Technical Review Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Technical Committee convened on May 28, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Phoenix Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, with Cheryl presiding. The meeting addressed a total of 7 agenda items spanning subdivision amendments, major development plans, and commercial projects across multiple properties. Of the 7 items considered, 4 were approved and 3 were postponed, with 7 motions and votes recorded over the course of the meeting. One public comment was heard during the proceedings.

Approved items included PLN-MJSUB-25-00003 (Patchen Wilkes Unit 1, Phase 2 Amendment), PLN-MJDP-25-00025 (Enterprise Industrial West Unit 1, Lots 6, 7, & 8), PLN-MJDP-25-00029 (Coleman Property – Newtown Pike Hampton Inn and Suites), and PLN-MJDP-25-00028 (On the Block LLC Property). Three items were postponed: PLN-MJDP-25-00026 (South Broadway Place and Lynn Grove Addition), PLN-MJDP-25-00027 (Patchen Wilkes, Unit 2), and PLN-MJDP-25-00012 (Locust Hill Shopping Center).

Attendance

The following members were present at the Committee meeting on 2025-05-28:

• Cheryl
• Rory Kaley
• Kyle Hoag
• Tony Barrett
• Brandon Gross
• Jason Taylor
• Brandon Goldberg

No members were recorded as absent or late. All seven listed members were in attendance for the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The committee took action on seven items at the May 28, 2025 meeting, with four approvals and three postponements, all decided by voice vote.

Approved Items

• Patchen Wilkes Unit 1 Phase 2 was approved with conditions, including a change to condition number 12 to resolve access from Patchen Wilkes Drive to the Greenway. 5:17

• Enterprise Industrial West Unit 1, Lots 6, 7, and 8 was approved with conditions. 13:18

• Coleman Property, Newtown Pike, Hampton Inn Suites was approved with conditions. 28:07

• On the Block LLC Property was approved with conditions. 1:11:28

Postponed Items

• South Broadway Place and Lynn Grove Addition was postponed. 35:43

• Patchen Wilkes Unit 2 was postponed. 1:05:47

• Locust Hill Shopping Center was postponed. 1:34:37

All seven votes were conducted by voice vote; no individual vote counts or roll call records were recorded. No motion makers or seconders were identified in the available data.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the committee during the public comment period at the May 28, 2025 meeting.

• Jennifer Bryngardner 1:00:25 spoke regarding the Patchen Wilkes development, raising several concerns and questions. She addressed noise and light mitigation measures associated with the Kroger development, expressing concern about how those impacts would be managed. She also inquired about the status of the Winchester Road study and raised questions about connectivity on the west side of Charleston.

Contested Items

• Patchen Wilkes Unit 2 Development

The proposed Kroger development in the Patchen Wilkes Unit 2 area drew opposition from community members during the meeting [timestamp: not available]. Residents raised concerns across several areas, including noise mitigation, light mitigation, and pedestrian safety associated with the development.

The nature of the disagreement was community opposition to aspects of the project as proposed. No outcome data is available from the structured record for this item.

PLN-MJSUB-25-00003: PATCHEN WILKES UNIT1, PHASE 2 (AMD)

0:43

The committee took up agenda item 2a, a discussion of an amendment to the Patchen Wilkes Unit 1, Phase 2 subdivision plan. The item was identified under case number PLN-MJSUB-25-00003.

What Was Presented

The revised plan proposes to reconfigure the subdivision's lot layout, increasing the total number of buildable lots to 115, along with one HOA lot. Key speakers on this item included Cheryl and Rory Kaley.

Concerns Raised

During the discussion, concerns were raised regarding:

• The shared use trail associated with the development
• Access to the greenway, with questions about how residents and the public would connect to that amenity under the revised configuration

Outcome

The committee approved the amended subdivision plan for PLN-MJSUB-25-00003.

PLN-MJDP-25-00025: Enterprise Industrial West Unit 1, Lots 6, 7, & 8

5:57

The committee took up agenda item 3a, a discussion regarding a proposed expansion to an existing commercial building located at Enterprise Industrial West Unit 1, Lots 6, 7, and 8 (case number PLN-MJDP-25-00025).

Key speakers on this item included Cheryl and Kyle Hoag, who participated in presenting or discussing the proposal before the committee. The discussion centered on conditions associated with the proposed expansion, with particular attention to three areas:

• Parking – conditions related to parking arrangements or requirements connected to the expanded building footprint
• Lighting – conditions governing lighting standards or placement as part of the development
• Tree protection – conditions aimed at preserving existing trees on or near the affected lots

Following the presentation and discussion of the proposal and its associated conditions, the committee voted to approve the item.

*Note: Additional detail on the specific conditions debated, any concerns raised by committee members, and the full scope of the expansion are not available in the provided source materials.*

PLN-MJDP-25-00029: Coleman Property (Newtown Pike Hampton Inn and Suites)

15:39

The committee took up agenda item 3b, a discussion item concerning the Coleman Property development proposed for a Hampton Inn and Suites along Newtown Pike.

Key Speakers: Cheryl and Brandon Gross

What Was Presented:

The discussion centered on proposed changes to the project's site plan, specifically addressing modifications to the building footprint, parking layout, and retaining walls. These changes represented updates from a previously reviewed version of the development plan.

Concerns Raised:

Committee members raised concerns during the discussion on two primary issues:

• Dumpster location — Questions were raised about the placement of the dumpster on the site, with discussion focused on whether the proposed location was appropriate given the surrounding site conditions and layout.
• Emergency access — Concerns were also noted regarding emergency vehicle access to the property, with discussion around whether the site plan adequately accommodated emergency response needs.

Outcome:

The item was approved by the committee following the discussion. No additional conditions or deferrals were noted in the record.

PLN-MJDP-25-00026: SOUTH BROADWAY PLACE AND LYNN GROVE ADDITION

28:43

The committee took up agenda item 4a, a discussion regarding a rezoning application associated with the South Broadway Place and Lynn Grove Addition development. The proposal involves rezoning to accommodate multi-family dwelling units and townhomes.

Key speakers during this item included Cheryl and Tony Barrett. The discussion centered on several concerns raised by committee members and presenters, with two primary issues emerging:

• Stormwater management: Questions were raised about how stormwater would be handled for the proposed development, reflecting concerns about drainage impacts on the surrounding area.
• Public street termination: The committee also debated the matter of how and where public streets within or adjacent to the development would terminate, suggesting unresolved questions about the site's infrastructure and connectivity.

The item was ultimately postponed, indicating that the concerns raised during discussion were not sufficiently resolved to move the application forward at this meeting. No final determination or recommendation was made on the rezoning request.

PLN-MJDP-25-00027: PATCHEN WILKES, UNIT 2

36:31

The committee took up agenda item 4b, a discussion regarding a rezoning proposal associated with the Patchen Wilkes, Unit 2 development, identified under case number PLN-MJDP-25-00027. The proposal involves rezoning to accommodate a grocery store alongside multi-family residential units.

Key speakers during this item included Cheryl and Rory Kaley, who participated in the discussion of the proposal's merits and outstanding concerns.

The committee raised concerns centered on two primary issues:

• Pedestrian connections: Questions were raised about the adequacy and design of pedestrian linkages within and around the development, reflecting broader concerns about walkability and safe access for future residents and shoppers.
• Orientation of the grocery store: The committee debated the physical orientation of the proposed grocery store on the site, suggesting that its current positioning may not adequately serve the surrounding area or integrate well with the planned multi-family component.

The item was ultimately postponed, indicating that the concerns raised were not resolved to the committee's satisfaction during the meeting and that further review or revisions would be needed before the proposal could move forward.

PLN-MJDP-25-00028: ON THE BLOCK LLC PROPERTY

1:06:23

The committee took up agenda item 4c, a discussion regarding application PLN-MJDP-25-00028 submitted by On The Block LLC. The proposal involves rezoning an existing structure to a B1 zone designation.

Key speakers on this item included Cheryl and Kyle Hoag, who participated in the presentation and discussion of the application.

During the discussion, the committee raised concerns on two notable issues:

• Open space access: Questions were raised regarding how open space would be accessed in connection with the proposed rezoning, suggesting that the adequacy or configuration of open space associated with the property warranted further scrutiny.
• Tree inventory: Concerns were also noted regarding the tree inventory for the property, indicating that the status or documentation of existing trees on the site was a point of discussion among committee members.

Following the discussion of these concerns, the committee approved the application.

PLN-MJDP-25-00012: LOCUST HILL SHOPPING CENTER

1:12:05

The committee took up agenda item 7a, a discussion regarding a proposed new restaurant development at the Locust Hill Shopping Center, identified under application PLN-MJDP-25-00012.

Key speakers during this item included Cheryl and Jason Taylor. The discussion centered on several concerns related to the proposed development, with the committee examining issues around:

• Parking: Questions were raised regarding the adequacy and configuration of parking associated with the new restaurant development within the shopping center.
• Access Points: The committee debated the number, placement, or functionality of access points serving the development.
• Drive-Thru Functionality: Concerns were discussed regarding the operational aspects of the proposed drive-thru, which may have included traffic flow, stacking capacity, or compatibility with the existing shopping center layout.

The item was ultimately postponed, indicating that the concerns raised during discussion were not resolved to the committee's satisfaction and that additional information or revisions may be required before the application can move forward.