Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning
Regular MeetingCharleston, SC · August 7, 2018
Agenda
MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH,
ALLISON GRASS, JOHN LESTER, ROSS APPEL
STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON
AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING
AUGUST 7, 2018 5:15 16 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET
6:06 P.M.
A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For
information call 724-3781.
1. 4 PRICES ALY (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-02-093) APP. NO. 188-07-A1
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APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0
*L.Krawcheck recused.
B. New Applications:
1. 11 GADSDEN ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 188-07-B1
(457-03-03-078)
Request variance from Sec. 54-208 to allow one Bed and Breakfast unit in a
building (single-family residence on the 2nd floor) that was constructed in 1940
(Ordinance requires the bed and breakfast unit shall be located within an existing
structure or accessory building prior to 1860).
Zoned STR.
Owners-Robert & Laurie Kramer/Applicant-Laurie Kramer
APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Disapproval.
MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0
2. 99 ALEXANDER ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 188-07-B2
(459-13-01-093)
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a subdivision of this lot to create
two lots with (Lot 1) having a lot area of 3,210sf (4,000sf required)
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the house on (Lot 1) having a 0-ft.
rear setback (25-ft. required).
Request variance from Sec. 54-824 to allow (rear Lot 2) without required frontage
on a public right-of-way (50-ft. required).
Zoned DR-1F.
Owner-99 Alexander Street, LLC/Applicant-Fred L. Willis, III
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APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX
MOTION: Deferral to meet with Neighborhood Association.
MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0
3. 50 AIKEN ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-04-201) APP. NO. 188-07-B3
Request variance from Sec.54-353 to allow construction of an attached dwelling
unit (single-family) residence with a wood frame wall with a 4-ft. north side
setback and 14.4% openings and an open rear exterior stairwell (Ordinance
requires wall on that side shall be of masonry construction, without openings,
except ventilator grills.
Zoned DR-2F.
Owner-David Nussbaum/Applicant-Clark-Glidewell/Architect
APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Withdrawn.
MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST
4. 1 CRAVEN AVE. (BYRNES DOWN) (421-01-00-028) APP. NO. 188-07-B4
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition (master bedroom/
closets/baths/mudroom/laundry/study/flex room) with a 23-ft. 11-inch rear
setback (25-ft. required).
Zoned SR-2.
Owner-Mr. & Mrs. Craig Bennett, III/Applicant-LFA Architecture
APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0
5. 2408 MAYBANK HWY (345-00-00-093 AND 167, APP. NO. 188-07-B5
346-00-00-559)
Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow off-site parking for a Marina
to be greater than 400-ft. from marina property.
Zoned LB.
Owner-CT/St. John’s Marina, LLC/Applicant-Womble Bond Dickerson (US) LLP
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APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Withdrawn.
MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST
For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781.
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