Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER SMALLS, MARGARET SMITH, SANDRA CAMPBELL, SAM ALTMAN STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING AUGUST 16, 2016 5:15 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:09 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 74, 76 AND 78 HANOVER ST. (EASTSIDE) APP. NO. 168-16-A1 (459-05-04-191,190 AND 108) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of 3 attached dwelling units on lots of insufficient size (Lot area 648sf (Lot 74), Lot area 653sf (Lot 76), Lot area 658sf (Lot 78); 1,500sf required for each lot). Request variance from Sec. 54-353 to allow construction of 3 attached dwelling units with a 3-ft. rear setback (16-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-353 to allow attached dwelling units on 74 and 78 Hanover St. with a 3-ft. side setback (6-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-353 to allow 3 attached dwelling units that exceed the 50% lot occupancy limit. Zoned DR-2F. Owners-Carl Saxon, Luke Morrison, Charlie Letts/Applicants-Luke Morrison & Charlie Letts APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1*M.Robinson *L.Krawcheck recused 2. 342 KING ST. (457-04-02-011) APP. NO. 168-16-A2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 3-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow a 3-unit accommodations use without required parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned GB-A. Owner-Mike Jennings/Applicant-Neil Stevenson Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 3. 180 EAST BAY ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 168-16-A3 (458-09-02-027) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow an 18-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow construction of a building with a maximum height of 56-ft. in the Old City Height district 55/30. Zoned GB-A. Owner-Vic Brandt/Applicant- Neil Stevenson Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 16, 2016 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions: 1) no amplified music on rooftop; 2) rooftop use be limited to hotel guest only. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 81 CYPRESS (NORTH CENTRAL) (463-11-02-062) APP. NO. 168-16-B1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion and vertical extension (2-story addition) that extends a non-conforming 1.9-ft. east side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Eric Vieth/Applicant-Brad Clowney APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *S.Campbell 2. 333 BETSY RD. (ROTHERWOOD ESTATES) APP. NO. 168-16-B2 (350-12-00-195) Request variance from Sec. 5t4-301 to allow an existing fence height to be increased to 8-ft. (6-ft. limit). Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-Martha Anne Beck APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 106 GROVE ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 168-16-B3 (463-15-01-046) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to a non- conforming use from a bar to a retail use and restaurant use with 900sf of inside patron use area and 450sf of outside patron use area; with days of operation Monday-Sunday and hours of operation 6:30am-10:00pm and with on-premises consumption of beer and wine in a SR-2 (Single-Family) residential zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion and vertical extension (2-story restaurant addition) that extends a non- conforming 1.5-ft. east side setback, a non-conforming 8-ft. west side setback, a 9.5-ft. total side setback (9-ft., 9-ft. and 18-ft. required). BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/AUGUST 16, 2016 PAGE 3 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition (restaurant) with a 20-ft. rear setback and 58% lot occupancy (25-ft. required and 50% limit) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow this use without 9 required off-street parking spaces. Zoned SR-2. Owner-Alec Bradford/Applicant-Justin Feit APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused 4. 10 GORDON ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 168-16-B4 (463-11-04-052) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a non-conforming building footprint to be extended vertically by raising a one-story building that does not meet the required 9-ft. west side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a one-story addition (bathroom/laundry/porch) that extends a non-conforming 1.2-ft west side setback (9-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a bathroom/laundry addition with a 24-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a stair/landing addition with a 0-ft. front setback (10-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Hawkins Steinmeyer, LLC/Applicant-Brad Hawkins APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval: 1) special exception requests – approved; 2) rear setback variance – approved; front setback variance – no action taken. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. ISLAND PARK DR. (PARCEL R) (DANIEL ISLAND) APP. NO. 168-16-B5 (275-00-00-157) Request variance from Sec. 54-283 (Daniel Island Master Plan) to allow construction of a mixed use building with 159 off-street parking spaces (226 spaces required). Zoned DI-TC. Owner-NEMO, LLC/Applicant-DIPAC, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 16, 2016 PAGE 4 6. 281 CALHOUN ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 168-16-B6 (457-03-01-001 AND 003) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a restaurant with a drive-thru service window in a LB (Limited Business) zone district. Request use variance from Sec. 54-204 to allow restaurant and drive-thru service window use with a 6am opening time in a LB (Limited Business) zone district. (Permitted hours are 7am-11pm). Zoned LB. Owner-Children’s Trust, LLC; The Pastime Amusement Co./Applicant-Starbucks APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 7. 4 F STREET (NORTH CENTRAL) (463-16-03-036) APP. NO. 168-16-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 2,735sf; 4,000sf required). Zoned DR-1. Owner-Preservation Properties, LLC/Applicant-Byers Design Group APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 8. 2295 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR. (309-00-00-409) APP. NO. 168-16-B8 Request variance from Sec. 54-415 to allow an additional monument sign for a medical office development (Ordinance allows one monument sign for developments fronting on one street). Zoned PUD. Owner/Applicant-Charleston Real Estate Holdings, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Smalls SECOND: S.Altman VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 9. 432 KING ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 168-16-B9 (460-16-02-057) Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow expansion of an existing late night restaurant/bar use within 500-ft. of a residential zone district. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 16, 2016 PAGE 5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow restaurant expansion with 433sf inside patron use area (2nd floor 432 King St.) without required additional parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned GB. Owner-Halls Real Estate Holdings, LLC/Applicant-Reggie Gibson Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Altman SECOND: S.Campbell VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 10. 2109 VIRGINIA OAK CT. (PIERPONT POINT) APP. NO. 168-16-B10 (353-03-00-041) Request special exception (after-the-fact) under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (roof expansion and railing for deck) to extend over existing porch/steps that encroach into the required 10-ft. buffer setback from the critical line. Zoned SR-1. Owner-Sharon Macon/Applicant-C.W. Dietrich APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *M.Robinson leaves 11. 165 CANNON ST. (460-11-04-049) APP. NO. 168-16-B11 Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a parking garage with a maximum height of 105.8-ft. (covered stair) and a minimum setback of 32-ft. from the Courtenay Drive centerline within Old City Height District 85/30 (Ordinance limits height to 85-ft. and requires buildings to be set back at least forty (40) feet from the center of the street right-of-way). Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a parking garage with a minimum setback of 34-ft. from Courtenay Drive centerline and a minimum setback of 49- ft. from Bee Street centerline for portions of the building above 85-ft. (Ordinance requires buildings to be set back at least forty (40) feet from street centerline and, for portions above eighty-five (85) feet, to be set back at least 55 feet). Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow parking garage without any building frontage at the 40-ft. setback from the Bee Street centerline. Zoned GB. Owner-165 Cannon Street Associates, LLC/Applicant-Liollio Architecture BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 16, 2016 PAGE 6 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: S.Campbell SECOND: W.Smalls VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *M.Robinson did not vote For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781. 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