Board of Zoning Appeals

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MAY 20, 2024 MINUTES STAFF REPORT Present: Stephen Wood, Chair, Giles Branch, Megan Stevens, Elliott Barrow, Aaron Butner, Molly Hall, Absent: Julian Hopkins Staff: Chris Swalhah, Jane Yager-Baumrind Mr. Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. A. Approval of Agenda Ms. Hall moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Butner seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of Minutes Mr. Butner moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Branch seconded the motion. All in favor. C. Public Comment D. General Correspondence There being no comments or correspondence, Mr. Wood continued with the agenda. E. Explanation of Procedures F. Administration of Oath Mr. Wood reviewed the procedures with the public and administered the oath to those speaking. G. Business 1. Case V-21-24, 1336 Langford Road, TMS# 560-06-00-108. Request for relief from §156.111(A)(5) to allow an accessory structure to exceed the maximum height requirement by 3-feet. The applicant is seeking to convert an existing detached garage to a detached office. The ordinance  Board of Zoning Appeals May 20, 2024 Page 2 of 2 limits the height of detached garages to 18-feet while all other detached buildings are limited to a height of 15-feet. Mr. Swalhah reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. Anthony Polichemi, owner, reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Branch moved for approval based on the findings that the garage height is currently 18 feet and was properly permitted; conditions do not apply to others in vicinity; denial would prohibit use of the property as it cannot be properly permitted for an office; would not be a detriment to the neighborhood as other garages are at a similar height; with the condition that the garage is only used for an office and not an ADU. Ms. Stevens seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Case V-22-24, 1870 Peaceful Way, TMS# 556-00-00-281. Request for relief from the strict application of §156.221(I)(2)(e)(1)(b) to allow the placement of an underground propane tank within a critical line buffer. Mr. Swalhah reviewed staff comments with the Board. Ms. Cynthia Straut, owner, reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Wood closed public comment. Ms. Stevens moved for approval based on the findings that the critical line buffer was established based on the existing statute at the time and if re- subdivided, the critical line buffer would not be required; there is no other place on property to locate the tank; conditions do not apply to other lots as it has a unique configuration; denial would unreasonably restrict the use of the property and there is no detriment to the neighborhood. Ms. Hall seconded the motion. Motion passed on a 4 to 2 vote with Mr. Branch, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Barrow, and Ms. Hall in favor; Mr. Wood and Mr. Butner opposed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned 6:25 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes BOZA05202024