Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, SAM ALTMAN, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING JANUARY 19, 2016 5:155:22 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:22 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 61 VANDERHORST ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 161-19-A1 (460-16-03-117) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to allow renovations to an existing non-conforming residential use.(property contains 53 dwelling units and insufficient number of parking spaces while zoning restricts number of units to approximately 16 units). Zoned DR-2. Owner-Vanderhorst Realty LLC/Applicant-Radcliffeborough Associates APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Altman – motion fails. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 2 AGAINST 2 *L.Krawcheck *M.Smith B. New Applications: 1. 62 POPLAR ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 161-19-B1 (463-11-02-026) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of 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 3.1-ft. east side setback and a 12.1-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 Owner-Wecco, Inc./Applicant-CSC Home Builders APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 2. 143 TRADD ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-11-04-074) APP. NO. 161-19-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (2nd flr. master bath addition) to a nonconforming building footprint that does not meet the required 3-ft. east side and 25-ft. rear setback. Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Amy Bennett/Applicant-Glenn Keyes Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JANUARY 19, 2016 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 3. 708 RUTLEDGE AVE. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 161-19-B3 (463-15-04-099) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of three dwelling units (triplex) with 1,105.6sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,250sf required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow the reestablishment of three dwelling units (triplex) with 2 off-street parking spaces (5 spaces required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Benjamin Noisette/Applicant-JJR Development, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 4. 595 KING ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 161-19-B4 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-02-018,019,020 AND 022) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 50-unit accommodations use in a MU-2/WH (Mixed Use 2, Workforce Housing) zone district. Owner-Uncle Sam’s Real Estate/Applicant-LS3P APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 5. 162 WENTWORTH ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 161-19-B5 (457-03-04-060) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to a non- conforming use on the ground floor from a florist shop and photography studio to an office use for an event planner and formal wear rental use. Zoned STR. Owner-Oak Point Properties LLC/Applicant-Yoj Events LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JANUARY 19, 2016 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 6. 293 GROVE ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 161-19-B6 (463-14-01-011) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story porch addition that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Travis Roberts/Applicant-Erik Hutson APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 7. 26-28 CUMBERLAND ST., 158 CHURCH ST. APP. NO. 161-19-B7 AND 9 LINGUARD ST. (458-05-03-087,089,090,091 AND 093) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 50-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner-Chemistry LLC/Applicant-Bello Garris Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 8. 14 NEW ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-12-03-114) APP. NO. 161-19-B8 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a 2-story detached accessory building (garage/greenhouse/guestroom) with a 3.54 west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owners-Walker & Olivia Brock/Applicant-Beau Clowney Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JANUARY 19, 2016 PAGE 4 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to February 2, 2016. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 9. 473 RACE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-109) APP. NO. 161-19-B9 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a landing and stair addition with a 3- ft. west side setback (7-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owners-Camille & Blake Lowman/Applicant-Camille Lowman APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 4 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.