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Charleston City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation – Councilmember Moody

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Presentations and Recognitions

1. Recognition of Ashley River Creative Arts 4th grade class

2. Resolution honoring Fred Stroble (Requested by Councilmember Shahid)

E. Public Hearings

F. Act on Public Hearing Matters

G. Approval of City Council Minutes:

1. April 23, 2019

H. Citizens Participation Period

I. Petitions and Communications:

J. Council Committee Reports:

1. Committee on Public Works and Utilities: (Meeting was held on May 14, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.)

a. Acceptances and Dedications:

(i) Acceptance and Dedication of The Island at Governors Cay, a portion of Forest Drive (40’ R/W, 928 LF), Governors Cay Circle (40’ R/W, 348 LF). There are 36 lots in this Phase. All infrastructure with the exception of sidewalks has been completed. The sidewalks have been bonded.

(ii) Acceptance and Dedication of Oakfield, Phase 6. Brinkley Road (50’ R/W), Duford Road (50’R/W), Kemmerlin Street (50’R/W), Granger Lane (50’R/W_, Des Arc Road (50’ R/W) There are 77 lots in this Phase. All infrastructure has been bonded per the Development Agreement.

(iii) Approval to notify SCDOT that the City intends to accept maintenance responsibility for concrete sidewalks, granite curb, pavers, lights and street trees in conjunction with the Low Battery Restoration Project along Murray Blvd.(S- 29S) and at the intersections of Tradd St. ( S-876) and Ashley Blvd. (S-103).

b. Stormwater Management Department Update

(i) Updates from Project Managers

(ii) Update from Floodplain Manager

(iii) Lake Dotterer and other projects that need to be funded in Church Creek (Requested by Councilmember Griffin)

(iv) Update on the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

c. Miscellaneous or Other New Business (Action may or may not be taken)

(i) Delegation of Signature Authority for Matthew Fountain on Easement Acquisition [Ordinance]

Give first reading to the following bills from Public Works and Utilities::

An ordinance to amend Chapter 27, Article I, Division 2 to add a new Section 18 authorizing the Stormwater Director, in addition to the Mayor, to sign stormwater drainage easements and drainage facility dedications on behalf of the City of Charleston after their acceptance by the Public Works and Utilities Committee; as well as, permit applications related to stormwater projects.

2. Committee on Traffic and Transportation: (Meeting was held on May 14, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.)

a. TRC Review Improvements: Transit Accommodations [Ordinance]

b. An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Charleston, South Carolina, Chapter 19, Section 234 to make it unlawful to park a vehicle in a marked fire lane when signs, curb painting, pavement markings, or other approved notices or markings are installed giving notice thereof.

c. Director’s Update

d. Discussion

Give first reading to the following bills from Traffic and Transportation:

An ordinance to amend Chapter 54 of the Code of the City of Charleston (Zoning Ordinance) by adding thereto a new Part 15 entitled Transit Accommodations to set forth requirements for transit accommodations for multi-family and non-residential projects reviewed by the Technical Review Committee to improve the mobility of the City by increasing the opportunity to utilize and options for transportation.

An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Charleston, South Carolina, Chapter 19, Section 234 to make it unlawful to park a vehicle in a marked fire lane when signs, curb painting, pavement markings, or other approved notices or markings are installed giving notice thereof.

3. Committee on Public Safety: (Meeting was held on May 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.)

a. An update on the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and related Fire and Police Department training

4. Committee on Community Development: (Meeting was held on April 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.)

a. Presentation by Humanities Foundation (Information Only)

b. Amendment to Owner-Occupied Covenants Grace Homes

c. Amendment to Restrictive Covenants –Governing Age for Williams Terrace

d. Amendment to Loan Agreements and Covenants for 14 Drews Court and 69 America Street

5. Committee on Ways and Means:

(Bids and Purchases

(Budget Finance and Revenue Collections: Approval of Year 2018 Amendment to General Fund Expenditure Budget [Ordinance]

(Budget Finance and Revenue Collections: Approval of Year 2018 Amendment to General Fund Revenue Budget [Ordinance]

(An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue

Bonds of the City of Charleston in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $155,000,000 and other matters relating thereto.

(Fire and Police Department: Approval to submit the 2019 Port Security Grant in the amount of $543,847 for equipment and supplies. There is a request to budget a cash match of $135,962 for 2020.

(Office of Cultural Affairs: Approval to apply for $10,000 from the South Carolina Arts

Commission in support of the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grants Program. The grant period is 7/1/19 through 6/30/2020. A 1:1 City match is required. Matching funds will come from Community Assistance appropriations.

(Recreation: Approve the contract between the City of Charleston and the Charleston County School District in the amount of $104,412 to purchase meals to be served during the summer for children who participate in the school free/reduced lunch program. Funding is provided through the SC Department of Education to the City of Charleston as the local sponsoring agency.

(Stormwater Management: Approval to apply for the EPA grant application that requires a City match of $62,500. If awarded, this grant would cover $187,500 of the costs to update the City’s Stormwater Design Standards Manual to include a set of standards for developers and private owners that promotes the preservation and enhancement of wetlands on project sites. The application is due to the EPA on May 24, 2019. The City match of $62,500 is available through the Stormwater Operations account.

(Parks-Capital Projects: Approval of a Professional Services Contract with T.L. LIN International | Lindbergh in the amount of $48,400 for the design, engineering, and preparation of construction documents for the electrical renovations at the JPR, Jr. Ballpark based on the 2018 condition assessment of the facility. The Professional Services Contract will obligate $48,400 of the $795,545 project budget. The funding source for this project is the General Maintenance line-item in the 2019 JPR, Jr. Ballpark Budget (023010-52410).

(Stormwater Management: Approval of Fee Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Contract with Davis & Floyd in the amount of $30,700 to update the “rain-on-grid” flood risk analysis to reflect the Charleston County’s 2017 LiDAR digital elevation model. Approval of Fee Amendment #1 will increase the Professional Services Contract by $30,700 (from $39,910 to $70,610). Funding for this will come from the Stormwater Utility Fee Fund.

(Parks-Capital Projects: Approval of Fee Amendment #3 to the Professional Services Contract with Moody Nolan Inc., in the amount of $306,500. The fee amendment request is for additional work for design services required for coordination of design revisions and value engineering items and a revision to Exhibit G to remove Object Handling and Acquisition Services which will be provided by the IAAM independent of the Design Contract. The Fee Amendment will increase the Professional Services Contract by $306,500.(from $10,531,402 to $10,837,902). The total project budget remains unchanged. The funding source for this fee amendment is coming from funds directly contributed to the City by the IAAM.

(Planning Preservation and Sustainability: Approval for an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Charleston, Charleston County, Town of James Island, and Folly Beach for consulting services for the implementation of the ReThink Folly Road recommendations and funding for services in the amount of $19,950. $19,950 is budgeted in 2019. If the agreement is extended, the additional cost will be budgeted in those respective years, if approved by Council.

(Legal Department: Approval of Host Venue Partnership Agreement between the City and OC Sport Pen Duick, French subsidiary of OC Sport, for the City’s financial support in the amount of $50,000 for the City to host the finish of “The Transat” single-handed Trans-Atlantic sailing race in 2020. (To be sent under separate cover by the Legal Department)

(Housing and Community Development: Request the Mayor and City Council approve the recommendation outlined in the memorandum attached and approved by the Community Development Committee of City Council at their April 25, 2019 meeting. The recommendations included forgiveness of debt, extension of affordability covenants and the transfer of 14 Drews Court to the City of Charleston with shared rent proceeds occurring fifteen (15) years from the date of this approval. An explanation is also detailed below. 14 Drews Court: Transfer ownership of the rental home to the City of Charleston. The house would remain as an affordable housing unit for perpetuity. Amend the current Mortgage and Note to allow deferred/forgivable agreements. Grant PASTORS the right to manage and oversee the property to include collecting rents for a period not to exceed fifteen years. After a fifteen-year time frame, PASTORS may continue to manage and oversee the project at the City of Charleston’s discretion. However, a minimum of fifteen to twenty percent of the rent proceeds are returned to the City of Charleston and placed in an affordable housing fund to continue the preservation and creation of affordable housing. 69 America Street: Amend the current loan agreements to allow each to become deferred forgivable and extend the term of the affordability period for an additional 30 years; allowing the City of Charleston a sixty-year affordability period for an investment of $240,000.

(Request approval for use of First Scot’s Presbyterian Church in the amount of $250.00 by Piccolo Spoleto Festival on June 7, 2019. The property is owned by First Scot’s Presbyterian Church. (51 Meeting St.)

(Request approval for the Mayor to execute a Facilities License Agreement in the amount of $3,500 for the Free Verse Festival to use the Charleston Music Hall on October 19, 2019. The property is owned by Chicco Associates. (37 John St.)

(Request approval for use of Second Presbyterian Church by Piccolo Spoleto in the amount of $3200.00 ($500 for Youth Music on May 26, 2019 and $2,700 for the Chamber Music Series on May 28, 29, 30, 31 2019 and June 1, 3,4 ,5, 6, 2019). The property is owned by Second Presbyterian Church. (342 Meeting St.)

(Request approval for use of the US Custom House during Piccolo Spoleto Festival May 24-26, 2019. There is no cost to the City. The property is owned by the Federal General Services Administration. (200 East Bay St.)

(Requesting approval for use of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in the amount of $470 during Piccolo Spoleto Festival May 26, May 31, and June 3, 2019. The property is owned by St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. (405 King St.)

(Request approval for use of Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul by Piccolo Spoleto Festival of Churches on June 7, 2019. The property is owned by the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul. There is no cost to the City. (126 Coming St.)

(Approval to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City of Charleston and Renee Fleetwood Lewis for the sale of 839 Minnie Street for $201,637. Ms. Lewis will receive $50,000 in downpayment assistance from the City of Charleston, invest $5,000 of her own funds, secure lender financing of $146,637 and receive closing cost assistance from the Federal Home Loan Bank. This property is one of 7 new houses recently constructed in the Maryville-Ashleyville neighborhood and is targeted to individuals and/or families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income. The property is deed-restricted, subject to the City of Charleston Single Family Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenants with an affordability period of 90 years. (TMS: 418-11-00-074) (Ordinance)

(Approval to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City of Charleston and Kiuarna Shamone Brown Summers for the sale of 933 Fifth Avenue for $199,237. Ms. Brown will receive $50,000 in downpayment assistance from the City of Charleston, invest $5,000 of her own funds, secure lender financing of $144,237 and receive closing cost assistance from the Federal Home Loan Bank. This property is one of 7 new houses recently constructed in the Maryville-Ashleyville neighborhood and is targeted to individuals and/or families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income. The property is deed-restricted, subject to the City of Charleston Single Family Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenants with an affordability period of 90 years. (TMS: 418-07-00-174) (Ordinance)

(Approval to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City of Charleston and Damion H. Guild and Nyesha O. Cherry-Guild for the sale of 835 Minnie Street for $153,578. The family will receive $50,000 in downpayment assistance from the City of Charleston, and secure lender financing of $103,578, and invest $2,500 of their own funds for closing costs. This property is one of seven new houses recently constructed in the Maryville-Ashleyville neighborhood and is targeted to individuals and/or families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income. The property is deed-restricted, subject to the City of Charleston Single Family Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenants with an affordability period of 90 years. (TMS: 418-11-00-075) (Ordinance)

(Approval to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City of Charleston and Fredricka Ravenell for the sale of 919 Sycamore Avenue for $196,237. Ms. Ravenell will receive $45,000 in downpayment assistance from the City of Charleston, secure lender financing of $148,737, invest $2,500 of her own funds for principal reduction and pay closing costs. This property is one of seven new houses recently constructed in the Maryville-Ashleyville neighborhood and is targeted to individuals and/or families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income. The property is deed-restricted, subject to the City of Charleston Single Family Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenants with an affordability period of 90 years. (TMS: 418-11-00-239) (Ordinance)

(Approval to authorize the Mayor and City Council to modify the affordable rental housing restrictive covenant agreement. Previously recorded in Book 0649 at page 915. The modification increases the number of rental homes available to the targeted population and decreases the availability of six (6) for-sale homes low and moderate income homebuyers. This modification was requested by the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston. (110 and 114 Cooper Street – Grace Homes; TMS: 459-05-04-207 and 459-05-04-216). The property is owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston.

(Approval to authorize the Mayor and City Council to modify the declaration of restrictive covenants, which when defined means we are increasing the income ranges of the person served in the first 15 years to persons earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the Area Median Income (AMI). Previously it was up to sixty-five percent (65%) AMI. In the second 15 years, the homes will target persons earning sixty-five percent (65%) of the AMI to one hundred percent (100%) of the AMI. Previously recorded in Book 0332 @ page 869. (22 Laurens Street – Williams Terrace; TMS: 458-01-02-063)

(Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding among the City, the South Carolina Aquarium, and the International African American Museum concerning the occupancy and programming of the Charleston Maritime Center (TMS: 459-00-00-169). The property is owned by the City of Charleston.

(Approval of the First Amendment to the Volvo Tennis Center Lease (To be sent under separate cover by the Legal Department)

(Discussion on Wellness Aquatics Land Acquisition (Requested by Councilmember Moody) (Discussion re: Charleston Battery and Stoney Field (Requested by Councilmember Moody) (Consider the following annexations:

- 2234 Portside Way (TMS# 353-12-00-016) 0.29 acre, West Ashley (District 2). The property is owned by Elizabeth Bohler Eubanks.

- 2154 Wappoo Drive (TMS# 343-06-00-185) 0.24 acre, James Island (District 11). The property is owned by Tyler Cox and Graham Cox.

(Executive Session in accordance with S.C. Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to discuss contractual issues and negotiations related to the Washington Park HOA Easement. Action may or may not be taken. (Requested by Councilmember Moody)

(Executive Session in accordance with S.C. Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to discuss contractual issues and negotiations related to a FEMA Buyout. Action may or may not be taken. (Requested by Councilmember Griffin)

(Executive Session in accordance with S.C. Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to discuss contractual issues and negotiations related to 999 Morrison. Action may or may not be taken.

(Approval of the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Charleston and Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation related to 999 Morrison [Ordinance]

Give first reading to the following bills from Ways and Means:

An ordinance to make additional appropriations to meet the liabilities of the City of Charleston for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

An ordinance to recognize the usage of additional funds to meet additional appropriations authorized by Ordinance 2019-_____ for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018

An ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds of the City of Charleston in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $155,000,000 and other matters relating thereto.

An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Charleston (“City”) an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, in which the City agrees to sell to Renee Fleetwood Lewis the property located at 839 Minnie Street (Charleston County TMS No. 418-11-00- 074) (West Ashley) (Maryville/Ashleyville) for $201,637.00, subject to the City of Charleston single-family affordable housing restrictive covenants, with an affordability period of ninety (90) years.

An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Charleston (“City”) an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, in which the City agrees to sell to Kiuarna Shamone Brown Summers the property located at 933 Fifth Avenue (Charleston County TMS No. 418-07-00-174) (West Ashley) (Maryville/Ashleyville) for $199,237.00, subject to the City of Charleston single-family affordable housing restrictive covenants, with an affordability period of ninety (90) years.

An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Charleston (“City”) an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, in which the City agrees to sell to Damion H. Guild and Nyesha O. Cherry-Guild the property located at 835 Minnie Street (Charleston County TMS No. 418-11-00-075) (West Ashley) (Maryville/Ashleyville) for $153,578.00, subject to the City of Charleston single-family affordable housing restrictive covenants, with an affordability period of ninety (90) years.

An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Charleston (“City”) an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, in which the City agrees to sell to Fredricka Ravenell the property located at 919 Sycamore Avenue (Charleston County TMS No. 418-11-00-239) (West Ashley) (Maryville/Ashleyville) for $196,237.00, subject to the City of Charleston single-family affordable housing restrictive covenants, with an affordability period of ninety (90) years.

An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 2234 Portside Way (0.29 acre) (TMS# 353-12-00-016), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 2. The property is owned by Elizabeth Bohler Eubanks.

An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 2154 Wappoo Drive (0.24 acre) (TMS# 343-06-00-185), James Island, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 11. The property is owned by Tyler Cox and Graham Cox.

An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement pertaining to the Lease Agreement between the City and the Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation of property located at 999 Morrison Drive dated January 19, 2016, as amended by First Amendment to Lease dated January 9, 2018.

K. Bills up for Third Reading:

1. An ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code of the City of Charleston, by amending Flood Hazard Prevention and Control Requirements in Section 27-117 to increase the Freeboard Requirement from one foot to two feet, effective August 1, 2019 (AS AMENDED)

L. Bills up for Second Reading:

(City Council may give second reading, order to third reading, give third reading, and order engrossed for ratification any bill listed on the agenda as a second reading.)

1. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that property located at Maybank Highway and River Road (the Kerr Tract PUD - Johns Island) (approximately 70.59 acres) (TMS #345-00-00-090 and 345-00- 00-099) (Council District 5), be rezoned from General Office (GO) and General Business (GB) classification to Planned Unit Development (PUD) classification. The property is owned by RHK LLC et al. and John A. and James J. Kerr Development.

2. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 200 Spring Street (Peninsula) (0.412 acre) (TMS #460-11- 01-011) (Council District 3), be rezoned to be included in the Accommodations Overlay Zone (A) classification. The property is owned by 200 Spring Street Development LLC.

3. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 214 Rice Mill Place (Cainhoy) (0.24 acre) (TMS #269-01- 05-023) (Council District 1), annexed into the City of Charleston March 14, 2019 (#2019-018), be zoned Single-Family Residential (SR-6) classification. The property is owned by Matthew Hunter Baker and Chelsea Baker.

4. An ordinance to amend the description of the Charleston Neck Redevelopment Project Area as established by Ordinance No. 2004-151; to amend the Public Infrastructure Improvements Agreement dated as of September 1, 2015 between the City of Charleston, South Carolina and Highland Resources Inc., as successor to Ashley River Investors, LLC; and other matters relating thereto. (AS AMENDED)

5. An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Charleston, South Carolina, Chapter 54, Section 223(3) to amend the definition of a moped.

6. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as Clements Ferry Road (approximately 6.0 acres) (TMS# 275-00-00-004), Cainhoy, Berkeley County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 1. The property is owned by Murphy Family Property LLC. (DEFERRED)

7. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as Clements Ferry Road (approximately 1.0 acre) (TMS# 275-00-00-006), Cainhoy, Berkeley County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 1. The property is owned by Jenkins Family Property LLC. (DEFERRED)

8. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that Clements Ferry Road (Cainhoy) (approximately 6.0 acres) (TMS #275-00-00-004) (Council District 1), be zoned Rural Residential (RR-1) classification. The property is owned by Murphy Family Property LLC. (AS AMENDED) (DEFERRED FOR PUBLIC HEARING)

9. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that Clements Ferry Road (Cainhoy) (approximately 1.0 acre) (TMS #275-00-00-006) (Council District 1), be zoned Rural Residential (RR-1) classification. The property is owned by Jenkins Family Property LLC. (AS AMENDED) (DEFERRED FOR PUBLIC HEARING)

10. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as Clements Ferry Road (16.40 acres) (TMS# 275-00-00-005), Cainhoy, Berkeley County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 1. The property is owned by IVO Sands LLC. (DEFERRED)

11. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that property on Clements Ferry Road (Cainhoy) (approximately 16.40 acres) (TMS #275-00-00-005) (Council District 1), be zoned Rural Residential (RR-1) classification. The property is owned by IVO Sands LLC. (DEFERRED)

12. An ordinance to amend Part 15 (Mixed Use 1 - Workforce Housing District Mixed Use 2 - Workforce Housing District) of Article 2 (Land Use Regulations) of Chapter 54 of the Code of the City of Charleston, South Carolina (Zoning Ordinance), to implement the Federal Opportunity Zone Program, by creating certain incentives to encourage the development of “Opportunity Units” for households with incomes less than or equal to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (DEFERRED FOR PUBLIC HEARING) Expires 3.26.20

13. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of a vacant lot on Stinson Drive (0.99 acre) (TMS# 350-05-00-095), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 11. The property is owned by Rale MGMT LLC. (DEFERRED)

14. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that a vacant lot on Stinson Drive (West Ashley) (0.99 acre) (TMS #350-05-00-095) (Council District 11), be zoned Diverse Residential (DR-1F) classification. The property is owned by Rale MGMT LLC. (DEFERRED) Expires 2.26.20

15. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 1415 S Edgewater Drive (0.72 acre) (TMS# 349-13-00-095), West Ashley, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 11. The property is owned by Robert F. Kauffmann.(DEFERRED)

16. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1415 South Edgewater Drive (West Ashley) (00.72 acre) (TMS #349-13-00-095) (Council District 11), be zoned Single-Family Residential (SR-1) classification. The property is owned by Robert F. Kauffmann. (DEFERRED FOR PUBLIC HEARING) Expires 11.27.19

17. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 1389 River Road (10.94 acres) (TMS# 311-00-00-025), Johns Island, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 5. The property is owned by Knapp A Partnership. (DEFERRED)

18. An ordinance to provide for the annexation of property known as 1381 River Road (1.28 acres) (TMS# 311-00-00-097), Johns Island, Charleston County, to the City of Charleston, shown within the area annexed upon a map attached hereto and make it part of District 5. The property is owned by Knapp A Partnership. (DEFERRED)

19. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1335 King Street Extension (Peninsula) (0.37 acre) (TMS #464-14-00-079) (Council District 4), be rezoned from Light Industrial (LI) classification to Upper Peninsula (UP) classification. The property is owned by Joe Singleton. (DEFERRED) Expires 7.17.19

20. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 1335 King Street Extension (Peninsula) (0.37 acre) (TMS #464-14-00-079) (Council District 4), be rezoned from the 2.5 Old City Height District classification to the 4-12 Old City Height District classification. The property is owned by Joe Singleton. (DEFERRED) Expires 7.17.19

21. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that property located on King Street Extension and Montford Avenue (Peninsula) (0.10 acre) (TMS #464-14-00-080) (Council District 4), be rezoned from Single-Family Residential (SR-1) classification to Upper Peninsula (UP) classification. The property is owned by Horace A. Rooke. (DEFERRED) Expires 7.17.19

22. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that property located on King Street Extension and Montford Avenue (Peninsula) (0.10 acre) (TMS #464-14-00-080) (Council District 4), be rezoned from the 2.5 Old City Height District classification to the 4-12 Old City Height District classification. The property is owned by Horace A. Rooke. (DEFERRED) Expires 7.17.19

23. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 141 Meeting Street and 174 King Street (Peninsula) (1.061 acres) (TMS #457-08-04-003) (Council District 1), be rezoned from General Business (GB) classification to Urban Commercial (UC) classification. The property is owned by SCE&G. (DEFERRED) Expires 8.21.19

24. An ordinance to amend Chapter 54 of the Code of the City of Charleston (Zoning Ordinance) to remove residential uses, nursing and personal care uses, and school uses from the Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) Zone Districts. (DEFERRED) Expires 5.8.19

25. An ordinance to close and abandon Kinlock Court, a City right-of-way, said right-of-way running westerly approximately 200 feet from meeting street to the Interstate 26 right-of-way; and to further authorize the Mayor to execute Quit Claim Deeds and any other necessary documents, approved as to form by the Office of Corporation Counsel, to the owners of those properties abutting each side of Kinlock Court, conveying to each owner one-half of the width of Kinlock Court as said Kinlock Court abuts each owner’s property, subject to any and all easements or other matters of record. (DEFERRED)

M. Bills up for First Reading

1. An ordinance to amend Chapter 54 of the Code of the City of Charleston (Zoning Ordinance) by amending Section 54-220 Accommodations Overlay Zone, by inserting language to preserve Mixed-Use Neighborhoods; prohibit the displacement of housing by accommodations and consider the effects of housing units to be altered or replaced on the housing stock and whether requirements to protect the affordability of the housing units should be attached to an accommodations special exception approval; prohibit the displacement or reduction of office space by accommodations to be located within areas on the peninsula designated “A-1” on the Accommodations Overlay Zoning Map and on streets with office use as a predominant use; prohibit the displacement of more than 25 percent of ground floor, store front retail space by accommodations uses on streets with ground floor, store front retail as a dominant use; prohibit an overconcentration of accommodations units within areas on the peninsula designated “A-1” on the Accommodations Overlay Zoning Map; and include a minimum and maximum size for accommodations facilities (AS AMENDED) (DEFERRED)

2. An ordinance to amend the Verdier Pointe Planned Unit Development Master Plan and Development Guidelines, adopted by Ordinance #2008-158, by modifying the Land Development Guidelines and associated site plan for properties located on Bees Ferry Road (TMS# 301-00-00-028, 301-00-00-673, 301-00-00-674 and 301-00-00-677). (DEFERRED)

3. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that 217 Ashley Avenue (Peninsula) (0.33 acre) (TMS #460-11- 04-080) (Council District 6), be rezoned from Diverse Residential (DR-2F) classification to Limited Business (LB) classification. The property is owned by Trust of Robert J. Lowe, Jr. & Trust of Gwendolyn M. Lowe. (The Planning Commission recommends disapproval.) (DEFERRED) Expires 11.27.19

4. An ordinance to amend Chapter 21, Article II of the Code of the City of Charleston by adding a new Section 21-17 that prohibits building construction operations during certain hours. (DEFERRED)

5. An ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by changing the Zone Map, which is a part thereof, so that property located on Sheppard Street and Saint Philip Street (Peninsula) (approximately 0.69 acre) (TMS #460-04-04-078, 460-04-04-080 and 460- 04-04-086) (Council District 4), be rezoned to include it in the Short Term Rental Overlay Zone (ST) classification. The property is owned by Lowcountry Marketing Group LLC. (DEFERRED) Expires 7.17.19

6. An ordinance to amend provisions of Chapter 54 of the Code of the City of Charleston (Zoning Ordinance) by amending Part 17 – Upper Peninsula District pertaining to incentive options and particularly strengthening Workforce Housing; and by amending Sec. 54-201 (V), Base Zoning Districts to correct Upper Peninsula District; and by amending Article 3, Part 2, Sec 54-305 (B) pertaining to Upper Peninsula District; and by amending Article 3, Part 1, Sec. 54-301, Table 3.1 Height, Area and Setback Regulations, footnote 24, pertaining to correcting the Section number; and by amending Article 4, Part 4, Sec. 54-420, Table 1.2 allowed sign types by Zoning District to add Upper Peninsula District; and by amending Article 1, Part 1, Sec. 54-102 (b), Base Zoning District Classifications to add Upper Peninsula District. (DEFERRED) Expires 6.19.19

M. Miscellaneous Business:

1. Discussion regarding Rules of Council and request for Council recommendations to be discussed under Petitions and Communications on City Council Agendas (Requested by Councilmember Griffin)

2. Executive Session in accordance with S.C. Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to receive legal advice relating to the LDC litigation. Action may or may not be taken.

3. Executive Session in accordance with S.C. Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to receive legal advice regarding conflicts of interest (Requested by Councilmember Griffin)

4. Executive Session in accordance with S.C. Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) to receive legal advice regarding a personnel matter. Action may or may not be taken. (Requested by Councilmember Griffin)

5. The next regular meeting of City Council will be Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 80 Broad Street.

https://www.charleston-sc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142019-4660