Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN, SANDRA CAMPBELL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING AUGUST 5, 2014 5:19 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 7:25 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 2115 ASHEPOO LN. (SILVER HILL/MAGNOLIA) APP. NO. 148-05-A1 (464-10-00-045) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a restaurant (1st and 2nd floors) with on-premises consumption of beer and wine with days and hours of operation, Monday-Sunday 11am to 10pm in a SR-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 800sf of inside and 100sf of outside patron use area with 4 off-street parking spaces (10 spaces required). Zoned SR-1. Owner-Roosevelt Mouzon/Applicant-Alluette Jones APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 40 PENDLETON ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 148-05-B1 (463-07-02-060) Request reconsideration of the Board’s decision on June 3, 2014, to deny an appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s interpretation of Article 5, Exceptions and Modifications, and Article 8, Subdivision, Property Line Adjustment or Abandonment, of the Zoning Ordinance concerning the proposed reconfiguration of three lots into two lots. Zoned SR-2. Owner-JFRONE LLC/Applicant-Hugh Jeffers APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 2. 80 CALHOUN STREET (MAZYCK/ APP. NO. 148-05-B2 WRAGGBOROUGH) (459-13-03-054) Request variance from Sec. 54-319 to allow 22 parking spaces for a proposed office building to be located more than 400 feet from subject property in the Aquarium Garage (Ordinance requires 30 parking spaces, 8 spaces to be provided on site). Zoned GB. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/AUGUST 5, 2014 PAGE 2 Owner-80 Calhoun LLC/Applicant-Stubbs Muldrow Herin Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by Board Chair to be re-advertised. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 3. 1501 SAVANNAH HWY. (349-07-00-002) APP. NO. 148-05-B3 Request variance from Sec. 54-415 to allow 1 additional freestanding sign (2 freestanding signs existing) for a total of 3 freestanding signs for a car dealership (Ordinance limits site to one freestanding sign). Zoned GB. Owner-VCKH’s Magnolia, LLC/Applicant-Matthew Scoggins APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 4. 296 GROVE ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 148-05-B4 (463-10-03-002) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (entry/bedroom/bath/closet) that extends a non-conforming 5-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Anton Vander Zee, Emily Rosko/Applicant-Anton Vander Zee APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 5. 1 ASHTON ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-11-01-051) APP. NO. 148-05-B5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a property-line adjustment that reduces the non-conforming lot area from 1,738sf to 1,193sf. (2,500sf 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 that does not meet the required 3-ft. east side setback, 7-ft. west side setback and 10-ft. total side setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow an existing deck to be enclosed into a sunroom and an hvac platform with a 59% lot occupancy (50% limit is required). Zoned DR-2F. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 5, 2014 PAGE 3 Owner/Applicant-JJR Development, LLR APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 6. 3 ASHTON ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-11-01-050) APP. NO. 148-05-B6 Request variance from Sec. 54-807 to allow a property-line adjustment that reduces the lot area for this lot from 4,389sf to 1,380sf (2,500sf 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 that does not meet the required 3-ft. east side setback. Zoned DR-2F. Owner/Applicant-JJR Development, LLR APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 7. 14 NUNAN ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-234) APP. NO. 148-05-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow new construction of a single-family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area, 2,434sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3-ft. east side setback, a 3-ft. west side setback and a 6-ft. total side setback (3-ft., 7-ft. and 10-ft. required respectively). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence with 1 off-street parking space (2 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Thom Crisanti/Applicant-Troy Ahyo APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: L.Krawcheck SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 8. 32 BROUGHTON RD. (CRESCENT) (421-10-00-002) APP. NO. 148-05-B8 Request variance from Sec. 54-120 to allow construction of a detached accessory building (2-story-carport/pool house) with a kitchen in an SR-8 (Single- Family Residential) zone district. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 05, 2014 PAGE 4 Owners-Alonso & Shannon Galvan/Applicant-Luxury Simplified APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 9. 2035 NEEDLEGRASS DR. (NEEDLEGRASS) APP. NO. 148-05-B9 (331-06-00-077) Request after-the-fact variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow an 8-ft. fence height (Ordinance limits height to 6-ft.). Zoned SR-1. Owners-Michael Jezierski, Candice Rae/Applicant-Michael Jezierski APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 10. 51 LEGARE ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-12-04-105) APP. NO. 148-05-B10 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a detached 2-story accessory building (garage/porch/studio) with a 46% lot occupancy (Ordinance limits lot occupancy to 35%). Zoned SR-4. Owners-Karen & Bob Sywolski/Applicant-LFA Architecture APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to September 2, 2014. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 11. 67 NASSAU ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-01-007) APP. NO. 148-05-B11 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 and an 8-ft. total side setback (3-ft. and 10-ft. required respectively). Zoned DR-2F. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 5, 2014 PAGE 5 Owner-CKC Properties LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 12. 21 ½ LEGARE ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 148-05-B12 (457-11-04-108) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a storage shed and generator that encroaches into the required south side setback and increases the 54% lot occupancy to 55% (12-ft. and 35% required). Zoned SR-3. Owner-Ozey K. Horton, Jr./Applicant-Richard Marks Restorations, Inc. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 13. 125 DOUGHTY ST. (460-15-03-014 AND 015) APP. NO. 148-05-B13 Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a garage to encroach into the building setback required by the Old City Height District 85/125 (District requires structure to be setback 40-ft. from street center line). Zoned LB. Owner-Roper Hospital/Applicant-LS3P APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: L.Krawcheck VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 14. 600 MEETING ST. (459-01-01-017 AND 081) APP. NO. 148-05-B14 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 178 unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. (Approval granted on 6-18-13 was for a 170 unit accommodations use). Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a building with a maximum height of 105-ft. (stair, elevator and mechanical penthouses) and encroachments into building setbacks required by the Old City Height District 100/30 (District limits height to 100-ft. and requires 30-ft. setback from street rights-of-way for all portions above 70-ft. in height). Zoned GB-A. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 5, 2014 PAGE 6 Owner-Jupiter Holdings, LLC/Applicant-Josh Martin APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 2 *M.Smith W.Smalls 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.