License and Variance Board Meeting - Council Chambers — Minutes
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July 22, 2026 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 5 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 and elevations submitted with the variance application. Chairperson Jones asked if the fence was a four-foot fence, extending it out to the same place they are currently proposing would still not require a variance? Ms. Crowe confirmed that is the case. The variance is only required in this situation because they want to install a six-foot fence. Ms. Crowe also stated that Mark Wolff, City Engineer, has reviewed this application and has determined there are no sight distance issues. Vincent Price, applicant, stated that the HOA has approved the fence with minor stipulations, including painting it the same color as the trim of the house and planting tea olive bushes along the fence. He stated he understands and agrees to the standard 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 Carson Haynie made a motion to approve item V26-071; seconded by Board Member Mary Moore. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Jones, Board Member Moore, Board Member Haynie Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None 5. Approval of Minutes A. MIN2026-141 Approval of the July 8, 2026 License and Variance Board Meeting Minutes Board Member Mary Moore made a motion to approve item MIN2026-141; seconded by Board Member Carson Haynie. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Jones, Board Member Moore, Board Member Haynie Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None 6. Other Business / Staff Comment 7. Adjournment