Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning

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 DECEMBER 3, 2019 5:15 17 P.M. 2 GEORGE STREET 7:50 P.M. A. Deferred applications from previously advertised BZA-Z agendas. For information call 724-3781. 1. 141 BEAUFAIN ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1912-03-A1 (457-07-01-010) Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a one-story addition (porch/bedroom/bath) that extends a non-conforming 5.45-ft. east side, 5.45-ft. west side setback, a 10.9-ft. total side setback (9-ft., 9-ft. 18-ft. required). Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow (stair/landing) addition that extends a non-conforming 1.4-ft. front setback (25-ft. required). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow an addition (bedroom/bath) with an 11.3-ft. rear setback and having additions with a 63% lot occupancy (25-ft. required, 50% limitation; existing lot occupancy 54%). Zoned SR-2. Owners-Rex & Kristina McClure/Applicant-Julia F. Martin Architects APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN XX DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Withdrawn. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 2. 1000 FT. JOHNSON RD. (428-00-00-011 AND APP. NO. 1912-03-A2 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 Owner-Charleston County School District/Applicant-ADC Engineering, Inc. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral to meet with neighbors/residents to address their concerns. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *R.Appel recused B. New Applications: 1. 7 CALHOUN ST. (458-01-02-064) APP. NO. 1912-03-B1 Request second one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 31, 2019, 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 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 3, 2019 PAGE 2 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of 2nd one-year extension to expire on 12/31/2020. MADE BY: J.Lester SECOND: R.Richards VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 2. 289/291 KING ST. (457-04-04-105) APP. NO. 1912-03-B2 Request second one-year extension of a vested right that expires on December 31, 2019, pursuant to Sec. 54-962. Vested right pertains to a special exception granted under Sec. 54-110 to allow a change to non-conforming multi-family residential units; by enlarging the habitable space from 11,125sf to 13,120sf., and variance granted from Sec. 54-306 to allow additions (clerestory window) with a 62-ft. height and (stairwell/railing) with a 57.4-ft. height on October 20, 2015 in a GB (General Business) zone district. Owner-King & Society Real Estate/Applicant-Neil Stevenson Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval of 2nd one-year extension to expire on 12/31/2020. MADE BY: M.Robinson SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 3. 57 BOGARD ST. (CANNONBOROUGH/ APP. NO. 1912-03-B3 ELLIOTBOROUGH) (460-08-03-085) Request reconsideration of the Board’s decision on October 15, 2019 to approve a Bed and Breakfast use with a condition that requires the City Department of Traffic and Transportation to apply yellow lines on Bogard Street to allow unimpeded access to the wider driveway shown on the applicant’s plans. Zoned DR-2F. Owner- Gordon Jenkins Bulldog Properties/Applicant-Marion Hawkins APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: A.Grass VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *R.Richards recused 4. 471 KING ST. (460-12-02-094) APP. NO. 1912-03-B4 Request special exception under Sec. 54-511 to allow 350sf of inside patron use area (ground floor) for a restaurant without providing required parking spaces (4 spaces required). Zoned GB. Owner-Jamiel Kadri/Applicant-David Richards BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 3, 2019 PAGE 3 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *R.Richards recused 5. 48 MEETING ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (458-13-01-018) APP. NO. 1912-03-B5 Request special exception under Sec. 54-225 to allow construction of a new school education building to replace the former principal education building. Zoned SR-3. Owner-First Baptist Church of Charleston, SC/Applicant-John B. Hagerty, Esq. APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 6. 64 HASELL ST. (ANSONBOROUGH) (458-05-01-051) APP. NO. 1912-03-B6 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow an expansion to a non- conforming inn use, by allowing an additional inn unit (main house 3rd floor) that increases the number of inn units from an 8-unit inn to a 9-unit inn. Zoned STR. Owner-Indigo Inn Limited Partnership/Applicant-Tony Giulliani APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferral to City’s Attorney for legal opinion. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: R.Richards VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 7. 1 JERRY DR. (MAGNOLIA) (418-09-00-040) APP. NO. 1912-03-B7 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a 1-story addition (laundry room/bedrooms/bathroom/closet) that extends a non-conforming 7.3-ft. south side setback (9-ft. required). Zoned SR-2. Owner-JJ Rahnamoon/Applicant-Crosby Creations BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS-ZONING/DECEMBER 3, 2019 PAGE 4 APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Appel SECOND: J.Lester VOTE: FOR 7 AGAINST 0 8. 4-6 GADSDEN ST. (HARLESTON VILLAGE) APP. NO. 1912-03-B8 (457-03-03-001) Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a subdivision to create two lots that do not meet the required minimum lot size of 6,000sf (1,908sf and 1,926sf). Request variance from Sec. 54-824 to allow two lots that do not meet the minimum 50-ft. lot frontage requirement (0-ft. and 33.3-ft.). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow 4 Gadsden St. to have a 17.5-ft. front setback and a 2-ft. south side setback (steps); and allow 6 Gadsden St. to have an 18.4-ft. rear setback, a 4.9-ft. south side setback and 53% lot occupancy (25-ft. 12-ft. required and 50% lot occupancy limitation). Request variance from Sec. 54-353 to allow more than two one-family attached dwellings in a continuous row (four attached single-family dwellings proposed), allow one lot that exceeds the maximum 50% building lot occupancy (50.9%), and allow one attached single-family dwelling with a 4.6-ft. side setback adjacent to a street (10-ft. required). Zoned STR. Owner-Bennett Hofford Construction/Applicant-HLA, Inc. APPROVED 0 WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED XX MOTION: Deferred. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST 9. 428 KING ST. (460-16-02-055) APP. NO. 1912-03-B9 Request variance from Sec. 54-415 to allow a right angle sign with 24sf of sign face area per side (Ordinance limits sign face area to 18sf per side). Zoned GB. Owner-Kickin Cowboy, LLC/Applicant-In Sight Architecturals, LLC APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: A.Grass SECOND: M.Robinson VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 1 *R.Richards 10. 44 LEGARE ST. (CHARLESTOWNE) (457-12-04-093) APP. NO. 1912-03-B10 Request special exception under Sec. 54-110 to allow a vertical extension (half-story extension) to a non-conforming building footprint that does not meet BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—ZONING/DECEMBER 3, 2019 PAGE 5 the required 3-ft. north side setback). Request variance from Sec. 54-301 to allow a porch addition having 37% lot occupancy (35% limitation; existing lot occupancy 34%). Zoned SR-4. Owners- Laura & JR Burnhart/Applicant-Glenn Keyes Architects APPROVED XX WITHDRAWN 0 DISAPPROVED 0 DEFERRED 0 MOTION: Approval. MADE BY: R.Richards SECOND: W.Jaudon VOTE: FOR 6 AGAINST 0 *L.Krawcheck recused 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.