Al and Jerry Board Update
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The following is submitted jointly by Al Reuben and Jerry McQuaid as Board Update #70
Since issuing Board Update #68 we have learned that the owner
of the property adjacent to Sun City has advised Beaufort County that it
does not want to negotiate a DEVELOPER AGREEMENT with the County as
proposed. It now is proceeding to ask for the area to be rezoned
as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). PUD zoning allows for input
from neighboring residents, so it is important that Sun City's
residents stay involved.
Additionally, a small group of residents have now seen the
architect's current plans for the property. While the plans are not
final, they indicate that the buildings could require from three to
seven stories, depending on the density required to house the students.
Additionally, the proposal is designed to accommodate some retail
establishments, e.g., a college bookstore, a laundry, a cafeteria and a
coffee shop.
Because we can be a voice in helping to determine what
happens to the property in the PUD rezoning process, it is important to
understand the process itself. As a result, Sun City's FORUM CLUB has
invited two members of Beaufort Council---Sun City resident and Board
Member, Margaret Griffin, and Board Member Peter Lamb--- to its
February 20, meeting. They will make a presentation that will help the
residents understand how they can make their views heard. The
program will also allow for a Q&A period.
It is important for as many residents as possible to
participate so that our County Representatives sense the strength of Sun
City as the neighboring property goes through the rezoning
process.
Let's not forget that the property currently is designated
as suburban, and while the owner is now looking to rezone to PUD,
it originally requested that the property be rezoned to an urban
designation. I think all of us would agree that we did not move
to an area that should have urban zoning. We now have to be sure that
the PUD doesn't offer urban zoning's flexibility under a different name.
The FORUM CLUB meeting is open to all residents and is
scheduled for 9AM at Pinckney Hall, on the 20th. The dance floor and
adjoining space has been reserved for this important meeting, but the space
will fill quickly. Please arrive early.