. may be continued to the next regular meeting or a special meeting date as determined by the Commission Members.
III. NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC COMMENTS
Every member of the public who is recognized to speak shall address the Chairman and in speaking, avoid disrespect to Commission and any personalities. State your name and address when speaking for the record. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES.
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
V. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – July 6, 2011
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. COFA-7-11-3092: 20 Maiden Lane, Demolition of Existing Structure, Certificate of Appropriateness
2. COFA-7-11-3091: 52 Guerrard Avenue, Demolition of Existing Structure, Certificate of Appropriateness
3. COFA-7-11-3088: 1293 May River Road, Demolition of Existing Structure, Certificate of Appropriateness
4. COFA-7-11-3093: 28 Maiden Lane, Demolition of Existing Structure, Certificate of Appropriateness
5. COFA-7-11-3087: 1282 May River Road, Stabilization of Existing Structure, Certificate of Appropriateness
IX. DISCUSSION
X. ADJOURNMENT
2. NEXT MEETING DATE – Wednesday, September 7, 2011 FOIA COMPLIANCE – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance
with the Freedom of Information Act and Town of Bluffton.
ATTACHMENT 3
TOWN OF BLUFFTON
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building – 20 Bridge Street Large Meeting Room
Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – May 12, 2011 IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Wharf Street Redevelopment Project Update
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Office of Community Development – Neighborhood Assistance Program
VII. DISCUSSION
1. Membership Review VIII. ADJOURNMENT
2. NEXT MEETING DATE – Thursday, August 11, 2011
FOIA COMPLIANCE – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and Town of Bluffton.
ATTACHMENT 4
TOWN OF BLUFFTON
REVISED BIS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building Large Meeting Room
Monday, August 1, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. MEETING OVERVIEW
III. BIS NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN PRIORITIES
1. BIS Re-Addressing
2. Review topics from previous meeting
3. Review of Neighborhood Assistance Program
IV. DISCUSSION V. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE – Monday, December 5, 2011 2.
FOIA COMPLIANCE – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and Town of Bluffton.
Town of Bluffton Department of Growth Management
Monthly Building Safety Report for July 2011
ATTACHMENT 5
Month
Single Family Permits Single Family Value
Single Family Units
Multi Family Permits
Multi Family Value
Multi Family Units
Commercial Permits
Commercial Value
Commercial Square Footage
Jan 8 $ 2,643,191 8 0 $ - 0 0 $ - - Feb 18 $ 6,547,694 18 0 $ - 0 0 $ - March 23 $ 7,518,257 23 0 $ - 0 0 $ - April 14 $ 4,320,126 14 0 $ - 0 1 $ 4,824,000 32,155 May 22 $ 8,075,084 22 0 $ - 0 0 $ - 0 June 22 $ 7,601,729 22 0 $ - 0 0 $ - - July 25 $ 11,499,311 25 0 $ - 0 0 $ - - Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Totals 132 $ 48,205,392 132 0 $ - 0 1 $ 4,824,000 32,155
NEW CONSTRUCTION 2011
Applications Ranging Between Friday, January 1, 2010 and Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Growth Management Application Report (By Date)
Property Address Plan Type Plan StatusCase Number Parcel NumberPlan MgrApplication
Date
Applicant
Annexation Petition
100%
ANNX-4-10-1409 4/9/10 Annexation Petition Active1 GRAVES RD R603 021 000 007B 0000Graves,Ling Wilson,Danny
Description: The Graves Family Tract consists of 6 parcels totaling 142 acres. The applicant is requesting to amend the Buckwalter Development Agreement and be annexed into the Buckwalter PUD .
The Buckwalter Concept Plan will also have to be amended. The Zoning Map Amendment being requested in conjunction with the annexation petition is for PUD Zoning. An Initial Master Plan is also
being proposed for the property. Applications for all of these items will be reviewed concurrently.
Project Name: Graves Family Tract
Total Number of Annexation Petition Plans: 1
Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic Preservation Overlay District
COFA-3-11-2624 3/15/11 Certificate of Appropriateness Active77 BRIDGE ST R610 039 00A 161A 0000Manuel,Ansley Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeks Certificate of Approval for conceptual review of demo of existing structure and construction of a new 1,528 square foot residential structure at 77 Bridge Street.
Project Name: OLD TOWN
COFA-7-11-3092 7/13/11 Certificate of Appropriateness Active20 MAIDEN LN R610 039 00A 0072 0000Hodge,Frank Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeking approval of Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing structure at 20 Maiden Lane.
Project Name: OLD TOWN
COFA-7-11-3087 7/13/11 Certificate of Appropriateness Active1282 MAY RIVER RD R610 039 00A 0337 0000Hodge,Frank Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the existing contributing structure to be stabilized by an engineer. The canopy will be stabilized to prevent collapse. Upon
approval, the applicant will seek assistance from a professional architect or engineer to shore up the canopy.
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Property Address Plan Type Plan StatusCase Number Parcel NumberPlan MgrApplication
Date
Applicant
Project Name: OLD TOWN
COFA-7-11-3091 7/13/11 Certificate of Appropriateness Active52 GUERRARD AVE R610 039 00A 0199 0000Hodge,Frank Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeking approval of Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing structure at 52 Guerrard Avenue.
Project Name: OLD TOWN
COFA-7-11-3093 7/13/11 Certificate of Appropriateness Active28 MAIDEN LN R610 039 00A 0070 0000Hodge,Frank Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeking approval of Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing structure at 28 Maiden Lane.
Project Name: OLD TOWN
COFA-7-11-3088 7/13/11 Certificate of Appropriateness Active1293 MAY RIVER RD R610 039 00A 0019 0000Hodge,Frank Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeking approval of Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing structure at 1293 May River Road.
Project Name: OLD TOWN
Rural Commercial District
COFA-6-11-2999 6/20/11 Certificate of Appropriateness Active1055 MAY RIVER RD R610 039 000 0001 0000Cahill,John N. Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeking approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration /addition to an existing structure. The addition will be constructed over the existing concrete slab and
equipment. Additionally, a 42'8" x 24' deck will be constructed on the west side of the existing building.
Project Name: CAHILL
Total Number of Certificate of Appropriateness Plans: 7
Concept Plan Amendment
<NONE>
CPA-4-11-2717 4/6/11 Concept Plan Amendment Active1 GRAVES RD R603 021 000 007B 0000Graves,Ling Giroux,Aubrie
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Property Address Plan Type Plan StatusCase Number Parcel NumberPlan MgrApplication
Date
Applicant
Description: The Graves Family Tract consists of 6 parcels totaling 142 acres. The applicant is requesting to amend the Buckwalter Development Agreement and be annexed into the Buckwalter PUD .
The Buckwalter Concept Plan will also have to be amended. The Zoning Map Amendment being requested in conjunction with the annexation petition is for PUD Zoning. An Initial Master Plan is also
being proposed for the property. Applications for all of these items will be reviewed concurrently.
Project Name: Graves Family Tract
CPA-5-11-2850 2/15/11 Concept Plan Amendment Active R610 030 000 0441 0000Vaux,Roberts Giroux,Aubrie
Description: This Buckwalter Concept Plan Amendment in conjunction with the Buckwalter Development Agreement 10th Amendment is a result of negotiations between the Town, International Paper ,
Buckwalter Commercial, and Grandee Oaks regarding claims to IP 's residual density within the Buckwalter PUD. One of the results was that the Town initiates a request for additional density for the
Robertson Site owned by Grandee Oaks.
Per the recommendations of the Negotiating Committee, the Buckwalter Development Agreement and Concept Plan are being amended to add 9.18 acres of General Commercial Density to Buckwalter
for the Robertson Site, transfer of the Robertson Site from the Western Tract to the Buckwalter Commons Tract to allow General Commercial Use, commitment of Grandee Oaks to the purchase and
installation of a traffic light at Lake Point Drive and Buckwalter Parkway, and donation of 12 DU to the Town of Bluffton Density Bank.
Project Name: BUCKWALTER
Total Number of Concept Plan Amendment Plans: 2
Dev Agreement Amendment
<NONE>
DAA-2-11-2508 2/15/11 Dev Agreement Amendment Active R610 030 000 0441 0000Vaux,Roberts Giroux,Aubrie
Description: This 10th Amendment to the Buckwalter Development Agreement is a result of negotiations between the Town, International Paper, Buckwalter Commercial, and Grandee Oaks regarding
claims to IP's residual density within the Buckwalter PUD. One of the results was that the Town initiates a request for additional density for the Robertson Site owned by Grandee Oaks.
Per the recommendations of the Negotiating Committee, the Buckwalter Development Agreement and Concept Plan are being amended to add 9.18 acres of General Commercial Density to Buckwalter
for the Robertson Site, transfer of the Robertson Site from the Western Tract to the Buckwalter Commons Tract to allow General Commercial Use, commitment of Grandee Oaks to the purchase and
installation of a traffic light at Lake Point Drive and Buckwalter Parkway, and donation of 12 DU to the Town of Bluffton Density Bank.
Project Name: DA-Buckwalter Dev Agreement
DAA-4-11-2712 4/6/11 Dev Agreement Amendment Active1 GRAVES RD R603 021 000 007B 0000Graves,Ling Giroux,Aubrie
Description: The Graves Family Tract consists of 6 parcels totaling approximately 142 acres. The applicant is requesting to amend the Buckwalter Development Agreement and be annexed into the
Buckwalter PUD. The Buckwalter Concept Plan will also have to be amended. The Zoning Map Amendment being requested in conjunction with the annexation petition is for PUD Zoning. An Initial Master
Plan is also being proposed for the property. Applications for all of these items will be reviewed concurrently.
Project Name: DA-Buckwalter Dev Agreement
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Property Address Plan Type Plan StatusCase Number Parcel NumberPlan MgrApplication
Date
Applicant
Total Number of Dev Agreement Amendment Plans: 2
Development Plan Amendment
PUD
DPA-5-11-2914 5/23/11 Development Plan
Amendment
Active R614 045 000 0021 0000Wood,Dallas Wilson,Danny
Description: Applicant proposing a revision to Development Permit 269 (Plat 15A) for realignment of Maritime Forest Road in Palmetto Bluff Phase 2. Plan has been through DRC. Resubmittal received
June 22, 2011. Review in process; however, another resubmittal will most likely be required due to the road name change from Moreland Road to Maritime Forest Road.
Project Name: PALMETTO BLUFF PHASE 2
Total Number of Development Plan Amendment Plans: 1
HPOD Signage and Site Features Plan
Historic Preservation Overlay District
HSGN-7-11-3126 7/27/11 HPOD Signage and Site
Features Plan
Active20 BRIDGE ST R611 039 000 0057 0000Standard,Robin Woodruff,Katie
Description: Applicant seeking approval of a 48"x 36" wall sign reading "The Children's Center at Old Town Bluffton"
Project Name: OLD TOWN
Total Number of HPOD Signage and Site Features Plan Plans: 1
Initial Master Plan
<NONE>
IMP-12-10-2286 12/3/10 Initial Master Plan Active19 TOWNE DR R610 031 000 1086 0000Jamison,Jack Wilson,Danny
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Property Address Plan Type Plan StatusCase Number Parcel NumberPlan MgrApplication
Date
Applicant
Description: Belfair PUD Initial Master Plan Amendment. Proposed minor amendment seeks to improve the existing access point located immediately west of the main entrance to Belfair Towne Village
at the intersection of US Hwy 278 and Simmonsville Road. The modification will include the addition of a right-in-access including deceleration lane and tapers to the existing location serving the property.
Project Name: BELFAIR TOWNE VILLAGE
IMP-4-11-2709 4/6/11 Initial Master Plan Active1 GRAVES RD R603 021 000 007B 0000Graves,Ling Wilson,Danny
Description: The Graves Family Tract consists of 6 parcels totaling 142 acres. The applicant is requesting to amend the Buckwalter Development Agreement and be annexed into the Buckwalter PUD .
The Buckwalter Concept Plan will also have to be amended. The Zoning Map Amendment being requested in conjunction with the annexation petition is for PUD Zoning. An Initial Master Plan is also
being proposed for the property. Applications for all of these items will be reviewed concurrently. The IMP currently depicts that, at build out, the property will have +/- 550 homes and +/- 600,000 square
feet of mixed commercial uses.
Project Name: Graves Family Tract
Total Number of Initial Master Plan Plans: 2
Initial Master Plan Amendment
Major
IMPA-6-11-2979 6/13/11 Initial Master Plan
Amendment
Active R610 031 000 0137 0000Guenther,Mark Wilson,Danny
Description: Applicant seeking approval of Initial Master Plan Amendment. They intend to develop a consolidated campus for the Junior Golf Corporation, Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy
(IJGA), the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) and the Heritage Academy in the rear portion of the property which will consist of a new outdoor driving range, tennis courts, basketball court, indoor golf
training facility, fitness center, classrooms, a student-meeting center, cafeteria, and administrative offices. Student's housing will be provided on-site in a proposed 48 unit townhouse complex adjacent to
the barn. The subject site is approximately 23 acres of the entire 171.33 acre PUD.
Project Name: OLD CAROLINA
Minor
IMPA-2-11-2493 2/10/11 Initial Master Plan
Amendment
Active89 OLD CAROLINA DR R610 031 000 0137 0000Patterson,Russell P. Wilson,Danny
Description: Applicant seeks to shift 11 residential dwelling units from Parcel GG to Parcel FF, as well as reconfigure Parcel FF. The shift in residential dwelling units would increase the units on Parcel
FF from 42 units to 53 units. Parcel GG is proposed to end up with no residential dwelling units and will be designated as Open Space. The reconfiguration of Parcel FF would increase its size from 6
acres to 12.57 acres. The configuration and size of Parcel GG would remain unchanged.
In addition to the IMP Amendment, a minor subdivision is being reviewed (SUB-2-11-2492) to split the existing property into 3 parcels (Parcel FF, Parcel GG, parent parcel).
Project Name: OLD CAROLINA
IMPA-6-11-2952 6/7/11 Initial Master Plan
Amendment
Active R610 031 000 1377 0000Lebenson,David Wilson,Danny
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Property Address Plan Type Plan StatusCase Number Parcel NumberPlan MgrApplication
Date
Applicant
Description: Applicant proposing minor amendment to the Rose Hill PUD Initial Master Plan. Proposed use will be an Outpatient Center which at build out will be approximately 80,000 square feet; it is
to be constructed in 3 phases.
Project Name: BUCK ISLAND/SIMMONSVILLE
Total Number of Initial Master Plan Amendment Plans: 3
Plat Stamp
<NONE>
PS-8-11-3138 8/1/11 Plat Stamp Active36 WHARF ST R610 039 00A 0183 0000Eversole,Alysoun Wilson,Danny
Description: Lot line correction on existing recorded properties, mutual boundary line
Project Name: OLD TOWN
PS-8-11-3137 8/1/11 Plat Stamp Active40 WHARF ST R610 039 00A 0184 0000Eversole,Alysoun Woodruff,Katie
Description: Lot line corrections on existing recorded properties, mutual boundary line location.
Project Name: OLD TOWN
Total Number of Plat Stamp Plans: 2
Subdivision Plan
Minor
SUB-7-11-3115 7/25/11 Subdivision Plan Active0 OKATIE HWY R622 028 000 1006 0000, Wilson,Danny
Description: Minor Subdivision - SC Highway 170 between Sun City and Cypress Ridge. Finalizing roadway plans for the SC Hwy 170 widening project.
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Property Address Plan Type Plan StatusCase Number Parcel NumberPlan MgrApplication
Date
Applicant
Project Name: <NONE>
SUB-2-11-2492 2/10/11 Subdivision Plan Active89 OLD CAROLINA DR R610 031 000 0137 0000Patterson,Russell P. Wilson,Danny
Description: Applicant seeks to subdivide Parcels FF and GG out of the existing parcel. Ownership of the roads, existing water and sewer systems, open space areas, parking areas and other amenities
will not change.
Project Name: OLD CAROLINA
Total Number of Subdivision Plan Plans: 2
Zoning Action
Zoning Map Amendment
ZONE-6-11-2976 6/13/11 Zoning Action Active R610 031 000 0137 0000Guenther,Mark Wilson,Danny
Description: Applicant seeking approval on PUD Zoning Map Amendment on a 23.50 acre portion of Old Carolina PUD to allow specific institutional uses (private school with administrative offices) and
institutional residential (student housing) uses associated with preparatory private school (grades 5 through 12) and student housing complex are ancillary to the gold and tennis training academy.
Project Name: OLD CAROLINA
ZONE-4-11-2710 4/6/11 Zoning Action Active1 GRAVES RD R603 021 000 007B 0000Graves,Ling Wilson,Danny
Description: The Graves Family Tract consists of 6 parcels totaling 142 acres. The applicant is requesting to amend the Buckwalter Development Agreement and be annexed into the Buckwalter PUD .
The Buckwalter Concept Plan will also have to be amended. The Zoning Map Amendment being requested in conjunction with the annexation petition is for PUD Zoning. An Initial Master Plan is also
being proposed for the property. Applications for all of these items will be reviewed concurrently..
Project Name: Graves Family Tract
Total Number of Zoning Action Plans: 2
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