Board of Zoning Appeals

205 Lawrence Street City of Marietta Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Meeting Minutes BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS James A. Mills, Ward 3, Chairman J. K. Lowman, Ward 2, Vice Chairman Susan Grant, Ward 1 David Hunter, Ward 4 Ronald Clark, Ward 5 William “Bill” J. Martin, Ward 6 Justice Barber, Ward 7 Monday, September 30, 2013 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers Present: James A. Mills, Susan Grant, William "Bill" J. Martin, J. K. Lowman, Ronald Clark, Justice Barber, and David Hunter Staff: Rusty Roth, Development Services Manager Patsy Bryan, Secretary to the Board Daniel White, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Mills called the September 30, 2013 Board of Zoning Appeals to order at 6:00 p.m. MINUTES: 20131046 August 26, 2013 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes Review and Approval of the August 26, 2013 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Board member Barber, seconded by Board member Grant, that this Variance be Approved and Finalized. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: 7 – 0 – 0. VARIANCES: 20131045 V2013-35 Larry and Donna Mellen 949 Village Greene V2013-35 [VARIANCE] LARRY AND DONNA MELLEN request a City of Marietta Page 1 Printed on 10/1/2013 3:39:43PM BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Meeting Minutes September 30, 2013 variance for property located in Land Lot 02810, District 20, Parcel 0960, 2nd Section, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia and being known as 949 Village Greene. Variance to reduce the rear yard setback for an attached garage, with second floor living space, from 20 feet to 5 feet. Ward 4. File #20131045 (V2013-35) was presented by Mr. Roth for property located in Land Lot 02810, District 20, Parcel 0960 and being known as 949 Village Greene. Public hearing was held. The applicants and owners, Larry and Donna Mellen, are requesting a variance to reduce the rear yard setback for an attached garage, with second floor living space, from 20 feet to 5 feet. Larry Mellen presented the request stating that they will match the existing footprint of the house. Approving this request would help accommodate moving their parents in to their home. The craft room, library, and family room will be converted back to bedrooms allowing their parents to live on one level and not be concerned with steps. Mr. Mellen has received approval from the HOA and neighbors. Due to a change in the fire code, Mr. Mellen is building a fire abatement wall, as well as a fire rated door and wall. There were no questions. No one spoke in favor or opposition. Public hearing closed. Mr. Hunter made a motion to approve the variance, seconded by Mr. Lowman with the criteria being that granting the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the development site, or to the public health, safety, or general welfare. Motion carried 7 - 0 - 0. A motion was made by Board member Hunter, seconded by Board member Lowman, that this Variance be Approved and Finalized . The motion CARRIED by the following vote 7 - 0 - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Grant made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Clark. Motion carried 7 – 0 – 0. The September 30, 2013 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. _____________________________ JAMES A. MILLS, CHAIRMAN ______________________________ PATSY BRYAN, SECRETARY City of Marietta Page 2 Printed on 10/1/2013 3:39:43PM