MINUTES
CITY OF GOOSE CREEK
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012, 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, Sharon Clopton, Racheal King, and John Sanders
Absent: Jeri Haga and Tom Risso
Staff Present: Daniel Ben-Yisrael and Sarah Hanson
II. Review of Minutes - December 19, 2011
Motion: Mr. Arenson made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: There was none.
Vote: All voted in favor.
III. New Business - Minor Applications
A. The Sportsman's Whistle Stop - Wall Mounted and Freestanding Signs
A representative from Apple Printing & Signs presented the application. He stated the cabinet of the freestanding sign would be painted black, and the pole is to be painted white. He also presented a plan for the proposed landscaping at the base of the freestanding sign. There was discussion about whether the landscaping would be with or without a planter box. It was decided it would be within a planter box made of timbers.
Motion: Mr. Arenson made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: It was stated the box would be made of railroad ties, mulched, and have evergreens and azaleas. There was some discussion regarding the planter box. The applicant stated the plan was the same as what was submitted.
Amended Motion: Mr. Arenson made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the stipulation that a planter box made of landscaping timbers be included in the application. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: Ms. Clopton explained to the applicant that however the Board approved the landscaping would be how it would have to be completed, and he stated he understood that.
Vote: All voted in favor.
B. Carolina Title Loans - Wall Mounted and Freestanding Signs
Andy Schafstall of Miller Signs presented the application. Mr. Schafstall stated the green and white awning presently on the building front was to be removed. He stated the pole and cabinet of the freestanding sign would be painted black. There was discussion regarding the lighted box signs being compatible with the building and Overlay District. He stated the signs would be centered on the brick front for each individual business.
Motion: Mr. Arenson made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: Ms. King stated she did not feel they should add a lit sign to a location that did not have one, as this was a part of the Overlay District. There was discussion that lighted signs were allowed, though there had been previous discussions about lighted cabinet signs. She suggested they use external lighting.
Amended Motion: Mr. Arenson made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the exception that they be externally lit rather than internal fluorescent sign boxes. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: There was no more discussion.
Vote: All voted in favor.
Ms. Clopton suggested Mr. Schafstall meet with Staff to get suggestions for the lighting and stated it could be approved at the Staff level.
C. Walmart - Exterior Painting, Wall Mounted and Freestanding Signs
Ms. Brittany Lewis represented the applicant. She stated all existing signs would be removed and replaced with individual channel letters with the exception of the two existing tenant signs. She stated the Walmart "spark" would be internally lit with LED bulbs. Other signage is unlit. The lettering will be white with the yellow "spark". The faces of the existing marquee sign will be replaced, and the cabinet and pole will be painted dark bronze. She confirmed the colors being used for the exterior painting.
Motion: Mr. Arenson made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
Vote: All voted in favor.
D. Victory Christian Church - Exterior Painting
Mr. David Long represented the applicant. A manufactured building was to be moved onto the back of their property, and they wished to paint it to match their existing building. Ms. Clopton asked if it would be visible from the road, and Mr. Long stated it shouldn't be, as it would be smaller than a building currently back there that will be demolished. Ms. King asked if it was within the Board's scope to deny a modular unit being placed on the property. Mr. Ben-Yisrael stated he had visited the site and the unit and had found it to be compatible with the zoning ordinance; it is considered an accessory structure.
Motion: Mr. Arenson made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Sanders seconded.
Discussion: Ms. Clopton asked if the unit was to be placed in the same location as where the home is now, and Mr. Long stated it would. Ms. King asked about how visible the unit will be, and Mr. Ben-Yisrael stated it would be partially visible when traveling south, but only a small portion will be visible from the road.
Vote: Three voted in favor; one opposed.
IV. Comments from ARB
There was discussion about the ordinance allowing modular units. Ms. King stated the Board is able to say no to an application even though it is allowed by the ordinance. Ms. Clopton stated she felt it should be considered on a case by case basis. There was discussion about the ability for the Board to add requirements to an application that will improve the aesthetics of the property. There was discussion about the issue regarding the Ethan Allen trailer being parked at the Whitfield shopping center. Ms. Clopton asked about whether Staff had heard from Hardees and if there was a time frame for their response. Mr. Arenson asked about the status of the Sonic project, and Ms. Hanson updated the Board. Mr. Arenson suggested Staff and the Planning Commission review the use of modular units when reviewing the Zoning Ordinance.
V. Comments from Staff
There were no further comments.
VI. Adjournment
Ms. King made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Arenson seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The meeting adjourned at or about 7:34 p.m.
