Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, JOHN LESTER, SANDRA CAMPBELL, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING MARCH 4, 2014 5:19 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 6:55 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 41 AIKEN ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-04-074) APP. NO. 143-04-A1 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of two dwelling units (duplex) with 1,365.5sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required). Zoned DR-2F. Owners-Debb & Franklin Rollins/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to revise site plan to address required parking spaces. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 21 ½ LEGARE ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 143-04-B1 (457-11-04-108) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a storage shed that encroaches into the required south side setback (12-ft. required). Zoned SR-3. Owners-Sara & Ozey Harton/Applicant-Richard D. Marks APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused 2. 336 PRESIDENT ST. (HAMPTON PARK TERRACE) APP. NO. 143-04-B2 (460-02-04-091) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal and vertical extension of a non-conforming building footprint (garage) that extends a non-conforming 1.5-ft. south side setback. Zoned DR-1F. Owner/Applicant-Thomas J. Anderson, Jr. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/MARCH 4, 2014 PAGE 2 3. 26 BROUGHTON RD. (THE CRESCENT) APP. NO. 143-04-B3 (421-10-00-005) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (porte cochere) with a 5-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-8. Owner-Alison Fennell/Applicant-McDonald Architects, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to meet with Neighborhood Association. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 1817 RUSHLAND GROVE LN. (RUSHLAND APP. NO. 143-04-B4 PLANTATION) (311-00-00-286) Request variance from Sec. 54-347.1 to allow steps and porch for new single- family residence to encroach 8-ft. into required 10-ft. critical line buffer setback. Zoned RR-1. Owner-Stobo Holdings/Applicant-Grant Zinkon APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 711 KING ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) (460-04-01-006) APP. NO. 143-04-B5 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a building with a 7-ft. south side setback and a 10-ft. total side setback (9-ft. and 15-ft. required respectively). Zoned GB. Owner-Wallingford Presbyterian Church/Applicant-P.A.S.T.O.R.S. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 04, 2014 PAGE 3 6. ASHLEY RIVER RD. (353-00-00-001) APP. NO. 143-04-B6 Request special exception under Sec.54-206 to allow a 55-unit elderly housing development. Zoned DR-2. Owner/Applicant-Applegate & Company APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 7. 109 SMITH ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 143-04-B7 (460-15-04-044) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (diningroom/livingroom/porch/bedroom/bath/closet) that extends a non- conforming 2.4-ft. north side setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition with a 6.9-ft. south side setback, a 9.3-ft. total side setback (7-ft. and 10-ft. required respectively). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition with a 46% lot occupancy ( 35% allowed). Zoned DR-2. Owner-Jason Coy/Applicant-Ralph Muldrow APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 8. 75 SOUTH BATTERY (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 143-04-B8 (457-11-02-040) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a storage shed addition with a 1.5-ft. rear and 1.5-ft. east side setback (25-ft. and 9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Park & Margaret Smith/Applicant-Glen R. Gardner APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 4, 2014 PAGE 4 9. 9 AND 11 PORTERS CT. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 143-04-B9 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-01-143 AND 142) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to non-conforming lots; by allowing a property-line adjustment that changes the non-conforming lot area for (9 Porters Ct.) from 1,373sf to 1,018sf) and changes the non-conforming lot area for (11 Porters Ct.) from 660sf to 1,015sf. Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of single-family residences on lots of insufficient size. Request variances from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence on each lot with a 1.5-ft. north side setback, a 4.7-ft. south side setback, a 6.2-ft. total side setback and a 65% lot occupancy (3-ft., 7-ft., 10-ft. and 50% required respectively) Request variances from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence on each lot without off-street parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Bogard Street LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 10. 87 WENTWORTH ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 143-04-B10 (457-04-03-057) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow the expansion to a non- conforming duplex use. Zoned LB. Owner-85 & 87 Wentworth LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 11. 1909 WIN CROSSING, AKA 3455 ACORN DROP LN. APP. NO. 143-04-B11 (ST. JOHNS WOODS) (279-00-00-587) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a new single-family residence with a 11-ft. front setback and a 9-ft. rear setback, a 20-ft. total front and rear setback BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 04, 2014 PAGE 5 (25-ft., 25-ft. and 50-ft. required respectively). Zoned SR-1. Owners-Lee & Duane Spong/Applicant-Amerisips Constructors, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 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.