In This Message

• Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors Meeting Held 2/21
• Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project Update: 
• Stormwater Drainage Work on Wagon Road to Begin Week of 2/27
• Major Roadwork along Sea Pines Drive from Lighthouse Road to Baynard Cove Road to Begin Week of 3/6
• Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #43A to be Replaced and Extended
• Annual Assessment Reminders Mailed out Week of 2/13
• Sea Pines CSA Rental Registration Fee To Be Billed in Spring of 2023
• SIPSD Water Pipeline Upgrade Project; Paving to continue on Plantation Drive, from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road, Weather Permitting

From The Sea Pines CSA Communications Department

Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors Meeting Held 2.21.23

On Tuesday, February 21st, the Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors met and covered a number of important topics. A recap of the meeting action items, a link to the meeting video as well as timestamped links can be found here.

From The Sea Pines CSA Capital Projects Department

Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project Update

Phase 3 of the Sea Pines Drive infrastructure repair project is underway with a completion time of Spring 2023.

• Work will be performed Monday - Friday from 7 am - 6 pm. Traffic control will be present in the work zone, as needed.
• Please observe and obey all traffic management personnel, signage, and devices.

Stormwater Drainage Work on Wagon Road to Begin Week of February 27th

• Project work (drain pipe excavation and replacements) in this area will take 4-6 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
• Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.

Major Roadwork along Sea Pines Drive from Lighthouse Road to Baynard Cove Road to begin the week of March 6th

• Roadway widening, construction, and milling operations scheduled to begin the week of March 6th.
• Project work will take 3-4 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
• Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
• Motorists should expect traffic delays.

South Sea Pines Drive Leisure Trail Timber Bridge Replacement Project

The existing leisure trail pedestrian bridge located along South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Beach Marker #24 (located between Black Skimmer Lane and Royal Tern Road ) has exceeded its useful life and must be replaced.

Sea Pines CSA contractors were scheduled to begin demolition and reconstruction work this week, but due to supply chain shortages the start date has been delayed.

Once project work begins, it will take approximately 4-6 weeks, weather permitting. During this time, pedestrians and cyclists will need to use the leisure trail detour as the bridge will not be available for use. Click here to view the detour map.

Tree Work

• Tree work along Sea Pines Drive from Greenwood Lane to Baynard Cove Road is in progress.
• Tree work along Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Lands End Road scheduled to begin the week of March 6th. 
• Single lane closures and flagging operations will be in place. Please use caution while driving in this area

Leisure Trail Construction and Enhancements

• Leisure trail construction from Lighthouse Road to Greenwood Drive/Sea Pines Drive Intersection and from Greenwood Drive to Baynard Cove Road is nearing completion.

How to stay updated regarding this project:

• Please visit our website at www.SeaPinesLiving.com/seapinesdrive
• Comments or questions for the Sea Pines CSA Capital Projects Department may be submitted online here.  

Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #46 Nearing Completion

Replacement and extension work on Boardwalk #46 is nearing completion. This beach boardwalk access is anticipated to be re-opened and available for use by Friday, February 24th.

Boardwalk #46 Before

Boardwalk #46 After

Now 6 feet wide and extended by 100 feet

Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #43A to be Replaced and Extended

Sea Pines CSA Boardwalk #43A (pictured), located between Wood Ibis Road and Duck Hawk Road, has exceeded its useful life and must be replaced.

Next week, Sea Pines CSA contractors will begin replacement and construction work on Boardwalk #43A. The boardwalk will also be extended by approximately 100 feet over the dune to aid in the protection and allow the dune to continue to build.

Work will take approximately 2 to 3 weeks, weather permitting. The beach boardwalk access will be closed to all pedestrian traffic during this time. Please use Beachwalks #44 or #42A as alternate routes to the beach.

From The Sea Pines CSA Finance Department

Annual Assessment Reminders

The 2023 Sea Pines Annual Assessment Invoices were sent out Thursday, December 15, 2022. The due date for payment of this assessment is April 1, 2023. As a reminder, the 2022 Annual Critical Infrastructure Funding Assessment Bill was due Monday, December 12th. 

Reminder emails and letters were mailed out last week to those property owners who have a balance due on their account. Please check your Spam or Junk folders for an email from csaassessmentbilling@csaseapines.com. To pay your assessment online click here.

For questions, please contact our Finance Department by email at traceym@csaseapines.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for a response.

Sea Pines CSA Rental Registration Fee To Be Billed in Spring of 2023

Effective January 1, 2023, any Member of CSA that rents or leases any Residential Property must first register such rental property (herein a “Rental Property”) with the Sea Pines CSA Welcome Center and remit an annual registration fee upon receipt of an invoice, with the amount based upon the number of bedrooms advertised (“Rental Property Business Registration Fee”).

• 1 or 2 bedroom properties: $300
• 3 or 4 bedroom properties: $700
• 5 or more bedrooms: $1,000

If you already have a Sea Pines CSA Rental Account/ “R” code established for your rental property, no further action is required except to be prepared for the arrival of an invoice which will be billed in the Spring of 2023. Additional information will be provided in advance of the billing.

From The Sea Pines Security Department

Sea Pines CSA Gate Pass Office Seasonal Hours to End 3/1/2023

Beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the Sea Pines CSA Gate Pass Office, located at 32 Greenwood Drive will begin operating at normal business hours:

• Open Daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

For questions, please contact the Sea Pines CSA Gate Pass Office at 843.671.7277.

From The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department

From The Sea Pines CSA Land Use Management Department

Sea Pines Community Standard Reminders

• Landscaping shall be maintained in a manner that conforms to and does not detract from the aesthetics of the neighborhood. As landscaping ages, supplemental or replacement plantings may be needed to maintain appearance.

• Trash cans and recycling bins shall be kept in service yards at all times. Curbside trash pickup is not provided in Sea Pines.

To report an alleged violation of the Land Use Rules and Regulations, please contact the LUM Department by submitting your request online here.  

South Island Public Service District Potable Drinking Water Pipeline Upgrade Project

SIPSD, the utility company providing water and wastewater services in Sea Pines, has begun their major infrastructure upgrade and replacement project to their potable water drinking line from Dunnagans Alley to Baynard Park Road, inside of Sea Pines. 

SIPSD has provided the following project update:

• Boring and trenching are in progress in proximity to Lawton Canal. A new pipeline will be installed from the Heritage Farms area through the SPCSA Admin Building parking lot along the easement near Lake Forest in order to connect to services located at Lot 4 (Governors Road and Greenwood Drive). 
• Plantation Drive, from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road, Repaving Schedule:
• Roadway paving began Thursday, February 16th and will continue through Friday, February 24th. Temporary line striping will follow the paving, weather permitting.
• Single-lane traffic closures are planned. Traffic delays are expected.
• SIPSD's vendor will return after the necessary curing period to complete permanent roadway line stripping.
• Please use caution while driving in this area and observe and obey all traffic management personnel, signage, detours, and devices.

Sea Pines CSA will make leisure trail improvements on Plantation Drive from Baynard Park Road to Lighthouse Road later this fall. Click here to learn more about the project.

How to Contact Sea Pines CSA

Sea Pines CSA Admin Office: 843.671.1343: Email

Sea Pines Security: 843.671.7170: Email

Sea Pines CSA Maintenance: 843.671.7849: Email

Sea Pines CSA Capital Projects: Click here

Sea Pines CSA Gate Pass Office: 843.671.7277

Land Use Management: 843.671.7820: Email