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Developers
are threatening a barrier island located in the Charleston
Harbor.
But this isn't just any island… It's Morris Island.
Three years ago,
a developer was denied development rights beyond those already
placed on Morris Island by Charleston County. However, another
developer has come along stating that development is inevitable
and that he will develop the island right.
Development of
Morris Island is not inevitable -- especially the high-density
development being proposed by the current developer. Twenty
units on the critically sensitive, historically important
island is not the right way to develop this remote island.
Historical
Facts:
- Morris Island
is the site of the famous Civil War battle portrayed in
the movie "Glory".
- Morris Island
can be seen from Fort Sumter and currently looks as it did
during the Civil War, 140 years ago.
Ecological
Facts:
- Morris Island
is prone to severe erosion.
- Morris Island
is a beautiful sanctuary for wildlife, especially migratory
birds.
- Building groins
for new residents of Morris Island will cause severe erosion
of Folly Beach's precious sand.
Development
Facts:
- In order to
preserve the island, Charleston County currently allows
only 4 units on the entire 125 acres of the Island.
- There is no
access to or from the island except by boat.
- This past fall,
a developer submitted a plan to put over 20 multi-million
dollar homes on the island. The plan was turned away by
the Charleston County Planning Department.
- In February,
he applied for a state permit to allow 20 wells and septic
tanks on 62 acres at Cummings Point.
He hasn't given
up.
Support the effort
to block the rezoning of Morris Island and
to identify funding sources for the purchase and preservation
of Morris Island. Please join the effort by emailing the Morris
Island Coalition at info@morrisisland.org.
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