Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, SANDRA CAMPBELL, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: PENNYE ASHBY, ANA HARP, DEXTER O’CONNELL, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING MAY 17, 2016 5:15 20 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 6:40 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 5 LARNES ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-166) APP. NO. 165-17-A1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a non-conforming building footprint to be extended vertically by raising a two-story building that does not meet the required 3-ft. north side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (bedrooms/baths/closets/laundry room) that enlarges non-conforming residential units; and extends a non-conforming 1-ft. 4-inch north side setback (3-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Preservation Property Co. LLC/Applicant-The Middleton Group APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 278 ASHLEY AVE. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-04-133) APP. NO. 165-17-A2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a non-conforming building footprint to be extended vertically by raising a two-story building that does not meet the required 3-ft. north side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (flex space/deck/bath closet/ porch) that enlarges a non-conforming detached single- family residence and extends a non-conforming 2.5-ft. north side setback. Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Preservation Property Co. LLC/Applicant-The Middleton Group APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 115 NASSAU ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-03-033) APP. NO. 165-17-B1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition that extends a non-conforming 3.5-ft. south side setback (7-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (bedroom/closet) with 60% lot occupancy (50% lot occupancy limit; existing lot occupancy is 58%). Zoned DR-2F. Owner/Applicant-CH2012 LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/MAY 17, 2016 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 23 MONTAGU ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE APP. NO. 165-17-B2 (457-03-04-100) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (kitchen/master bath) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition (kitchen/master bath) with a 20-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner/Applicant-Martha Ann M. Robertson APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 53 BOGARD ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 165-17-B3 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-03-105) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a restaurant (Unit A-ground floor) with 748sf of inside patron use area, on-premises consumption of beer and wine with days of operation Monday-Sunday and hours of operation 7am-10pm in a DR-2F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a new restaurant (Unit A- ground floor) with 748sf of inside patron use area without the required 5 parking spaces (Existing 4 apartments are allowed with 5 existing on-site parking spaces). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-53 Bogard Street, LLC/Applicant-Erika V. Harrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY 17, 2016 PAGE 3 4. 1887 JAYWOOD CIRCLE (ORLEANS WOODS) APP. NO. 165-17-B4 (351-10-00-003) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a detached accessory building (carport) with a 56-ft. front setback, a 7.7-ft. rear setback (60-ft. and 25-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-Katie L. Stephens APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. 703 KING ST. (WESTSIDE) (UNIT A) (460-04-04-052) APP. NO. 165-17-B5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 1,877.37sf of gross floor area for a yoga/massage/acupuncture business without required off-street parking spaces (5 spaces required; 4 spaces existing). Zoned GB. Owner-Ellen Braley/Applicant-Ashley Veach APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 86 LENWOOD BLVD. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 165-17-B6 (457-11-04-093) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a chimney/fireplace addition with a 3.32-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owners-Margaret & Gordon Garrett/Applicant-LFA Architecture APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 7. 8 CHURCH ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-04-045) APP. NO. 165-17-B7 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow hvac platforms for mechanical units and generator with a 39% lot occupancy ( Limit is 35%; existing is 38%). Zoned SR-3. Owners-Patrick & Michelle Donnelley/Applicant-Glenn Keyes Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY 17, 2016 PAGE 4 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 8. 237 GORDON ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 165-17-B8 (463-10-03-044) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (master bedroom) that extends a non-conforming 4.2-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners/Applicants-John & Mary Coupland APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 9. 1118 SANTA ELENA WAY (THE COMMONS@ APP. NO. 165-17-9 FENWICK) (346-00-00-161) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 4,576sf; 6,000sf required). Request variance from Section 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 6-ft. south side setback, a 12-ft. total side setback (12-ft. and 18-ft. required). Zoned STR. Owner-D.R. Horton. Inc./Applicant-Andrew J. Stetka APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 10. 24 ANN ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 165-17-B10 (459-09-03-147) Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow a late night establishment (restaurant/bar) use within 500 feet of a residential zone district. Zoned GB. Owner-City of Charleston/Applicant-S Arch Studio BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MAY 17, 2016 PAGE 5 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred to meet with Zoning Administrator and neighborhood representatives. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 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.