Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, SANDRA CAMPBELL, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: TECHINA JACQUES AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING JANUARY 20, 2015 5:18 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 6:19 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No Deferred Applications. New Applications: 1. 702 ARCADIAN WAY (AVONDALE) (418-15-00-039) APP. NO. 151-20-B1 Request an appeal to the Zoning Administrator’s decision on the calculation of the average lot frontage requirement. Zoned SR-1. Owner-Gary Lemel/Applicants-Dr. Bert Blackwell, Mr. Mike Farrell via Samia Hanafi Nettles, Esq. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 2. 50 CHAPEL ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 151-20-B2 (459-13-01-064) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow the vertical extension of a non-conforming building footprint by raising the existing house 16 inches and constructing a second floor addition. Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Kevin Fitzgerald/Applicant-Chris Bonner APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 3. 2115 ASHEPOO LN. (SILVER HILL/MAGNOLIA) APP. NO. 151-20-B3 (464-10-00-045) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow an addition (stairs and porch) that extends a non-conforming 0.3-ft.west side setback and non- conforming 1.7-ft. front setback (9-ft. and 25-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story porch addition/stairs/landing with a 46%lot occupancy (Limit is 35%). Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow 2 electrical meters for a SR-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoned property. Owners-Tom & Cindy Zingerella/Applicant-Crosby Creations APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of stairs/porch addition and lot occupancy. MOTION: Disapproval of two electric meters. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS--ZONING/JANUARY 20, 2015 PAGE 2 4. 68 ½ SOUTH ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-03-050) APP. NO. 151-20-B4 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area,849sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3-ft. west side setback, a 6-ft. total side setback and 61% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 7-ft., 10-ft and 50% limit). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence without required parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Hamilton Morrison/Applicant-Byers Design Group APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: L.Krawcheck SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 5. 37 SOUTH ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-03-082) APP. NO. 151-20-B5 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a duplex (2 single- family residences with 1,415sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a duplex (2 single- family residences with 2-off street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner/Applicant-Luke Morrison APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused. 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.