Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: PENNYE ASHBY, ANA HARP CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 5:195:15 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 9:38 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 285 EAST BAY ST. (ANSONBOROUGH) APP. NO. 159-01-A1 (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D. Kepley, Trustee, Ann Doscher Kepley Revocable Trust U/A/D 8/18/96/Applicant-La Lola of Chas., LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *M.Robinson recused 2. 120 MEETING ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 159-01-A2 (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 Owner-Frederic S. Le Clercq/Applicant-Ben Le Clercq APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by M. Robinson, Acting Chair. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST *L.Krawcheck recused B. New Applications: 1. 9 STOLLS ALLEY (CHARLESTOWN) (458-13-01-087) APP. NO. 159-01-B1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (kitchen expansion) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (kitchen expansion) with a 39% lot occupancy (Limit is 35%; existing lot occupancy is 37%). Zoned SR-4. Owners-John & Ann Kulze/Applicant-Tyler A. Smyth Architects, LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 PAGE 2 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. CONCORD ST. (GADSDEN WHARF) (458-01-02-063) APP. NO. 159-01-B2 Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow 80 residential units with 82 off-street parking spaces (Ordinance requires 120 spaces). Zoned MU-2. Owner-Concord Park Associates, LLC/Applicant-Miller Harper APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 4 LIMEHOUSE ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 159-01-B3 (457-11-04-054) Request variance (after-the-fact) from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of an accessory building (storage shed) with a 62.8-ft. front setback, a 1.5-ft. rear setback, 1.5-ft. south side setback and a 51% lot occupancy (Ordinance requires 70-ft., 3-ft,.9-ft. and limits lot occupancy to 35%; existing lot occupancy is 49%). Zoned SR-4. Owner/Applicant-Brianna Stello APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 707 MEETING ST. (EAST CENTRAL) APP. NO. 159-01-B4 (463-12-02-053 ,071 AND 072) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a building with 3 dwelling units having 2,234sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,250sf required). BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 PAGE 3 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a building with 3 dwelling units with a 14-ft. total side setback (15-ft. required). Zoned LB and DR-1F. Owner/Applicant-JJR Development, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 63 GADSDEN ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 159-01-B5 (457-02-04-005) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the establishment of 2 dwelling units (duplex) with 3,794.5sf of lot area per dwelling unit (4,500sf required). Zoned STR. Owner-Ellen Engelson/Applicant-Justin Feit APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to meet with neighbors and Neighborhood Association. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 6. 29 KENNEDY ST. (WESTSIDE) APP. NO. 159-01-B6 (460-07-04-085) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of 2 dwelling units (duplex) with 1,446.5sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a shed addition with a 2.7-ft. east side setback and a 6-inch rear setback (3-ft. and 3-ft. required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a deck/stair addition that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback; to allow a non-conforming building footprint to be extended vertically (duplex) that does not meet the required 3-ft. east side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow the reestablishment of a duplex with 2 off-street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Steven Grossman/Applicant-Andrew Gould APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 PAGE 4 7. 517 HUGER ST. (HAMPTON PARK TERRACE) APP. NO. 159-01-B7 (460-02-04-071) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (den/bedroom/closet) that extends a non-conforming 1-ft. 11-inch east side setback (3-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owners-Andrew & Lesley Steever/Applicant-KDS, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 8. 194 EAST BAY ST. AND 145 EAST BAY ST. APP. NO. 159-01-B8 (FRENCH QUARTER) (458-09-02-031 AND 458-09-01-008) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 50-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow 22 of the required off-street parking spaces to be located at 145 East Bay St.; a location more than 440 feet from 194 East Bay St. (Ordinance requires 34 spaces to be on-site or within 400 feet of the accommodations use). GB-A/SR-4. 194 East Bay St.: Owner-MSK Headquarters LLC/Applicant-Goff D’Antonio Associates 145 East Bay St.: Owner-Juvar, LLC/Applicant- Goff D’Antonio Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions: letters submitted reflects agreement by and between Roger K. Patterson, purchaser of properties and the French Quarter Neighborhood Association. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 9. 1480 WANDO VIEW ST. (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 159-01-B9 (278-01-03-015) Request variance (after-the-fact) from Sec. 54-263 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow a new single-family residence with a chimney and hvac platform having a 10-inch encroachment into the required 3-ft. north side setback. Zoned DI-R. Owner-Dana Hogan/Applicant-Max G. Crosby Construction Company APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions: joint fence agreement and easement shall be recorded in the Register of Deeds office for Berkeley County. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 PAGE 5 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.