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🏛️ Understanding Board of Architectural Review

Local Government 101: Understanding The City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review
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The Board of Architectural Review is made up of two sections the BAR-Large + the BAR-Small. | Photo via @charlestonspired
Class is in session, Charleston. Welcome back to CHS GOV 101, where we break down different aspects of our local government. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the city’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR), which is listed under The City of Charleston’s planning, preservation, and sustainability branch, along with the Design Review Board.

The BAR is made of two sections: BAR-Large (BAR-L), which tackles large projects like Courier Square Phase II, Building I, and BAR-Small (BAR-S) for smaller projects like remodeling the front porch of a church.

Within the historic districts, the BAR reviews the following:
  • All new construction
  • Alterations and renovations visible from public roads
  • Demolitions of structures 50 years or older south of Mount Pleasant Street
  • All demolitions within the Old and Historic Districts
  • All structures included on the Landmark Overlay Properties list
The board’s purpose is to preserve buildings and neighborhoods of historical or architectural significance that enhance our city’s unique character.

In reviewing proposed changes to historic properties and new structures, the BAR uses the principles established by the Charleston Standards as a guide.

Here are some ways you can get involved in the process.

Attend a meeting | BAR-L meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month + BAR-S meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. Both groups meet in the Public Meeting Room on the first floor at 2 George St. If you can’t make it in person, you can join the live stream or watch it later on the city’s YouTube channel.

Get prepared | Review what’s going to be discussed; the outline for each meeting is posted in the Agenda Center beforehand.

Speak up | Attend the meeting in person to speak for comments to be fully heard. Written comments must be submitted or delivered to 2 George St., Ste. 3100, before the stated deadline. Written comments will be shared with board members, acknowledged in the record, and summarized.

The next BAR-L meeting is set for Wednesday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m.
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Events
Wednesday, July 3
  • Wimbledon with A Wink | Wednesday, July 3-Sunday, July 14 | Times vary | The Backyard at Little Palm, 237 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | This pickleball pop-up is channeling Wimbledon vibes and will offer Pimm’s Cup + Frozen Strawberries and Crème cocktails.
  • Daniel Island Independence Day Celebration | Wednesday, July 3 | 4-9 p.m. | Smythe Park, 2364 Daniel Island Dr., Charleston | Free | Celebrate the Fourth a day early with a golf cart parade, music, and food vendors.
Thursday, July 4
  • Red, White & Views | Thursday, July 4 | 12-11 p.m. | The Rooftop at The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston | Price of purchase | Celebrate Independence Day with a bang + enjoy live music, food, drinks, and fireworks.
Friday, July 5
  • Garden Party | Friday, July 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Charleston Crafts Gallery, 140 E. Bay St., Ste. D, Charleston | Free | Check out this group show featuring 10 of the gallery’s artists.
Saturday, July 6
  • Colonial Indigo Dying in the Stableyards | Saturday, July 6 | 12-2 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | Free with admission | Learn about the indigo plant and dye a piece of fabric to take home with you.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Mount Pleasant town officials are working to address concerns about the lack of parking, towing, and boots in the Shem Creek area. Mayor Will Haynie says the town is working to cap towing and booting fees at $50 and to create a space for free employee parking. (WCBD)
Environment
  • The IOP Cleanup Crew is looking for extra hands for its litter sweep this Friday, July 5, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. You’ll get cleanup supplies, coffee, treats, and free parking during the event. No registration is required; check in at the postcard mural by Coconut Joe’s. (WCSC)
Charlestonian
  • Two more athletes with Charleston ties will join Raven Saunders to represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics. Canyon Barry, a former CofC Cougar, was named to the 3x3 Men’s Basketball Team. Emma Navarro, an Ashley Hall grad, is one of four Americans who will play tennis for the Red, White, and Blue. (The Post and Courier)
Number
  • 187,657. That’s the number of visitors the International African American Museum hosted in its first year. The museum also says it sold 7,000+ annual memberships. The planning process took ~23 years before the institute opened last June. (Charleston City Paper)
Featured Deal
  • Ready to relax — and save? Woodhouse Spa Charleston is offering 20% off e-gift cards now through Friday, July 5 for the Fourth of July. Celebrate with a spa day and snag the deal (discount applied at checkout).*
 
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
🌻 Picture this: frolicking through a field of flowers while selecting the perfect blooms to craft a bright + seasonal centerpiece. This is what dreams are made of, and thanks to the folks at a local farm, those dreams can be a reality.

The sunflower fields at Boone Hall Farms (2434 N. Hwy. 17, Mt. Pleasant) are open. It costs $2 to get in and $2 per stem picked. Pro tip: Bring your own clippers.
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