Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, SANDRA CAMPBELL, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING DECEMBER 3, 2013 5:15 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 65 ASHLEY AVE. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1312-03-A1 (457-03-03-007) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow expansion of a non- conforming duplex use; to allow a rear addition that extends a non-conforming south side setback (hallway, porch, steps and metal stair). Zoned STR. Owner-R.Patrick Flynn/Applicant-Allan Wendt, Architect, Incorporated APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition – each unit is limited to no more than three bedrooms as shown on plans. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 160 ST. PHILIP ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1312-03-A2 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-12-02-054) Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow the height of a new parking garage to be 55-ft. and the height of two stair and elevator towers for the parking garage to be 64-ft. in the Old City Height District 50/25. Zoned GB. Owner-160 St. Philip St LLC/Applicants-Ecovest Development LLC; Insite Strategy & Architecture APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 L.Krawcheck M.Smith M.Robinson S.Campbell W.Smalls, J.Lester B. New Applications: 1. 1915 DOSCHER AVE. (ROSEMONT) APP. NO. 1312-03-B1 (464-01-00-049) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to extend the height of a non- conforming building. Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-City of Charleston APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/DECEMBER 3, 2013 PAGE 2 2. 2311 DELANO ST. (ROSEMONT) APP. NO. 1312-03-B2 (464-01-00-074) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow the horizontal and vertical extension of a non-conforming building footprint (single-family residence) that extends the non-conforming 2-ft. east side setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3.2-ft. west side setback, a 5.2-ft. total side setback (9-ft. and 18-ft. required respectively). Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-City of Charleston APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 2309 PEONIE ST. (ROSEMONT) (464-01-00-170) APP. NO. 1312-03-B3 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area, 3,000sf; 9,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 2.2-ft. east side setback, a 3.2-ft. west side setback, a 5.4-ft. total side setback and a 36% lot occupancy (9-ft.,9-ft.,18-ft. and 35% required respectively). Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-City of Charleston APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 4. 369 SUMTER STREET (FORMERLY APP. NO. 1312-03-B4 371 SUMTER ST.) (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-197) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area , 2,391sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence and hvac platform with a 3-ft. west side setback and a 6-ft. total side setback (7-ft. and 10-ft. required respectively). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Sumter Street Partners, LLC/Applicants-Jeff Roberts, Erika Harrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 3, 2013 PAGE 3 5. 371 SUMTER STREET (FORMERLY APP. NO. 1312-03-B5 371 ½ SUMTER ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-243) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area, 2,303sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3-ft. west side setback and a 6-ft. total side setback (7-ft. and 10-ft. required respectively). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Sumter Street Partners, LLC/Applicants-Jeff Roberts, Erika Harrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 6. 233 SAINT PHILIP ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1312-03-B6 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-02-089) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of two dwelling units (duplex) with 1439sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf of lot area required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition that extends a non-conforming 1.9-ft. north side setback (3-ft. required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 2-dwelling units with 2 off-street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned GB. Owner-Brian Beatty/Applicant-Julia F. Martin Architect APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 7. 211 ITHECAW CREEK ST. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 1312-03-B7 (272-09-01-018) Request variance from Sec. 54-263 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow construction of a single-family residence that does not meet front setback line requirements (Ordinance requires at least 30% of the buildings frontage to be built to or within 5-ft. of the Front Setback Line). Zoned DI-R. Owners-Paul & Gail Quinlan/Applicant-Studio 291, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 3, 2013 PAGE 4 8. 67 NASSAU ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-01-007) APP. NO. 1312-03-B8 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area, 2,064sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 1-ft. north side setback (3-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-CKC Properties LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 9. 82 ANSON ST. (ANSONBOROUGH) (458-01-01-019) APP. NO.1312-03-B9 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (storage/kitchen) that encroaches into the required north side setback and rear setback (6-ft. and 25-ft. required). Zoned STR. Owner-Brad Dyer/Applicant-E.E. Fava Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 In accordance with the Americans 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.