Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: 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 MARCH 21, 2017 5:15 17 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:42 P.M. A. Minutes 02/21/17. APP. NO. 173-21-A1 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 B. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No Deferred Applications. APP. NO. 173-21-B1 C. New Applications: 1. 131 WENTWORTH ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 173-21-C1 (457-04-03-037) Request variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a change to the permitted hours of operation for a corner store from 7am-8:30pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sunday, to 7am-10pm with days of operation Monday-Sunday in a DR-1F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner-John M. Alvanos/Applicant-J&W Grocery, Inc. dba Wentworth Street Grocery APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *W.Jaudon leaves 2. 75 COOPER ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-04-058) APP. NO. 173-21-C2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,047sf; 2,500sf required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner/Applicant-R. Chamberlain Chesnut, III APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 83 HANOVER ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-04-124) APP. NO. 173-21-C3 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 4-ft. front setback, a 1-ft. north side setback, a 5.5-ft. south side setback, a 6.5-ft. total side setback (25-ft., 3-ft., 7-ft. and 10-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-EDCDHO/Applicant-Jerome R. English, AIA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/MARCH 21, 2017 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Bailey, Jr. VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 32 NASSAU ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-02-030) APP. NO. 173-21-C4 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,151sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 1-ft.rear setback, a 2.5-ft. south side setback, a 5.5-ft. total side setback (3-ft., 7-ft., 10-ft required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-EDCDHO/Applicant-Jerome R. English, AIA APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Bailey, Jr. SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 1981 CENTRAL PARK RD. (340-00-00-041) APP. NO. 173-21-C5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 3,824sf; 4,000sf required). Zoned SR-4. Owner-Gary Strang/Applicant-Julie Strang APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Bailey, Jr. SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 6. 165 CANNON ST. (460-11-04-049) APP. NO. 173-21-C6 Request additional variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a parking garage with an elevator overrun with a maximum height of 114-ft. Zoned GB. Owner-165 Cannon Street Associates, LLC/Applicant-Liollio Architecture APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 7. 194 CANNON ST. (460-10-04-013) APP. NO. 173-21-C7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 175-unit accommodations use in a PUD (Planned Unit Development) zone district. Owner-T Cal LLC/Applicant-McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture/Co Applicant-Hellman Yates & Tisdale BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 21, 2017 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: ratification of the Overlay Zone by City Council. MADE BY: J.Bailey, Jr. SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 8. 946 ORLEANS RD. (351-09-00-057) APP. NO. 173-21-C8 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow design changes to a non- conforming sign that exceeds the required height and sign face area regulations. Zoned GB. Owner-CR West Ashley, LLC/Applicant-Continental Realty Corporation APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 9. 1558 BATTERY ISLAND DR. (ARTILLERY POINT) APP. NO. 173-21-C9 (431-00-00-023) Request variance from Sec. 54-824 to allow a subdivision to create two lots with (Lot 1B) not having the required minimum frontage on a public right-of-way. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow (Lot 1A) with a 5-ft. east side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owner-The Cottage Company/Applicant-Palmetto Land Surveying APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: J.Bailey, Jr. SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 10. 614 STONEBORO CT. (343-15-00-099) APP. NO. 173-21-C10 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a detached accessory building (storage shed) with a 5.7-ft. north side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owner-Erin Hitchinson/Applicant-Eric Foor APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 21, 2017 PAGE 4 11. 11 FRANCIS ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 173-21-C11 (463-15-04-107) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (master bedroom/bath/porch/steps) that extends a non-conforming 4-ft. west side setback and non-conforming 7-ft. total side setback (7-ft. and 10-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Sarah Mae Iderton/Applicants-Sarah M. Iderton, Annise Blackwell APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Bailey, Jr. SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 12. 56 ½ QUEEN ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 173-21-C12 (458-09-01-081) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to a non- conforming use from a retail and event sales store to massage therapy, acupuncture, yoga, art display and gallery retail uses, with hours of operation 9am-8pm and days of operation Monday-Sunday in a SR-5 (Single-Family Residential) zone district. Owner-Yaschik Enterprises/Applicant-Kathleen Grant APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN O DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 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 schmacherj@charleston-sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.