Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRACHECK, MARGARET SMITH, WALTER JAUDON, ALLISON GRASS, JOHN LESTER, ROSS APPEL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING AUGUST 21, 2018 5:15 17 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 6:22 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No Deferred Applications. B. New Applications: 1. 192 EAST BAY ST. (SUITE 300) APP. NO. 188-21-B1 (FRENCH QUARTER) (458-09-02-159) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 1-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner-Grassroots Holdings II, LLC/Applicant-Michael John Clemmens APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred.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 2. 1 WEIMS CT. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-16-02-090) APP. NO. 188-21-B2 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow an addition (awning) that extends a 0-ft. rear setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a storage shed addition with a 4-ft. 9-inch front setback and to allow an equipment screen with an 11-ft. 4-inch height (60-ft. required and 7-ft. height limit respectively). Zoned SR-4. Owner-Travis McCory/Applicant-Simons Young APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 3. 3 ANITA DR. (MAGNOLIA) (418-09-00-028) APP. NO. 188-21-B3 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (half-story) to a garage that does not meet the required 9-ft. south side setback and 25-ft. rear setback. Zoned SR-2. Owner/Applicant-Griff Ducworth BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/AUGUST 21, 2018 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 4. 131 AND 133 CANNON ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 188-21-B4 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-11-04-067 AND 066) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (porches/ bedrooms) that extends a non-conforming 2.2-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence (Rear Building 2) and detached hvac platform with a 3-ft. west side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned LB. Owner-Tift Mitchell/Applicant-Andrew Gould APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 5. 1224 ASHLEY HALL RD (HEATHWOOD/ APP. NO. 188-21-B5 OLD TOWNE) (418-01-00-174) Request variance from Section 54-824 to allow a subdivision to create 4 lots with a 78.75 lot frontage (93-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the house (steps) on (Lot 2) having a 6-ft. south side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-Rolina Homes/Applicant-Doug Berenguer APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition driveways for lots to be approved by SCDOT & City. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 6. 541 KING ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 188-21-B6 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-12-02-079) Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow a late night use bar/ restaurant) within 500 feet of a residential zone district. Zoned GB. Owner-539 King Street, LLC/Applicant-AJ Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 21, 2018 PAGE 3 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 7. 716 MEETING ST. (EAST CENTRAL) APP. NO. 188-21-B7 (461-09-03-030) Request variance from Sec. 54-317 to allow 1,500sf of office space without required off-street parking spaces (3 spaces required). Zoned GB. Owner-Bradley Thompson/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral to restudy proposed addition and parking. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 8. 194 ST. PHILIP ST. APP. NO. 188-21- B8 (ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-04-011) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (bedroom/bath/family room) that extends a non-conforming 0.5-ft. north side setback (3-ft. required). Zoned GB. Owner-William Travis Arnett Trust/Applicant-AJ Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 9. 238 ST. PHILIP ST. (460-08-02-116) APP. NO. 188-21-B9 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a detached single- family residence with 1.4-ft. north side setback (3-ft. required). Zoned GB. Owner-Daniel Atwill/Applicant-AJ Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/AUGUST 21, 2018 PAGE 4 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 10. 10 STRAWBERRY LN (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 188-21-B10 (460-03-02-072) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (stair/ landing/bedrooms/baths/laundry) that extends a non-conforming 6.5-ft. west side setback (7-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow 2-story addition and front stair and landing with a 56.7% lot occupancy (35% limitation; existing lot occupancy 44.4%). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Mohammad Sadeghian/Applicant-Becky Fenno APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 6 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.