Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, SANDRA CAMPBELL, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: PEGGY JORDAN AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING DECEMBER 2, 2014 5:20 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 7:37 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 565 KING ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1412-02-A1 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-12-02-072) Request an appeal to the Zoning Administrator’s decision to not approve the addition of rooftop floor space to an existing building unless parking requirements are met for the entire building. Zoned GB. Owner-Mr. Taylor/Applicant-Robert H. Jordan APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. ARCADIAN WAY (AVONDALE) (418-15-00-039) APP. NO. 1412-02-A2 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 Owner-Gary Lemel/Applicant-Kevin J. Coffey APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 1 *J.Lester *S.Altman leaves 3. 7 PORTERS CT. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1412-02-A3 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 Owner-Bogard Street LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *S.Altman recused *W.Smalls abstains BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/DECEMBER 2, 2014 PAGE 2 4. 20 F ST. (WESTSIDE) (463-16-03-044) APP. NO. 1412-02-A4 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 2,320sf; 4,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 6-ft. south side setback and a 9-ft. total side setback (Ordinance requires 9-ft. and 15-ft.). Zoned DR-1. Owner-Jennifer Lepage/Applicant-John Douglas Tucker, Architect APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *L.Krawcheck B. New Applications: 1. 20 ADDISON ST. (EAST CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1412-02-B1 (463-16-02-013) Request reconsideration of the Board’s decision on October 21, 2014. 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 717sf 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-Cyrus Kamini APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck abstains 2. 565 KING ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1412-02-B2 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-12-02-072) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 392sf of outdoor restaurant patron use area without the required parking spaces (Ordinance requires 2 spaces). Zoned GB. Owner-Mr. Taylor/Applicant-Robert H. Jordan APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/DECEMBER 2, 2014 PAGE 3 3. 1 BARRE ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1412-02-B3 (457-07-01-030) Request use variance from Sec. 54-207 to allow a temporary stealth monopole communications tower in a LB (Limited Business) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a 150-ft. temporary stealth monopole communications tower in the Old City Height District 35. Zoned LB. Owner-The Beach Company/Applicant- Jonathan Yates, Esq. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to December 16, 2014. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 4. 46 TRADD ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 1412-02-B4 (458-09-03-169) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (2nd flr master bathroom) of a non-conforming kitchen space footprint that does not meet the required 3-ft. east side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (raised roof) of a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 3-ft. rear setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion and vertical extension (gabled roof) of a non-conforming accessory building footprint that does not meet the required 3-ft. north side and 3-ft. rear setback. Zoned SR-5. Owners-Mr. & Mrs. Stu Porter/Applicant-Glenn Keyes Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition applicant agrees to move the north wall of the first floor kitchen addition one foot to the south. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. 596 RUTLEDGE AVE. (WESTSIDE) APP. NO. 1412-02-B5 (460-04-01-087) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow two dwelling units (2 1-story detached single-family residences) with 2,613sf of lot area per dwelling unit (3,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reconstruction of a building (rear 1-story detached single-family residence and carport) with 1-ft. south side setback, a 4.83 total side setback (Ordinance requires 9-ft. and 15-ft.) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a non-conforming building footprint (rear 1-story detached single-family residence and carport to be extended vertically (raised roof) that does not meet the required front and rear setbacks (70-ft. and 3-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Bryan Young/Applicant-Building Art BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/DECEMBER 2, 2014 PAGE 4 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition front house to remain as it is an existing one-story house. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 1686 PIERCE ST. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 1412-02-B6 (278-01-04-018) Request variance (after-the-fact) from Sec. 54-263 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow a fence addition to be 6-ft. (Ordinance requires fences within the side street Front Setback Zone or on corner lots, and within the Front Setback Zone to be between 3-feet 6 inches and 5-feet). Zoned DI-R. Owner-Steve Woolrich/Applicant-Fence Craft 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.