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

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

March 2: Thomas Island Marina – Gravel parking lot and restroom building to serve Thomas Island Marina at 100 Sands Preserve Drive, Cainhoy.

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

March 2: The Waterfront Phase 3 – Road extension and six single-family lots at 515 Helmsman St., Daniel Island. This road extension stops before the path. Documents filed with the city depict the road crossing the existing walking path into the wooded area across from the cemetery with additional single family lots.

March 2: 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).

March 9: Cainhoy Sports Park Amenity – A site plan for amenity, swimming pools, sports parks, parking lot, and stormwater pond on 23.5 acres at 3050 River Village Drive.

March 9: The Waterfront Phase 3 – Site Plan for three buildings, parking lots and utilities for 41 units on 2.2 acres at 610 Waterman St.

March 9: Woodfield Point Hope 3 Mixed Use – Site plan for a new 364-unit multifamily development with retail and leasing space on 44.6 acres at 1260 Clements Ferry Rd.

RESULTS

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 Rd., Cainhoy. Result: Approved pending final DRB approval.

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/.

This week there are a large number of multifamily and large residential developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as the application results for specific items 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

Dec. 15: Seven Farms Drive/Haswell Street, Daniel Island. First review of a preliminary plat for a 20-lot single family residential development. Road construction plans are under second review.

Dec. 15: Marshes at Daniel Island. First review of a preliminary plat for a 26 single-family lot subdivision at 144 Fairbanks Drive. Road construction plans are under first review.

Dec. 15: Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island. Second review of a private townhome development with 50 units, pond, private roads, open space and associated infrastructure.

Dec. 15: Gildan. Pre-application of a site plan for an industrial building on 81 acres at 1980 Clements Ferry Road in Cainhoy.

RESULTS:

CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Dec. 8: Daniel Island Club Court. First review of request to extend TRC approval of construction of a new tennis court facility on Island Park Drive. Results: TRC approval extended.

Dec. 8: Ship Builder Street, Daniel Island. Second review of a 31-lot single family residential development on 40 acres. Results: Pending final documentation to MS4 and Planning. Once approved, submit to Planning for stamping

Dec. 8: Foundation Place at Point Hope, Cainhoy. Fourth review of a commercial development including five buildings totaling 38,000 square feet gross floor area at 826 Foundation St. Results: Pending final documentation to Zoning, T&T, MS4, and FMD. Once approved, submit to Zoning for stamping.

Dec. 8: Towne at Cooper River – Clements Ferry Medical. Pre-application of a proposed medical office building with parking at Enterprise Boulevard. Results: Submit to TRC for 1st Review.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY & COUNTY MEETINGS

Berkeley Co. Bd. of Education meets the 2nd and 4th Tues. of each month. 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/.

This week there are a large number of multifamily and large residential developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as the application results for specific items 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

Jan. 12: A site plan for Hawthorne at Clements Ferry Road, a 210-unit multifamily development on 11 acres at 2800 Clements Ferry Rd.

A preliminary subdivision plat and road construction plans for Del Webb Entrance Road, a new public road on 11 acres on Clements Ferry Road.

RESULTS

CITY OF CHARLESTON BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – SITE DESIGN

Jan. 4: Request a variance to allow the removal of one grand tree at 15 Surr St. on Daniel Island. Results: Pending.

CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Jan. 5: A site plan for Woodfield Daniel Island 3, a 163-unit multifamily development on 6 acres at 2058 Benefitfocus Way. Results: Pending final documentation to Zoning, T&T and MS4. Once approved, submit Site Plan to Zoning for stamping.

CITY OF CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL

Jan. 10: An ordinance to rezone 10.32 acres at 638 Tuxbury Farm Road and two adjacent parcels on Tuxbury Farm Road in Cainhoy to single-family residential zoning. The property is owned by Ray and Angela Waits. Results: Pending.

An ordinance to rezone 5.71 acres at 715 Yaupon Drive & 2682 Highway 41 in Cainhoy to diverse residential zoning. The property is owned by Rumphs Auto Service et al. Results: Pending.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY & COUNTY MEETINGS

Berkeley Co. Bd. of Education meets twice each month. 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/.

American roads appear to be a hotbed of never-ending road wars between cyclists and drivers, often shared with the masses on the likes of YouTube or other social media sites thanks to the innovation of dash-cam and helmet cameras.

And South Carolina cyclists rank drivers in their state third worst in the country, according to a QuestionPro survey.

As with most situations, it is fair to say that there are two sides to the argument. While drivers accuse cyclists of running red lights, weaving through traffic and riding the wrong way down one-way streets, cyclists frequently direct their anger at drivers who use their cellphones, drive too close or open a door without checking behind them.

Law firm Bisnar Chase commissioned a survey, which was carried out by QuestionPro, of 3,000 cyclists to take the pulse of what their relationships are really like with drivers on the road, and they made some interesting discoveries.

Overall, when asked how they would rank their relationship with drivers out of 10 (with 10 indicating the highest level of harmony), it was revealed that cyclists rated theirs at 6.2 out of 10. In South Carolina, relationships have sunk to an even lower point, rating their relationships with drivers at 5.1/10, below the national average.

South Carolina's open roads can be particularly hazardous for cyclists due to several factors. First, these roads often lack dedicated bike lanes or shoulders, which can force cyclists to share the road with cars and trucks, increasing the risk of collisions. Additionally, drivers on rural roads may be traveling at higher speeds than in urban areas, making it more difficult for them to see and avoid cyclists. This danger is especially prevalent on narrow roads where there is little room for passing. Furthermore, rural roads often have blind corners, hills, and other obstacles that can limit a driver's ability to see a cyclist until it is too late.

When compared across America it was those in New Hampshire who said their relationship with drivers was the worst, scoring a woeful 4.7 out of 10. In comparison, the roads are most harmonious in Vermont, where cyclists say their relationship with drivers is an impressive 8 out of 10.

Here’s how the top 10 worst ranked:

1. New Hampshire (4.7)

2. Kansas (4.8)

3. South Carolina (5.1)

4. Oklahoma (5.2)

5. Colorado (5.4)

6. New Mexico (5.5)

7. Nebraska (5.6)

8. Maine (5.7)

9. Arkansas (5.8)

10. Tennessee (5.8)

Despite occasional incidents of road rage, the survey suggests that drivers and cyclists generally have a shared desire to coexist peacefully on South Carolina's roads. The survey found that 75% of drivers empathize with the frustrations that cyclists may experience on the roads, such as being overtaken too closely or encountering sudden stops from cars that don't seem to notice them. Similarly, 81% of cyclists reported empathizing with the frustrations of drivers on the road when encountering a cyclist.

One of the best ways to avoid accidents is to ride defensively by keeping a safe distance from vehicles, avoiding blind spots, and never assuming that drivers can see you. It is also important to make drivers aware of your intentions by using hand signals when turning and making eye contact before entering an intersection.

Increasing your visibility is also key to preventing accidents. Wearing bright clothing, installing reflectors on your bike, using a white lamp on the front of your bike, and turning on a flashing light on your rear seat are all ways to increase your visibility. Additionally, always wear your helmet to protect yourself from head injuries that are common in bicycle accidents.

In an effort to promote safety, The Daniel Island News is sponsoring a helmet challenge over the next couple of weeks. Each week someone from the paper's staff will "catch" four people throughout the Daniel Island and Cainhoy communities wearing their bike helmets and award them gift cards to our participating restaurant sponsors: Ali Baba, Subway and Joey Tomatoes. (Read about The Daniel Island News Bike Helmet Challenge online - page 22.)

And to learn more about this survey and results for other states, view the interactive map online.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Here on News 4, we're taking you Behind the Badge introducing you to men and women of the Lowcountry who keep us safe.

Today, you'll meet a school resource officer who wears multiple hats. From protector to teacher, he says every job he takes on at school helps him connect with hundreds, if not thousands, of students.

Officer Al Cammarata starts some of his days at the Daniel Island School teaching Spanish. His most recent lesson: how to prepare guacamole, and learning the vocabulary that comes with it.

It's not what Officer Cammarata thought he’d be doing when he got into policing 30 years ago. When he made the switch from patrol to being an SRO, his job responsibilities changed.

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“I’ve taught classes in the past from culinary arts to driver’s ed, freshman focus, bike safety,” he says. “Just wherever we can, dimension, groups, we do all kinds of things.”

He has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, and put his degree to work in his travels to Central America.

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“I took anywhere between 14 or 16 or 18 classes over three years, including the summer. But going and studying and living in the culture is the only way to learn the language,” Cammarata says. “I got a good grammar base as a non-native speaker, and that was definitely the way to improve your skills.”

When a Spanish teacher at Daniel Island School left midway through the school year, Officer Cammarata stepped in.

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“The teacher that filled in was a retired teacher who was a full-time sub. She didn’t have any Spanish-speaking experience, so we just kind of teamed up,” says Cammarata. “She did the lesson plans and the videos, and I would come in and do basic grammar. I would come in maybe 20 or 30 minutes each day and help out with the lesson.”

It’s a routine that’s stuck. He helps out with some of the fifth and sixth grade Spanish classes in between his primary job of keeping everyone safe.

“You’re there every day, this is your responsibility, so you have to know the building, the community, the people, everything that’s going on,” he explains. “I’ve been here seven years. I have kids that are now in 7th grade that were in kindergarten when I started here.”

Cammarata says he also helps show students that officers are just like them.

“They just get to see you day after day, and know that you’re a regular person, and you’re just part of their regular day like a teacher. To me it's very rewarding. It's really the ultimate form of community policing. You’re dealing with the same kids, parents the same community year after year,” he says. “For me its really where I’m supposed to be.”