Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design

MEMBERS PRESENT: JOEL ADRIAN, AMANDA BARTON, FRANCES WAITE, JEFF WEBB, VERTELLE MIDDLETON STAFF PRESENT: ERIC SCHULTZ, TECHINA JACQUES AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – SITE DESIGN JUNE 1, 2016 5:00 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-SD agendas. 1. 328 Huntley Dr (W Ashley)(3501100043) APP. NO. 166-01-A1 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned SR-1 Owner: Michael & Melissa Tecosky/Applicant: Same APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST B. New Applications. 1. 14 Lafar St (Daniel Island)(2711503004) APP. NO.166-01-B1 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of two grand trees. Zoned DI-R Owner: Thomas & Ivonne Evans/Applicant: Liz Baker APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 1781 Ashworth Ln (James Island)(3370000098) APP. NO. 166-01-B2 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of three grand trees. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of four grand trees. Zoned C Owner: SCE&G/Applicant: SCE&G APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: V.Middleton SECOND: F.Waite VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 3. 287 Huger St (E Central)(4631604017) APP. NO. 166-01-B3 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of five grand trees. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of four grand trees. Zoned: MU-2/WH Owner: White Point Partners/Applicant: Thomas & Hutton BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/JUNE 1, 2016 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions – trees on adjacent parcel to be longer lived species. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: V.Middleton VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 3380 Ashley River Rd (W Ashley)(3590000012) APP. NO. 166-01-B4 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of six grand trees. Zoned C Owner: National Trust for Historic Preservation/Applicant: Forsberg Engineering & Surveying, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: J.Webb SECOND: A.Barton VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 1963 Savannah Hwy (W Ashley)(3500500045) APP. NO. 166-01-B5 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to omit the 15 protected trees per acre requirement. Zoned GB-A Owner: Palas Holdings, LLC/Applicant: HLA, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: V.Middleton SECOND: F.Waite VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 6. Saint Johns Woods Pkwy (St. Johns Woods) APP. NO. 166-01-B6 (2790000143) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of ten grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-330 to allow a reduced impervious construction setback near the bases of 11 grand trees. Zoned PUD Owner: Pearlstine Real Estate Investment Co., LLC/Applicant: HLA, Inc BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/JUNE 1, 2016 PAGE 3 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 7. 84 Ripley Point Dr (W Ashley)(4211100061) APP. NO. 166-01-B7 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to omit the 15 protected trees per acre requirement. Zoned: GB-A & C Owner: Upland Lodging, LLC/Applicant: Earthsource Engineering APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: J.Webb SECOND: V.Middleton VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 8. 1124 Oak Overhang St (Daniel Island)(2770402035) APP. NO. 166-01-B8 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned DI-R Owner: UGC Holding/Applicant: Vaughn Homes, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions and a certified arborist to treat trees prior to construction. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781 or www.charleston-sc.gov In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, people who need alternative formats, ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation or other accommodation please contact Janet Schumacher at (843) 577-1389 or email to schumacherj@charleston-sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.