I just left a meeting called by County Councilman Joe Qualey, with Council Chairman Elliott Summey, County Councilman Herb Sass, along with the County Administrator, the County Attorney, and the County Planning Director. Town Councilman Leonard Blank was there with me.
Charleston County Planning has written the developer of the proposed 336 unit apartment complex on Folly Road near South Grimball to tell them that they cannot go forward with the project. I believe that the application fee will be refunded.
It is my understanding that a gargantuan apartment complex on the site would only be possible with a change in the County's Comprehensive Plan. That would require approval by County Council. There is no reason to expect that to occur.
Because of the current community commercial zoning on the parcel, up to 120 apartments could be built on the site. There is no reason to believe that the developer will propose the more modest project consistent with the current zoning.
I think this is good news. Thank you County Councilman Joe Qualey, Chairman Summey, Councilman Sass and the County staff.
Isn't there already a large apartment complex, similar to The Standard, that's mostly finished on Grimball? Was this going to be in the same place?
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