8 IslandVibesIOP.com NEWS WELCOME TO 17 BEACH CLUB VILLA Meet one of the best condo getaways in Isle of Palms! This lovely 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom property has a coveted location within the private resort of Wild Dunes, which offers world-class golfing and pristine shoreline. This home has also recently been refreshed with new flooring and amenities. This property also overlooks the shared pool and the stretching horizon of the Atlantic— what more could you need for a beach vacation? 843-886-9600 | carrollrealtyinc.com OPTION 2: Build a separate structure next to the Public Safety Building. A new building would cost between $7 million and $8 million, encompass 12,600 square feet on two floors, and eliminate the issues related to rooflines, employee disruption, and building-to-building integration. Griffith pointed out that a new building would not only be more cost effective, it would also allow for more desirable features, such as a public entrance, and office windows. “There’s a need for many private offices because the city workflow doesn’t work well with a lot of open office spaces,” Griffith said. OPTION 3: Build a new structure on the rear of Lot B. This 3.1-acre site at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Pavilion Drive is currently a gravel and sand parking lot, but could serve as a major anchor. One possibility includes a new 13,961 square foot, single-level building on the rear of the property. The building would come with a grand entrance, carry windows on all sides, and occupy part of the current parking spaces. A three-level, $8 million parking garage is recommended for this possibility, partly to offset any lost parking spaces that would be needed for new occupants, and to help address beach parking concerns. However, a deed restriction relating to recreational use would create some challenges. OPTION 4: Build a new structure on the front of Lot B. This would entail 22,531 square feet spread over a three-story structure on the southwest corner of Ocean Boulevard to create street frontage. While there could be other options on how to configure the building, Griffith indicated that the zoning on this parcel allows for minimal setbacks, and also provides space for a future visitor center. Still to be done and considered are traffic counts, parking numbers, stormwater considerations, and possibly other modified designs. It’s a lot to consider, but Councilman Blair Hahn is already favoring Option 2 because of fewer issues, and because of the “the synergy that brings all the services together. And you could easily put an event space on the top with very little cost.” Councilman Scott Pierce added that he would like to see if grant money is available to help with the building costs. Once all the numbers are calculated and an option is approved by Council, all engineering design services are expected to be provided by Trident Construction through the following consultants: Seamon Whiteside Engineering (Civil & Surveying). MECA Engineering (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire protection). GWA Engineering (Electrical). Cranston or Atlantic Engineering (Structural). "I am especially interested in the city pursuing a multi-use concept for the project,” said Councilman Jimmy Ward. “The new facility could be rented out for weddings, family get-togethers, etc. It's a unique concept that will benefit residents for many years to come." From Page 3
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