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Meeting Summary
The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved seven variance cases on consent and denied one variance request. The denied case (V-22, Anna Major) involved an unpermitted 192 sq ft shed at Piedmont Glen Court that encroached on a sewer easement and was located in a floodway, requiring removal within 60 days. Case V-28 (Preston Reed) was withdrawn and V-13 (Gary Bryant Gilmore) and V-29 (Denise Meyer) were continued to March 11, 2026.
Key Decisions (3)
Variance Denial for Shed at Piedmont Glen Court
Anna Major's variance request to reduce setbacks for an existing 192 sq ft shed from required 35 feet to zero feet adjacent to northeastern property line and 3 feet adjacent to southeastern property line was denied. The shed was built without permit 6 years ago and is located within 10 feet of a sewer easement and in the floodway. Applicant ordered to remove shed within 60 days and meet with zoning office to permit relocation.
Consent Agenda Approval - Seven Variance Cases
Board approved consent agenda including: V-23 (Wendell Floyd) sign variance at Powers Ferry Road/Interstate North Parkway; V-24 (Vinings Church) sign variance at Atlanta Road/Winchester Parkway; V-25 (Eric Burris) setback reduction at San Andre Drive; V-26 (Brandy Weldy) pool equipment variance on Holly Springs Road; V-27 (Malone Construction) impervious coverage increase to 63.4% and pool equipment setback at Rivers Call Boulevard; V-30 (Ron King Classic LLC) side setback reduction to 17 feet on Velma Drive; V-18 (Ernest Crumley) front setback and accessory structure setback at Lattimore Farm Drive/Covell Court with amended rear setback to 7 feet.
Continuation of V-29 Denise Meyer
Case V-29 (Denise Meyer) continued to March 11, 2026 hearing to resolve issues with stormwater management.
Development Activity (2)
Malone Construction Pool Project
Variance approved to increase impervious coverage from 35% to 63.4% and reduce pool equipment setback from 5 feet to 2 feet adjacent to northern property line
Crumley Residential Addition
Proposed 405 square foot shaded area with fireplace; front setback reduced from 35 feet to 31 feet; rear setback reduced to 7 feet (amended from 5 feet as proposed)
Market Signals (2)
Housing Demand
Multiple residential accessory structure variances (pools, sheds, outdoor living spaces) indicate homeowners investing in property improvements rather than relocating.
Commercial Demand
Sign variances for commercial properties at Powers Ferry Road/Interstate North Parkway and Vinings Church suggest active commercial and institutional presence in the area.