03/07/2022 - Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals part 1

The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on March 7, 2022, addressing several zoning and land use cases involving variances and special exceptions. Key procurement-related discussions included a variance request by Baylight LLC for a 20-foot wide vehicular access way and a 4-foot wide walkway encroaching within a 35-foot OCRM critical line buffer to access a marsh island, which was deferred for further information. Another case involved a special exception to establish a short-term rental home in a low-density residential district, which was approved with conditions limiting rental days and requiring compliance with noise ordinances. Additionally, a special exception for resource extraction mining on a 65-acre farm was approved with conditions including operational hours, road maintenance, dust mitigation, and a 24-month completion limit. Lastly, a variance to reduce the OCRM setback for a proposed swimming pool was discussed, with opposition citing environmental concerns; the case was closed for deliberation. The board emphasized environmental protections, community impact, and compliance with zoning regulations in their decisions and conditions.