Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, ROSS APPEL, JOHN LESTER, WALTER JAUDON, ALLISON GRASS STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING NOVEMBER 21, 2017 5:15 22 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:33 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 22 ELLIOTT ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP.NO. 1711-21-A1 (458-09-03-111) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (living room/bath/family room) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. west side setback (6-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-353 to allow a 2-story addition with a 62% lot occupancy (50% lot occupancy limit; existing lot occupancy is 59%). Zoned SR-5. Owners-Kevin Luzak & Hampton Luzak/Applicant-Simons Young & Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused B. New Applications: 1. 89 WARREN ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 1711-21-B1 (460-16-01-099) Request special exception under Sec. 54-225 to allow school related uses (admissions office/student program studios and guest housing) for Ashley Hall located at (172 Rutledge Ave.) in a DR-1 (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Zoned DR-1/S. Owner-Ashley Home Foundation/Applicant-Evans & Schmidt Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 2. 102 ALEXANDER ST. (MAZYCK/ APP. NO. 1711-21-B2 WRAGGBOROUGH) (459-13-02-016) Request reconsideration of the Board’s decision on September 19, 2017. 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 Owner-NCGS Investments, LLC/Applicant-Elizabeth T. Thomas (Lisa) APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/NOVEMBER 21, 2017 PAGE 2 3. 19 5TH AVENUE (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 1711-21-B3 (463-13-04-043) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2nd floor addition (bedroom/bath) that extends a non-conforming building footprint with a 4.1-ft. north side setback and a 0-ft. south side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner/Applicant-Salvatore J. Zingales APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of south side setback. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 MOTION: Disapproval north side setback. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 4. 57 CONCORD ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 1711-21-B4 (458-09-04-012) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (bedrooms expansion) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 16-ft. rear setback. . Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (mudroom/steps) with a 9.2-ft. rear setback and a 81% lot occupancy (50% limit; 78% existing). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Scott Linthicum/Applicant-Beau Cowney Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 5 LYTTLETON AVE. (BYRNES DOWNS) APP. NO. 1711-21-B5 (421-02-00-066) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (dining room expansion/covered porch) that extends a non-conforming 4.91-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Ryan Morris, Rachel Rittenburg/Applicant-Joel Adrian APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *W.Jaudon did not vote 6. 841 HARBOR PLACE DR. (426-11-00-147) APP. NO. 1711-21-B6 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (bedroom/bath) with a 17-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/NOVEMBER 21, 2017 PAGE 3 Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Jessica Slater/Applicant-CF Builders APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral to meet with Zoning Administrator to discuss options. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 7. 8 ELIZABETH ST. (MAZYCK/ APP. NO. 1711-21-B7 WRAGGBOROUGH) (459-13-03-066) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion (kitchen expansion/living room) and vertical extension (laundry room/master bedroom/closet) that extends a non-conforming 1.5-ft. north side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a horizontal expansion and a vertical extension with a 56% lot occupancy (50% limit; 44% existing). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Chase Elliott/Applicant-Simons Young & Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: J.Lester 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 schumacherj@charleston- sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.