Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, SAM ALTMAN, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: PENNYE ASHBY, ANA HARP CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING (“SPECIAL MEETING”) JULY 28, 2015 5:155:18 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 6:10 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. 157-28-B1 Request reconsideration of the Board’s decision on June 2, 2015. 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 Owner-Nolan Sires/Applicant-Elena Tuerk APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by Board Chair until August18, 2015. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 68 MONTAGU ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 157-28-B2 (457-02-04-041) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of an accessory building (garden shed) with a 3-ft. rear setback and a 9-ft. side street setback (25-ft. and 25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner/Applicant-Nancy L. Buchanon APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 1519 FORTUNE RD. (GRIMBALL SHORES) APP. NO. 157-28-B3 (334-15-00-068) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a mobile home on a lot in a RR-1 (Rural Residential) zone district. Owner/Applicant-Julia Young-Goss APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/JULY 28, 2015 PAGE 2 4. 8 OAK FOREST DR. (EAST OAK FOREST) APP. NO. 157-28-B4 (349-03-00-005) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a subdivision to create two lots (2 and 3) with (Lot 3) having a lot area of 5,332sf (Ordinance requires 6,000sf). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow an existing carport with a 4-ft. north side setback (9-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-824 to allow a subdivision to create two lots with (Lot 3) having a 49.96 lot frontage (Ordinance requires 68.7-ft.) Zoned SR-2. Owners-Nathan & Michelle Hertel/Applicant-Nathan Hertel APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 10 PONCE DE LEON AVE. APP. NO. 157-28-B5 (WESPANEE PLANTATION) (418-03-00-045) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a carport addition that extends a non-conforming 5.9-ft rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owners-Maurie & Debbie Passo/Applicant-Sandor Szivak APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 6. 1619 SAMUEL RD. (GRIMBALL SHORES) APP. NO. 157-28-B6 (334-04-00-041) Request variance (after-the-fact) from Sec. 54-301 to allow a fence addition with an 8-ft. maximum height. (Ordinance limits height to 6-ft.). Zoned RR-1. Owners/Applicants-Gerri Sandford & William Barrow APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/JULY 28, 2015 PAGE 3 7. 337 ½ KING STREET (UNITS B, D, AND E) APP. NO. 157-28-B7 (457-04-02-118,190 AND 191) 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-LP&B Associates, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 8. 383 SHADOWMOSS PKWY (SHADOWMOSS) APP. NO. 157-28-B8 (358-09-00-205) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence that exceeds 2 ½ stories and has a total height of 40-ft. (Ordinance limits height to 35-ft. not to exceed 2 ½ stories). Zoned SR-1. Owners/Applicants-Christopher & Christian Counts APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 9. 205 OLD HICKORY XING (GRIMBALL GATES) APP. NO. 157-28-B9 (283-00-00-432) Request variance from Sec. 54-261 (Grimball Gates Master Plan) to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 21.3-ft. total side setback (30-ft. required). Zoned PUD. Owners/Applicants-William J. & Stacie A. Zakrzewski APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to August 18, 2015 BZAZ meeting. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 10. 82 MAPLE ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 157-28-B10 (463-11-02-053) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (master bedroom/bath) that extends a non-conforming 3-ft. east side setback(9-ft requirement). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Jason & Lindsay Sakran/Applicant-KLS of the Carolinas, Inc. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 28, 2015 PAGE 4 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 11. 121 AND 123 CHURCH ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 157-28-B11 (458-09-03-185 AND 006) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow 1 and 2-story additions, and a detached accessory building (storage shed) with a 44% lot occupancy (Limit is 35%). Zoned SR-5. Owner-Ray Weeks/Applicant-Thompson Young Design, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by Board Chair, applicant not present. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 12. 239 DELAHOW ST. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 157-28-B12 (271-16-01-018) Request variance from Sec. 54-263 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow a rear 1- story addition (mudroom) with a 12-ft. rear setback (20-ft. required) Zoned DI-R. Owners-Mr. & Mrs. Patel/Applicant-Ryan Butler APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 13. 46 E STATE ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 157-28-B13 (458-09-01-145) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a1-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. Owners-W.J.; Mary J.; & Helen Elizabeth Huntley/Applicant-Beth(HelenE.) Huntley APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 28, 2015 PAGE 5 14. 285 EAST BAY ST. (ANSONBOROUGH) APP. NO. 157-28-B14 (458-05-01-030) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a retail store and deli restaurant use with 790sf of retail space and 449sf of inside patron use area without required off-street parking spaces (Ordinance requires 5 spaces; site is grand fathered for 1 space for previous office use). Zoned LB. Owner-Ann D. Kepley, Trustee, Ann Doscher Kepley Revocable Trust U/A/D 8/18/96/Applicant-La Lola of Chas., LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 15. 1707 JESSAMINE RD. (PINECREST GARDENS) APP. NO. 157-28-B15 (351-12-00-034) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a detached accessory building (garage/storage shed) with an 11-ft. side street setback (25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Celeste McMaster/Applicants-Jason & Celeste McMaster APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to review with Zoning staff. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 16. 19 WOODALL CT. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-01-047) APP. NO. 157-28-B16 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a retaining wall and fence addition with an 8-ft.8-inch maximum height (Ordinance limits height to 7-ft.). Zoned DR-1F. Owners-John & Ashkia Harmon/Applicant-Curt Rogers APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn by applicant. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 17. 415 KING ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 157-28-B17 (460-16-02-045) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 2-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner/Applicant-Lynda M. Zerbert BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 28, 2015 PAGE 6 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 18. 601 MEETING ST. (EAST CENTRAL) APP. NO. 157-28-B18 (463-16-04-001-011) Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow construction of a mixed use building with a maximum height of 63-ft. (screening mechanical rooftop equipment) (Ordinance Old City Height District limits height to 55-ft.) Zoned MU2-WH. Owner-E.C. Lofts, LLC/Applicant-Cline Design Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 19. 64 ASHE ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 157-28-B19 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-01-024) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of 2 dwelling units (main house and rear detached single-family residence) with 1,360sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required) Request variance from Sec.54-301 to allow construction of rear detached single- family residence with a 0-ft. side street setback and 54.3 % lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 25-ft. and 50% limit lot occupancy). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-64 Ashe Street, LLC/Applicant-John Howard Williams, Architect APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 20. DUNNEMAN AVE. (LOT 9) (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 157-28-B20 (463-13-04-002) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 4,411sf;6,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 24-ft. front setback (25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Aerios,LLC/Applicant-CSC Home Builders, LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 28, 2015 PAGE 7 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred Withdrawn per Zoning Administrator. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 21. 1997 PITTSBURGH AVE. (466-00-00-048) APP. NO. 157-28-B21 Request variance from Sec. 54-207 to allow a shipping container storage yard without installation of a 25-ft. landscape buffer along Pittsburgh Ave. Zoned HI. Owner-Tekina Investments, Inc./Applicant-Woodman C. Kapp APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 22. 940, 942, 944, 946, 948, 950 ORANGE GROVE APP. NO. 157-28-B22 RD. (415-09-00-011, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 226) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow subdivision to create lots with reduced south side setbacks of 4.7, 4.8 and 5-ft. (Ordinance requires 7-ft.). Request variance from Sec. 54-824 to allow subdivision to create 5 lots without frontage on a public right-of-way. Zoned DR-2F. Owner/Applicant-Craig Delk APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: J.Lester 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 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.