License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers — Minutes
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June 24, 2026 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 13 of 18 Manor Drive in 2024 (V24-086). Strict application of the ordinance would deny the applicant the ability to add any additional square footage to the existing driveway since it is already encroaching into the driveway setback. Community Development believes the variance is the minimum variance needed to add additional driveway. At the time of this report, Community Development has not received any calls in opposition to the request. The applicant is requesting to deviate from the development standards established by Section 801, which requires a minimum 5-foot driveway setback in certain residential zoning districts. According to Section 1403 of the Zoning Ordinance, variances must be reviewed under the following standards: (1) Whether there are unique and special or extraordinary circumstances applying to the property; (2) Whether any alleged hardship is self-created by any person having an interest in the property; (3) Whether strict application of the relevant provisions of the code would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of the property; and (4) Whether the variance proposed is the minimum variance needed. After a review of the standards above, Community Development believes that the encroachment will not adversely affect surrounding residents; therefore, staff recommends approval of the requested variance with the following condition: 1. Approval of the requested variance shall be conditioned upon substantial compliance with the site plan submitted with the variance application. Dana Johnson, applicant/owner, stated she understands and agrees to the stipulation read into record. A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to this item. The public hearing was closed. Board Member Andrea Worthy made a motion to approve item V26-064; seconded by Board Member Dustin Davey. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Garland, Board Member Worthy, Board Member Davey Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None P. V26-065 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-065 - Allow new construction on lot of record below minimum requirements - Land Lot 523 - 3045 Dunn Street - Ryan Jacobs Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Caitlin Crowe, Land Development Services Coordinator, provided the following background: The subject parcel is a 0.33-acre lot located on the east side of Dunn Street. The subject parcel and all adjacent parcels are zoned R-15 and are all occupied by detached single- family homes. The subject parcel was created prior to 1977 via deed of sale in Cobb County; no recorded plat of record could be located. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing 1,360 square foot ranch house and build a new 3,486 square foot two-story single-family home, which will include four bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms. The façade will primarily be brick with a courtyard side- entry garage.