Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, WALTER JAUDON, ALLISON GRASS STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING MARCH 20, 2018 5:15 16 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:00 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 217 ASHLEY AVE. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 183-20-A1 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-11-04-080) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow a 7-unit accommodations use in a DR-2F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow a 7-unit accommodations use with 3 off-street parking spaces (5 spaces required). Zoned DR-2F. Owners-Robert J. Lowe, Jr. Trust & Gwendolyn M. Lowe Trust Applicant-Robert J. Lowe, Jr., Trustee of Robert J. Lowe, Jr. Trust APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 2. 46 B STATE ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 183-20-A2 (458-09-01-142) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use without required parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned GB-A. Owner/Applicant-Gerald A. Kaynard APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 3. 46 C STATE ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 183-20-A3 (458-09-01-143) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use without required parking spaces (2 1 spaces required). Zoned GB-A. Owner/Applicant-John F. Abess, MD BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 20, 2018 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions: 1) City confirm that parking permits will be revoked; 2) applicant to provide one parking space in garage or Market Pavilion Hotel. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 *M.Smith leaves B. New Applications: 1. 36 KING ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-02-070) APP. NO. 183-20-B1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow an addition (2-story piazza) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. north side setback (3-ft. required). Zoned SR-4. Owner-Banyan Bros., LLC/Applicant-Tyler A. Smyth Arch., LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 2. 304 GROVE ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 183-20-B2 (463-10-03-005) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 1-story addition (stairs and landing) with a 6.5-ft. east side setback and (closet, laundry room and great room) with a 6-ft. 8-inch rear setback (9-ft. and 25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Fred Sommons/Applicant-Joel Adrian APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 3. 12 POPLAR ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 183-20-B3 (463-12-01-005) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (bathroom and closet) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet required 9-ft. west side setback and 15-ft. total side setback. Zoned DR-1F. Owner/Applicant-Alice Keeney Wiggins BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 20, 2018 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 4. 19 KING ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-01-029) APP. NO. 183-20-B4 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story vertical extension (bedrooms) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet required 3-ft. north side setback. Zoned SR-4. Owner-Ed Ross/Applicant-Meadors, Inc. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 5. 5 SUTHERLAND AVE. (HAMPTON PARK TERRACE) APP. NO. 183-20-B5 (460-02-04-082) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (baths/closet) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet required 3-ft. north side setback. Zoned DR-1F. Owners-Brad Banias, Chelsea Banias/Applicant-Zack Bennett APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 6. 2099 ST. JOHNS WOODS (279-00-00-407) APP. NO. 183-20-B6 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 7-ft. fence height (Limit is 6-ft.) Zoned SR-1. Owner-Villages of St. Johns Woods POA/Applicant-Whitney Williams APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/MARCH 20, 2018 PAGE 4 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.