Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design

MEMBERS PRESENT: JOEL ADRIAN, AMANDA BARTON, NELL POSTEL, JEFF WEBB, EMANUEL FERGUSON, ANDREW HARGETT STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, ERIC SCHULTZ, BETHANY WHITAKER AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – SITE DESIGN OCTOBER 3, 2018 5:00 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-SD agendas. B. New Applications. 1. 0 Meeting St (Silver Hill/Magnolia)(TMS#4641400121) APP. NO. 1810-03-B1 Request a variance 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 of eight three protected trees. Zoned LI Owner: Rutledge Center Development Partners, LLC/Applicant: Same APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff recommended conditions with stipulation that contribution to City Street Tree program be made if replacement trees can’t fit on site. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 160 St Philip St (Cannon/Elliottborough) APP. NO. 1810-03-B2 (TMS#4601202054) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of eleven ten protected trees. Zoned GB Owner: 160 St. Philip Street, LLC/Applicant: Same APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral for more information about trees for arborist; about B.A.R. requirements, if any, for placement of building @ property line. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: J.Webb VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 15 Stardust Way (Johns Is)(3120000124, 139 & 399) APP. NO. 1810-03-B3 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of 14 10 grand trees. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of five 3 grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-330 to allow a reduced impervious construction setback from the bases of five grand trees. Zoned DR-9, GB w/RC’s Owner: Fenwick Apts I, LLC/Applicant Front Street Design & Consulting BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/OCTOBER 3, 2018 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: N.Postell SECOND: A.Barton VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 4. SC Hwy 41 (Cainhoy)(TMS#2630004001) APP. NO. 1810-03-B4 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of eight six grand trees. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned PUD (Wando Village) Owner: Pastime Amusement, Inc/Applicant: Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: A.Hargett VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. 99 Spring St (Cannon/Elliottborough) APP. NO. 1810-03-B5 (TMS#4600803071) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of six protected trees. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned LB Owner: Edward Investment Group, LLC/Applicant: Same APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 6. 2228 N Westchester Dr (W Ashley) APP. NO. 1810-03-B6 (TMS#3091500069 & 001) Request a special exception from Sec 54-513 to allow a reduction of the OCRM Critical Line Buffer. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned LI Owner: St Andrews PSD/Applicant: HLA, Inc APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff condition. MADE BY: J.Webb SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/OCTOBER 3, 2018 PAGE 3 7. 3093 Bees Ferry Rd (Shadowmoss) APP. NO. 1810-03-B7 (TMS#3560000013 & 040) Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of three two grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-330 to allow a reduced impervious construction setback near the bases of five grand trees. Request a variance from Sec 54-347 to allow a reduced landscape buffer. Zoned GB Owner: 3097 Bees Ferry Rd, LLC/Applicant: HLA, Inc APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions except that replacement inches must equal 80 inches. MADE BY: A.Hargett SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *E.Ferguson 8. 1 Bishop Gadsden Way (James Is)(TMS#3370000107) APP. NO. 1810-03-B8 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of 17 9 grand trees. Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of 7 6 grand trees. Zoned DR-4 Owner: The Episcopal Church Home/Applicant: HusseyGayBell APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions except that replacement inches must equal 306 inches. MADE BY: A.Hargett SECOND: E.Ferguson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 9. 4060 W Wildcat Blvd. (W Ashley)(TMS#3060000011) APP. NO. 1810-03-B9 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 one grand tree. Zoned DR-6, SR-1 Owner: Charleston County School District/Applicant: ADC Engineering, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: N.Postell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *J.Webb 10. 651 Meeting St (East Central)(TMS#4631602061) APP. NO. 1810-03-B10 Request a variance from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—SITE DESIGN/OCTOBER 3, 2018 PAGE 4 Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned MU-1/WH Owner: Trolley Barn Partners II, Inc/Applicant: SeamonWhiteside + Assoc APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 11. 176 St Philip St (Cannon/Elliottborough) APP. NO. 1810-03-B11 (TMS#4601202060) Request a special exception from Sec 54-327 to allow the removal of one grand tree. Zoned GB Owner: William A Bennett/Applicant: Same APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff conditions and condition that replacement trees be planted in an area where they will be preserved. MADE BY: E.Ferguson SECOND: A.Barton VOTE: FOR 6 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.