Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MARGARET SMITH, WALTER JAUDON, ALLISON GRASS, JOHN LESTER, ROSS APPEL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 5:15 20 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 8:10 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT APP. NO. 179-19-A1 TO 652 KING ST. (459-05-03-136) Request variance from Sec. 54-415 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an off- premises billboard structure to be constructed at the proposed location to replace an existing billboard structure located on the north side of Line Street (TMS# 459-05-03-136). Request variance from Sec. 54-404 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the new billboard signs as tri-vison signs. Zoned LI. Owner-Norfolk Southern/Applicant-Adams Outdoor Advertising APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: City closes purchase of right-of-way prior to construction of sign. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: L.Krawcheck VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 102 ALEXANDER ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 179-19-A2 (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/LB. Owner-NCGS/Applicant-Lisa Thomas APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 *A.Grass *L.Krawcheck recused. B. New Applications: 1. 145-147 EAST BAY ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 179-19-B1 (458-09-01-008) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to allow construction of a commercial building with ingress and egress across an adjacent parcel zoned SR-5 (Single-Family Residential). Zoned LB/SR-5. Owner-Atlantic South Development/Applicants-Susan Bass, Tom Bradford BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 PAGE 2 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 2. 192 EAST BAY ST. (458-09-02-159 AND 080) APP. NO. 179-19-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 4-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow a 4-unit accommodations use without off-street parking spaces (3 spaces required). Zoned GB-A. Owner-Grassroots Holdings II, LLC/Applicant-Michael John Clemmens APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 3. 1648 RELYEA AVE. (426-05-00-087) APP. NO. 179-19-B3 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow an extension (2nd story addition) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 25-ft. rear setback. Zoned SR-1. Owner-Benjamin Thrash/Applicant-Wayne Hucks APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 4. 281 COMING ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 179-19-B4 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-01-047) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion and a vertical extension (2nd story bedroom/bath) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required north side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow an additional dwelling unit (duplex) without required parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-281 Coming Street, LLC/Applicant-Rockell Construction, LLC BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 PAGE 3 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 5. 4 NUNAN ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-221) APP. NO. 179-19-B5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,661sf; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 2.94-ft.east side setback and hvac platform with a 0.5-ft. east side setback (3-ft.required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-City of Charleston/Applicant-Michael Kiefer APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 4 GRANTS CT. (WESTSIDE) (460-07-02-222) APP. NO. 179-19-B6 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; 2,500sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 3.3-ft. south side setback (7-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-City of Charleston/Applicant-Michael Kiefer APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 7. 87 COOPER ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-04-122) APP. NO. 179-19-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 2,297sf; 2,500sf required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-City of Charleston/Applicant-Michael Kiefer BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 PAGE 4 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 8. 59 RADCLIFFE ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 179-19-B8 (460-16-01-059) Request special exception under Sec. 54-501 to allow construction of a single- family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 1,053sf; 4,000sf required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 4-inch east side setback, a 5-ft. 8-inch west side setback, a 6-ft. total side setback and 54% lot occupancy (3-ft. 9-ft. 15-ft. required 35% lot occupancy limit). Zoned DR-1. Owners-Radcliffe Street Properties, LLC; S.C. Renovation Group Applicant-John Douglas Tucker, Architect APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 1 *A.Grass For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781. 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