Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: PEGGY JORDAN AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING DECEMBER 15, 2015 5:15 20 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 8:50 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 13 COUNCIL ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 1512-15-A1 (457-11-04-010) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (porch/ bedroom/bath/storage) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 9-ft. north and 9-ft. south side setback. Zoned SR-2. Owners-Sue & Barry Shuler/Applicant-E.E. Fava Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to allow owners to consider alternate plan to appease neighbor concerns. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 2. 652 RUTLEDGE AVE. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1512-15-A2 (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). 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 Owner-Abigail Walsh/Applicant-Erika V. Harrison APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of duplex use and parking. Disapproval of office use and parking. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 9 STRAWBERRY LN (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1512-15-B1 (460-03-02-058) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a takeout restaurant and catering business with hours of operation 9am-7pm in a DR-2F (Diverse- Residential) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow an addition (windows to place and pick-up orders) with a 0-ft. west east side setback (7-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owners/Applicants-Darrell Bailey, John Bailey BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 15, 2015 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 2. 62 POPLAR ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1512-15-B2 (463-11-02-026) Request special exception under sec. 54-501 to allow construction a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 3,320sf; 6,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 20-ft. front setback, a 3.3-ft. east side setback and a 12.3-ft. total side setback (25-ft., 9-ft. and 18-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Wecco, Inc./Applicant-CSC Home Builders APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 3. 1 MIDDLETON PL (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 1512-15-B3 (463-11-04-074) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient (Lot area 3,044.97sf; 6,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3-ft. north side setback, a 15.58-ft. total side setback (9-ft. and 18-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Yonce Living Trust/Applicant-Eric Draper APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 124 CONGRESS ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1512-15-B4 (460-03-02-040) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,740.13sf; 2,500sf required). BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 15, 2015 PAGE 3 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 1.3-ft. east side setback, a 3.3-ft. west side setback, a 4.5-ft. total side setback and 53% lot occupancy (3-ft., 7-ft., 10-ft required and 50% limit). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence without required 2 parking spaces. Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Finn Bowling Investments, LLC/Applicant-Clarke Design Group APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to address legal ownership of property. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 871 MELLICHAMP DR. (425-01-00-031) APP. NO. 1512-15-B5 Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow an outreach facility to provide food items and building supplies to residents in a SR-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone district. Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow two mobile office trailers to be used as buildings for the outreach facility in a SR-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone district. Owner-St. James Church/Applicant-Earthsource Engineering APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by applicant due to neighborhood opposition. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 6. 51 PITT ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1512-15-B6 (457-03-02-020) Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow an addition to expand a building used as an accessory use for an existing church. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal (multi-purpose room expansion) and vertical extension (2nd flr. kitchen/ meeting room/bathroom) that extends a non-conforming 1.9-ft north side setback and extends a non- conforming 5.12-ft. south side setback (3-ft. and 9-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Bethel United Methodist Church/Applicant-Stubbs Muldrow Herin Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 15, 2015 PAGE 4 7. 267 RUTLEDGE AVE. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1512-15-B7 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-07-04-001) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to permit a commercial use (office, retail, restaurant) on ground floor of existing building. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to permit ground floor commercial use without off-street parking (up to 9 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Lindsay Nevin/Applicant-Andrew Gould APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to allow additional time for applicant to address parking. MADE BY: M.Robinson 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.