Board approves variance to raise impervious limit to 46.7% at 4107 (transcript street-name inconsistent)

The Smyrna License and Variance Board on July 23, 2025, approved a variance increasing the maximum impervious surface limit for a property listed in the meeting record as 4107 (transcript references both Antler Trail and Hamlet Trail). The board voted to increase the allowable impervious surface area from 41.7% to 46.7% under case V25-070.

During the public hearing, staff presented the application and noted that six conditions were attached to the approval; the applicant, Jessica Kaelin, acknowledged and agreed to the six conditions when asked. No members of the public spoke for or against the request. The board called for a motion and carried the vote unanimously.

Why it matters: impervious surface percentages govern how much of a lot may be covered by materials that prevent water infiltration (driveways, pools, patios, roofs). Increasing the allowable impervious area can affect stormwater runoff, drainage, and local stormwater-management requirements; such changes are typically subject to staff conditions intended to mitigate adverse effects.

Details: the board approved V25-070 to raise the maximum allowable impervious surface on the listed lot from 41.7% to 46.7%. Staff confirmed six conditions would apply; the applicant indicated agreement with those conditions on the record. A board member observed that the board had considered many variances recently and noted this was number 70 on the docket.

Record note: the transcript contains inconsistent street-name references for this property: the item is introduced as located at 4107 Antler Trail but at the time of the motion the recorder read 4107 Hamlet Trail. The municipal record should be consulted to confirm the correct legal address before follow-up actions or recording.

The board proceeded to approve the minutes from the July 9 meeting and closed the regular business for the morning.