Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY CLERK: VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING MARCH 1, 2016 5:155:24 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:10 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 61 VANDERHORST ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 163-01-A1 (460-16-03-117) Request reconsideration of the Board’s decision on January 19, 2016. 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 Owner-Vanderhorst Realty, LLC/Applicant-Henry Golabek APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Appeal disapproved. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 310-322 BROAD ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 163-01-B1 (457-07-01-029 AND 061) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision that a site plan reviewed by the Technical Review Committee on January 7, 2016 complied with applicable zoning requirements. Zoned LB. Owners-Beach Company, Beach Equity Investments, Beach Jasper, LLC/Applicant-Charlestowne Neighborhood Assoc. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Appeal disapproved. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 2. WOODALL CT. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-01-053) APP. NO. 163-01-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,855sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 4-ft. west side setback, and an 8.12-ft. total side setback (7-ft and 10-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Jay Hinrichs/Applicant-CSC Home Builders, LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 9 MARION ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 163-01-B3 (460-12-03-077) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (bath/closet/bedroom expansion) that enlarges a non-conforming residential unit. Zoned DR-1. Owner/Applicant-Luke Morrison APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused 4. 59 RADCLIFFE ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 163-01-B4 (460-16-01-059) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,053sf; 4,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 0-ft. east side setback (eave overhang), a 5-ft. west side setback, a 5-ft. total side setback and 65% lot occupancy (3-ft., 9-ft., 15-ft. required and 35% lot occupancy limit). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence without required 2-off-street parking spaces. Zoned DR-1. Owner-Radcliffe Street Properties, LLC/Applicant-John Douglas Tucker, Architect APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 5. 209 WENTWORTH ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 163-01-B5 (457-03-03-157) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow an addition (deck/dining room expansion) that extends a non-conforming 5-ft. west side setback (7-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow additions with a 54% lot occupancy (Limit is 35%; existing is 50%). Zoned DR-1. Owner-Corinne F. Erdman/Applicant-Beau Clowney Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 1, 2016 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 6. 64 ASHE ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 163-01-B6 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-01-024) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of 2 dwelling units (main house and rear detached single-family residence with 1,360sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of rear detached single- family residence with a 0-ft. side street setback (Ordinance requires 25-ft.). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Luxury Simplified Group/Applicant-John H. Williams APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 7. 3, 3 ½, AND 5 DOUGHTY ST. AND APP. NO. 163-01-B7 159 ½ RUTLEDGE AVE. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) (TMS# 460-15-04-067, 460-15-04-066) AND PART OF TMS# 460-15-04-069,105,104 AND 106) Request variance from Sec. 54-208.1 to permit the owner/operator of a Bed and Breakfast to reside on one property and operate a B&B on multiple adjoining properties. Zoned LB. Owner-69 Darlington Company LLC/Applicant-Charles E. Kronenwetter APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 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.