Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design

MEMBERS PRESENT: JOEL ADRIAN, AMANDA BARTON, NELL POSTELL, FRANCES WAITE, JEFF WBB, EMANUEL FERGUSON STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, ERIC SCHULTZ, BETHANY WHITAKER AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – SITE DESIGN FEBRUARY 1, 2017 5:00 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-SD agendas. 1. 1801 Rushland Grove Ln (Johns Island) APP. NO. 172-01-A1 (TMS#3110000290) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned RR-1 Owner: Richard & Lauren Thomas/Applicant: Richard Thomas APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. Brigade St (East Central)(TMS#4640000003) APP. NO. 172-01-A2 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of four one grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to omit the 15 trees per acre requirement. Request a variance from Sec 54-318 to allow compact and tandem parking spaces in a surface parking lot. Request a variance from Sec 54-347 to allow a reduced five foot landscape area between a vehicle use area and the abutting property line. Request a special exception from Sec 54-347.1 to allow a reduction in the required OCRM Critical Line Buffer and building setback. Zoned MU-2/WH Owner: Pollack Shores Real Estate Group/Applicant: Thomas & Hutton APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Approval of four variances with staff review conditions. Deferral of special exception for City Engineer’s input. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications. 1. Coburg Rd (W. Ashley)(TMS#3490800001 APP. NO. 172-01-B1 & 3491200011) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of three one grand trees. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of two one grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-330 to allow the reduction in the impervious construction setback near the bases of seven grand trees. Zoned PUD Owner: St. Andrews Parish, LLC/Applicant: SeamonWhiteside & Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff recommendations. MADE BY: N.Postell SECOND: A.Barton VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *E.Ferguson recused BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/FEBRUARY 1, 2017 PAGE 2 2. 595 King St (Cannon/ElliottBorough) APP. NO. 172-01-B2 (TMS#4600802018-020 & 022) Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of 7 grand trees. Zoned MU-2/WH Owner: Armada Hoffler Properties/Chris Odle/Applicant: ADC Engineering, Inc. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST *E.Ferguson leaves 3. 101 Brailsford St (Daniel Is.)(TMS# 2720501010) APP. NO. 172-01-B3 Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned DI-R Owner: Mary Ryan/Applicant: Mead Land Services, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. Fort Johnson Rd (James Is)(TMS# 4280000013) APP. NO. 172-01-B4 Request a variance from Sec 54-823.b. to allow a block length greater than 1200 feet with a thru-block alley or pedestrian accessway. Zoned SR-1 Owner: First Baptist Church/Applicant: Hussey Gay Bell APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781. 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.