License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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April 09, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 7 of 8 Community Development believes the variance is the minimum variance needed to expand the shed on the property. Strict application of the ordinance would deny the applicant any ability to modify any portion of the property since the existing impervious area is already over the allowable maximum impervious coverage. 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 the City for the R-15 zoning district, which requires a maximum impervious area of 35%. 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 impervious surface increase will not adversely affect surrounding residents; therefore, staff recommends approval of the requested variance with the following stipulation: 1. Approval of the requested variance is conditioned upon substantial compliance with the site plan submitted with the variance application. Kimmberly Anderson Martin, applicant, stated she 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. Board Member Andrea Worthy made a motion to approve item V25-039; seconded by Board Member Bo Jones. 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 5. Approval of Minutes A. MIN2025-071 Approval of the March 26, 2025 License and Variance Board Meeting Minutes Board Member Andrea Worthy made a motion to approve item MIN2025-071; seconded by Board Member Bo Jones. 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 6. Other Business / Staff Comment