Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, JOHN LESTER, SANDRA CAMPBELL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING APRIL 21, 2015 5:15 16 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 6:45 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No deferred applications. B. New Applications: 1. 423 RACE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-133) APP. NO. 154-21-B1 Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision that the approval received on August 7, 2012, from the Board of Zoning Appeals-Zoning for a zoning variance to reestablish 3 dwelling units for this property is no longer valid. Zoned LB. Owner/Applicant-Nolan Sires APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to May 5, 2015. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 30 RACE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-04-01-060) APP. NO. 154-21-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow a detached accessory building (band shell) for an existing church use in a DR-2F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner-Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity/Applicant-Stephen Ramos APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 3. 17 CHARLESTOWNE RD. (SOUTH WINDERMERE) APP. NO. 154-21-B3 (421-05-00-154) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a one-story addition (master bedroom/bath) that extends a non-conforming 7.05-ft west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owner-Stephanie Molster/Applicant-Crosby Creations APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/APRIL 21, 2015 PAGE 2 4. 47 QUEEN ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 154-21-B4 (458-09-01-047) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a non-conforming dwelling unit by extending the habitable space of the ground floor dwelling unit in the duplex to include 400sf in the detached accessory building. Zoned SR-5. Owners-James & Susan Ross/Applicant-John M. Bleecker, Jr. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with staff recommended conditions: 1) the “kitchen” improvements in the rear building, with the exception of the refrigerator, shall be removed within 60 days; 2) a document, prepared by the owner and suitable for recording, stating that the rear building is not permitted by zoning restrictions to be used as a separate dwelling unit and is not permitted to have a kitchen shall be recorded in the Charleston County RMC office within 90 days (Horizontal Property Regime document stating the same shall satisfy this condition); 3) the owner shall permit City officials to inspect the rear building for compliance with the first condition and other building and fire codes once the kitchen is removed. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. 1025 ASHLEY AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 154-21-B5 (463-08-01-120) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a deck and stair addition that extends a non-conforming 3.8-ft. north side setback; to allow a vertical extension (2nd fl porch) that does not meet the required 9-ft. north side setback. Zoned SR-2. Owner-Daniel Einhorn/Applicant-Doug Van Hoy APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval for deck addition. Disapproval for stairlanding addition. *S.Altman recused MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 *L.Krawcheck *W.Smalls S.Campbell M.Robinson J. Lester 6. 16 ANSON ST. (458-05-03-020) APP. NO. 154-21-B6 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 3-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner/Applicant-Laura Hyatt APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/APRIL 21, 2015 PAGE 3 7. 144 B BROAD ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 154-21-B7 (457-12-01-117) Request variance from Sec. 54-353 to allow a 3-story addition with a 60% lot occupancy (Limit is 50%). Zoned DR-1F. Owners-Richard & Marjay Robotom/Applicant-E.E. Fava Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 *S.Altman *L.Krawcheck S.Campbell M.Robinson J.Lester 8. 195 EAST BAY ST. (A-208) (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 154-21-B8 (460-09-01-174) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use in a GBA (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use without required parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned GB-A. Owners-David & Anna Dressman/Applicant-David Dressman APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 For more information contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781 or www.charleston-sc.gov 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 Schumacher@charleston-sc.gov three business days prior to meeting.