License and Variance Board Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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January 22, 2025 10:00 AM City of Smyrna License and Variance Board Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 11 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 variance will not adversely affect surrounding properties; 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 elevation submitted with the variance application. Ehab Jaleel, Executive Director of Amana Academy, came forward. Board Member Randall asked about gates, where they were located, and if they would be open or closed during school hours. Mr. Jaleel stated that they currently have a functioning gate that remains open during school hours. The school is a K-8 school with the gate installed on the actual driveway. The facility is monitored also by a full-time resource officer who is also a licensed police officer. The gate is closed when school is not in session. Mr. Jaleel stated he appreciates the partnership with Community Development and staff, and he understands and agrees to the 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 Eric Randall made a motion to approve V24-004; seconded by Board Member Andrea Worthy. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 3 – Chairperson Garland, Board Member Worthy, Board Member Randall Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None C. V25-005 Public Hearing - Variance Request - V25-005 - Allow second accessory structure - Land Lot 484 - 1143 Pinedale Drive - John Martucci Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Caitlin Crowe, Planner I, provided the following background: The subject parcel is a 0.3-acre lot located on the north side of Pinedale Drive (see Figure 1). The subject parcel and all adjacent parcels are zoned R-15 and are all occupied by single-family detached residences. The property is currently occupied by a two-story single-family home, completed in 2023, and a 154 square foot shed in the rear of the property. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 576 square foot inground swimming pool and accompanying pervious paver deck to be situated between the existing home and shed. Since the accessory structure ordinance allows one accessory structure or use per lot, a variance is required to have the second structure. The applicant is proposing to retain the shed to be used as a storage shed for pool and lawn equipment; since the swimming pool and storage shed offer different uses for the property, the variance is not self-created.