Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER JAUDON, ALLISON, ROSS APPEL STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING JULY 16, 2019 5:15 29 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 8:10 P.M. A. Deferred application from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 673 WAMPLER DR. (EASTWOOD) (454-02-00-004) APP. NO. 197-16-A1 Request variance from Sec. 54-208.3 to allow an existing Residential Short Term Rental unit to exceed four (4) adults. Zoned SR-1. Owner/Applicant-James B. Arnold APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 B. New Applications: 1. TRIPE ST. AND MAIN ST. (MARYVILLE/ APP. NO. 197-16-B1 ASHLEYVILLE) (418-11-00-034) Request reconsideration of the Board’s decision on May 21, 2019. Request variance from Sec.54-824 to allow a subdivision of this lot to create 6 lots with 5 lots (Lots B, C, D, E and F) that do not meet the required frontage of 52.9-ft. on a public right-of-way (Lot frontages will range from 50.21-ft. to 51.11-ft.). Zoned SR-4. Owner-Bubsy, LLC/Applicant-Marsha E. Higgins APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 3 AGAINST 1 *R.Appel *M.Robinson did not participate 2. 473 SAVANNAH HWY (OLD WINDEMERE) APP. NO. 197-16-B2 (421-06-00-151) Request variance (after-the-fact) from Sec. 54-412 (a) to allow a freestanding monument with a total height of 9-ft. and sign face area of 36sf per side (Ordinance limits height to 5-ft. and 12sf per side of sign face area). Request variance (after-the-fact) from Sec. 54-212 (c) to allow a directional sign with a total height of 3.5-ft. and sign face area of 6sf per side (Ordinance prohibits directional signs in the SH Overlay zone district). Zoned SR-2/SH Overlay. Owners-Augusta & John Kuhn/Applicant-Kuhn & Kuhn Law Firm BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 16, 2019 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Disapproval of monument sign. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 MOTION: Approval of directional sign. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused. 3. 24 N. MARKET ST. (458-05-04-023) APP. NO. 197-16-B3 Request special exception under Sec.54-220 to allow a 50-unit accommodations use in a GB-A (General Business-Accommodations) zone district. Owner-Karl Kuester dba Carroll Building, LLC/Applicant-Christopher B. Fraser, CCIM APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 4. 198 EAST BAY ST. (458-05-04-003) APP. NO. 197-16-B4 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-Brian Solari/Applicant-David Thompson, Architect APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL XX DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition that approval be limited to current applicant, Carmellas, motion failed due to lack of a second. MADE BY: R.Appel MOTION: Disapproval. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 *R.Appel 5. 842 RUTLEDGE AVE. NORTH CENTRAL APP. NO. 197-16-B5 (463-11-02-034) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a (2-story addition) with a 14.2-ft. rear setback (25-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Paige Morris & Jim Watts/Applicant-CB Murray Construction APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: R.Appel VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/JULY 16, 2019 PAGE 3 6. 414 KING ST. (MAZYCK/WRAGGBOROUGH) APP. NO. 197-16-B6 (460-16-02-048) Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 6,783sf of retail space (1st and 2nd flrs.) and 2,411sf of office space (2nd flr.) without required off-street parking spaces (22 spaces required). Zoned GB. Owner-414 King Street, LLC/Applicants-Mitchell Hill & The Middleton Group APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition special exception applies to office/retail use not restaurant/bar use. MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 7. 399 HUGER ST. (NORTH CENTRAL) (460-03-02-085) APP. NO. 197-16-B7 Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow the establishment of two dwelling units (duplex) with 1,877.5sf of lot area per dwelling unit (3,000sf required). Zoned LB. Owner-Zach Powell/Applicant-R. Chamberlain Chesnut, II APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval with condition ground floor in back restricted to unfinished storage area. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 8. 64 TRADD ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (458-09-03-176) APP. NO. 197-16-B8 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a horizontal expansion (kitchen/family room) and vertical extension (master bedroom/bath/terrace) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the required 16-ft. rear setback. Request variance from Sec. 54-353 to allow a horizontal expansion (kitchen/ family room) having a 56.5% lot occupancy (50% limitation; existing lot occupancy 53.3%). Zoned SR-5. Owner-David Simmons/Applicant-Beau Clowney Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVAL 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 For more information, contact the Zoning and Codes Division Office at 724-3781. 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