License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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September 10, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 4 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. Community Development believes that the requested variances will not adversely affect surrounding properties. Therefore, staff recommend approval of the requested variances with the following conditions: 1. Approval of the requested variances shall be conditioned upon substantial compliance with the site plan and elevations submitted with the variance application. 2. Any damaged or broken curb caused during construction shall be replaced prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. John Bradford, applicant, stated he understands and agrees to the two stipulations read into record. Board Member Jones asked how much of the old house Mr. Bradford planned on keeping. Mr. Bradford stated that the footprint will remain the same. The roof pitch will change in some areas, but the load is the same. Board Member Moore asked what the square footage of the new build will be. Mr. Bradford stated it will be approximately 4,700 - 4,800 square feet not including the garage or outdoor covered spaces. A public hearing was called. Maurice Phillion, 1480 Memory Lane, stated that with new houses being built around his property, lots of water was being directed to his property. His concern is to be sure that the water would not be pushed toward his property. He spoke to the city engineer and was told there was no grading permit, and the level of property will not be changed. He was informed that water would run toward the front toward the street. Other than that, he is happy with renovation. Board Member Bo Jones made a motion to approve item V25-083; seconded by Board Member Mary Moore. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Worthy, Board Member Jones, Board Member Moore Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None B. V25-084 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V25-084 - Reduce the eastern side setback from 12 feet to 10 feet - Land Lot 557 - 1463 Collier Drive - John Bradford Ward 6 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember - Tim Gould No further information was provided. Mr. Bradford understands and agrees to the two 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 Mary Moore made a motion to approve item V25-084; seconded by Board Member Bo Jones.