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Why it matters: Neighbors and the East Cobb Civic Association objected to construction near Bishop Lake’s shoreline and argued the property should conform to a 25-foot water buffer. The board’s decision includes conditions meant to address runoff and public concerns while allowing the property owners to rebuild within constraints.

What the board decided: The motion to approve V130 carried after the board attached stipulations that, as read into the record, require the applicant to: use the site plan submitted on Feb. 10, 2025; meet with stormwater management to reduce impervious surface to 35%; change the site-plan labeling from “existing deck repair” to “replace rear deck” and keep the rear deck uncovered with no side lattice; preserve a specified area behind the proposed addition by prohibiting additional structures there; build or extend the seawall before any grading or construction and have the seawall inspected by a Cobb County building inspector prior to further permits or construction. Those stipulations were read into the record by a board member and adopted with the motion.

Public testimony: Attorney representation for the applicants, identified in the record as Madam Rosen of Rosen, Rosen & Riley, said the property is “now down to 36%,” and argued the irregular lot shape and topography limited where structures could be placed. Neighbors pushed back. Richard Enzinger, who identified himself as a nearby resident and long-time Bishop Lake homeowner, said, “Nowhere were the variance results displayed or discussed,” and urged the board to require a 25-foot rear setback except for existing grandfathered conditions. Richard Grom, East Cobb Civic Association case manager, told the board the association opposed any increase in impervious surface and recommended that any rear-setback variance be limited to the existing structure’s footprint.

Board rationale and conditions: Board discussion emphasized the property’s small, odd shape and topography, the applicant’s work with the East Cobb Civic Association and neighbors, and stormwater-management concerns. The board’s stipulations were structured to allow reconstruction while reducing runoff risk and preserving shoreline protections where possible. The board also required that the seawall be constructed and inspected before other site work to address runoff and erosion risks.

Outcome and next steps: The motion to approve V130 with the stated stipulations passed by voice/roll call. The applicant must satisfy the stormwater and site-plan conditions before obtaining further permits. The board noted that variances apply to each property individually and do not set precedent on neighboring parcels.

Votes and official actions:
- Motion to approve V130 (Cambern) with conditions (site plan dated 02/10/2025; stormwater meeting to achieve 35% impervious; replace rear deck wording; rear deck to remain uncovered and without side lattice; no structures in defined left-side rear area behind proposed addition; seawall extended/built and inspected by Cobb County building inspector prior to grading and construction): motion passed.

Public speakers and testimony included the applicants’ attorney Madam Rosen, neighbor Richard Enzinger, Richard Grom (East Cobb Civic Association), and Jim Beveridge (neighbor who raised concerns about accessory dwelling use).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals - 02/18/25","oneSentenceSummary","After public comment and testimony from neighbors and the East Cobb Civic Association, the Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance V130 for a Bishop Lake property, attaching multiple stipulations addressing impervious coverage, shoreline protection and sequencing of seawall construction.","taxTitle","Cobb County, Georgia","taxId",3733,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6336485,"Cobb County BZA approves bulk of February consent agenda; two variances continued",885,331000,1216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2284143-d07f3f3f5d17bfe17d86bb82a211dcf3&start=331&end=1216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2284143-d07f3f3f5d17bfe17d86bb82a211dcf3/thumbnail_331000.jpg","/articles/6336485/Cobb-County/Georgia/Cobb-County-BZA-approves-bulk-of-February-consent-agenda-two-variances-continued","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6336485-c3ca1fa35d351058adcb59b1674d0401/orig.mp4?Expires=1776605789&Signature=GuZr4uYbydYUO5kCIY2i4xeBLMj~fquT29YJKB3Gi-Qe-zV2fef8XqF6O9Rdzyx1IVk0ng9uqZJftkdARkX9C-NwzUSDCTLwmVcv806ABrkK~bEkmaqLiBpMCVW-zRTEpkbJKK~k0YaIT9YpXEP8vn44AHCa9wVgwV~l9DS1qXGVYI-8qfgUs~iO12PRYlPvC7luLemH2fiZudIRTY5qU7Kvk0v2w8f93iPLy74fdo3yRE0d-OmoO5Sn1lcE0G09o-omHVyFzM7BYdaNPW-pm-YUAZHo8TqSaq66PtDjIttUeDIa-HKbI0SASpcMQ6NmxXdKjq8Kr3or2jS10vX2gw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals on Feb. 12 approved the majority of its consent agenda after staff read a list of routine variance requests and no opposition was recorded for most items.

The consent agenda included multiple single-property variance requests ranging from increased impervious surface allowances to reduced setbacks. Board zoning division manager Mr. Peterson read each case into the record and asked applicants and opponents to identify themselves as their cases were called. Two cases — variance V28 (Vicki Bham) and V15 (Heath Lawson) — were continued at staff request to give applicants time to address stormwater and a missed variance respectively.

Why it matters: The board uses a consent agenda to expedite cases that staff and reviewing departments have vetted and for which no opposition has been registered. Continuing cases for additional review preserves public notice and allows staff to resolve outstanding technical concerns.

Most consent cases were approved at once after a brief roll-call vote. The consent list read into the record included (case number — brief request — staff recommendation): V150 (Kofi Dogby — buffer averaging and increased impervious coverage to 57.98% — staff recommended approval subject to final buffer averaging plan approval), V16 (Bonnie Colsar — multiple accessory-structure setbacks and pool equipment setbacks — staff recommended approval subject to stormwater comments), V18 (David Gregory Peterson — accessory garage and in-ground pool — staff recommended approval with conditions limiting commercial or dwelling use), V19 (Nicholas and Jordan Smith — pool/impervious/setback adjustments — staff recommended approval subject to stormwater), V20 (Alexander Yavmerov — reduced front and accessory setbacks; non-hardened parking — staff recommended approval with conditions), V21 (Don Hegmeister — rear setback reduction — staff recommended approval), V22 (Ashley Dover — pool equipment side placement — staff recommended approval), V23 (Markham Paykoff — rear setback reduction — staff recommended approval), V24 (Perrin Properties Inc. — impervious from 80% to 82.53% existing — staff recommended approval subject to stormwater), V26 (Teresa and Andre Mitz — multiple accessory and setback items; staff recommended approval subject to conditions), V27 (World Finance — increased wall sign area to 82 sq ft — staff recommended approval), V29 (Robert and Tamara Zubik — side setback reduction — staff recommended approval) and others listed on the printed agenda. Staff recommended approval for each of these consent items unless otherwise noted.

A board member proposed a single amendment to the consent agenda tied to V26 (Teresa and Andre Mitz). The amendment requires the applicant to maintain existing tree buffers on the east and north property lines and, if trees are disturbed by construction activity, to replace them. That amendment was added before the roll call. After the amendment was included, the board voted to approve the consent items as amended.

Two items were removed from consent and handled in regular order: V30 (Mission Builders LLC) was pulled when one person registered opposition; the case later returned to the board and was approved with staff conditions. V28 and V15 were continued to the next hearing at staff request for stormwater and an additional variance to be addressed.

Votes at a glance:
- Continue V28 (Vicki Bham) — motion to continue approved (staff requested continuation to address stormwater).
- Continue V15 (Heath Lawson) — motion to continue approved (applicant to request missing variance).
- Consent items (multiple cases listed above) — approved as amended (amendment added for V26 tree buffer preservation).
- V30 (Mission Builders LLC) — pulled from consent for opposition; later approved with staff comments and stipulations.

The board moved on to the regular case agenda after the consent vote.","The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a slate of mostly uncontested variances at its Feb. 12, 2025 hearing, continued two cases for additional review and amended one consent item to require preservation of tree buffers.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6336472,"Board holds V25 after staff flags sewer-easement wall and impervious-surface issues; return set for March 12",845,3240000,4085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2284143-d07f3f3f5d17bfe17d86bb82a211dcf3&start=3240&end=4085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2284143-d07f3f3f5d17bfe17d86bb82a211dcf3/thumbnail_3240000.jpg","/articles/6336472/Cobb-County/Georgia/Board-holds-V25-after-staff-flags-sewer-easement-wall-and-impervious-surface-issues-return-set-for-March-12","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6336472-293dd8df8fe4bf72da3aa2b257350b74/orig.mp4?Expires=1776605789&Signature=Nm0FIpio9E52PaAbB0xbmusZ-DFLVak4ymPuamqtcHLVtoKFnJuA26th1CaR3wI0o8YKypDPUZOBwwRqKIoqAvzkrgAvN~tT0M~~w2cn79ddCG2p73tdkhnNcwqmQYXCX5RalxjWUbsf~F0lCfZmQl7VR5VwMACBLiZEA6NA~JhI-D7wxnU4whnpsQyYuaCWmq4hpcYThksduQgcQOekEdw~ucE9sECfI-yQfvL4uHQSFY0GABvw7fgNtxDXMrC46oQAC2BPUP09KEpwRFe2aIh82uIESzQiRoMkS20daNLN4JROk6lX4lpoR2QS-GgcPsj-3uJ40c7mTRSSkivIeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals on Feb. 12 held variance case V25 for the March hearing after staff identified a wall encroaching on a sewer easement and the applicant acknowledged impervious coverage exceeded county limits.

Why it matters: The board cannot approve a variance that depends on structures located inside recorded utility easements. County utility staff told the board a proposed wall overlapped the sewer easement and that any wall within the easement must be removed plus an additional 2-foot setback. The applicant agreed to investigate and said he believed removal was feasible but asked for time to confirm with engineers.

Staff and applicant exchange: The applicant, appearing as David Hayut on behalf of his father, explained the site plan and ownership of two lots and said the roadway configuration and driveway contributed to the impervious calculation. Wilson Collins from Cobb Water and Sewer showed the board a site plan excerpt and confirmed the thicker black curved line represented a proposed wall encroaching into the sewer easement; he said the wall would have to be “completely removed, plus two feet for the setback.” The board advised the applicant to meet with sewer staff and the stormwater manager to explore mitigation options and submit a revised site plan.

Board action and conditions: The board held V25 for one month and instructed the applicant to meet with Cobb Water and Sewer and stormwater staff, submit a revised site plan removing the wall from the easement and pursue impervious-surface mitigation options (such as dry wells or other stormwater measures) to reach the 35% limit. The board set a return date for the March 12 hearing and said the applicant would not need to refile but must update the date on the public notice sign.

Outcome and next steps: The applicant said he was about 95% certain the wall could be removed but preferred a one-month hold rather than risk a failed approval. The board’s motion to hold until the March hearing passed. The applicant was directed to submit a clean site plan showing the wall removed and to meet with stormwater staff to explore options to reduce impervious surface.","Variance V25 (Isaac Hyatt) was held to the March hearing after staff identified a proposed wall encroaching on a sewer easement and concerns about impervious coverage. The applicant agreed to remove or relocate the wall and to work with Cobb Water and Sewer and stormwater staff before returning.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6336478,"Board holds Sandy Braswell variance request 30 days to explore alternatives for gravel access",437,2814000,3251000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2284143-d07f3f3f5d17bfe17d86bb82a211dcf3&start=2814&end=3251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2284143-d07f3f3f5d17bfe17d86bb82a211dcf3/thumbnail_2814000.jpg","/articles/6336478/Cobb-County/Georgia/Board-holds-Sandy-Braswell-variance-request-30-days-to-explore-alternatives-for-gravel-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6336478-5aff68498d251044b89990324ed8cffc/orig.mp4?Expires=1776605789&Signature=aObsbIIpMMBIkB4j0EZNrfRFDkyXSeDoPaW3jG36hPGT8psZk4hjN1ux47lehAUo~aQBXyXkWI8c0cnyNV9jcG1AJvBV5KAE1-j~Cc8APmArL8lxOuZzIXiGflyUw1KE9rtSwZMMZz4y~PuB2xNOtM0kdgJvBxL-LgToqRsNxdTd7pn0Hoitcg5CmZLjzXW0fg4m8gTaQ4sQ7amnCfDr2K-dSpqBntJvq04hrtFOtRJ~ZNH2aRROt6qiMRVKb2Ru-2EZPSf9yMdsCUttSrm~rMEGveF252wcmFnlwArG8pW1iqm66chD3hJ0ShqJmgYB2flcdPFY6zbW7uVXMqG03Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals on Feb. 12 voted to hold variance case V17 for 30 days at the applicant’s request and to give staff and the applicant time to explore alternatives for driveway surfacing.

Why it matters: V17 would allow parking and maneuvering on a non-hardened surface (gravel) to access an approximately 962-square-foot canopy and steel building on Macedonia Road. The board had previously approved a related variance with a condition requiring paving; the applicant said financial constraints and disputes with a builder left the property owner unable to complete paving now and asked the board for flexibility.

Applicant testimony and staff discussion: Sandy Braswell, who identified herself as the property owner, told the board she could not afford the unexpected cost to pave and that there were unresolved sewer- and water-line issues with the builder. The board noted that a previous approval had included a paving stipulation and that both the applicant and builder had been informed of that condition. A board member said she wanted to work with Braswell to identify mitigation steps and to ensure access to utilities could be provided without compromising standards.

Board action: A motion to hold the variance for 30 days was made and seconded so the applicant could work with staff on options to address the paving condition and related construction concerns. The motion passed.

Next steps: The board asked Braswell to work with the moving commissioner and staff to find alternatives and return at the March hearing if an agreed approach is not finalized. The board instructed the applicant to coordinate with staff to identify workable mitigation.","Sandy Braswell asked the board for permission to use a gravel access for a utility canopy and shed; the board held the request for 30 days to allow the owner and staff to explore mitigation and alternative solutions after learning paving had been a prior condition of approval.","actionData","errors"]

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