Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design

MEMBERS PRESENT: JOEL ADRIAN, AMANDA BARTON, NELL POSTELL, FRANCES WAITE STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATHELDER, ERIC SCHULTZ CLERK: TECHINA JACQUES AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – SITE DESIGN SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 5:00 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-SD agendas. 1. 2095 Glenn McConnell Parkway (West Ashley) APP. NO. 139-04-A1 (TMS# 309-00-00-003) Request a variance from Sec. 54-327 to allow the removal of three grand trees (Ordinance prohibits the removal of trees equal to greater than 24” DBH [Diameter Breast Height]). Request a variance from Sec. 54-330 to allow the reduction in the impervious construction setback near the bases of one grand tree. Zoned PUD. Owner: Essex Farm, LLC/Applicant: Continental 234 Fund, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions recommended by staff: 1) 71-inch caliper of replacement trees to be planted on apartment site; 2) 4-foot chain link fence to be used to protect the buffer. MADE BY: N.Postell SECOND: A.Barton VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications. 1. Seaside Plantation Dr. (Seaside Plantation) APP. NO. 139-04-B1 (TMS # 427-00-00-065) Request a variance from Sec. 54-327 to allow the removal of three grand trees. Request a variance from Sec. 54-330 to allow the reduction in the impervious construction setback near the bases of two grand trees. Zoned PUD. Owner: Elizabeth Freeman/Applicant: Sitecast, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions recommended by staff: 1) 91-inch caliper replacement trees on the site areas; 2) use 4-foot chain link fence to protect trees where required; 3) certified arborist to prune and treat grand trees on lots and near open space areas. MADE BY: N.Postell SECOND: A.Barton VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 2. 1 Bishop Gadsden Way (James Island) APP. NO. 139-04-B2 (TMS # 337-00-00-073-76 & 107) Request a variance from Sec. 54-327 to allow the removal of three grand trees. Zoned DR-4. Owner: The Episcopal Church Home/Applicant: HGB&D, John Fleming APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions recommended by staff: 1) 62-inch caliper replacement trees to be planted on site; 2) 4-foot chain link fence used BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 PAGE 2 for tree protection; 3) certified arborist to prune and treat grand and protected trees on site. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 3. N. Market St. (Market Area) APP. NO. 139-04-B3 (TMS # 458-05-03-005 & 017) Request a variance from Sec. 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Request a variance from Sec. 54-343 to omit a 5-foot landscape strip. Zoned GB-A Owner: Somera Capital Management, LLC/Applicant: DesignWorks, LC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions: 1) must seek City approval for requirements within City right-of-way; 2) repair existing walls as indicated; 3) construct new screen walls as shown; 4) add Palms around perimeter of parking; 5) plant 37-inch caliper of canopy trees on site or contribute to street tree program; 6) improve sidewalk thru access to 8 feet in width. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 4. 480 King St. (Mazyck Wraggborough) APP. NO. 139-04-B4 (TMS # 460-12-02-028) Request a special exception from Sec. 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Request a variance from Sec. 54-327 to allow the removal one protected tree. Zoned GB-A. Owner: 480 King St., LLC/Applicant: Glick/Boehm & Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions: 1) 12-inch caliper tree planted on site or contribute to street tree program; 2) trees cannot be removed until all City approvals for new building have been obtained. MADE BY: N.Postell SECOND: F.Waite VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 5. Clark Hills Circle (Johns Island) APP. NO. 139-04-05 (TMS # 253-00-00-199) Request a variance from Sec. 54-327 to allow the removal of two grand trees. Request a variance from Sec. 54-330 to allow the reduction in the impervious construction setback near the base of one grand tree. Zoned SR-7. Owner: Grace Plantation Development, LLC/Applicant: Weston & Sampson APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions: 1) approval to remove one grand tree but save 30-inch red oak on Lot 2; 2) 18-inch caliper replacement trees to be planted on site on HOA lot; 3) certified arborist root, prune and treat tree next to propose driveway; 4) certified arborist to recommend appropriate method to fill existing ditch for staff review and approval. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0