License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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June 11, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 9 Davin Harris explained that he spoke to and walked the property with several of the neighbors to explain the development. He understands and agrees to the stipulations read into record. Board Member Jones asked that Mr. Harris be available to speak to any neighbors who might have concerns. He also mentioned that once those concerned see the plans, their concerns might be alleviated. 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 V25-053; 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 C. V25-054 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V25-054 - Increase the maximum impervious surface area from 35% to 48.6% - Land Lot 449 - 2721 Fraser Street - Fairbanks Construction Services Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Caitlin Crowe, Planner I, provided the following background: The applicant is seeking five variances to build an addition and replace a detached garage in the rear of 2721 Fraser Street: increase the maximum impervious surface area from 35% to 46.7%, reduce the northern side setback from 10 feet to 5.1 feet, reduce the southern side setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for an accessory structure, increase the accessory structure size from 25% to 30.2% of the primary dwelling, and eliminate the driveway setback. The side setbacks, driveway setback, and the maximum impervious surface area are associated with Section 801 of the Zoning Code whereas the maximum accessory structure size is required per Section 501 of the Zoning Code. The subject parcel is a 0.22-acre lot located on the east side of Fraser Street in the Hillsdale Homes subdivision. The subject parcel and all adjacent parcels are zoned R-15 and are all occupied by single-family detached residences. The property is currently occupied by a one-story 1,507 square foot single-family home with a 360 square foot detached garage in the rear. A 10-foot maintenance easement spans the length of the northern property line per the plat recorded in 1954. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing 165 square foot rear deck with a 933 square foot addition and replace the existing detached structure with a new 503 square foot detached two-car garage. The addition will consist of a new sunroom, living space, and bathroom; when completed, the home will be 2,275 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, bringing the home into compliance with the R-15 floor area requirement of 2,000 square feet. The existing home, originally built in 1954 (prior to the current Zoning Code of 1974), currently encroaches into the 10-foot northern side setback line by 5 feet. The addition will