Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING NOVEMBER 4, 2014 5:22 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 6:30 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. ARCADIAN WAY (AVONDALE) (418-15-00-039) APP. NO. 1411-04-A1 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. Owner-Gary Lemel/Applicant-Kevin J. Coffey APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST B. New Applications: 1. 4 GADSDEN STREET (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1411-04-B1 (457-03-03-001) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to the non- conforming number of residential units on this property from 14 residential units to 7 residential units (main house, 3 units and 2 detached duplex buildings) (Ordinance restricts number of residential units to 2 units). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (main house) that enlarges non-conforming residential units. Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a vertical extension (pent house) that extends the height of main house to 52-ft. (Ordinance restricts height by the Old City Height District 50/25 to 50-ft.). Zoned STR. Owner-Ian Walker/Applicant-Randolph F. Martz APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval for special exception request. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 MOTION: Approval for variance request. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 59 TRADD ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 1411-04-B2 (458-13-01-004) Request variance from sec. 54-301 to allow an addition (garden shed ) with a 3.5-ft. west side setback and 45% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 7-ft. and limits lot occupancy to 35%; existing is 44%). Zoned SR-5. Owner-Dyke Messler/Applicant-Randolph F. Martz APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/NOVEMBER 4, 2014 PAGE 2 3. 2000 DANIEL ISLAND DR. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 1411-04-B3 (275-00-00-185) Request variance from Sec. 54-404 to allow for an off-premises sign (existing freestanding Daniel Island POA sign) to be relocated to this property. Zoned DI-GO. Owner-Duck Pond Creek SPE LLC/Applicant-Anchor Sign, Inc APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 4. 136 LINE ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1411-04-B4 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-01-021 AND 022) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a parking lot in a DR-2F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner-The Fields Family Group LLC/Applicant-Oniea Fields APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition - concrete block wall and piers shown on the plans to be stuccoed. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. 294 KING St. (457-04-04-023) APP. NO. 1411-04-B5 Request variance from Sec. 54-415 to allow a right angle sign with 38sf of sign face area per side (Ordinance limits sign face area to 18sf per side). Zoned GB. Owner-David M. Dumas, et.al./Applicant-Reggie Gibson Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 1679 PIERCE ST. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 1411-04-B6 (277-08-01-051) Request variance from Sec. 54-263 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow construction of a single-family residence with stairs to encroach 3-ft. into the required 10-ft. setback from the visual buffer zone. Zoned DI-R. Owner/Applicant-Jason Esposito BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/NOVEMBER 4, 2014 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 7. 78 SMITH ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1411-04-B7 (457-03-02-063) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of an accessory building (garage) with a 1.5-ft. east side setback, and a 10-ft. rear setback (Ordinance requires 3-ft. and 25-ft). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Jack Vensel/Applicant-Epps Architecture APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 8. 12 E ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) (463-16-04-043) APP. NO. 1411-04-B8 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area,1,500sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 6-ft. west side setback, a 9.5-ft. total side setback and 51.2% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 9-ft., 15-ft. and 50% limit). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence with one off-street parking space (Ordinance requires two spaces). Zoned GB. Owner-Rich Crepeau/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 9. 7 PORTERS CT. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1411-04-B9 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-01-144) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area, 1,191sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 55% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 50% limit). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence without two required off-street parking spaces). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Bogard Street LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/NOVEMBER 4, 2014 PAGE 4 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 10. 1 MURPHY CT. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 1411-04-B10 (460-16-03-109) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a one-story porch addition that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a porch addition with a 39% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 35% limit). Zoned DR-2. Owner-Town & Tide LLC/Applicant-William Freeman APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused 11. 20 TRANQUIL DR. (WAPPOO HEIGHTS) APP. NO. 1411-04-B11 (421-13-00-029) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a detached garage and porch with a 9-ft. rear setback (Ordinance requires 25-ft.). Zoned SR-1. Owners-Bill & Mary Motley/Applicant-Chris Rose Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 12. 193 KING ST. (457-08-02-037) APP. NO. 1411-04-B12 Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 3,815sf of inside restaurant patron use area (1st and 2nd flrs), 1,015sf of outside restaurant patron use area (2nd flr) and 2,306sf of office area (2nd and 3rd flrs) without off-street parking spaces (Ordinance requires 37 spaces; site is grand fathered for 31 spaces). Zoned GB-A. Owner-NB 193 LLC/Applicant-Kevan Hoertdoerfer APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith 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.