Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SANDRA CAMPBELL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING OCTOBER 21, 2014 5:18 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 9:00 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 7 EAST HAMPSTEAD SQ. (EASTSIDE) APP. NO. 1410-21-A1 (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 Owner-7 Hampstead Square LLC/Applicant-Luke Morrison APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused 2. 57 MONTAGU ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1410-21-A2 (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 Owners/Applicants-Gary & Linda Webster APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused *S.Campbell arrives 3. 211 SEVEN FARMS DR. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 1410-21-A3 (275-00-00-196) Request variance from Sec. 54-263 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow construction of a building for a coffee shop with a drive-thru facility (Ordinance does not permit restaurants in the Daniel Island Town Center Zone to include any drive-in or drive-through facilities). Zoned DI-TC. Owner-Commercial Property Development, LLC/Applicant-Jake S. Barker APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/OCTOBER 21, 2014 PAGE 2 B. New Applications: 1. 115 AND 117 CALHOUN ST. APP. NO. 1410-21-B1 (458-01-01-037 AND 038) Request an appeal to the Zoning Administrator’s decision regarding new architectural plans for a 46-unit accommodations use approved by the BZAZ on November 5, 2012. Zoned GB-A. Owner-Miles Barkley/Applicant-Harrison & Inglese Law LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *J.Lester 2. 44 QUEEN ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) (458-09-01-076) APP. NO. 1410-21-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to permit an expansion of a church use. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (bathroom/lobby/classroom) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. rear setback, 0- ft. east side setback and 0-ft. west side setback (3-ft., 3-ft. and 7-ft. required). Zoned SR-5. Owner-French Huguenot Church/Applicant-Bill Marshall APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 108 GROVE ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 1410-21-B3 (463-15-01-047) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 7-ft. east side setback, a 16-ft. total side setback (9-ft. and 18-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Reavis Comer Development/Applicant-John Douglas Tucker, Architect APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 21, 2014 PAGE 3 4. 166 ½ WENTWORTH ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1410-21-B4 (457-03-04-063) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal and vertical extension of a non-conforming building footprint (pool shed) that does not meet the required east side setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a pool shed with a 12-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned STR. Owners-Mathew & Susannah Hubbell/Applicant-Samuel S. Logan APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. 6 KENNEDY CT. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1410-21-B5 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-07-04-032) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,732sf; 2,500sf required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner/Applicant-JJR Development LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: triangle area shown as an easement to be given to the City for additional street right-of-way. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 85 ROMNEY ST. (EAST CENTRAL) (463-16-02-007) APP. NO. 1410-21-B6 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a subdivision to create 2 single- family lots (A and B) with (Lot A) having a lot area of 1,623sf and (Lot B) having a lot area of 2,730sf (Ordinance requires 4,000sf). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow (Lot A) with a 5.1-ft. west side setback, a 5.3-ft. total side setback and a 12-ft. rear setback (Ordinance requires 9-ft., 15-ft. and 25-ft.) Request variance from Sec. 54-824 to allow a subdivision to create 2 lots (A and B) with (Lot A) having a 25.21 lot frontage and (Lot B) having a 9.79 lot frontage (Ordinance requires 40-ft.). Zoned DR-1F. Owner/Applicant-JJR Development LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 21, 2014 PAGE 4 7. 51 LEGARE ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 1410-21-B7 (457-12-04-105) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a detached 1-story accessory building (garage/porch) with 46% lot occupancy (Ordinance limits lot occupancy to 35%). Zoned SR-4. Owners-Karen & Bob Sywaski/Applicant-LFA Architecture APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 8. 58 FOLLY RD. BLVD. (OLD WINDEREMERE) APP. NO. 1410-21-B8 (421-06-00-105) Request variance from Sec. 54-224 to allow conversion of residence to office without installing required fencing along rear property line or east side of house. Zoned SR-2/SH. Owner-TRC 58, Folly, LLC/Applicant-Andrew Smith APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 9. 218 ROMNEY ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1410-21-B9 (463-15-02-051 AND 050) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow the horizontal extension of a non-conforming building footprint (single-family residence) that extends a non- conforming 0-ft. west side setback; to allow a non-conforming building footprint to be raised by extending vertically (single-family residence) that does not meet the required 7-ft. west side setback. Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Barbara Edwards/Applicant-Brown-Architecture APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 21, 2014 PAGE 5 10. 215 WENTWORTH ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1410-21-B10 (457-03-03-160) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a porch addition with a 3.65 east side setback and a 47 percent lot occupancy (existing is 42%). Zoned DR-1. Owner/Applicant-Pam Moyer APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 11. 401 HUGER ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) (460-03-02-084) APP. NO. 1410-21-B11 Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a takeout restaurant without the required 1 parking space. Zoned LB. Owners-Nicholas & Benjamin D’Alesandre/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: “take out” only. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *L.Krawcheck 12. 1630 MEETING ST. RD. (464-06-00-012) APP. NO. 1410-21-12 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow an accessory building (covered amphitheater/stage with a 0-ft. rear setback (Ordinance requires 20-ft.). Zoned HI. Owner-1600 Meeting Street Holdings, LLC/Applicant-Blake Middleton APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 13. ARCADIAN WAY (AVONDALE) (418-15-00-039) APP. NO. 1410-21-13 Request variance from Sec. 54-824 to allow a subdivision to create 4 lots, with lot frontages less than the required 102-ft. Zoned SR-1. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 21, 2014 PAGE 6 Owner-Gary Lemel/Applicant-Kevin J. Coffey APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 14. 20 ADDISON ST. (EAST CENTRAL) (463-16-02-013) APP. NO. 1410-21-B14 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of 6 dwelling units in two detached buildings (front building 2 units) and (rear building 4 units) with 717.5sf of lot area per dwelling unit (Ordinance requires 2,250sf). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow additions of (porches/ steps/landings that extends non-conforming east and west side setbacks and enlarges non-conforming residential units (3-ft. and 9-ft. required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 6 dwelling units with 3 off-street parking spaces (9 spaces required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Dante Cerni/Applicant-Chris Bonner APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: plan to be amended to remove encroachment of rear porch into adjoining property. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 15. 725 SAVAGE RD. (310-03-00-080 AND 061) APP. NO. 1410-21-B15 Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow a church use in a SR-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone district. Owner-Trustees of Macedonia AME Church/Applicant-Locklair Consulting, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 16. 21 AMHERST ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-04-053) APP. NO. 1410-21-B16 Request variance from Sec. 54-310 to allow the reestablishment of 4 dwelling units (front building 3 units) and new construction (rear building 1 unit) with 1,537.25sf of lot area per dwelling unit (Ordinance requires 1,650sf). Zoned DR-2F. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/OCTOBER 21, 2014 PAGE 7 Owner/Applicant-Luke Morrison APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 17. 409 KING ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 1410-21-B17 (460-16-02-019) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a retail use on the ground floor with 2,547sf of gross floor area without required off-street parking spaces (Ordinance requires 7 spaces; 6 spaces are grand fathered for previous office use). Zoned GB. Owner/Applicant-Wexford 409 King Street LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith 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.