Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, WALTER JAUDON, ALLISON GRASS, JOHN LESTER, ROSS APPEL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING JULY 17, 2018 5:15 18 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 8:28 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 80 SOCIETY ST. (UNIT A) (457-04-04-193) APP. NO. 187-17-A1 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use without required off-street parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned GB-A . Owners-Theresa Sanders, Russell Waldon, Keith Sanders/Applicant-Briggs & Inglese, LLC APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 19 HAGOOD AVE. (WESTSIDE) (460-00-00-017) APP. NO. 187-17-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 250-unit accommodations use in a MU2/WH (Mixed Use 2 Workforce Housing) zone district. Owner-M.U.S.C./Applicant-James Wilson APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with conditions: 1) construction traffic won’t be directed through residential neighborhood; 2) 195 parking spaces be reserved in parking garage; 3) shuttle service be provided to and from historic areas. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *M.Robinson recused B. New Applications: 1. 41 BROUGHTON RD. AND BROUGHTON RD. APP. NO.187-17-B1 (LOT 3) (THE CRESCENT) (421-14-00-017 AND 061) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision that the Zoning Division’s 2012 approval of a property line adjustment between Lot 2 and Lot 3 at 41 Broughton Rd. meets all City zoning regulations and that the approval that was granted in 2012 was properly granted. Zoned SR-8. Owners-Richard & Robin Cooper/Applicants-Donald & Greta Howe BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 17, 2018 PAGE 2 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral, reconsideration of Zoning Administrator’s decision. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 2. 24 DARLINGTON AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 187-17-B2 (463-11-02-117) Request variance (after-the-fact) from Sec. 54-301 to allow a storage shed addition with a 0-ft. rear setback (3-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners/Applicants-Katie Borges, Brent & Martha Borges APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition: gutter and downspout direct water onto subject property away from neighbor’s property. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 3. 202 CALHOUN ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 187-17-B3 (460-16-03-080,081,088 AND 089) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a temporary (acoustical wall) height to be 16-ft. (Limit is 7-ft.). Zoned DR-2. Owner-College of Charleston/Applicant-Cristi Schultz APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition wall to remain until September 2018. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 4. 62 TRADD ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 187-17-B4 (458-09-03-175) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion (living area) that extends a non-conforming 1.7-ft. rear setback. (3-ft. required). Request variance from Section 54-301 to allow an addition to an existing garage having a 44% lot occupancy (35% limitation; existing lot occupancy is 43%). Zoned SR-5. Owner-K.A.H. LV LLC./Applicant-Beau Clowney Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 17, 2018 PAGE 3 5. 4 PRICES ALY (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 187-17-B5 (457-16-02-093) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (2nd floor and balcony) that enlarges a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 3-ft.east side and 7-ft. south side setback. Zoned SR-5. Owner-Marshall McClure/Applicant-Renaissance South Construction Co. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral to restudy light and air concerns of adjacent neighbor. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused 6. 128 SANS SOUCI ST. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 187-17-B6 (463-08-01-103) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (screen porch/closets/master bath) that extends a non-conforming 5.47-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2 Owner-Tommy Attridge/Applicant-S Arch Studio APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 7. 78 SOCIETY ST. (457-04-04-029) APP. NO. 187-17-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow 1 additional accommodations unit for a total of 2-units; (previously approved 1-unit accommodations use on January 17, 2017) in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner/Applicant-Ginger Evans APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781 or 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.