License and Variance Board Meeting — Minutes
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February 11, 2026 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 5 2. Any portion of the southern shed wall that encroaches closer than 5 feet to the rear property line must be painted with fire-retardant paint, or as deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official prior to pool permit completion. Chairperson Jones asked if the existing structure is in violation of the existing setback. Mr. Staubes stated it is, but they were not required to submit permits for the shed because it was less than 200 sq. ft. 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 V26-009; seconded by Vice-Chair Richard Garland. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Jones, Vice-Chair Garland, Board Member Worthy Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None C. V26-010 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V26-010 - Allow second accessory structure - Land Lot 701 - 3373 Campbell Road - Newsom Reaves Ward 1 Councilmember - Glenn Pickens Joey Staubes, Planner II, provided the following background: Because there is a shed already in the backyard, the pool is considered a second accessory structure resulting in the need for this variance. The same two conditions read into record for V26-009 apply to this variance as well. Reaves Newsom, contractor/applicant, stated he and the homeowner understand and agree to the two conditions read into record for both V26-009 and V26-010. Chairperson Jones asked what the purpose of the shed is. Mr. Newson stated that it is for storage of gardening tools. A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to this item. Vice-Chair Richard Garland made a motion to approve item V26-010; seconded by Board Member Andrea Worthy. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Jones, Vice-Chair Garland, Board Member Worthy Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None 5. Approval of Minutes A. MIN2026-029 Approval of the January 28, 2026 License and Variance Board Meeting Minutes