License and Variance Meeting - Council Chambers — Minutes
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April 08, 2026 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 15 decrease light pollution, and they will work with their landscape architect to help with organization and design so landscaping is more beautiful. The hours of operation will be standard from 7:00 AM – 4:00 or 5:00 PM. They would make available, if allowed, in their tie-in to sewer to bring those lines to those properties on the south side of the residential area. He stated that the property owners agree to and understand the standard stipulation read into record. The property was acquired in 2006. It was noted that for garbage removal, they will make sure that it is done during proper times and not in the middle of the night. *Ms. Crowe stated that the elevations Mr. Landers presented during his explanation were not the same as the elevations submitted as part of the original variance application. She asked if he would like to submit the new elevations to the board for consideration. Mr. Landers submitted the adjusted elevations. Chairperson Jones stated that any revisions that take place after today to the elevations will need to be approved, and Ms. Crowe further explained that if there are substantial changes, they would be required to come before the License and Variance Board. Mr. Landers stated that the color may change to reflect more earth tones so it is more appealing to residents. Chairperson Jones asked for clarification about the buffer. Ms. Crowe stated that it is currently a forested parcel, and the 10-foot landscape buffer on both the north and south sides will have a newly planted buffer. A public hearing was called for items V26-015 and V26-034. The following individuals came forward: Opposed Stephanie Siegel – 1992 Oakdale Court Filippo Moneti – 1971, 1979, 1958 Oakdale Court Emerson Knauss – 5270 Oakdale Court Clint Kibler – 5292 Oakdale Road Sylvia Moneti – 1971, 1979, 1958 Oakdale Court Douglas Macdonald – 1961 Oakdale Court Edwin Hernandez – 1980 Oakdale Court Points of Concern: • Privacy • Tree protection • Decrease in property values • Stormwater/runoff issues • Dumpster setback • Quality of life • No notification • Buffer decrease too drastic from 50 feet to 10 feet In Favor Ensen Ambriz – 2000 Oakdale Court Points of support: • Trees fall and damage his property • Would like a tie-in to sewer • Wildlife from forested area infiltrates his property