Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, SAM ALTMAN, SANDRA CAMPBELL, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, JOHN LESTER, MARGARET SMITH STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING MAY 20, 2014 5:19 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 6:44 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. B. New Applications: 1. 47 QUEEN ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) (458-09-01-047) APP. NO. 145-20-B1 Request an appeal to the Zoning Administrator’s decision to require conversion of the third dwelling unit in the accessory building to go back to a laundry room and work space/storage area. Zoned SR-5. Owners-James H. & Susan Ross/Applicant-John M. Bleecker, Jr. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to June 03, 2014. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 83 MARY ST. (460-12-02-024) APP. NO. 145-20-B2 Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a mixed use building (retail/office/restaurant) without 5 required parking spaces. Zoned MU-2/WH. Owner-482/484 King Street Enterprises/Applicant-Glick Boehm & Associates APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to address parking concerns. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 3. 392 SUMTER ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-151) APP. NO. 145-20-B3 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 4-ft. west side setback and an 8-ft. total side setback (7-ft. and 10-ft. required respectively). DR-2F. Owner-Brad Hawkins/Applicant-Jonnie Sturkey, Jr. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY20, 2014 PAGE 2 4. 71 CONGRESS ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 145-20-B4 (463-16-03-077) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of two dwelling units (duplex) with 1,419sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (2nd flr porch) of a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 7-ft. west side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow the reestablishment of two dwelling units (duplex) with 2 off-street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-71 Congress Street LLC/Applicant-Jeff O’Donnell APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 5. 56 HESTER ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 145-20-B5 (463-11-01-090) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of an accessory building (pool house with a 15-ft. eave height (11-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-George Reavis/Applicant-John Douglas Tucker, Architect APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *S.Altman recused. 6. 2326 SUNNYSIDE AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 145-20-B6 (464-13-00-050) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical and horizontal extension (2nd floor dormer and rear deck addition) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 9-ft. west side setback. Zoned SR-2. Owner-Estate of Mabel Brown/Applicant-David A. Simmons APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY 20, 2014 PAGE 3 7. 10 LARNES ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-186) APP.; NO. 145-20-B7 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow three dwelling units (attached dwellings) with 889sf of lot area per dwelling unit (1,650sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reconstruction of porches and steps and hvac platform additions with a 67% lot occupancy (50% limit is required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a non-conforming building footprint to be extended vertically by raising a one story building and adding a 2nd floor addition (bedroom/bath/closet) to the rear part of a building that does not meet the required 3-ft. rear setback and 3-ft. north side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow three dwelling units with 2 off-street parking spaces (5 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Luxury Simplified, LLC/Applicant-Luke Morrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 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.