Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING JUNE 02, 2015 5:15 17 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET 8:29 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No Deferred Applications. B. New Applications: 1. 44 ASHE ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ELLIOTBOROUGH) APP. NO. 156-02-B1 (460-08-01-092) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of two dwelling units (duplex) with 1,975sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required). Request special exception from Sec. 54-511 to allow the reestablishment of two dwelling units (duplex) with 3 off-street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Prestige Real Estate Investment, Inc./Applicant-E.S. Design & Construction APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. *W.Smalls abstains MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 *M.Smith 2. 1442 VILLAGE RD. (GADSDEN VILLAGE) APP. NO. 156-02-B2 (352-15-00-044) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a detached accessory building (garage) with a 30-ft. front setback and a 19-ft. rear setback (60-ft. and 25-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-Timothy J. Trunkle APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 132 SPRING ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 156-02-B3 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-11-02-051) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow the existing residential use on the ground (2 residential units) to be converted to 637sf of retail space, 150sf of inside patron use area for a restaurant use and 458sf of outside patron use area for a restaurant without additional required parking spaces (6 spaces required; site provides 4 parking spaces for existing duplex on 2nd flr and attic area). Zoned LB. Owner-Garrett Garnos/Applicant-bStudio Architecture BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JUNE 2, 2015 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with revised plans: retail space 390 square feet, inside patron use area for restaurant is 342 square feet, no outside patron use area. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *W.Smalls abstains 4. 130 RIVERLAND DR. (RIVERLAND TERRACE) APP. NO. 156-02-B4 (343-01-00-077) Request special exception under Section 54-110 to allow an existing non- conforming use (duplex) to be enlarged with 2,670sf of floor space. Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-Cherna Bednarsh APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 5. 524, 528, 538 MEETING ST., 78, 80, 82 LEE ST. APP. NO. 156-02-B5 AND 16 DREWS ALY (459-05-01-023, 094,024, 091, 092, 093 AND 055) Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow construction of a mixed use building with a 58-ft. maximum height. (Ordinance limits height to 55-ft. in a 55/30 height district). Zoned MU2-WH. Owner-Sam Gilchrist, Jr./Applicant-Brand Properties, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 1 MEETING ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-02-051) APP. NO. 156-02-B6 Request special exception under Sec. 54-306 to allow 3 residential units on a property in an SR-3 (Single-Family Residential) zone district. Owner-John C. Hawk Trust, et.al./Applicant-Capers G. Barr, III APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *M.Smith BOARD OF ZOINING APPEALS—ZONING/JUNE 2, 2015 PAGE 3 7. 423 RACE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-133) APP. NO. 156-02-B7 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow 3 dwelling units in a new building with 628sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,250sf required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 3 dwelling units with 1 off- street parking space (5 spaces required). Zoned LB. Owner/Applicant-Nolan Sires APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester 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 schumacherj@charleston-sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.