MINUTES
CITY OF GOOSE CREEK
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
MARGUERITE H. BROWN MUNICIPAL CENTER
519 N. GOOSE CREEK BOULEVARD

 

I. Call to Order -Chairperson Sharon Clopton

Ms. Clopton called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Present: Joel Arenson (arrived following the approval of minutes), Sharon Clopton, Jeri Haga, Tom Risso, and John Sanders
Absent: Racheal King and Fred Smith
Staff Present: Sarah Hanson

II. Review of Minutes - September 19, 2011

Motion: Mr. Risso made a motion to approve the revised minutes as previously amended. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: There was none.
Vote: All voted in favor.

III. New Business - Minor Applications

A. Advanced Healthcare - Freestanding Sign

Doug Rucker of Nelson Signs 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.

IV. Comments from ARB

Ms. Clopton mentioned not having the Issues and Concerns Update. Ms. Hanson stated because Mr. Ben-Yisrael had been out of the office they had not been able to complete the updates and it would be available next month. She stated the trash receptacle enclosures should be completed; otherwise, complete information would be updated next month.

Ms. Clopton asked about Stickled Pink, as she stated the signage was still up. She stated the flags at Tread Quarters were still up. She asked if the businesses were given a time limit to conform to Staff's request. Ms. Clopton stated the Verizon store's trash receptacle was still not enclosed, and trash was spilling out of it. Mr. Arenson asked what the City can do if the businesses do not adhere to the ordinance or do not act when requested, could fines be given. Ms. Hanson stated they can be fined. There was discussion about the enforcement process. Ms. Clopton suggested having an article in the Goose Creek Gazette pertaining to ordinance compliance. Mr. Arenson and Mr. Risso stated they felt trash and other issues should be handled immediately. Ms. Clopton stated she didn't feel it was fair to the businesses that conform to not seriously enforce the ordinances for those that do not. Mr. Arenson asked about the status of the UNI location in the Whitfield Shopping Center. Mr. Sanders asked about the status of the Sonic retrofit in the Crowfield Plaza.

V. Comments from Staff

Ms. Hanson explained that Staff wished to combine the future workshops with the annual required training and requested that the Board inform Staff of suggestions for subject matter. Mr. Arenson suggested reviewing the Comprehensive Plan.

VI. Adjournment

Mr. Risso made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Arenson seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The meeting adjourned at or about 6:50 p.m.