Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN, SANDRA CAMPBELL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING MAY 5, 2015 5:15 21 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 6:32 P.M. Approval of minutes for the January 7, 2014; January 21, 2014; February 4, 2014; February 18, 2014; March 4, 2014; March 18, 2014; April 1, 2014; May 6, 2014; May 20, 2014 meetings. MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *S.Campbell arrives A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 423 RACE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-133) APP. NO. 155-05-A1 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from the Board of Zoning Appeals-Zoning for a zoning variance to reestablish 3 dwelling units for this property is no longer valid.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 Owner/Applicant-Nolan Sires APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 2 AGAINST 2 S.Altman L.Krawcheck J.Lester M.Smith 2. 645 FAIR SPRING DR. SCHIEVELING PLANTATION) APP. NO. 155-05-A2 (358-14-00-126) Request variance from Sec. 54-261 (Schieveling Plantation Master Plan) to allow an addition (family room) with a 6.2-ft. rear setback (15-ft. required) Zoned PUD. Owner-Aleksandra Wiszynski/Applicant-Jodi Crosby APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral – applicant needs to submit proposed plans to Neighborhood HOA/ARB for review. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 30 RACE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-04-01-060) APP. NO. 155-05-A3 Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow a detached accessory building (bandshell) for an existing church use in a DR-2F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner-Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity/Applicant-Stephen Ramos BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY 5, 2015 PAGE 2 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST New Applications: 1. 1 B DEWEY ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) (460-03-02-140) APP. NO. 155-05-B1 Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a takeout restaurant only (coffee/deli) with 396sf of inside patron use area with days of operation Monday- Sunday and hours of operation 7am-11pm in a DR-1F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner-Guy Simmons/Applicants-Paul Cheney, Marguerite Chalmers APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 2. 8 LAMBOLL ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-02-038) APP. NO. 155-05-B2 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a detached accessory building (garage) with a 53.5-ft. front setback, 1-ft. rear setback, a 1-ft. east side setback and a 52% lot occupancy (60-ft., 3-ft., 3-ft and 35% limit; existing lot occupancy is 42%). Zoned SR-4. Owners-Tim & Pamela Rothwell/Applicant-Barbara Looney APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 84 CHURCH ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (458-09-03-186) APP. NO. 155-05-B3 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (railing) to a non-conforming building footprint. Zoned SR-5. Owner-Bruce Murphy/Applicant-Barbara Looney APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY 5, 2015 PAGE 3 4. 8 CHURCH ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-04-045) APP. NO. 155-05-B4 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a detached accessory building (garden shed) with a 0-ft. north side setback and to allow a 31-story addition with a 37.4% lot occupancy (3-ft. and 35% limit lot occupancy; existing is 35.3%). Zoned SR-3. Owners-Pat & Michelle Donnelley/Applicant-Glenn Keyes Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 For more information contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781 or www.charleston-sc.gov In accordance with the Americans 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.