Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, MARGARET SMITH, WALTER JAUDON, ALLISON GRASS, JOHN LESTER STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING DECEMBER 4, 2018 5:15 19 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 6:38 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 27 SHEPPARD ST. (EASTSIDE) (459-05-03-030) APP. NO. 1812-04-A1 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 Owner-Sweetgum, LLC/Applicant-Gene Morrison APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. 29 BROUGHTON RD. (THE CRESCENT) APP. NO. 1812-04-B1 (421-14-00-024) Request reconsideration of the Zoning Administrator’s decision that a 60-ft. tall flagpole cannot be considered a “monument” under the terms of the City of Charleston Zoning Ordinance (Height of structures are limited to 35-ft). Zoned SR-8. Owners-David W. Abdo & Ilonka Sonja Taylor/Applicant-John A. Massalon, Esq. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *M.Robinson leaves 2. MOUNT PLEASANT ST. (VACANT LOT) APP. NO. 1812-04-B2 (464-14-00-108) 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. 54-317 to allow construction of a 2-story office building with 5,500sf of office space and 500sf of inside restaurant patron use area with 4 off-street parking spaces with conditions on March 17, 2015, in a GB (General Business) zone district. Zoned UP. Owner-O Mt. Pleasant, LLC/Applicant-Colin Colbert BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/DECEMBER 4, 2018 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval – one-year extension through 12/31/19. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 3. 270 KING ST. (457-08-01-125,126 AND 127) APP. NO. 1812-04-B3 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. 54-511 on March 4, 2008 to allow the establishment of 19 dwelling units (Condos) without off-street parking spaces (Ordinance requires 29 spaces). Zoned GB. Owner-American Tea Growers, LLC/Applicants-East-West Partners, Inc. & Womble Bond Dickson (US) LLP APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 4. 5 WARREN ST. (RADCLIFFEBOROUGH) APP. NO. 1812-04-B4 (460-16-02-030) Request use variance under Sec. 54-203 to allow an office use with days of operation Monday-Sunday and hours of operation 8am-8pm. in a DR-1 (Diverse- Residential) zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (bath/ kitchen expansion) that extends a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet required rear and west side setback (3-ft. and 9-ft. required). Zoned DR-1. Owner-J. Frone, LLC/Applicant-Simons Young APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 5. 10 WESTEDGE ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-00-00-014) APP. NO. 1812-04-B5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 137-unit accommodations use in a MU-2/WH (Mixed Use-2/Workforce Housing) zone district. Owner-10 West Edge Owner, LLC/Applicant-WhyHotel, Inc. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 4, 2018 PAGE 3 APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 6. 31 CAROLINA ST. (WESTSIDE) (460-04-03-101) APP. NO. 1812-04-B6 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion (bed room expansion and vertical extension (master bedroom) that extends a non- conforming 19-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-Chris DiMattia/Applicant- S. Arch. Studio APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: M.Smith SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 7. GRAND OAKS BLVD. (301-00-00-049 AND 691) APP. NO. 1812-04-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-206 to allow a mini-warehouse/self- storage facility in a GB (General Business) zone district. Owner-Bee Resources, LP/Applicant-Seamon Whiteside & Associates APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 8. 57 ½ CAROLINA ST. (WESTSIDE) APP. NO. 1812-04-B8 (460-04-03-045) Request use variance from Sec. 54-203 to allow limited commercial uses (office and retail) with days of operation Monday-Saturday and hours of operation 8am-6pm in a DR-2F (Diverse-residential) zone district. Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 454sf of gross floor area without off-street parking spaces (2 spaces required). Zoned DR-1F. Owner-James Zeigler/Applicant-David Richards, Architect BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 4, 2018 PAGE 4 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 9. 134 CANNON ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1812-04-B9 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-11-04-155) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a 100 seat theater without off-street parking spaces (19 spaces required). Zoned LB. Owner-258 King Street, LLC/Applicant-City of Charleston APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Smith VOTE: FOR 5 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.