Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN LESTER, ROSS APPEL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY (*MEETING RECORDED, NO CLERK*) AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING APRIL 18, 2017 5:15 21 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 8:35 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 2322 SUNNYSIDE AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 174-18-A1 (464-13-00-048) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow the horizontal and vertical extension of a non-conforming building footprint (single-family residence) that does not meet the required 9-ft. west side setback, and 18-ft.total side setback. Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-Franklin Adams APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 102 ALEXANDER ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 174-18-B1 (459-13-02-016) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision that the use of this property as a public parking lot is a legal non-conforming use. Zoned DR-1F. Owner-NCGS/Applicant-Lisa Thomas APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 118 CANNON ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 174-18- B2 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-11-04-163) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny a third short term rental unit under the Short Term Rental, ST Overlay Zone. Zoned LB. Owner-Apres Midi, LLC/Applicant-Inglese & Associates, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by applicant before start of meeting. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/APRIL 18, 2017 PAGE 2 3. 22 ½ MARY ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 174-18-B3 (459-09-03-091) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow construction of a building (attached dwelling units) that extends a non-conforming 1.5-ft. north side setback (3-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Robert Graves/Applicant-Neil Stevenson Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral to meet with neighbor’s concerns. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 17 ASHTON ST. AND 210 SPRING ST. (WESTSIDE) APP. NO. 174-18-B4 (460-11-01-044 and 013) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to a non- conforming lot by allowing a property-line adjustment that changes the non- conforming lot area for 17 Ashton St. from 3,166sf to 1,744sf. Zoned DR-2F/MU-2/WH. Owner/Applicant-JJR Development, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *R.Appel recused 5. 19 ASHTON ST. AND 210 SPRING ST. (WESTSIDE) APP. NO. 174-18-B5 (460-11-01-043) and 013) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a property-line adjustment which reduces the lot area for 19 Ashton St. from 4,010sf to 1,790sf. Zoned DR-2F/MU-2/WH. Owner/Applicant-JJR Development, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *R.Appel recused 6. 61 CANNON ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 174-18-B6 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-12-01-008) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow 9 residential units with 1,829.5sf of lot area per dwelling unit (2,250sf required). Zoned LB. Owner/Applicant-JJR Development, LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/APRIL 18, 2017 PAGE 3 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 7. 13 BOYER CT. (EAST CENTRAL) (463-12-02-070) APP. NO. 174-18-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,679sf; 4,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3-ft. front setback and 2-ft. (hvac platform) south side setback (25-ft. and 9-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-City of Charleston/Applicant-JJR Development, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred by staff before start of meeting. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 8. 237 FISHBURNE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-01-001) APP. NO. 174-18-B8 Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a restaurant use with 400sf of inside patron use area, with days of operation Tuesday-Saturday and hours of operation 6am-10pm with on-premises consumption of beer and wine in a DR-1F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner/Applicant-John Zucker APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 9. 334 MEETING ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 174-18-B9 (459-13-03-022) Request approval to amend the April 5, 2011 special exception approval for a hotel to add uses on the top floor/rooftop and change the closing time for rooftop activities from 10pm to midnight. Zoned GB-A. Owner/Applicant-Dewberry 334 Meeting Street, LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/APRIL 18, 2017 PAGE 4 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 *L.Krawcheck *R.Appel *J.Lester 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.