License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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August 13, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 7 of 9 2. A Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance Agreement shall be completed and recorded with the Cobb County Superior Court prior to issuance of the building permit. 3. A stormwater as-built certification statement shall be submitted to Community Development for approval prior to issuance of the building permit Certificate of Occupancy. 4. The accessory structure shall not be permitted to have an oven or stove on either level without obtaining an additional variance for a second kitchen. 5. The proposed accessory structure shall not be rented or occupied for gain, except as permitted in Article IX of Chapter 22 as it pertains to the operation of short-term rental units. 6. These conditions shall run in perpetuity with the property and as such are also applicable to any future owner. Board Member Jones asked Ms. Crowe what is considered a secondary structure? Ms. Crowe stated that an accessory structure in section 501 of Smyrna’s code says that structures that are for use are accessory structures. Since the pool is used, it is considered a secondary or accessory structure. Board Member Jones also asked about the pervious pavers and whether or not something else could be used instead of a dry well. Clara Hodges, Plan Reviewer, stated that they would need to put more gravel storage underneath the pervious pavers to suffice. Benjamin Bell, applicant, stated that behind his property is where the future Baptist Church will build. Because the trees between in property and the church property are coming down, the structure will help with privacy. Mr. Bell stated he understands and agrees to the six stipulations read into record. A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to this item. Board Member Bo Jones made a motion to approve item V25-073; seconded by Board Member Andrea Worthy. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Garland, Board Member Jones, Board Member Worthy Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None E. V25-074 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V25-074 - Increase the accessory building size from 25% to 49% of the primary dwelling - Land Lot 558 - 3107 Wills Street - Benjamin Bell Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould No further information was provided. Mr. Bell stated he understands and agrees to the six stipulations read into record. A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to this item. Board Member Andrea Worthy made a motion to approve item V25-074; seconded by Board Member Bo Jones.