Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning
Regular MeetingCharleston, SC · November 19, 2019
Agenda
MEMBERS PRESENT: LEONARD KRAWCHECK, MICHAEL ROBINSON, WALTER JAUDON,
ALLISON GRASS, ROBBEN RICHARDS, JOHN LESTER, ROSS APPEL
STAFF PRESENT: LEE BATCHELDER, PENNYE ASHBY, VANESSA ELLINGTON
AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING
NOVEMBER 19, 2019 5:15 17 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET
5:38 P.M.
A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For
information call 724-3781.
1. 24 N. MARKET ST. (458-05-04-023) APP. NO. 1911-19-A1
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APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX
MOTION: Deferred.
MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST
2. 601 MEETING ST. (EAST CENTRAL) (463-16-04-001) APP. NO. 1911-19-A2
Request special exception under Sec. 54-220 to allow a 142-unit accommodations
use in a MU-2/WH (Mixed - Use Workforce Housing) zone district.
Owner-E C Lofts, LLC/Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX
MOTION: Deferred.
MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST
B. New Applications:
1. 1000 FT. JOHNSON RD. (428-00-00-011 AND APP. NO. 1911-19-B1
428-11-00-092)
Request special exception under Sec. 54-225 to allow additions and
improvements to an existing school (James Island Charter H.S.). The
additions consist of a Bus Lot for use of District 3 (James Island) buses,
a bus driver office building, relocation of existing mobile classrooms, a new
Competition Gymnasium and a new Career & Technology Education (CTE)
building in a SR-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone district.
Owner-Charleston County School District/Applicant-ADC Engineering, Inc.
APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX
MOTION: Deferred.
MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST
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2. 47 GIBBES ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-11-02-020) APP. NO. 1911-19-B2
Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 2-story addition (dining
room/living room/porch/master bedroom/bath/closet that extends a non-
conforming 3-ft.east side setback (9-ft. required).
Zoned SR-2.
Owners-Doug & Vittoria Hamilton/Applicant-Beau Clowney Architects
APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0
3. 714 RUTLEDGE AVE. (NORTH CENTRAL) APP. NO. 1911-19-B3
(463-15-04-101)
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a detached accessory building
(storage shed) with a 18.43-ft. side street setback, a 5-ft. rear setback, and a
3.5-ft. south side setback having a 59% lot occupancy (25-ft., 25-ft., 9-ft.
required, 50% lot occupancy limitation; existing lot occupancy 56%).
Zoned DR-1F.
Owner-Pamela Doggett/Applicant-S Arch Studio
APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: R.Richards SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0
4. 221 AND 223 ST. PHILIP ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1911-19-B4
ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-02-095 AND 094)
221 ST. PHILIP ST.
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family
residence (carriage house) with a 1-ft. south side setback, a 9-ft. total side
(9-ft. and 15-ft. required).
Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension to rear
building (3rd story) with a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet the
required 9-ft. south side setback and 15-ft. total side setback.
Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow a retail use in front building
(ground floor) and one residential unit (second floor) without required off-street
parking spaces (4 spaces required).
223 ST. PHILIP ST.
Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow construction of a single-family
residence (rear building) with a 7-ft. south side setback, a 10-ft. total side
setback (9-ft. and 15-ft. required).
Zoned GB.
Owner-Trey Sedalik/Andrew Gould
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APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0
DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0
MOTION: Approval.
MADE BY: W.Jaudon SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 7 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.
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