Board of Architectural Review

Members Present: DeMarco (chair), Wertimer, Ewing, Alexander, Faust, Harrison, White Staff Present: Dowd, Hopkins, Stubblefield, Jordan (recording) AGENDA BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2014 4:30 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 1. Approval of minutes for the June 26, 2013 meeting. APP. NO. 142-12-1 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: Ewing SECOND: White VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 20 Orr’s Court - - TMS #460-07-02-069 APP. NO. 142-12-2 Request approval for demolition of two-story residence. Not Rated (WestSide) c. 1929-44 N of Line/S of Mt Pleasant St Owner: Charles Huff Applicant: George Dowis MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: White SECOND: Faust VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 262 Coming Street - - TMS #460-08-02-066 APP. NO. 142-12-3 Request conceptual approval for removal of existing additions and new construction of additions at rear. Category 3 (Cannon-Elliottborough) c. 1880s Old City District Owner: James Lee Trent Applicant: Andrew Gould MOTION: Deferral for restudy per staff comments (excluding #5) eliminating outdoor fireplace & reworking masonry arches over windows. MADE BY: Ewing SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 2 4. 241 St. Philip Street - - TMS #460-08-02-085 APP. NO. 142-12-4 Request conceptual approval for new construction of single family residence. Category 4- (Cannon-Elliottborough) Old City District Owner: James Lee Trent Applicant: Andrew Gould MOTION: Conceptual approval with staff conditions and final review by staff. MADE BY: White SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 (Alexander arrives) 5. 96 Wentworth Street (Jewish Studies Center) APP. NO. 142-12-5 - - TMS #457-04-04-057/058 Request preliminary approval for new construction of three-story addition to existing education building. Not Rated (Harleston Village) c. 2002 Old and Historic District Owner: College of Charleston Applicant: Rosenblum Coe Architects MOTION: Preliminary approval with Board and staff comments. MADE BY: Alexander SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 (Ewing, White recused) 6. 56 Halsey Boulevard (Mason Prep) APP. NO. 142-12-6 - - TMS #457-02-04-046 Request conceptual approval for new construction of two-story gym/ classroom building over parking and main entry tower , and renovation of existing school buildings. Not Rated (Harleston Village) c. 1970s Old and Historic District Owner: Mason Preparatory School Applicant: Goff D’Antonio Associates MOTION: Conceptual approval with Board and staff comments. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: White VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 (Ewing recused) BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 3 (Harrison leaves) 7. 62 Gadsden Street APP. NO. 142-12-7 - - TMS #457-03-01-036/119/181-184 Request preliminary approval for new construction of three two-story residences over parking. Not Rated (Harleston Village) Old and Historic District Owner: Gadsden Bennett Associates LLC Applicant: Julia F. Martin Architects MOTION: Preliminary approval with staff conditions and final review by staff. MADE BY: White SECOND: Alexander VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 8. 55-63 Barre Street/70-78 Halsey Boulevard APP. NO. 142-12-8 (Barre/ Halsey PUD) - - TMS #457-02-04-026-030/048-052 Request preliminary approval for new construction of six attached single- family residences (two stories over parking). (Harleston Village) Old and Historic District Owner: Halsey Park LLC Applicant: Glenn Keyes Architects MOTION: Deferred by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 9. 1011 King Street - - TMS #463-15-04-145 APP. NO. 142-12-9 Request conceptual approval for new construction of one-story restaurant. (North Central) Old City District-Upper Owner: King & Grove LLC Applicant: Reggie Gibson Architects MOTION: Deferred by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 4 10. 263 King Street (Michael Kors) - - TMS #457-08-01-049 APP. NO. 142-12-10 Request final approval for signage to include right-angle sign and lighting. Category 4 (CBD) Old and Historic District Owner: Varn Realty Applicant: H. M. Witt & Co. Signs MOTION: Denial of right-angle sign; deferral of remainder. MADE BY: White SECOND: Faust VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 11. 208 King Street - - TMS #457-08-02-019 APP. NO. 142-12-11 Request conceptual approval for right-angle sign. Category 3 (CBD) c. 1889 Old and Historic District Owner: Charming Inns of Charleston Applicant: Brooks Sign Center MOTION: Applicant not present- no action taken. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 12. 28 Queen Street - - TMS #458-09-01-065 APP. NO. 142-12-12 Request conceptual approval for modifications to garage entrance. Category 2 (French Quarter) c. 1802 Old and Historic District Owner: Margaret F. Bridgforth Applicant: Edgewood Builders Inc. MOTION: Deferral for more information. MADE BY: Faust SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 2 (White, Wertimer) BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 5 13. 2 Ashton Street - - TMS #460-11-01-056 APP. NO. 142-12-13 Request preliminary approval for new construction of three single-family residences. (Gadsden Green) Old City District Owner: Rich Crepeau Applicant: Byers Design Group MOTION: Deferred by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 14. 100 Wentworth Street (Grace Episcopal) APP. NO. 142-12-14 - - TMS #457-04-01-098 Request preliminary approval for structural and roof repairs resulting in exterior modifications. Category 1 (Harleston Village) c. 1847-48 Old and Historic District Owner: Grace Episcopal Church Applicant: Bennett Preservation Engineering, PC MOTION: Deferred by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 15. 67 Nassau Street - - TMS #459-09-01-007 APP. NO. 142-12-15 Request preliminary approval for new construction of single-family residence. (East Side) Old City District Owner: 67 Nassau LLC Applicant: AJ Architects MOTION: Preliminary approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: White SECOND: Alexander VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 6 16. 72 Murray Boulevard - - TMS #457-11-02-059 APP. NO. 142-12-16 Request conceptual approval for new construction of addition and modifications to existing residence. Not Rated (Charlestowne) c. 1950 Old and Historic District Owner: Clayton & Megan Mozingo Applicant: EE Fava Architects MOTION: Deferral per Board comments and staff comments #2 & #3. MADE BY: Faust SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 (Ewing, White recused) 17. 43 Reid Street - - TMS #459-09-03-015 APP. NO. 142-12-17 Request conceptual approval to elevate building. Category 3 (East Side) c. 1880s Old City District Owner: Urie Smalls Applicant: Lucas Morrison MOTION: Denial. MADE BY: White SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 18. 233 Ashley Avenue - - TMS #460-11-02-050 APP. NO. 142-12-18 Request preliminary approval for renovation of existing two-story residence and new construction of dependency in rear. Category 3 (Cannon-Elliottborough) c. 1852-72 Old City District Owner: 233 Ashley Ave LLC Applicant: Lucas Morrison MOTION: Conceptual approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: White VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 8 19. 27 Percy Street - - TMS #460-08-01-080 APP. NO. 142-12-19 Request preliminary approval for new construction of rear addition and modifications to include removal of exterior stair and piazza infill. Category 4- (Cannon-Elliottborough) c. 1852-72 Old City District Owner: 27 Percy Street, LLC Applicant: Lucas Morrison MOTION: Preliminary approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: White SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 20. 22 Nassau Street - - TMS #459-09-03-055 APP. NO. 142-12-20 Request conceptual approval for new construction of rear addition. Category 4- (East Side) c. 1872-85 Old City District Owner: Chris DiMattia Applicant: Chris DiMattia MOTION: Denial. MADE BY: White SECOND: Faust VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 21. 4 Atlantic Street - - TMS #457-16-04-073 APP. NO. 142-12-21 Request preliminary approval for new construction of pool shed and arbor. Category 3 (Charlestowne) Old and Historic District Owner: Paul Lopez Applicant: Besta Construction Co./ Robert Chesnut, ASLA MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: White SECOND: Ewing VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0