Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, SANDRA CAMPBELL, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING DECEMBER 1, 2015 5:155:16 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:00 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No Deferred Applications. B. New Applications: 1. 10 YEAMANS RD. (CRESENT) (421-10-00-069) APP. NO. 1512-01-B1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (2nd flr. bedrooms/baths/closets/study) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 9-ft. east side setback. Zoned SR-8. Owner-Anne Garfinkel/Applicant-LFA Architecture APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *S.Altman arrives. 2. 1825 AUSTIN AVE. (ROSEMONT) APP. NO. 1512-01-B2 (464-01-00-132) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension of a non-conforming building footprint to extend the height of a single-family residence. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a hvac platform with a 7-ft. north side setback and total lot occupancy of 40% (9-ft. required and 35% lot occupancy limit). Zoned SR-1. Owner-City of Charleston/Applicant-Michael Kiefer APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 3. 2312 MOUNT PLEASANT ST. APP. NO. 1512-01-B3 (WAGENER TERRACE) (464-13-00-062) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (raised roof) to a non-conforming building footprint (storage shed) that does not meet the required west side setback. (3-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-Sally Newman BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 1, 2015 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 4. 16 QUEEN ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO.1512-1-B4 (458-09-01-059) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to a non- conforming building footprint by allowing a horizontal (kitchen expansion) and vertical extension (2nd flr bathrooms) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. west side setback. (7-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow additions with a 40% lot occupancy (Limit is 35%; existing is 34%). Zoned SR-5. Owners-Steve & Pamela Berdill/Applicant-Chris Rose Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 5. 317 MEETING ST. (457-04-02-066) APP.NO. 1512-1-B5 Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a building 80-ft. tall within the Old City Height District 55/30. Request variance from Sec. 54-506 to allow a building 72-ft. tall to encroach into the building setback along Calhoun St. required by the Old City Height District 80/30 (District requires all portions of a structure above fifty-five (55) feet shall be setback at least twenty-five (25) feet from all street right-of-way lines). Zoned GB. Owner-Marion Square Partners, LLC/Applicant-LS3P APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *S.Altman recused. 6. 652 RUTLEDGE AVE. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1512-1-B6 (460-03-02-149) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a professional office use in a DR-1F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow two dwelling units (duplex) with 1,586sf of lot area per dwelling unit (3,000sf required). BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 1, 2015 PAGE 3 Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow two dwelling units (duplex) with 2 off-street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow 2,071sf of office space with 2 off- street parking spaces (5 spaces required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Abigail Walsh/Applicant-Erika V. Harrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 7. 541 KING ST. (460-12-02-079) APP. NO. 1512-1-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 1,152sf of outside patron use area (patio) without required off-street parking spaces (6 spaces required). Zoned GB. Owner-Peter Shelbourne/Applicant-Kevan Hoertdoerfer APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 8. BRIGADE ST. AND HUGUENIN AVE. APP. NO. 1512-1-B8 (464-00-00-017 AND 003) Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow construction of mixed use buildings with a maximum height of 65-ft. (roofline architectural features) (Old City Height District limits height to 55-ft). Zoned MU-2/WH. Owner-MSP Nomo MF, LLC/Applicant-Sottile & Sottile APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 9. 813 (A) SAVANNAH HWY APP. NO. 1512-1-B9 (BYRNES DOWNS) (421-01-00-005) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 425sf of retail space and 180sf of outside patron use area for a distillery use without providing (2) additional parking spaces (10 total spaces required for proposed use and existing BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 1, 2015 PAGE 4 tenant at 813 (B) Savannah Hwy; site provides 5 spaces; 3 spaces are grand fathered per previous business use). Zoned GB. Owner-Montana Produce, LLC/Applicant-Inglese & Assoc. for Cannon Collective APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: No bar or restaurant to be allowed based on this special exception. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 7 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.