Charleston Reporter

The Planning Commission will be receiving a presentation of the resiliency and stormwater management aspects of the Union Pier Redevelopment Plan on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. This presentation was requested by the Planning Commission for information only. No actions will be taken by the Planning Commission during this meeting.

MEETING AGENDA:

1. Informational session and discussion with representatives from Lowe Enterprises, the South Carolina Ports Authority, and City Staff about the resiliency and stormwater management components of the Union Pier redevelopment plan.

LOCATION:

This meeting will be held in the auditorium on the second floor of the Charleston County Main Library at 68 Calhoun Street.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public is encouraged to attend the meeting in person to offer questions and comments to Commissioners. Written comments must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at http://innovate.charleston-sc.gov/comments/ or delivered to the address listed below. Written comments will be provided to the board members 24 hours in advance of the meeting and will be acknowledged into the record and summarized.

FUTURE PRESENTATIONS REGARDING UNION PIER:

In addition to this presentation regarding resiliency and stormwater management, the Planning Commission has also requested two future presentations regarding: 1. Urban design, density, and height; 2. Affordable housing aspects the Union Pier redevelopment plan. These two upcoming meetings will take place later in Spring 2023, at times and locations to be determined. Official notice of these upcoming meetings will be posted soon. Each of these meetings are open to the public and will be livestreamed on the City of Charleston Public Meetings YouTube Channel.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Department of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability

2 George Street, Suite 3100, Charleston, SC 29401 | 843-724-3781

PUBLIC MEETING ACCOMMODATIONS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people who need alternative formats, ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation, or other accommodation, should please contact Janet Schumacher at 843-577-1389 or schumacherj@charleston-sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.

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