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June 9th, 2026 - Mount Pleasant Special Town Council Meeting & Town Council Meeting
Published: Jun 9, 2026
DRB Homes and Property Owner Seek Council Consideration for Denied Development Proposal
Mark Fields, representing DRB Homes, addressed the council regarding a property purchase and a planning commission denial. DRB Homes contracted the property in late 2024 and submitted materials to the planning commission, which resulted in a denial. Supplemental materials were filed on May 18th. Fields asked the council to consider the proposal on its merits and, if substantive changes addressing the planning commission's concerns are made, to remand the material back to the planning commission for further review [cite: 487-527]. Chris Lathbury, the property owner, also spoke, emphasizing his commitment to responsible growth and engaging constructively with feedback. He requested support to allow the review process to continue [cite: 529-575].
Development Project Includes Approved Traffic Study, Public Sewer Access, and Revised Building Heights
Chip Wyatt, with Barrier Island Engineering, provided details on the development's traffic and utility infrastructure. A comprehensive Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) has been performed, submitted, and approved by SCDOT and the town, detailing a signalized intersection with a dedicated deceleration lane for access [cite: 624-644]. Additionally, the project will provide gravity sewer access to nearby homes, allowing them to connect to the public sewer system without grinder pumps, facilitating easier and less expensive connection [cite: 645-661]. Building heights are proposed at approximately 27 feet for the commercial portion and 40 feet for the townhomes, down from a previous proposal of 50 feet [cite: 662-679].
CAGE Organization President Raises Concerns on MOA, Proposes Road Extension
George Freeman, president of the CAGE Organization, addressed the council regarding a 2006 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the town and county. He highlighted a clause stating no changes to their neighborhood or new roads, and another point about the town and county working with the community to build a community center, for which nothing has happened since 2006. Freeman also discussed a map from the MOA and the current transportation project extending Hungry Neck Park West and Sweetgrass Billy Boulevard, proposing that Billy Spears Boulevard be extended towards Morgan Creek or Highway 17 to create a parallel road for traffic flow, especially for residents north of Mount Pleasant [cite: 339-396].
Development Project Includes Eight Affordable Housing Units and Enhanced Amenities
Jay Paul Smith detailed the inclusion of eight affordable housing units in the project, developed in collaboration with Denise Fugo of Housing for All. These units will be architecturally similar to market-rate housing, with rear-load garages providing two parking spaces each, and integral garages tucked under the homes. The affordable units will be two-bedroom with options for a third, meeting specifications for successful affordable housing. The project also enhances landscape treatment with active and passive amenities for residents and integrates with the retail community [cite: 723-754].
Resident Praises Police Department for Prompt Response to Neighborhood Concerns
During public comment, Reverend Rob Dwey expressed gratitude for the Mount Pleasant Police Department's responsiveness. He cited an instance where contacting the assistant police chief about concerns regarding 10-12 year olds driving golf carts and e-bikers driving recklessly in his neighborhood led to a prompt follow-up from a sergeant within two days, assuring him the issue was being addressed [cite: 309-337].
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