Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: ROSS APPEL, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, ALLISON GRASS STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING NOVEMBER 6, 2018 5:15 19P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 6:49 P/M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. No Deferred Applications. B. New Applications: 1. 167 COMING ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 1811-06-B1 (460-12-03-034) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of a Bed and Breakfast use. Zoned DR-1. Owners/Applicants-Benjamin & Lydia (Onna) Mack APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Remand back to Zoning Administrator. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 2. 15 BROAD ST. (FRENCH QUARTER) APP. NO. 1811-06-B2 (458-09-03-132) Request one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 31, 2018, pursuant to Sec. 54-962. Vested right pertains to a variance granted under Sec. 54-301 on June 21, 2011 to allow 3 dwelling units with a condition that ground floor can’t have any residential use in a LB (Limited Business) zone district. Owner-Leap, LLC/Applicant-Carl Mabry APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of one-year extension through 12/31/19. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 3. 11.5 SAINT PHILIP ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1811-06-B3 (457-04-03-112) Request one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 31, 2018, pursuant to Sec. 54-962. Vested right pertains to a use variance granted under Sec. 54-203 to allow an office use in an existing 2-story building and special exception granted under Sec. 54-511 to allow 3,920sf (1st and 2nd flrs) of office space without required parking spaces on November 18, 2014 in a DR-2F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owner-85 & 87 Wentworth, LLC/Applicants-Annie Carr & Colin Colbert BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/NOVEMBER 6, 2018 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of one-year extension through 12/31/19. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 4. 7 CALHOUN ST. (458-01-02-067) APP. NO. 1811-06-B4 Request one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 4, 2018, pursuant to Sec. 54-962. Vested right pertains to a special exception granted under Sec. 54-220 on December 4, 2007, for a 100-unit accommodations use in a MU-2 (Mixed Use) zone district. Owner-RB Charleston, LLC/Applicant-Hellman Yates & Tisdale, PA APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of one-year extension through 12/4/19. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 5. 246 SPRING ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-10-02-005) APP. NO. 1811-06- B5 Request one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 31, 2018, pursuant to Sec. 54-962. Vested right pertains to a special exception granted under Sec. 54-220 on December 18, 2012, for a 125-unit accommodations use in a MU-2/WH (Mixed Use Work Force Housing) zone district. Owner-Spring Street Ventures, LLC/Applicant-Womble Bond Dickerson (US), LLP APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of one-year extension through 12/31/19. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 6. 317 SAVANNAH HWY (421-07-00-003) APP. NO. 1811-06-B6 Request one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 4, 2018, pursuant to Sec. 54-962. Vested right pertains to a special exception granted under Sec. 54-220 on December 4, 2007 for 150-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner-Riverview Ventures, LLC/Applicant-Womble Bond Dickerson (US), LLP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/NOVEMBER 6, 2018 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of one-year extension through 12/4/19. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 7. 14 NEW ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 1811-06-B7 (457-12-03-114) Request one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 31, 2018, pursuant to Sec. 54-962. Vested right pertains to a special exception granted under Sec. 54-110 on May 3, 2016, for a vertical extension (increasing height of rear 2-story dependency) in a DR-1F (Diverse-Residential) zone district. Owners-Kellen & Katherine Cooney/Applicant-Beau Clowney Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of one-year extension through 12/31/19. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 8. 1673 PEARLOTT ST. (STONO PARK) APP. NO. 1811-06-B8 (350-06-00-154) Request use variance from Sec. 54-208.3 (4) to allow a residential STR use that does not have a 4% homeowner’s assessment ratio. Zoned STR. Owner-Hammond Living Trust/Applicant-Brittany Hammond APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Denial. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 9. 284 KING ST., 292 KING ST. 93 SOCIETY ST. APP. NO. 1811-06-B9 AND 95 SOCIETY ST. (457-04-04-039,043 AND 321) Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to increase the number of units in an existing accommodations use from 19 to 25 units (6 additional units) in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner-284 King Street Comm., LLC/Applicant-Neil Stevenson Architects BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/NOVEMBER 6, 2018 PAGE 4 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 10. 27 SHEPPARD ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-03-030) APP. NO. 1811-06-B10 Request special exception under Sec.54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (baths/ bedrooms/closets/covered porch that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback and a non-conforming 6-ft. west side setback (3-ft. and 7-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition having a 64% lot occupancy (50% limitation; existing lot occupancy is 38%). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Sweetgum, LLC/Applicant-Gene Morrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 11. 930 ASHLEY AVE. (WAGENER TERRACE) APP. NO. 1811-06-B11 (463-11-01-021) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion (bath/covered stoop/stairs) and vertical extension (half-story storage/loft) to a non-conforming building footprint (detached accessory building) that does not meet required 25-ft. rear and 9-ft. north side setback. Zoned SR-2. Owners/Applicants-Deidre & John Zahl APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 12. 26 REID ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-09-04-040) APP. NO 1811-06-B12 Request special exception under Sec. 54-5-1 501 to allow new construction of a single-family residence on a lot of insufficient size (Lot area 2,244sf; 2,500sf Required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family residence with a 4-ft. 8-inch front setback (steps) and a 3.5-ft. (deck) west side setback 10-ft. and 7-ft. required). Zoned DR-2F. Owner-Charleston Habitat for Humanity/Applicant-Lynn Bowlen BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/NOVEMBER 6, 2018 PAGE 5 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 13. 3 BEE ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 1811-06-B13 (460-15-02-095) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (kitchen expansion/den/family room/master bedroom/bath) that extends a non-conforming 0-ft. east side setback (3-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a 2-story addition having a 40% lot occupancy (35% limitation; existing lot occupancy is 29%). Zoned DR-1. Owner-Melissa Linton/Applicant-Julia F. Martin Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 14. 29 BROAD ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) APP. NO. 1811-06-B14 (458-09-03-125) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow 2 dwelling units (front building, 2nd, 3rd and attic) rear building (1st and 2nd flrs.) with 1,263.5 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit (3,000sf required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 2 dwelling units without providing required parking spaces (3 spaces required). Zoned LB. Owner-Lot 5569 Palmetto Bluff, LLC/Applicant-Renew Urban APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPOVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition that first floor space (marked as office on plans) is restricted to non-residential uses only. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 4 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.