Charlestowne Estates I

FRONT ENTRANCE
Thank you to everyone who has donated time and energy in keeping the front entrance looking great. The sign was just cleaned and is getting a fresh coat of paint and the polished copper “caps” put back on the post in the next couple of weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: there is heavy-grade landscaping cloth under the mulch to prevent weeds. Do not plant anything in the front entrance without alerting us first as it will damage that area. Also, please do not put yard sale or campaign signs in this area.

OLD PIGGLY WIGGLY PROPOSAL
Click here for the proposed Sunoco gas station that is scheduled before the Design Review Board for June 20, 2016. This is an opportunity for the DRB to respond to the conceptual proposal of this application. The DRB can seek for the application to be deferred, denied or return with specific modifications.

ASHLEY RIVER BRIDE REPORT
The Ashley River Bridge Report is now available on the project website. 

Click here to view the 2016 Lane Closure Evaluation Report.

HALF PENNY SALES TAX PUBLIC MEETINGS
Charleston County Government will hold a series of public meetings to talk about the proposal that will add an additional half penny sales tax, which is being considered by Charleston County Council. Officials will be discussing this tax increase to last for the next 25 years, or until they raise the $2.1 billion. This money will help complete transportation projects that are already in progress. A list of the projects may be found here.

The meetings will be held in an open house format; no formal presentation will be made. City of Charleston staff will be present at the West Ashley, Johns Island and James Island meetings.

All meeting will take place from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:
· June 15, 2016 – West Ashley High School, 4060 West Wildcat Blvd., Charleston
· June 20, 2016 – St. Johns High School, 1518 Main Road, Johns Island
· June 22, 2016 – James Island Middle School, 1484 Camp Rd Charleston
· June 23, 2016 – Jennie Moore School, 2725 Bulrush Basket Lane, Mt. Pleasant

If you have any questions about these meetings, contact the Charleston County Transportation Development department at (843) 202-6140. Online comments may be submitted here: http://roads.charlestoncounty.org/tax-ref.php

DUWAP COMMUNITY PLAN
This summer the City of Charleston and Charleston County will be considering adopting the Dupont|Wappoo Community Plan, which includes amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and property zoning changes.The plan will be presented at the following City of Charleston public meetings:

June 15, 2016 at 5:00pm – Planning Commission
Public Hearing & Recommendation to City Council
Gaillard Center, 1st Floor Public Meeting Room, 2 George St, Charleston, SC 29401

August 16, 2016 at 5:00pm – City Council
Public Hearing & First Reading
City Hall, Council Chambers, Second Floor, 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

September 13, 2016 at 5:00pm – City Council
Second & Third Reading
City Hall, Council Chambers, Second Floor, 80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

For More Information:
www.charleston-sc.gov/westashley

Questions may be directed to the City of Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation, & Sustainability at 843-724-3765.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
MUSC, Roper St. Francis and Trident United Way have partnered on a 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Data from this CHNA survey will help health care providers and community organizations improve the overall health and wellness of our community, and identify community needs, establish priorities for programs and services, and inform strategies to address gaps between critical needs and services. This survey is anonymous, and takes roughly 5-7 minutes to complete. Your answers will help us understand the top health needs and how we can better serve the community.

SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CommunityHealthNeedsAssessment-2016