Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, WALTER JAUDON, JOHN LESTER, JIMMY BAILEY, JR., ROSS APPEL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING FEBRUARY 7, 2017 5:15 20 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 6:25 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 108 COOPER ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-03-008) APP. NO. 172-07-A1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 821sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 12-ft. total side (15-ft. required). Zoned GB. Owner-Jennifer LePaige/Applicant-Keith Barley APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Bailey, Jr. VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 463 RACE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-113) APP. NO. 172-0+7-B1 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the reestablishment of two dwelling units (duplex) with 1,433sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,000sf required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a non-conforming building footprint to be extended vertically by raising a 2-story building that does not meet required 3-foot east side setback, 7-ft. west side setback and 10-ft. total side setback. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow steps that extends a non- conforming 4.5-ft. west side setback Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow two dwelling units (duplex) with 3 off-street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner/Applicant-Ashley Oak Partners, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Bailey, Jr. VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 2. 195 EAST BAY ST. (UNIT A-115) (458-09-01-165) APP. NO. 172-07-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use without off-street parking (1 space required). Zoned GB-A. Owner-Jason Crandall/Applicant-Sophie Leigh-Jones BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/FEBRUARY 7, 2017 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 3. 1141 BRODY AVE. (LOT 31) (MARYVILLE/ APP. NO. 172-07-B3 ASHLEYVILLE) (418-05-00-123) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 3,523sf; 6,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 5.5-ft. rear setback; to allow an hvac platform with a 34-ft. front setback and 1-ft. rear setback (25-ft., 60-ft. and 25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-HND2/Applicant-Hemant Patel APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition that tree be removed from lot to be approved by City Board of Zoning Appeals—Site Design (BZASD). MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 4. 36 SOCIETY ST. (ANSONBOROUGH) APP. NO. 172-07-B4 (458-01-03-033) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Designer Show House from March 14, 2017 to April 15, 2017. Zoned STR. Owner-Allen Biggers/Applicant-Charleston Symphony Orchestra League APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: J.Bailey, Jr. VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781. 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.