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BZA approves non‑owner occupied EHR at 2128 Bradham Road after divided board debate
Summary
The Board approved Eran Maron’s request to run a 4‑bedroom non‑owner occupied property at 2128 Bradham Road as an extended home rental (up to 10 guests), with the standard staff conditions; the application drew strong neighborhood opposition focused on character and safety and the board’s vote was contested before ultimately passing.
The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception permitting extended home rental use at 2128 Bradham Road (a newly constructed 4‑bedroom residence) despite pronounced neighborhood opposition and multiple speakers who urged denial on compatibility and safety grounds.
Staff told the board the property meets many of the ordinance’s technical requirements but also flagged that because the house is not owner‑occupied it cannot qualify for the 72‑day limited permit and therefore must be reviewed as an EHR. Opponents, including the Terrebrooke Lane HOA president and several residents, stressed narrow streets, lack of sidewalks, proximity to Murray LaSagne Montessori School and potential character change if absentee management companies operate multiple nearby units.
Applicant Eran Maron described the property as fenced with on‑site parking and said he would be available by phone and vet guests through Airbnb/VRBO. Several board members argued both sides—some emphasizing enforcement tools and mitigation (fencing, contact information, management) and others pointing to the HOA petition (40 signatures out of about 61 homes) and traffic safety. A motion to deny failed and a subsequent motion to approve the application subject to the four staff conditions carried. The BZA chair confirmed the applicant will receive the written decision within 10 days.
