Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design

MEMBERS PRESENT: JOEL ADRIAN, AMANDA BARTON, NELL POSTELL, JEFF WEBB, EMANUEL FERGUSON, PAULA MURPHY, ANDREW HARGETT STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, ERIC SCHULTZ, BETHANY WHITAKER AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – SITE DESIGN JUNE 7, 2017 5:00 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-SD agendas. 1. 1 Country Club Dr (James Is)(TMS#4240000004) APP. NO. 176-07-A1 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of nine grand trees. Zoned SR-1 & C. Owner Country Club of Charleston/Applicant: Seamon Whiteside & Associates, Inc. APPROVED XX (Trees #4, #5, #6, #11) WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX (Trees #1, #7, #8, #9, #10) DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval to remove three driving range trees with condition that some of the mitigation trees are planted in this area. *J.Adrian, P.Murphy abstained from all votes. MADE BY: A.Hargett SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 2 AGAINST 3 Motion fails *A.Barton N.Postell E.Ferguson MOTION: To consider one tree at a time. MADE BY: J.Webb SECOND: A.Hargett VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 *A.Barton MOTION: Disapproval: Tree #1 - 27” Live Oak. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 MOTION: Approval: Trees 4, 5, & 6 be removed with condition for mitigation per staff. MADE BY: A.Hargett SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 3 AGAINST 2 *A.Barton N.Postell MOTION: Approval to remove Trees #7(27”), #8(30”), & #9(32”) with conditions for mitigation per staff. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 2 AGAINST 3 Motion fails. *A.Barton N.Postell A.Hargett MOTION: Approval to remove 60-inch Live Oak (Tree #10) with condition for mitigation per staff. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 2 AGAINST 3 Motion fails. *A.Barton N.Postell A.Hargett MOTION: Approval with staff recommendation of 30-inch Live Oak (Tree #11). MADE BY: J.Webb SECOND: E.Ferguson VOTE: FOR 2 AGAINST 2 Motion fails. *A.Barton N.Postell *A.Hargett abstained. MOTION: To reconsider Tree #11. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions of mitigation of Tree #11 per staff recommendations. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: A.Hargett VOTE: FOR 3 AGAINST 2 *A.Barton N.Postell _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Mutual Dr (W Ashley)(TMS#3100600106) APP. NO. 176-07-A2 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Request a variance from Sec 54-330 to allow a reduced impervious construction setback near the bases of three grand trees. Zoned SR-6. Owner: Catalyst Builders, Inc/Applicant: HLA, Inc. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/JUNE 7, 2017 PAGE 2 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: __________ SECOND: __________ VOTE: FOR _____ AGAINST _____ _____________________________________________________________________________ B. New Applications. 1. 61 Ashley Ave (Harleston Village)(TMS#4570303005) APP. NO. 176-07-B1 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned STR. Owner: Walter Mueller/Applicant: Walter Mueller APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *A.Hargett was not present. _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. 89 Hagood Ave (Citadel)(TMS#4600000004) APP. NO. 176-07-B2 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of four grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of seven protected trees. Zoned DR-1F. Owner: The Citadel/Applicant: ADC Engineering, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff recommendations and condition that 36 inches of mitigation trees are 6-inch caliper trees planted in the immediate vicinity of new school building and applicant make good effort to have wood from trees removed, reused in manner that benefits. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: A.Hargett VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *J.Webb abstains. _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Copper St (Peninsula)(TMS#4590504207) APP. NO. 176-07-B3 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of 14 protected trees. Zoned GB. Owner: Housing Authority of the City of Charleston/Applicant: Lindbergh & Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions of staff. MADE BY: J.Webb SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 _____________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF ZOINING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/JUNE 7, 2017 PAGE 3 4. Henry Tecklenburg Dr (W Ashley) APP. NO. 176-07-B4 (portion of TMS#3090000262) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned PUD (Essex Village). Owner: Magnolia Office Park, LLC/Applicant: MS Charleston, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: __________ SECOND: __________ VOTE: FOR _____ AGAINST _____ _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. St. Johns Woods Pkwy (Johns Is.) APP. NO. 176-07-B5 (TMS#2790000143) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of three grand trees. Zoned PUD. Owner: Pearlstine Real Estate Investment Co., LLC/Applicant: HLA, Inc APPROVED XX (Tree #2 and #3) WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX (Tree #1) DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval to not allow removal and follow staff recommendations to treat and prune Tree #1. MADE BY: A.Barton SECOND: E.Ferguson VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 MOTION: Approval to allow removal of Tree #2 with staff condition but to replace with 144 caliper inches for just Tree #2. MADE BY: P.Murphy SECOND: E.Ferguson VOTE: FOR 1 AGAINST 6 Motion fails. MOTION: Approval to allow the removal of Tree #2 with staff condition except mitigation trees to be 4-inch caliper minimum. MADE BY: J.Webb SECOND: A.Hargett VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 MOTION: Approval to allow removal of Tree #3 with staff conditions. MADE BY: A.Hargett SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Cane Slash Rd(Johns Is)(TMS#2780000127 & 040) APP. NO. 176-07-B6 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of four grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the reduction in the impervious setback requirement near the bases of four grand trees. Zoned PUD. Owner: Pulte Home Company, LLC/Applicant: HLA, Inc APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: __________ SECOND: __________ VOTE: FOR _____ AGAINST _____ _____________________________________________________________________________ 7. Savannah Hwy(W Ashley)(TMS#3100300003) APP. NO. 176-07-B7 Request a special exception from Sec 54-34754-513.1 to allow a reduced OCRM Critical Line Buffer.  BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/JU NE 7, 2017 PAGE 4 Request a variance from Sec 54-330 to allow the reduction in the impervious setback requirement near the bases of four grand trees. Zoned GB. Owner: Brahama, LLC/Applicant: HLA, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: P.Murphy VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 _____________________________________________________________________________ 8. 14 Wharfside St(Peninsula) APP. NO. 176-07-B8 (TMS#4590000241-243 & 171) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to omit the 15 protected trees per acre requirement. Zoned GB. Owner: City of Charleston/Applicant: Forsberg Engineering & Surveying, Inc APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 _____________________________________________________________________________ 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.