Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, WALTER SMALLS, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING OCTOBER 7, 2014 5:20 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 7:18 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 337 KING ST. (UNIT B) (457-04-02-118) APP. NO. 1410-07-A1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodation use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner-LP&B Associates, LLC/Applicant-Andy W. Bleggi APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 2. 7 EAST HAMPSTEAD SQ. (EASTSIDE) APP. NO. 1410-07-A2 (459-09-02-176) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,155sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 0-ft. front setback and a hvac platform with a 0.5-ft. rear setback, a 0.5-ft total front and rear setback and a 58% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 25-ft., 3-ft., 3-ft. and limits lot occupancy to 50% respectively). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-7 Hampstead Square LLC/Applicant-Luke Morrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred - no quorum. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 3. 169 AND 171 JACKSON ST. AND APP. NO. 1410-07-B3 113 HANOVER ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-01-071,070 AND 072) 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 169 Jackson St. from 1,555sf to 950sf, changes the non- conforming lot area for 171 Jackson St. from 600sf to 958sf and changes the non-conforming lot area for 113 Hanover St. from 820sf to 1,067sf. Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of single- family residences on lots (171 Jackson St. and 113 Hanover St.) of insufficient size. Request variances from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence on lots (169 Jackson St. and 171 Jackson St.) with a 1.3-ft. east side setback, a 1.6-ft. rear setback and a 60% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 3- ft., 7-ft. and 50% lot occupancy respectively). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence on lot (113 Hanover St.) with a 0-ft. north side setback, a 6-ft. rear setback and 53% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 3-ft., 7-ft. and 50% lot occupancy respectively). BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 2 Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow a single-family residence on each lot (169 Jackson St., 171 Jackson St. and 113 Hanover St.) with one off-street parking space (Ordinance requires two spaces). Zoned DR-2. Owner-ZR Development LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 2631-2639 TOWNSEND PL. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 1410-07-B1 (277-04-04-055-059) Request variance from Sec. 54-263 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow construction of attached dwelling units with a 4-ft. north side setback and a 14.5-ft. south side setback (Ordinance requires 6-ft. and 20-ft. respectively). Zoned DI-R. Owner/Applicant-JW Homes, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 2. 837 MINNIE ST. (MARYVILLE/ASHLEYVILLE) APP. NO. 1410-07-B2 (418-11-00-074 AND 075) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change in the non- conforming use from a club and parking lot to 4 single-family lots that do not meet minimum lot size and lot frontage requirements (Proposed lots to be 3,640sf and minimum lot frontage of 36-ft.; 6,000sf and 50-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Bruce Johnson/Applicant-Atlantic South Consulting Services APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition - three lots of equal size and lot frontage.. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 3 3. 57 MONTAGU ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1410-07-B3 (457-03-03-054) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (baths/closets/deck/stair) that enlarges a non-conforming duplex use and extends a non-conforming 1.8-ft east side setback (6-ft. required). Zoned STR. Owners/Applicants-Gary & Linda Webster APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred - no quorum. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 4. 22 AMHERST ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-02-167) APP. NO. 1410-07-B4 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a subdivision to create 2 lots (X and Y) with (Lot X) having a lot area of 2,370sf and (Lot Y) having a lot area of 1,828sf (Ordinance requires 2,500sf). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow (Lot X) with a 2.7-ft.west side setback , a 3.4-ft. total side setback; and (Lot Y) with a 2.7-ft. east side setback, a 3.2-ft. total side setback and a 52% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 7-ft., 10-ft., 3-ft. 10-ft. and 50% limit respectively). Request variance from Section 54-824 to allow a subdivision to create two lots with (Lot X) having a 31.03 lot frontage and (Lot Y) having a 25.17 lot frontage (Ordinance requires 31.6-ft.) Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Ebenezer A.M.E. Church/Applicant-John Tecklenburg APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 5. 329 EAST BAY ST. (458-01-02-010) APP. NO. 1410-07-B5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a venue for private events with 1,610sf of inside patron use areas (1st and 2nd floors), 2,354sf of outside patron use areas (piazza and patio) and 1 residential unit (3rd floor) with 9 off- street parking spaces (Ordinance requires 24 total spaces). Zoned LB. Owner-Gadsden House LC/Applicant-329 East Bay Street, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 7, 2014 PAGE 4 6. 226 ST. MARGARET ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 1410-07-B6 (463-10-03-035) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a stair addition with a 5-ft. east side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Kevin & Tammy Jackson/Applicant-Edwin C. Cuttino, Jr. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 7. 182 DUNNEMANN AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 1410-07-B7 (463-13-04-004) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a chimney addition with a 1-ft. east side setback (Ordinance requires 9-ft.) Zoned SR-2. Owner/Applicant-Dottie Forester APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 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.