The lawsuit concerns a hotel that's planned in the former Wild Wing restaurant building, which has been under renovation, and the site of the former Molly Darcy's on East Bay Street, which has been demolished. Dave Munday/Staff
Charleston's Board of Zoning Appeals will once more consider a judge's order to recreate a meeting that’s central to a lawsuit but didn't get recorded.
The discussion is the first item on Tuesday's agenda.
In July, the board granted a special exception for a 50-room hotel at East Bay and North Market streets, saying they were satisfied it would not increase traffic in residential neighborhoods. The owner of a nearby building sued, saying the lodging would devalue his property.
At some point during the legal research, it was discovered that there was no official record of the board’s action, since apparently the recording system malfunctioned. Circuit Court Judge J.C. Nicholson Jr. ordered the panel to reconstruct the record of the proceedings.
The board discussed how they might proceed last month but deferred action until more members could be present.
Meanwhile, work on the hotel has been proceeding. Crews have been renovating the former Wild Wing Cafe on North Market, and the former Molly Darcy’s pub around the corner on East Bay has already been demolished.
The Board of Architectural Review approved conceptual plans last month.
The 100-foot Carolina Girl is moving from the Ripley Light Marina on the Ashley River to St. John's Yacht Harbor on the Stono River. Provided
Switched at berth
The Carolina Girl, a Charleston-based yacht for weddings and other special events, is moving to a new home.
The 100-foot vessel has been operating out of the Ripley Light Yacht Club on the Ashley River for the last 10 years. It’s moving to the St. Johns Yacht Club on the Stono River this week.
"The much shorter walk from the dock, handicapped access and ample parking will mean easier access for our guests and vendors," owner and captain Bob Murray said in an announcement.
The $5 million yacht got new rosewood teak flooring last year. The vessel can handle 150 guests on its three levels. The booking cost is between $5,000 and $12,000.
Ever consider working on a cruise ship? Norwegian Cruise Line is seeking to fill some openings this week. Provided/Norwegian Cruise LineÂ
Cruise ship jobs
Norwegian Cruise Line will hold a job fair Thursday at the Hyatt Place Historic Charleston at 560 King St. for anyone interested in working on a pleasure ship.Â
There will be two sessions explaining the openings, followed by interviews. The meetings start at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but attendees are encouraged to arrive an hour earlier. No one will be admitted after the two sessions begin.
Positions include cooking, dishwashing, waiter, pastry, bar, laundry, housekeeping, janitorial, broadcast, audio and stagehand.
Norwegian said it can only accept applicants who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. with a high school or equivalency diploma, a relatively clean background and the ability to pass a drug test.Â
Details and a link to apply are at eventbrite.com, under "Cruise Ship Job Fair Charleston."
