Board of Architectural Review

Members Present: Bennett (chair), Wertimer, Alexander, Ewing, Harrison, White, DeMarco Staff Present: Dowd, Hopkins, Stubblefield, Jordan (recording) AGENDA BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 4:30 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 1. 20 Orr’s Court - - TMS #460-07-02-069 APP. NO. 139-25-1 Request approval for demolition of two-story residence. Not Rated (Westside) c. 1929-44 N of Line/S of Mt Pleasant St Owner: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Applicant: Charles Huff MOTION: Denial. MADE BY: White SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 2 (Harrison, DeMarco) 2. 600 Meeting Street - - TMS #459-01-01-017/081 APP. NO. 139-25-2 Request conceptual approval for new construction of mixed-use commercial development. (East Central) Old City District-Upper Owner: Jupiter Holdings Applicant: David L. Wallace, Jr./ David L. Wallace & Associates MOTION: Denial of height, scale, mass, and architectural direction. MADE BY: White SECOND: DeMarco VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 3. 6 Kirkland Lane - - TMS #457-04-03-028 APP. NO. 139-25-3 Request conceptual approval for new construction of two-story residence on raised basement. (Harleston Village) Old and Historic District Owner: 6 Kirkland Lane LLC Applicant: John Ferrell MOTION: Deferral for restudy per conditions noted. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 PAGE 2 4. Laurens Street - - TMS #458-01-02-063 APP. NO. 139-25-4 Request preliminary approval for new construction of four-story residential structure above one story of parking. (Gadsden Wharf) Old and Historic District Owner: Charleston Housing Authority Applicant: Eddie Bello/ McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture MOTION: Deferred by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 5. 79 South Battery - - TMS #457-11-02-042 APP. NO. 139-25-5 Request conceptual approval for new construction of one-story addition on west elevation. Not Rated (Charlestowne) c. 1926 Old and Historic District Owner: Shannon Ravenel Applicant: Virginia Lane, Architect MOTION: Conceptual approval. MADE BY: DeMarco SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 (Wertimer recused; Alexander abstained) 6. 418 Meeting Street - - TMS #459-09-01-069 APP. NO. 139-25-6 Request final 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: Final approval with final review by staff. MADE BY: DeMarco SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 PAGE 3 7. 547 King Street - - TMS #460-12-02-077 APP. NO. 139-25-7 Request reconsideration of double-hung windows and glazing selection for storefront renovation and new right-angle sign. Category 4- (Cannon-Elliottborough) 1993 Old and Historic District Owner: EGGG LLC Applicant: Mitchell Kersting/ Neil Stevenson Architects MOTION: Acceptance of all staff recommendations (denial of double-hung windows and light fixture; approval of glazing and right-angle sign per conditions noted, and final review by staff). MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: White VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 8. 480 King Street - - TMS #460-12-02-028 APP. NO. 139-25-8 Request conceptual approval for new construction of stair/elevator addition. Not Rated (Mazyck-Wraggborough) c. 1888-1902 Old and Historic District Owner: 480 King St LLC Applicant: John Sullivan/ Glick-Boehm & Associates MOTION: Conceptual approval per staff conditions. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: White VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 (Ewing recused) 9. 291 East Bay Street - - TMS #458-01-03-066 APP. NO. 139-25-9 Request appeal of staff denial of façade signage on south elevation. Not Rated (Ansonborough) c. 1980s Old and Historic District Owner: Appleyard LLC Applicant: Alllison Revisky/ Tyson Sign Co. MOTION: Denial. MADE BY: DeMarco SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 (Ewing recused)