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Smyrna appeals board denies Regent Homes’ request to shrink front setback in Blakeney
Summary
The Town of Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request from Regent Homes to reduce the primary front setback from 35 feet to 25 feet on several Loudwater Court lots in the Blakeney subdivision, concluding the applicant did not demonstrate the hardship required under the municipal ordinance.
The Town of Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals on a November evening denied a setback variance requested by Regent Homes that would have reduced the primary front setback from 35 feet to 25 feet for several lots on Loudwater Court in the Blakeney subdivision.
Town staff outlined the request and the rationale for the variance. "Per the applicant, the allowance of this variance would permit for more functional rear yards and to minimize issues with grading and stormwater runoff," said Speaker 5, the presenting staff member. Staff reviewed the development’s planned residential development (PRD) approvals dating to 2017 and cited Section 7.08 of the…
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