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This week there are new developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as the application results for items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.

UPCOMING

CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Feb. 23: Hawthorne at Clements Ferry Road – Review of revisions to a previously approved site plan for 210-unit multifamily development at 2800 Clements Ferry Road, Cainhoy.

March 2: Marshes at Daniel Island – Review of revisions to previously approved road construction plans for a 56-unit development at 146 Fairbanks Drive.

Thomas Island Marina – Gravel parking lot and restroom building to serve Thomas Island Marina at 100 Sands Preserve Drive, Cainhoy.

Woodfield Daniel Island III – 12-unit townhome (Phase 2 ) of Woodfield Daniel Island III Multifamily (Phase 1) at 350 Henslow Drive.

The Waterfront Phase 3 – Road extension and six single-family lots at 515 Helmsman St., Daniel Island.

Point Hope – Goldfinch Tract – Construction of a mixed-use development containing 192 units of single-family attached homes and amenities in Cainhoy (address to be determined).

RESULTS

Feb. 16: Haswell – A plat for a 20-lot single-family residential subdivision at 509 Seven Farms Drive on Daniel Island. Results: Approval pending final documentation to MS4. Once approved, submit plat to Planning for stamping.

Haswell – Roads for a 20-lot single-family residential subdivision at 509 Seven Farms Drive on Daniel Island. Results: Approval pending final documeentation to Engineering and MS4.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY & COUNTY MEETINGS

Berkeley Co. Bd. of Education is meeting the first and third Tuesday each month through April 2023. Starting May 2023, they will meet the first and third Monday. Executive Committee meets at 5:30 p.m.; meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

Berkeley Co. Council meets fourth Mon. of each month, 6 p.m., Berkeley County Admin. Blg., 1003 Hwy 52, Moncks Corner.

City of Charleston Council typically meets the second and fourth Tues. of each month, 5 p.m., City Hall, 80 Broad Street, Charleston, SC and/or virtually via Conference Call #1-929-205-6099; Access Code: 912 096 416. Exceptions: Summer Schedule - 3rd Tues. of June, July, and August; December meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tues. Dates and locations subject to change.

City of Charleston Technical Review Committee meets every Thurs. at 9 a.m.via Zoom.

City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design meets the 1st Wed. of each month at 5 p.m. via Zoom.

City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Zoning meets the 1st and 3rd Tues. of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for January and July when no meeting is held on the 1st Tues.

City of Charleston Design Review Board meets the 1st and 3rd Mon. of every month at 4:30 p.m.

City of Charleston Planning Commission meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at 5 p.m.

City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review – Large projects meets the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month at 4:30 p.m.

City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review – Small projects meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of every month at 4:30 p.m.

All meetings are open for public comment except the City of Charleston Technical Review Committee meetings.

For more information, contacts for specific projects and on location and time of the meetings or to learn more, visit charleston-sc.gov/AgendaCenter/.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The city of Charleston and regional partners are hosting their third free workshop for residents to learn about composting today, March 4.

The March 4 workshop will be at the Daniel Island Recreation Facility, 160 Fairbanks Drive, from 11 a.m. to noon, according to a press release.

The press release says the next two workshops will be on March 20 at the James Island Recreation Complex, 1088 Quail Drive, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on April19 at the Charleston Gaillard Center, 2 George Street, and via Zoom from noon to 1 p.m.

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According to the press release, the workshops are designed to provide tools and resources to help residents get started composting, including information on the new food scrap drop-off program and composting at home. Residents are invited to join a workshop of their choice and pick up a free, reusable kitchen compost caddy.

The press release says thanks to a regional partnership with Charleston, Charleston County and Folly Beach, multiple drop sites are available for residents in the Charleston region to drop off food scraps at no charge. Three new sites will open on March 1. The food scraps are then sent to the Bees Ferry Compost Facility, instead of the landfill, to be recycled into compost.

Residents interested in dropping off food scraps must sign up in order to learn how the program works and what items are accepted, according to the press release. The sign up form is also available at www.charleston-sc.gov/compost

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Once registered, the press release says food scraps can be dropped off at any of the following sites listed below:

Corinne Jones Park at 36 Marlow Drive (Peninsula)

Elliotborough Park at 134 Line Street (Peninsula), opening March 1

Medway Park at 2101 Medway Road (James Island)

James Island Recreation Complex at 1088 Quail Drive (James Island), opening March 1

Bees Ferry Landfill at 1344 Bees Ferry Road (West Ashley)

Ackerman Park at 55 Sycamore Avenue (West Ashley)

Folly Beach City Hall at 55 Center Street (Folly Beach)

Governors Park at 165 Fairbanks Oak Alley (Daniel Island), opening March 1

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For more information about each drop site, including hours open and directions to access the site, the press release says to go to www.charleston-sc.gov/compost

While the real estate boom of 2021 and 2022 may be calming down, the effects of the pandemic-fueled buying frenzy have proven long-lasting in many parts of the country—in particular for second home and vacation markets that emerged as buyers sought more inventory and more reasonable pricing.

Once eclipsed by hot spots like Aspen, Colorado; Scottsdale, Arizona, or New York City, these rising markets have now grown to top a list of last year’s most popular vacation home destinations in the United States, according to data analyzed by consortium representative Pacaso.

Read on to find out what parts of the country made the cut.

Indian River County, Florida

It’s no surprise to find a coastal Florida region on the list. The area has long been one of the largest second-home markets in the country and continues to attract vacation home buyers who stay for the warm weather and breathtaking beaches. What is perhaps a bit more of a surprise is that Indian River County, along Florida’s Treasure Coast, outperformed more well-known communities, such as West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. However, with the area’s wealth of scenic natural beauty, it’s no mystery. A varying topography that includes ocean shoreline, lagoons, rivers and lakes means an abundance of waterfront properties.

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Nevada County, California

Traditionally a quieter resort region, a recent surge of new residents has transformed Nevada County in the Sierra Mountain Range into one of the world’s premier luxury ski destinations. Truckee, the county’s most populous town, which sits some 10 miles north of Lake Tahoe, has seen a rapid increase in full-time and part-time residents. In an effort to expand supply, the city has approved a number of new developments, including a complete renovation plan for the Truckee Railyard. The project will expand the historic downtown area with an additional 75 acres of restaurants, community spaces and housing. Wintertime in this corner of the state is a sportsman paradise with ample opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Warm summers make for perfect conditions for golfing, mountain biking and hiking.

Kaua’i County, Hawaii

No other state is perhaps more often associated with its vacation market than Hawaii. The collection of tropical islands, separated from the rest of the country by about 2,500 miles of ocean, make for a one-of-a-kind American destination. While the whole state offers a bounty of vacation properties, the island of Kaua’i came out on top as the most popular of the Hawaiian islands for second-home buyers. Once almost entirely rural, Kaua’i, for better or worse, has now caught the attention of mainland and foreign buyers who find the island’s raw, pastoral beauty and lack of commercial clutter a huge draw. Low inventory and high demand have kept prices in the area at record highs, with the top end of new luxury homes reaching into the tens of millions.

Cape May County, New Jersey

Thanks to its 30 miles of Atlantic beaches and relative proximity to major metropolises, Cape May County has long been one of the Northeast’s most visited locations. Tourism in the county accounts for some $6.6 billion in revenue, making it Cape May’s single largest industry. As such, the area also has a thriving second home market. In the summer, populations throughout the various towns, cities and boroughs that make up Cape May County grow dramatically, in some cases as high as 10 times the permanent population. Lovers of Victorian and Cape Cod architecture will find themselves right at home with luxury inventory largely consisting of stately seaside houses. Views of the ocean are a relatively common amenity at the higher end of the market.

Santa Fe County, New Mexico

As one of the oldest cities in the U.S., Santa Fe has attracted visitors from across the globe seeking a historical experience set against the backdrop of a scenic desert landscape. Those who fall in love with the New Mexico capital will find themselves in an increasingly competitive market. In the past five years, Santa Fe has seen its real estate market explode, with prices almost doubling and inventory plummeting. The city is often associated with its Pueblo Revival architecture, featuring adobe walls, flat roofs and stepped massing. Many new construction homes seek to maintain the traditional style while adding modern comforts and amenities. Apart from aesthetically pleasing homes and rich history, Santa Fe is also known as one of the world’s great art cities, with a concentration of galleries, installations and public art.

Charleston County, South Carolina

Charleston’s low-country allure has continued to place it at the top of many lists of best cities in the country. The South Carolina gem appeals to a wide variety of visitors—from history buffs to foodies to outdoor enthusiasts. Being carved out of rivers and sea means Charleston is rich in beach and riverfront properties, some of which are found on one of the city’s numerous islands. While Hilton Head Island, which lies just to the south, is often thought of as the premier South Carolina island destination, Charleston islands—such as Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island and Daniel Island—are starting to give it a run for its money. With this rise in popularity, Charleston’s islands are seeing a wave of new construction, including turnkey residential developments designed with second homeowners in mind.

Pictured (from left) are Bishop England wrestling coach Paul Spence, Thomas Curl, Sam Cherichello, Griffin Buss, Sean Loughery, Dixon Hardy and Cole Preiditsch. BE qualified six wrestlers for the South Carolina Class AA Individual Wrestling Championships in Anderson on Feb. 24-25 and crowned one state champion.

The Bishop England High School wrestling program continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, which shut down high school sports all over the country in March 2020 while it lingered into the next year.

Three years later, the proud program experienced its best season since the pandemic hit.

The Bishops qualified six wrestlers for the South Carolina Class AA Individual Wrestling Championships in Anderson the weekend of Feb. 24-25 with three grapplers collecting medals including junior Sam Cherichello, who won the prized gold medal. He was the 16th wrestler during coach Paul Spence’s enduring tenure to be crowned a state champion.

“It was a very productive year,” said Spence, who completed his 36th year as a coach at BE, including 32 as the head coach. “We had a lot of good things happen. But we are still struggling to fill out the lineup (with a wrestler in every weight class).”

The Bishops might not have the depth. They were in the top 10 of the Class AA team standings for most of the year, but their postseason aspirations ended with a three-point loss to Cross in the first round of the playoffs.

It wasn’t talent that lost the match. The Bishops forfeited two weight classes to the Trojans and that cost the Bishops 12 points and the match.

But they do have the talent. They qualified six wrestlers for the individual championships; Cole Preiditsch, Sean Loughery, Dixon Hardy, Griffin Buss, Thomas Curl and Cherichello competed.

Liberty won the Class AA individual team championship with 157.5 points. The Bishops held down seventh place, recording 51.5 points.

Cherichello was a state runner-up last winter and wouldn’t be denied this season. He was crowned champ in the 132-pound decision with a victory over Military Magnet’s Heicol Jiminez.

Preiditsch also fared well, claiming a silver medal in the competitive 220-pound weight division. He won the first two matches of the eight-man class.But Justin Pardue of Buford ended his dream of gold by recording a fall at the 4-minute mark.

Meanwhile, Loughery dropped his first match in the 126-pound division, but recovered, remained focused and won the bronze medal with a 12-4 victory over Adrian Hershberger of Dixie. Cherichello and Loughery’s success on the mat can be attributed to them practicing against each other every day.

“I force kids to work with different athletes so they can see different things they might not see against the same wrestler,” Spence said. “It helps elevate their game.”

Preiditsch’s career ended the same way it began: He qualified for state. He competed in the elite tournament his freshman season, but failed to qualify the next two years because of COVID and injuries related to wrestling and football. He claimed a medal for his senior season.

Meanwhile, Philip Simmons competed in the Class AAA individual state matches and claimed 19th place in the team standings. Freshman Matt Spignardo claimed a bronze in the 126-pound division.

If it’s National Signing Day, it’s going to be a busy time at Bishop England High School because it has one of the top athletic programs in the state.

That was the case on Feb. 8 as nine student-athletes finalized their matriculation plans.

The athletes, their sport and college choice include: Adelaide Coyle, softball, Erskine; Asher Western, baseball, USC Beaufort; Charlie Ranney, football, Bates College; Lindsay Burbage, swimming, University of Massachusetts; Maggie Long, track and field, Anderson University; Matthew Piccard, swimming, Virginia Military Institute; Sophia Savage, rowing, Fairfield University; Tommy DiLiegro, football, Wofford College; and William Poole, football, Gardner Webb.

Here is a capsule on each athlete:

Lindsay Burbage: Burbage swam on the BE’s swim team for six years and qualified for the state team each year. She was a member of both the 2017 and 2022 state championship teams.

She earned medals at the state meet in both the 200 IM and the 100-breaststroke in each of the past three seasons and was the 100-breaststroke state champ in 2020.

Adelaide Coyle: Coyle is a true utility player who can play just about any position and is a switch-hitter at the plate. Coyle has been a member of the BE softball program since she was in eighth grade. She has been a star on the varsity team for four years. In 2022, Coyle was a 3-AAA all-region selection.

Tommy DiLiegro: DiLiegro followed in his mother’s footsteps by matriculating to Wofford. He was a three-year varsity starter at BE and never had a bad snap. At a national event in December 2021, which invited the top 50 high school long snappers in the country, DiLiegro finished sixth.

Maggie Long: Long competed at the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic Nationals in the triple jump. She was region champ in the long jump, triple, shot put, and 4×100 relay. She won a bronze medal in the long jump in May 2022 at the state meet.

Matthew Piccard: Piccard, a team captain, was the 2022 Class AA state champ in three events: the 100 freestyle, 200 free Relay, 400 free relay while winning silver in the 200 freestyle. He also was the 2021 Class AAA State champion in the 200 medley relay, 400 free relay and silver in the 200 free.

William Poole: Poole, a four-year varsity player, won local and national honors by playing in the Schutt South Carolina Junior Bowl Team where he earned special teams MVP.

Charlie Ranney: Ranney finished his career at BE with 289 tackles. He played varsity for three years and was a two-time captain and all-region pick. Ranney collected 112 tackles in 2022 and picked off seven passes to earn honorable mention all-state honors.

Sophia Savage: Savage, a top rower in Virginia, transferred to BE and has been on the Junior Olympic Development Team, winning several gold medals.

Asher Western: Western, a four-year member of the baseball team, was an all-region pick in baseball and has led or been near the top of many categories. He also swam for BE, winning three state titles.