Bees Ferry Road Expansion Project Update

Mr. Rucker, the Right of Way Representative that was hired by Charleston County, contacted the Association’s attorney to set up a meeting with the Board of Directors.  The meeting was held on Thursday, July 22^nd and was only confirmed one day in advance.  Therefore not all homeowner’s were notified.  However, four of your Board members, Ms. Seabrook from Community Management Group and a member of your Communications Committee were able to attend. 

 

Mr. Rucker was accompanied by a representative of The LPA Group, Inc. Transportation Consultants, the Construction Project Manager from Charleston County and the Project Manager from the Charleston County RoadWise division all of whom are directly involved in the project. 

 

The purpose of the meeting was to let Radcliffe Place HOA know that the County is doing everything they can to preserve the natural buffer that is currently in place.  The proposal includes leaving as much of a buffer from the current tree line out toward the street as possible.  At the deepest portion (behind Building 4008) the buffer will be 20 feet.  At the opposite end (behind Building 4004) the buffer tapers down to 10 feet.  The engineers originally planned to incorporate a drainage ditch.  However, after some consideration the engineers redesigned the drainage system and are proposing to install drainage boxes which will allow for a portion of the buffer to remain.

 

There are currently a couple of sections that have already been cleared by the utility companies who have begun clearing in preparation of having to move the utility poles.  However, the county is willing to approach the utility companies to inquire about planting some additional shrubs to fill in the bare areas that will be present once the utilities have been moved.   Somewhat of an easement will need to be maintained for access purposes, but the County understands the importance of the natural buffer and is trying do everything they can to preserve it.

 

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Seabrook
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Management Group
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412    

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