License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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December 10, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 10 of 20 found out they were expecting. They began looking at this property as something more long-term to expand the family. Mr. Shoemaker was not anticipating anything larger than a garage. There is no basement. Back has a covered patio at 12 x 16. The family may consider adding a pool later. The family thinks this is something that would meet their future requirements. Mr. Shoemaker mentioned a couple different properties that have had somewhat similar variances approved, so he feels there is precedence set to approve this one. The house next door sits 20 ft. off the property line, and this house would sit 8.7 ft. off the property line, so there is still plenty of space. Board Member Randall stated that circumstances on the other cases mentioned are viewed on their own merits. Do those variances reflect the same situation where an old home was cleared, a new home was built, etc? Mr. Shoemaker stated that all previous cases got approval when they were in the initial development stage. Part of why he did not want to move it over 2 ft. is because he was thinking long-term for other developments around this property. This is a 5-bedroom/5-bath house at 4,200 sq. ft. The added portion would not be living space, it would be recreational space. Chairperson Garland asked what the width of the room proposed would be. Mr. Shoemaker stated it is 12 ft. 9 in. from the current structure to the setback line. They are proposing that the room be 14 ft. wide. Mr. Garland asked what are alternatives if this is not approved? Were other areas considered? Mr. Shoemaker stated that other areas do not conveniently allow for this build landlocking some areas, closing windows off, etc. Other areas also encroach on setbacks. A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to this item. Board Member Randall stated that he understands the issues, but it sounds like there is a lot going on with a property that is already substandard. The Board relies on the planning staff to determine what is appropriate and what sets precedent. Board Member Eric Randall made a motion to deny item V25-112; seconded by Board Member Andrea Worthy. The motion to withdraw carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Garland, Board Member Worthy, Board Member Randall Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None J. V25-113 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V25-113 - Allow second accessory structure - Land Lot 450 - 965 Church Street - Peter Mokan Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Caitlin Crowe, Land Development Services Coordinator, provided the following background: The subject parcel is a 0.7-acre lot on the north side of Church Street. The subject parcel and adjoining parcels to the south, east and west are zoned R-15 and are all occupied by single-family detached residences. The property to the north is zoned RM-12 and is occupied by the Madison at Village Green condominiums.