Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: PENNYE ASHBY, ANA HARP CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING APRIL 15, 2014 5:19 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 6:12 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 23 LONGITUDE LN (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 144-15-A1 (458-13-01-066) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow an expansion of a non- conforming garage footprint that extends a non-conforming 1.5-ft. west side setback; to allow a vertical 2nd floor addition (sunroom) and to allow a 2-story addition (sunroom and screen wall roof terrace) that extends a non-conforming 4- ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a storage shed addition with a 1.5-ft east side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow storage shed addition, garage expansion and 2-story addition to increase the lot occupancy from 36% to 42%. Zoned SR-4. Owners-Tom & Lynn Springer/Applicant-Goff D’Antonio Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 21 MAGAZINE ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 144-15-B1 (457-08-03-112) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow limited commercial uses in a DR-2F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner-American College of the Building Arts/Applicant-Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/APRIL 15, 2014 PAGE 2 2. 17 ARCHDALE ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 144-15-B2 (457-08-04-063) Request special exception under Sec. 54-225 to allow administrative offices for a school in a DR-1F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Zoned DR-1F (S). Owner-Charleston Day School/Applicant-Heidi Whaley APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 897 ASHLEY AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 144-15-B3 (463-11-03-031) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (bathroom) with a 20.1-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner/Applicant-Brett Gandhi APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 4. 938 TRENT ST. (MELROSE) (309-14-00-108) APP. NO. 144-15-B4 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow an 8-ft. fence height (Ordinance limits height to 6-ft.). Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-Brian K. Stockmaster APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/APRIL 15, 2014 PAGE 3 5. 12 SUTHERLAND AVENUE (HAMPTON PARK APP. NO. 144-15-B5 TERRACE) (460-03-03-101) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (bedroom/bath) with an 8.9-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Kelly Seabrook/Applicant-Julia F. Martin Architects LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 6. 169 MAPLE ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 144-15-B6 (463-11-03-120) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 6.9-ft. front setback, a 17-ft. rear setback and a 23.9-ft. total front and rear setback (25-ft., 25-ft. and 50-ft. required respectively). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a hvac platform with a 5.5-ft. east side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Neil Lykins/Applicant-Clarke Design Group APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 7. 4 LINE ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-04-077) APP. NO. 144-15-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area, 1,961sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 6.5-ft. west side setback, a 9.5-ft. total side setback (7-ft. and 10- ft. required respectively). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Crosstown Builders LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects 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.