MINUTES
CITY OF GOOSE CREEK
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 6:30 p.m.
GOOSE CREEK MUNICIPAL CENTER
519 N. GOOSE CREEK BOULEVARD

I. Call To Order - Chairperson Sharon Clopton

Ms. Clopton called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.

Present: Kristen Bowden, Sharon Clopton, Jeri Haga, Tom Risso, and Fred Smith
Staff Present: Daniel Ben-Yisrael and Sarah Hanson

II. Review of Minutes - December 20, 2010

Motion: Mr. Risso made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded.
Discussion: There was none.
Vote: All voted in favor.

III. New Business - Minor Applications

A. Royal Lanes - Freestanding Sign

Mr. Tsafos, owner of Royal Lanes, presented the application. Ms. Hanson explained the sign company that Mr. Tsafos had been working with was no longer involved, resulting in there being no color samples available and suggested the decision could be contingent upon color samples being submitted to Staff. Ms. Clopton explained if the color samples were not true to what was being approved the applicant would have to come back before the Board for another review. Mr. Risso asked about base landscaping, and Mr. Tsafos explained he was planning to provide landscaping but was waiting for the Central Avenue improvements to be completed first.

Motion: Mr. Risso made a motion to accept the application as submitted, contingent upon the selected sign company submitting color samples for Staff review and comparison to the colors submitted, as well as contingent upon the landscaping being added once Central Avenue was completed. Ms. Bowden seconded.
Discussion: There was none.
Vote: All voted in favor; none opposed.

B. TJ's Beef and Brew - Wall Mounted Sign and Tenant Panels

Ms. Hoeft presented the application.

Motion: Mr. Risso made a motion to accept the application as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded.
Discussion: There was brief discussion concerning the "brand" design.
Vote: All voted in favor; none opposed.

C. Two Keys Tavern - Wall Mounted and Tenant Panels

Mr. Mark Keller presented the application.

Motion: Mr. Risso made a motion to accept the application as submitted. Ms. Haga seconded.
Discussion: There was none.
Vote: All voted in favor; none opposed.

IV. Major Applications - Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union

Mr. Andrews, the architect for the project, presented the plans. There was brief discussion about the color samples and the trees presently on the property. Mr. Andrews explained that the trees there now are in poor condition and/or in the middle of the property, and they have submitted an extensive landscaping plan. He stated the dumpster enclosure would be constructed with the same materials as the building.

Motion: Mr. Risso made a motion to approve the site and landscaping plans, elevations, and building materials as submitted, conditional on the satisfaction of items detailed in Staff's memo of January 13, 2011. Mr. Smith seconded.
Discussion: Ms. Clopton asked for discussion regarding the landscaping plans. Ms. Bowden asked about the existing palms, and Mr. Anderson said if they could not be saved they would be replaced with a similar plant. There was brief discussion about the type of plants being proposed. Mr. Ben-Yisrael stated Staff had reviewed the plans and still have a few minor issues that needed to be resolved and asked if the motion could reflect this. The motion and second were amended.
Vote: All voted in favor.

V. Harvest Time Academy (Brown Daycare) - Site and Landscaping Plans

Mr. Tony Hunt, project engineer, presented the plans. He stated there would be no changes to the exterior. He stated they would be removing a large oak that is causing problems with the foundation of the building and will be removing the rooftop HVAC units which are to be replaced with compressors placed and screened on the right side of the building. There was discussion about the parking challenges. Mr. Hunt stated they have been working with Staff to provide an acceptable plan. Mr. Ben-Yisrael stated Staff's recommendation was to remove the spaces on the side to allow for vehicles to turn around and to add spaces toward the back.

Ms. Clopton asked if there would be any painting done to the exterior. Mr. Brown, the owner of the property, stated they would be painting the siding and refreshing the roof, using the same colors as they are now. Ms. Clopton asked that the color samples be submitted to Staff.

Motion: Mr. Risso made a motion to accept the landscaping plan as submitted as well as the site plan when accepted by Staff, contingent upon the same colors being used as present. Ms. Bowden seconded.
Discussion: There was none.
Vote: All voted in favor.

VI. Comments from ARB

Ms. Clopton expressed her concern and displeasure about the process the City has used in replacing Board members. She felt the City should have at least contacted the applicants that have already submitted resumes and acknowledged their interest instead of having to wait to hear anything until there is an interview.

Mr. Smith mentioned that the property on Amy had begun to get cleaned up.

VII. Comments from Staff

There were no Staff comments.

VIII. Adjournment

Ms. Bowden made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Haga seconded. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at or about 7:13 p.m.