Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, SANDRA CAMPBELL, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING MAY 19, 2015 5:15 17 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. B. New Applications: 1. 167 COMING ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 155-19-B1 (460-12-03-034) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow two dwelling units (duplex) with 2,086sf of lot area per dwelling unit (3,000sf required). Zoned DR-1. Owner-Connie Hughes/Applicant-Cobb Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 84 CYPRESS ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) (463-11-02-076) APP. NO. 155-19-B2 Request variance from Section 54-301 to allow a detached 2-story accessory building with a 3.4-ft. rear setback, a 2.03-ft. east side setback (stairs/deck) and to allow an hvac platform with a 3.9-ft. north side setback (25-ft., 9-ft. and 9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Judd Roberts/Applicant-Andrew Gould APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 42 VANDERHORST ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 155-19-B3 (460-16-01-085) Request special exception under Section 54-110 to allow the expansion of a non- conforming use (triplex) from 2,607sf to 3,414sf. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to a non- conforming accessory building footprint by allowing a horizontal and vertical (2nd floor) extension that extends a non-conforming 2-ft. east side setback and does not meet the required 3-ft. rear setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow buildings with a 38% lot occupancy (Limit is 35%; existing lot occupancy is 37%). Zoned DR-2. Owner-Fiske Hopkins/Applicant-Andrew Gould BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY 19, 2015 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions: 1) no living space in attic; 2) 2nd driveway to left of house to be provided for two parking spaces; 3) 2nd floor of piazza to be open and exterior stairs to be removed. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 195 EAST BAY ST. (UNIT B-1) (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 155-19-B4 (458-09-01-147) Request special exception under Section 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (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. Owner-Susan Romaine/Applicant-Stuart Fitzgerald APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester 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.