Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning
Regular MeetingCharleston, SC · August 18, 2015
Agenda
MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, SAM ALTMAN, MICHAEL ROBINSON,
JOHN LESTER
STAFF PRESENT: YVONNE FORTENBERRY, PENNYE ASHBY, ANA HARP
CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON
AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING
AUGUST 18, 2015 5:155:40 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET
7:23 P.M.
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. 158-18-A1
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APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0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 XX DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Disapproval.
MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
2. 82 MAPLE ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) (463-11-02-053) APP. NO. 158-18-A2
Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (master
bedroom/bath/deck) 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.
APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
3. 121 AND 123 CHURCH ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 158-18-A3
(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APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
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4. 285 EAST BAY ST. (ANSONBOROUGH) APP. NO. 158-18-A4
(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APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0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 – no quorum.
MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST
5. WANDO CREEK LN. (263-00-02-030,036,037, APP. NO. 158-18-A5
044 AND 045)
Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow the uses of boatyard and marina
for TMS#’s 263-00-02-036,037,044 and 045.
Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow parking and office use on
TMS#’s 263-00-02- 030 as an accessory use to the adjoining boatyard and
marina use on the other 4 parcels.
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a height variance to 75-ft. on parcels
TMS#’s 263-00-02-036,037,044 and 045.
Zoned SR-1.
Owner/Applicant-Cainhoy Holdings, LLC
APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX
MOTION: Deferred to meet with residents, provide more information regarding use.
MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
B. New Applications:
1. 120 MEETING ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 158-18-B1
(458-09-01-312)
Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to not approve a
1-unit Bed and Breakfast.
Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a 1-unit Bed and breakfast
use without required off-street parking (Ordinance requires (1) maneuverable
parking space).
Request variance from Sec. 54-208 to allow a 1-unit Bed and Breakfast use
without required off-street parking (Ordinance requires (1) maneuverable parking
space).
Zoned GB.
Owner-Frederic S. Le Clercq/Applicant-Ben Le Clercq
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 18, 2015
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APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX
MOTION: Deferred – no quorum.
MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST
2. 408 OAK ST. (STONO PARK) (350-06-00-009) APP. NO. 158-18-B2
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a detached accessory building
(shed/carport) with a 3.2-ft north side setback, a 6-ft. 10-inch rear setback and a
17-ft.side street setback (Ordinance requires 9-ft., 25-ft. and 25-ft.).
Zoned SR-1.
Owners-Andrea Smith, David Wyanski/Applicant-Clay Shackelford
APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
3. 48 YEADON AVE. (BYRNES DOWNS) APP. NO. 158-18-B3
(421-02-00-149)
Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition
(bathroom/closet/storage/porch) that extends a non-conforming 7-ft. west side
setback (9-ft. required).
Zoned SR-2.
Owners/Applicants-Harriet & Doug Hetzel
APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
4. 121 SPRING ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 158-18-B4
ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-11-02-024)
Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a takeout only restaurant
with 34.5sf of inside patron use area without required parking (Ordinance
requires (1) space).
Zoned LB.
Owner-One Twenty One, LLC/Applicant-Brittany Davis
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APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
5. 176 DUNNEMANN AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 158-18-B5
(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 5-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required).
Zoned SR-2.
Owner-Aerios, LLC/Applicant-CSC Home Builders
APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0
For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781 or
www.charleston-sc.gov
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