Development News for Charleston, South Carolina

Board Approves Grand Oaks Boulevard Development with Conditions on Tree Removal and Setbacks

The Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design reviewed a request for variances and special exceptions related to tree removal and construction setbacks for the Grand Oaks Boulevard development. The applicant, Thomas and Hutton, sought to remove 19 grand trees requiring a variance, 10 protected trees, and 3 trees requiring a special exception, along with a reduction in impervious construction setbacks. After significant revisions and discussion, the board approved the request with several conditions, including planting new native canopy trees, using specific tree protection measures, and enhancing a buffer along Grand Oaks Boulevard. The board also agreed to study the possibility of relocating parking garages to preserve additional protected trees along a future city roadway. This approval addresses tree removal and construction setbacks, with conditions aimed at mitigating environmental impact and enhancing the area's character. [cite: 123-138, 140-141, 149, 151-152, 163-165, 233-234, 245-254, 287-299, 304-321, 341-347, 354-361, 363-408, 410-422, 423-448, 450-464, 475-546, 552-571, 577-585, 876-886, 890-940, 944-951, 974-978, 998-1010, 1015-1023, 1028-1031, 1049-1054, 1131-1168, 1179-1194, 1199-1201, 1205-1208, 1210-1216, 1218-1221, 1226-1230, 1234-1251, 1274-1276, 1282-1288, 1300-1316]