Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, ALLISON GRASS, ROSS APPEL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING JUNE 6, 2017 5:15 22 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 8:52 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No Deferred Applications. ______________________________________________________________________ B. New Applications: 1. 16 BOYER CT. (EAST CENTRAL) (463-12-02-067) APP. NO. 176-06-B1 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3.3-ft. west side setback, a 6.7-ft total side setback and a 15-ft. rear setback (9-ft., 15-ft. and 25-ft. required). Request variance from Section 54-317 to allow construction of a single-family residence with one off-street parking space (2 spaces required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner/Applicant-Lawrence L. Green, Jr. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: Applicant to study reduction in ceiling height to reduce overall height by 2 or 3 feet. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 2. 48 LAURENS ST. (ANSONBOROUGH) APP. NO. 176-06-B2 (458-01-01-011) Request special exception under Section 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion and vertical extension (1 ½ story) that extends a non-conforming 2-ft. west side setback and 3-ft.10-inch rear setback. (12-ft. and 25-ft. required). Zoned STR. Owner-Juliana Falk/Applicant-Simons Young + Associates APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral by Chair “request for Special Meeting”. MADE BY: __________ SECOND: __________ VOTE: FOR __ AGAINST __ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. WOODALL CT. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-01-121) APP. NO. 176-06-B3 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,846sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3.93 west side setback a 7.13-ft. total side setback (7-ft. and 10- ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Socorro Partners, LLC/Applicant-Troy Ahyo BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/JUNE 6, 2017 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 4. 739 FORT SUMTER DR. (426-07-00-040) APP. NO. 176-06-B4 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion to a non-conforming building footprint (garage) that extends a non-conforming 2-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned SR-1. Owner-Nathan S. Geiger/Applicant-Lisa Geiger APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 5. 45 VANDERHORST ST. (RADCLIFFEBORO) APP. NO. 176-06-B5 (460-16-03-122) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (baths/ bedroom/laundry/storage) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Section 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition with a 41% lot occupancy (35% limit; 35% existing). Zoned DR-1. Owners-Rex Riley, Jeanie Riley/Applicant-Simons Young + Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 6. 120 MAGNOLIA AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 176-06-B6 (463-08-01-020) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2nd floor deck to be enclosed (home office) with a 16-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Dan Ulibarri/Applicant-Marks of Quality, LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JUNE 6, 2017 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 7. 171 MOULTRIE ST. (HAGOOD AVENUE) APP. NO. 176-06-B7 (HAMPTON PARK TERRACE) (460-00-00-004) Request special exception under Sec. 54-225 to allow construction of a new School of Business for the Citadel in the (S) School Overlay Zone district. Zoned DR-1F/S. Owner-The Citadel/Applicant-ADC Engineering, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 8. 3025 ASHLEY TOWN CENTER DR. (310-03-00-003) APP. NO. 176-06-B8 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow 123-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner-Jupiter Holdings/Applicant-HLA, Inc. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 9. 6 BEE ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ELLIOTBOROUGH) APP. NO. 176-06-B9 (460-15-02-091) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition that extends a non-conforming 1.7-ft. east side setback (3-ft. required) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a hvac platform with a 1.7-ft. east side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow a 2-story addition to an existing triplex use that displaces 2 required off-street parking spaces (5 spaces required; 3 spaces provided). Zoned DR-2. Owners/Applicants-Tara Lowry, Richard McKee BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JUNE 6, 2017 PAGE 4 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral to restudy parking. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 10. 215 E. BAY ST. AND 56 STATE ST. APP. NO. 176-06-B10 (458-05-03-079 AND 108) Request variance from Sec. 54-306 to allow a parking garage with a building height of 55-ft. (parapet wall) and maximum height 63-ft. (elevator penthouse and stairs) within the Old City Height Districts 50/25 and 55/30. Zoned GB. Owner-Hilton Smith, Jr. East Bay Company/Applicant-James S. Walker, AIA APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith_ SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 11. 43 N. ENSTON AVE. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 176-06-B11 (463-08-01-001) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a deck and arbor addition with a 0-ft. north side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Paul & April Banker/Applicant-Paul Banker APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 ______________________________________________________________________ 12. 67 MOULTRIE ST. (HAMPTON PARK TERRACE) APP. NO. 176-06-B12 (460-03-01-018) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow art, design or other light/low retail uses (1st floor) in an existing 2-story building in a RO (Residential Office) zone district. Owner-The Music House, LLC/Applicants-Mike Gruenloh, Marlon Kimpson BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JUNE 06, 2017 PAGE 5 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral by applicant. MADE BY: __________ SECOND: __________ VOTE: FOR __ AGAINST __ ______________________________________________________________________ 13. 543 RUTLEDGE AVE. (WESTSIDE) APP. NO. 176-06-B13 (460-07-02-209) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion (garage) and a vertical extension (2nd floor apt.) to a non-conforming building footprint (detached accessory building) that does not meet the required 25-ft. rear and 9-ft. south side setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the establishment of a second dwelling unit in a detached accessory building with 1,764sf of lot area per dwelling unit (3,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow main house and detached accessory building with 2 off-street parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner/Applicant-Donald Hill APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *R.Appel recused. ______________________________________________________________________ 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.