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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
September 21, 2021
6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval/Amendment of Agenda
5. Approval of August meeting minutes
6. Consideration of Primary Variances
a. V21-19, 15140 Hopewell Road
Request(s):
• To allow an existing residence to be located in the City of Milton’s
50-foot stream buffer and 75-foot impervious setback (Sec. 20-
426(1)(2)).
b. V21-20, 12745 New Providence Road
Request(s):
• To reduce the front yard setback from 60 feet to 25 feet for a new
house (Section 64-416(b)).
c. V21-21, 790 Landrum Road (withdrawn)
Request(s):
• To allow an accessory structure not housing animals to be built in
the front yard (Section 64-416(i)).
7. Consideration of Appeals/Secondary Variances
None
8. Old business
None
9. New business
None
10. Adjournment
ACTION REPORT
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
August 17, 2021
6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
Present: Todd Chernik, Hodge Patel, Stephanie Butler, Don Curt,
Absent: Kim Keller, Brenda Hamstead, Jason Cole
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Amend the August agenda as published
Motion to approve: Todd
2nd: Hodge
Vote: 4/0 (Approved)
5. Approval of amended July meeting minutes
Motion to approve: Hodge
2nd: Todd
Vote: 4/0 (Approved)
6. Consideration of Primary Variances
a. V21-15, 2540 Hopewell Road (Deferred from last month)
Request(s):
• To reduce the setback of building housing animals, from 100 feet to
35 feet along east property line. (Sec. 64-415 (a)(9))
• To reduce the setback of the existing fence (pen/ run), from 200
feet to 10 feet along east and north property line, and 80 feet along
west and south property line. (Sec. 64-415 (a)(9))
• To allow the existing gazebo to remain as shown on the site plan
received by the Community Development Department May
24,2021. (Sec. 64-1142 (b) (4))
Motion to Approve the part one and two of the variance requests per
site plan in Exhibit A and D with a condition that existing tree buffer to
be maintained on the perimeter and to deny the part three of the
variance: Todd
2nd: Hodge
Motion: 4/0 (Approved part one and two; Denied part three)
b. V21-16, 14635 Birmingham Highway
Request(s):
• To allow the opaque fence along the exterior street to remain as
built (Section 64-417(a)(4))
• To allow the fence to be higher than allowed 5 feet height (Section
64-417 (a)(2))
Motion to deny the variance for an opaque fence of 6 feet height
along the exterior street: Hodge
2nd: Todd
Motion: 3/1 (Variance Denied) (Don opposed)
c. V21-17, 13902 Tree Loft Road
Request(s):
• To allow the opaque fence along the exterior street to remain as
built (Section 64-417(a)(4))
• To allow the fence to be higher than allowed 5 feet height (Section
64-417 (a)(2))
Motion to deny the variance for an opaque fence of 6 feet height
along the exterior street: Todd
2nd: Hodge
Motion: 3/1 (Variance Denied) (Don opposed)
d. V21-18, 13912 Tree Loft Road
Request(s):
• To allow the opaque fence along the exterior street to remain as
built (Section 64-417(a)(4))
• To allow the fence to be higher than allowed 5 feet height (Section
64-417 (a)(2))
Motion to deny the variance for an opaque fence of 6 feet height
along the exterior street: Todd
2nd: Stephanie
Motion: 3/1 (Variance Denied) (Don opposed)
7. Consideration of Appeals/Secondary Variances
None
8. Old business
None
9. New business
None
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn: Stephanie
2nd: Todd
Motion: 4/0 (Approved)
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V21-19 - Prepared for the Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting on September 21, 2021
PETITION NUMBER: V21-19
PROPERTY INFORMATION 15140 Hopewell Road
DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/ 547
OVERLAY DISTRICT Rural Milton
EXISTING ZONING AG-1
ACRES 6.38
EXISTING USE Single Family House
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION Agricultural, Equestrian, Estate Residential
REQUESTED VARIANCE:
• To allow an existing residence to be located in the City of Milton’s 50-foot
stream buffer and 75-foot impervious setback.
(Sec. 20-426(1) (2)).
PETITIONER/OWNER James Rohde and Catherina Rohde
ADDRESS 15140 Hopewell Road
Milton, GA 30004
REPRESENTATIVE Brumbelow–Reese and Associates, Inc. (Scott Reece)
ADDRESS 13685 Highway 9 N
Milton, GA 30004
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF ANALYSIS
STAFF CONTACT: Shubha Jangam
678.242.2539
Background:
The site is a 6.38 -acre lot on the west side of Hopewell Road. The property is zoned AG-1 and
is located in the Rural Milton Overlay District.
Per section Sec. 20-426(1) (2) the City requires a 50-foot stream buffer and 75-foot impervious
setback for buildings near the streams.
This property has a residence that was built in 1974. The stream is located on the west part of
the property. As can be seen in Exhibit A, part of the house is within the 50-foot stream buffer
and 75-foot impervious setback. As per the current stream buffer setback requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance, the house is legal non-compliant. No further development would be
allowed until the property is brought to compliance; therefore, this variance is requested.
There is also a barn on the property in the front yard, which will be demolished, so it does not
require a variance. The existing house will remain part of a future subdivision that is under
review. Exhibit B is showing the pictures of existing house and the property.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (DRB) COURTESY REVIEW:
On September 7, 2021, the DRB met and had the following comments:
• DRB recommends approval of the variance as requested.
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Standards for Consideration:
The approval of a variance is based on the following consideration(s):
• Relief, if granted would not offend the spirit or intent of the Ordinance.
• There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions pertaining to the
particular piece of property that the literal or strict application of the Ordinance would create
an unnecessary hardship due to size, shape or topography or other extraordinary and
exceptional situations or conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
• Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good and surrounding
properties.
• That the public safety, health, and welfare are secured, and that substantial justice is done.
The applicant response:
• Please see the letter of appeal.
Recommended Conditions:
• No conditions are recommended.
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Letter of Appeal
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B (Pictures of the existing house)
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Exhibit B Continued (Pictures of the property)
25' STATE STREAM BUFFER50' MILTON STREAM BUFFER75' IMPERVIOUS SETBACKJOB #: 2020-253CHECKED BY: SDRDRAWING: CLAXTON-VARDRAWN BY: MKFIELD BY: SDRDATE: JULY 27, 2021
VARIANCE SITE PLAN FOR11
LOCATED IN:
LAND LOT(S): 547
DISTRICT: 2, SECTION: 2
CITY OF: MILTON
COUNTY OF: FULTON
STATE OF GEORGIA
BRUMBELOW-REESE AND ASSOC., INC.
LAND SURVEYORS, LAND PLANNERS,
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
[GEORGIA LICENSE LSF000285] - EXPIRATION 6/30/2022
13685 HIGHWAY 9 N
MILTON, GEORGIA 30004-3616
PHONE: 770-475-6817
FAX: 770-569-4948
EMAIL: BRASSINC@COMCAST.NET REFERENCE(S):1.SURVEY FOR ROBERT L. SMITH, BY BRUMBELOW-REESE &ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED MARCH 30, 1998, AS LAST REVISEDMAY 28, 1998.
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PETITION NUMBER: V21-20
PROPERTY INFORMATION 12745 New Providence Road
DISTRICT, LAND LOT 2/ 1139
OVERLAY DISTRICT Rural Milton
EXISTING ZONING AG-1
ACRES 1.928
EXISTING USE Vacant
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION Agricultural, Equestrian, Estate Residential
REQUESTED VARIANCE:
• To reduce the front yard setback from 60 feet to 25 feet for a new house
(Section 64-416(b)).
PETITIONER/OWNER David Fortanbary
ADDRESS 128 Meadow Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
REPRESENTATIVE David Fortanbary
ADDRESS 128 Meadow Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF ANALYSIS
STAFF CONTACT: Shubha Jangam
678.242.2539
Background:
The site is a 1.928 -acre lot on the east side of New Providence Road in Meadowood
Subdivision. The property is zoned AG-1 and is located in the Rural Milton Overlay District.
Per Section 64-416(b) the City requires 60-foot front setback. This parcel is a flag lot, and the
front setback does not fall within stem portion of the flag lot. Per Section 64-77(3),
measurements for a front yard setback shall begin at the point of intersection of the stem
and the flag portion of a flag lot running along the property line the most perpendicular to
the stem.
Exhibit A is showing the site survey with the proposed house location on the property. It also
shows the topography on the site. The site slopes considerably on the east side and ends at
a stream in the rear. The septic field is on the south side of the property. This part of the
proposed house is encroaching into the front yard setback. Therefore, this variance is
requested to reduce the front yard setback to 25 feet from 60 feet. Exhibit B is showing the
final plat recorded in 2014.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (DRB) COURTESY REVIEW:
On September 7, 2021, the DRB met and had the following comments:
• DRB recommends approval of the variance.
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Standards for Consideration:
The approval of a variance is based on the following consideration(s):
• Relief, if granted would not offend the spirit or intent of the Ordinance.
• There are such extraordinary and exceptional situations or conditions pertaining to the
particular piece of property that the literal or strict application of the Ordinance would create
an unnecessary hardship due to size, shape or topography or other extraordinary and
exceptional situations or conditions not caused by the variance applicant.
• Relief, if granted would not cause a substantial detriment to the public good and surrounding
properties.
• That the public safety, health, and welfare are secured, and that substantial justice is done.
The applicant response:
• Please see the letter of appeal.
Recommended Conditions:
• No conditions are recommended.
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Letter of Appeal
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B (Final plat)
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12735 New Providence Rd
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Adjacent Neighbor
12725 New Providence Rd
Milton, GA 30004
Neighbor
DocuSign Envelope ID: A16403D7-11C6-4D6F-8EBD-C954C8EEF21B
September 1, 2021
Dear Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Milton, GA
This letter is to affirm our support for David & Kitty Fortanbary’s variance request to reduce the front
setback of their lot in Meadwood subdivision from 60 feet to 25ft.
As a neighborhood resident and landowner, we are invested in seeing a level of consistency in homes
and variances across the entire subdivision. Our subdivision is comprised of only three lots, including
the Fortanbary’ s. The other two lots which we represent constitute the entire subdivision.
Furthermore, the City of Milton has previously granted similar setback variance requests from us.
Granting this variance request from the Fortanbary’s will allow for all three lots to be treated similarly
and fairly.
We have no problems or issues with this variance request being presented to you on September 21,
2021 by David and Kitty Fortanbary.
They both are responsible property owners and neighbors we are looking forward to getting to know.
Additionally, they too share our desire to make Meadowood a wonderful subdivision for our three
homes.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Fred Milani Ron Camp and Stella Dowling
Fred Milani Ron Camp RON CAMP AND STELLA DOWLING
From:Michele Gallagher
To:Shubhangi Jangam
Subject:Re: variance sign 790 Landrum
Date:Tuesday, August 24, 2021 11:54:10 AM
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Thank you again for taking my call.
We have decided to move the building to the site yard. Having said that, we are withdrawing
our request for the variance and DRB approval.
Please let me know if there is further action required.
Many thanks,
Michele Gallagher
Michele Gallagher
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty
North Atlanta Office
t 770.442.7300 c 678.910.4310 f 678.235.3051
e michele@atlantafinehomes.com
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From: Shubhangi Jangam <shubhangi.jangam@cityofmiltonga.us>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 9:52 AM
To: Michele Gallagher <michele@Atlantafinehomes.com>
Subject: RE: variance sign 790 Landrum
Email me that you would like to withdraw your application.
Kind Regards,
Shubhangi (Shubha) Jangam
Senior Planner
2006 Heritage Walk Milton GA 30004
Phone 678 242 2539
www.cityofmiltonga.us
From: Michele Gallagher <michele@Atlantafinehomes.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 9:45 AM
To: Shubhangi Jangam <shubhangi.jangam@cityofmiltonga.us>
Subject: Re: variance sign 790 Landrum
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Good morning!
We discussed at length yesterday. We will reposition the building to be on the side yard.
Is there paperwork or a step that we need to take to withdraw from the Zoning/variance
meeting?
Do we still need to attend the DRB on September 7? Please let me know at your convenience.
Many thanks,
M
Michele Gallagher
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty
North Atlanta Office
t 770.442.7300 c 678.910.4310 f 678.235.3051
e michele@atlantafinehomes.com
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