Board of Architectural Review

Members Present: Bennett (chair), Wertimer, Alexander, Ewing, Harrison, White, DeMarco Staff Present: Dowd, Hopkins, Stubblefield, Ellington (recording) AGENDA BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MAY 8, 2013 4:30 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 1. 418 Meeting Street (Burris Liquors) - - TMS #459-09-01-069 APP. NO. 135-8-1 Request conceptual approval for new construction of two-story commercial building. (East Side) Old and Historic District Owner: Tara Investments Applicant: James S. Walker/ Schmitt Walker Architects MOTION: Conceptual approval incorporating staff comments A, B, D, E, & F and Board comments, and prohibiting advertising within 12” of windows. MADE BY: White SECOND: DeMarco VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 (Bennett leaves) 2. 316 King Street - - TMS #457-04-04-012 APP. NO. 135-8-2 Request preliminary approval for modifications to storefront. Not Rated (CBD) c. 1903 Old and Historic District Owner: Indigo Realty/ William Olasov Co., LLC Applicant: Nick Makemson/ Beacon Architectural Associates MOTION: Deferred by staff. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST (DeMarco chaired remaining items) 3. 327-329 King Street - - TMS #457-04-02-081 APP. NO. 135-8-3 Request conceptual approval for modifications to east and south elevations and replacement of storefront. Category 4 (CBD) c. 1855 Old and Historic District Owner: College of Charleston Applicant: Whitney Powers/ Studio A, Inc. MOTION: Conceptual approval per Board and staff comments with restudy of George Street windows. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: Alexander VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 (Ewing) (White recused) BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MAY 8, 2013 PAGE 2 4. 492 King Street - - TMS #460-12-02-025 APP. NO. 135-8-4 Request preliminary approval for renovations to existing building, additions at side and rear, and courtyard design. Category 3 (Mazyck-Wraggborough) c. 1865 Old and Historic District Owner: King & Mary, LLC Applicant: Alicia Reed/ Gibson Guess Architects MOTION: Preliminary approval with final review by staff; simplify detailing of planters on Mary Street elevation. MADE BY: White SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 (Wertimer recused) 5. 427 King Street - - TMS #460-16-02-042 APP. NO. 135-8-5 Request conceptual approval for right-angle sign. Not Rated (Radcliffeborough) c. 1997 Old and Historic District Owner: Warren Place Applicant: Kelly Wenner Grossman/ Art Mecca of Charleston MOTION: Conceptual approval per staff comments with final review by staff. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: White VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 237 King Street - - TMS #457-08-01-059 APP. NO. 135-86 Request conceptual approval for right-angle sign. Category 2 (CBD) c. 1870 Old and Historic District Owner: Kassis Trust Applicant: Tommy Brooks/ Brooks Sign Center MOTION: Applicant not present- no action taken. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MAY 8, 2013 PAGE 3 7. 1 Lamboll Street - - TMS #457-16-02-043 APP. NO. 135-8-7 Request conceptual approval for new construction of one-story rear addition with terrace and steps. Not Rated (Charlestowne) c. 1910 Old and Historic District Owner: Stephen L. Gavel Applicant: Glen R. Gardner MOTION: 1. Conceptual approval with final review by staff. MADE BY: White SECOND: Harrison VOTE: FOR 2 AGAINST 4 (DeMarco, Wertimer, Alexander, Ewing) 2. Deferral with restudy of height, scale, and mass & “bumpout;” consideration of Board comments re: lightening and staff comments on materials; show drainage on site plan. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 2 (White, Harrison) 8. 67 Radcliffe Street - - TMS #460-16-01-055 APP. NO. 135-88 Request preliminary approval for new construction of four-story single-family residence. (Radcliffeborough) Old and Historic District Owner: Blake Miller Applicant: Julia F. Martin, Architect MOTION: Deferred by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 9. 99 Logan Street - - TMS #457-08-03-006 APP. NO. 135-8-9 Request preliminary approval for renovations to existing residence and new construction of one-story addition. Category 4 (Harleston Village) c. 1885 Old and Historic District Owner: Christine Cotton Applicant: Julia F. Martin, Architect MOTION: Preliminary approval per Board and staff comments with final review by staff. MADE BY: White SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MAY 8, 2013 PAGE 4 10. 170 Spring Street - - TMS #460-11-02-092 APP. NO. 135-810 Request conceptual approval for new construction of front porch. Not Rated (Cannon-Elliottborough) c. 1944-51 Old City District Owner: Other Properties LLC Applicant: Brian Crawford/ Crawford Contracting MOTION: Conceptual approval with final review by staff. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: White VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0