On June 11, 2025, the Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance case B68 by a 4-0 vote, allowing William G. Snyder to enclose an existing deck that sits closer to the rear property line than current code allows.

Snyder told the board the existing deck measures about 32.4 feet from the property line, which he said made it "2.6 feet too close to the property line," and asked for a variance to enclose the footprint as a sunroom. He said the enclosed room would reuse the existing deck footprint and not expand the deck.

Neighbor Kevin O’Donnell, who lives across the line at 443 Summit Club Drive, opposed the variance. O’Donnell showed photos and said the existing fence and prior tree removals mean the proposed enclosed room would be directly visible from his property. He asked the board to "leave it as the law is for my land" and said he would be willing to move his fence only reluctantly.

Snyder’s contractor identified himself as Michael (Michael Carrue) of Great Day Improvements and provided stamped CAD drawings and engineering review for the proposed enclosure. The contractor told the board the work would include a roof and glass/windows to create a four-season room, electrical work and a heating/cooling unit; he said no change to the deck’s footprint was planned and that water runoff would be tied to an underground extension of a downspout.

Board members asked clarifying questions about foundations, electrical service and runoff. One member asked whether the project would be a screened porch or an enclosed sunroom; the contractor confirmed it would become a four-season room with glass and mechanicals. After board discussion a member moved to approve the requested variance and the motion passed 4-0.

Next steps: Snyder may proceed with permitting and inspections consistent with the submitted plans; the board record notes that the variance applies to enclosure of the existing deck footprint and not to expanding the deck.