Hi Neighbors,
This is an update regarding the potential 6.52 acre planned development between Whitehouse Plantation and Paisano’s Pizza/General Dollar Store on Dills Bluff Road known as the “Marsh Walk Village”.
The purchase of this land is under contract between the seller, James Island Public Service District (JIPSD) and the Developer, KT Properties.
During the September 14th James Island Planning Commission meeting, the rezoning for the Marsh Walk Village was approved, the vote was 4 Yay, 1 Nay. In summary of the Planning Commission’s actions, over the last few months, there has been minimal support and a strong opposition for this development. Why was the rezoning approved? Think of it as if you earn an A on a test, the teacher must give you an A for following all the direction to complete the test. That is what the Developer did, they were compliant with all the requirements to have the rezoning approved.
What is next? Please be aware of the upcoming James Island Town Council Public Hearing, (and James Island Town Council Meeting to follow) this Thursday, September 21st, 7:00PM at the James Island Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island, SC 29412.
Please come out to Thursday’s meeting to express your opposition or support. Public comments may be made in writing in advance of the meeting, and or in person. Comments may also be sent ahead of the meeting by emailing to: info@jamesislandsc.us, mail to P.O. Box 12240, Charleston, SC 29422, or placed inside the drop box outside of Town Hall at 1122 Dills Bluff Rd. They should be received by noon on Thursday, September 21st. If the James Island Town Council approves this development, the sale for the property is likely to go through successfully and the development built as planned.
This Public Hearing will address the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from RSL (TMS#425-12-00-185) and CC District (TMS#425-12-00-298) to the Marsh Walk Village Planned Development (PD 201). You may find more information here: Town of James Island, SC (jamesislandsc.us)
The posted Public Hearing notice reads as follows:
“The Town of James Island will hold its September meeting on the 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the James Island Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road. A public hearing on the proposed zoning map amendment from RSL (low-density suburban residential) and CC (community commercial) to the Marsh Walk Village Planned Development (PD-201) will be heard. The meeting/agenda packet is attached containing the items up for discussion. Further questions, please contact the Town Hall, (843) 795-4141. September Meeting Packet: https://www.jamesislandsc.us/.../tc-packet-september-21 “
Some of your neighbors are coordinating to have our local news media, Live 5 News cover this story before and after the 7:00pm meeting, Thursday. A reporter is anticipated to be there and will be asking residence to share their thoughts about the development for the news report.
If you are in opposition of this development, you may sign the growing petition here: https://chng.it/KKCTTR9hDT This petition has been previously submitted to meet past local government meeting timelines but, we are not going to stop. This petition can be signed by anyone, anywhere but, James Island wants to see James Island sign it. If this petition was presented to the 43,000 town and city residents of James Island, I’m sure it would be signed by the majority. Please pass it on. Your neighbors and I hope to see you Thursday at the Public Hearing.
Respectfully,
Your James Island, Whitehouse Plantation Neighbor, John Peters.
843-730-1901