Development: Services Center 178 Sams Street Decatur, GA3 30030 mabsspAsdAtaNs 404-371-2155 (0); 404-371-4556(0  R DeKalb County GEORGIA Michael Thurmond  Chief Executive Officer DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING &s SUSTAINABILITY Interim Director  Cedric Hudson  ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING (VARIANCES, SPECIAL  EXCEPTONSAPPEAISOFADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS)  Applicant andlor Authorized Mailing Address: City/State/Zip Code: Telephone Home:  Amanda Johnson, Small  Inc.  Carpenters At Large,  Representative:  1830 DeKalb Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307  Email: Amanda@smalicarpenters.com  404-688-7665  Business:  OWNER OF RECORD OF SUBJECT PROPERTY  Owner: Hope Ward & Kasey Diebold Email: aseydeboc@gmal.com Address: 2107 Barberrie Ln. District(s): 15th Zoning Classification: R-75 CHECKTYPE OF HEARING REQUESTED:  Address  2107 Barberrie Ln., Decatur, GA 30032  (Mailing):  Telephone Home: 404-313-2356 Business:  ADDRESSILOCATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY  City: Decatur Block:  State: GA Zip:. 30032 Parcel: 45  Land Lot(s):. 172  Commission District & Super District: 3/6  X  VARIANCE (From Development Standards causing undue hardship upon owners of property.) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS/Toreduce or waive off-street parking or loading space requirements.)  OFFICIAL APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS.  PLEASE REVIEW THE FILING GUIDELINES ON PAGE 4. FAILURE TO FOLLOW  GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN SCHEDULING DELAYS.*  Email Dansustain@dekalbcountyga.gov with any questions.    DeKalb County FORGIA  DEPARTMENT OFI PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION OFTHEPROPERTYOWNER  Ihereby authorize the staff and members of the Zoning Board of Appeals to inspect the premises of the  Subject Property.  Ihereby certify that the information provided int the application is true and correct. Ihereby certify that I am the owner oft the property subject to the application.  5/21/2024 5/21/2024  DATE: DATE:  Applicant Signature: Applicant Signature:  ClaeMDebid    DeKalb County 1  DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION AUTHORIZATIONTOREPRESENTTHEPROPERTYOWNER  Ihereby authorize the staff and members of the Zoning Board of Appeals to inspect the premises of the  Subject Property.  Ihereby certify that the information provided in the application is true and correct.  Ihereby certify that I am the owner of the property and that I authorize the applicant/agent to apply for a  hearing to the ZoningBoard of Appeals for the requests as shown in this application.  5/21/2024  DATE:  Applicant/Agent, Signature:  ueplE  TO WHOMI IT MAY CONCERN: (Name of Owners)  (1)/ (WE): Hope Ward & Kasey Diebold  being (owner/owners) of the property described below or attached hereby delegate authority to the above  signed agent/applicant.  1 Owner Signature    PUBUP   E  Notary  Owner Signatur Owner Signature  ClaDikil  3  Notary Public    Subject: Variance request for Side Yard Setback Reduction - Section 27-2.2.1  Dear Members oft the Zoning Board of Appeals,  My name is Amanda Johnson, and I am the co-owner of Small Carpenters At Large, a loçal design-build firm. The property owners at 2107 Barberrie Lane in Decatur asked us to design and build an addition to the back of their home that will provide enough space for their aging grandmother to move out of a care facility and into their home and be cared: for by family. Because the original home is non-conforming and sits over the side setback line, we are formally requesting a variance from Section 27-2.2.1 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance to This narrow corner lot presents very limiting conditions. The lot is only 67 wide (below the R-75 75' minimum), and because it's a corner lot, the west side setback is 30. This leaves an extremely awkward and narrow allowable building area. When we explored layouts that would sit within the setbacks, they resulted in awkward floor plan layouts that were offset from the existing wall 3.4' as well as long and narrow exterior elevations. The new rooms had to be placed further away from the main living area and kitchen resulting in an inefficient layout. The original home sits over the side setback (26.6' from the west side property line). Extending the existing wall of the home for our proposed addition allows the floor plan to flow comfortably, the roofline to tie in seamlessly, and the overall scale of the addition to maintain the cottage style of the original home. The existing. home is 1112 SF. With the proposed addition, the home would be 1512 SF, which gives the homeowners the space they need and puts us closer to When looking at options to create the additional space the homeowners needed, we wanted to maintain the small scale and character of the home and neighborhood. We chose to remove the existing deck on the west side ofthel home and use this area for additional living spaçe, only extending 8' beyond the existing back wall of the home. This proposed plan allows for the minimum bedroom, closet and living space needed and maximizes the remaining greenspace on the lot. Leaving the existing deck on the east side of the home maintains distance between the neighboring home at 2103 Barberrie Lane. Although adding to the west side of the home encroaches on the setback area, it sits no closer to the  reduce the side yard setback from 30'to26. 1.Physical Conditions ofthe Site:  the 1600: SF minimum for R-75 homes. 2.Minimum Variance Necessary:  property line than the home does currently, 26.6'.  3.Public Welfare:  The proposed changes to this property will not have any negative impact on the neighboring homes and community. The reduced setback will not harm public welfare, neighboring properties, or anyi improvements in the R-75 zoning, district. As part ofthis project, we also plan to remove the existing concrete shed building in the backyard which sits over the setback line. This will help decrease the overall non-conformity, maximize greenspace, and greatly improve thej property's  appearance.    4.Ordinance Hardship:  Strict interpretation of the zoning laws would cause undue hardship for the homeowners. Ifwel build our addition within the required setback lines, the result isal long and narrow space that would awkwardly tie into the existing layout and be less aesthetically, pleasing from the exterior elevation view. The homeowners would rather move than change the character and scale of their cottage home and would much prefer to stay in their house and make space for their grandmother. The proposed plan gives the homeowners the additional space they need with  minimal change to the footprint and scale ofthel home. 5.Alignment with the Spirit oftheLaw:  Our proposed addition does not interfere with the goals of the DeKalb County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. In addition to helping address the housing shortage, this proposed addition and removal oft the existing, concrete outbuilding preserves and improves the greenspace that will be enjoyed by the homeowners and viewed from the neighboring homes. The project aligns with thei intent ofthe Traditional Neighborhoods Character Area to preserve the style and appeal of We have made a sincere effort to ensure our proposed project aligns with the broader goals of this DeKalb County community and appreciate your time and  older traditional neighborhood communities. consideration of our variance request.  Sincerely,  Amanda Johnson Small Carpenters At Large, Inc. 1830 DeKalb. Ave. Atlanta, GA30307 404-688-7665    LEGEND  LINE ERTY  BARBERRIE LANE (50' R/W) (FKA THOMAS DRIVE)  CONCRETE PIPE METAL PIPE  N88'55'16"E 66.89'ACTUAL) (66.6'BY PLAT)  BARN89'14'55'E 66.55  02'04" 66.52'  REFERENCE MATERIAL 1.LIMITED WARRANTY DEED IN FAVOR OF KASEY AND CHRISTY WARD DEED BOOK 28371 PAGE DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS FLOOD NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS_ NOT LOCATED IN_A FLOOD FEDERAL FLOOD AREA AS INDICATED HAZARD THE FLOOD INFORMATION ON THIS PLAT HAS BEEN DETERMINED AFTER REVIEW OF WHICH THE LOCATION OF THE APPLICABLE FLOOD HAZARD AREA. FOR INFORMATION, SECOND OPINION OFTHE APPLICABLE FLOOD HAZARD CONTACT AREA E RECOMMENDEDFOR LOCAL DRAINAGE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AN INSURANCE COMPANY WC SURVEY NOTES STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER AND OTHER. BURIED UTILITIES MAY HAVE BEEN PAVED COVERED OVER. THE LOCATION_OF ROUND UTILTIES AS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED_ON VARY ABOVE FROM GROUND LOCATIONS STRUCTURES. SHOWN UNDERGROUND HEREON. T  UTILITES MAY BE PLEASE CALL ALLL LOCAL UTILITY  AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Knovyuhats! below. Callbefore youd dig. 2. HAS MADE NO OR INVESTIGATION INDEPENDENT RESTRICTIVE FOR EASEMENTS OF RECORD, TITLE ENCUMBRANCES, OR ANY OTHER ACURRENT TITLE SEARCH DISCLOSE. FOR PERMITS THE ISSUING AUTHORITY MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS NOT SHOWN. 3. THIS PLAT WAS PREPARED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PERSON, PERSONS OR ENTITY NAMED VS EPfs NOT EXTEND TOANY UNNAMED PERSON, PERSONS, OR ENTITY WITHOUT NAMING SUCH THE EXPRESS PERSON, PERSONS OR ENTITY. THE EB FIELD UPON WHICH THIS PLAT IS BASED GATHERED TOLERANCE OF 0.03 FEET. THIS PLAT HAS BEEN FOR AND IS FOUND TO BE ACCURATE WITHIN FOOT IN 176,623 FEET. A GEOMAX ZOOM 90 SERIES ROBOTIC TOTAL STATION WITH CARLSON SURVEY 2 DATA COLLECTOR WERE USED IN THE COLLECTION OF FIELD DATA. 5. BEARINGS WERE COMPUTED FROM ANGLES TURNED SINGLE MAGNETIC OBSERVATION. 6. THIS IS TO CURRENT ZONING 7.ALL REBARS SETA ARE 1/2" REBARS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THE ARE SUBJECTTO AUTHORITY, CIY, COUNTY. NO.  MNHOLE OUT POINT OF  NEICHBOR'S CHAIN LINK FENCE  ZONING INFORMATION DEKALB COUNTY R-75 MINIMUM WIDTH: 75 FEET LOT AREA: 10,000 SQUARE BAR E (COLLECTOR ST.): E  A M SD SETBACK: SETBACK: 75 FEET MAXIMUM INIMUM FLOOR LOT COVERAGE: AREA: 35% SQUARE FEET MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 35_FEET WNOR 5 APPROVED CONSTRUCTION BY DEKALB COUNTY ZONING  BLOCK WALL BAR PHALT DRIVEWAY $89'08'03'W 66.60' 46)  GEBNR 97.04  N89'25'32"E 133.78'  SURVEYOR's CERTIFICATE This plat retracement or ofan ate existing parcel or parcels of and property recording new parcel ormake to any 2ae created the parcels are stated RECORDATION a DOES APPROVAL T ANY LOCAL AVAILABILITYOF PERMITS LOCAL REGULATIONS  UIREMENTS, OR SUITABILTY USE SETOR PURPOSE OF THE LAND. Furthermore, undersigned land - certifies that this Georgio as set forth the inthe rules technical and regulations  or E and Land Surveyorsando O.C.GA. Section Eray3 MhalENis Georgia RLS No. 2646 4-16-24 LOT 45 MAP SHOWING REVISE SUBDIMSION OF PROPERTY OF MRS. ETYOLE H. THOMAS  EORGI  LOCAL ISSUING DATE  REVISIONS  SURVEY FOR KASEY DIEBOLD  2107 BARBERRIE LANE DECATUR, GEORGIA TOTAL AREA= 0.299t ACRES OR 13,007t SQ. FT. LAND LOT172  MCCLUNG SURVEYING 4833 th CObb Seris Suite200 Smyrna, Georgia 30080 770)-434-3383  15TH DISTRICT DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA PLAT PREPARED: 4-16-2024 FIELD: 4-12-2024 SCALE:1"-30 JOBH263506 P6128  Authorization #LSF000752  SCALE FEET    BARBERRIE LANE (50' R/W) (FKA THOMAS DRIVE)  N88'55'16"E 66.89'ACTUAL)  (66.6' BY PLAT)  1/2REBAR FOUNP ANP POB  VAREMENAEIASSE 66.55' 1/2°REBAR  1/2REBAR, FOUND  OUND  "FOUND N8802'04"E  66.52'  30'B WOOD PORCH CONC. PORCH #2107 ONE STORY FRAME ON CRAWL SPACE  NEIGHBOR'S CHAIN LINK FENCE  Wlood dekA Kkpk to loe vmovia  CONCH CONC. * BLOCK WALL BLOCK WALL L-40'B FRAME SHED WOOD WALL  Bnck paho 4 tonntc-bwmo -to bermwed  CONG BLDGI  /  Exi6hns hi Plan  CONC BLOCK WALL ALONG PROP. LINE  REBAR 2SET S89'08'03'W 66 60'  NEGHBOR'S ASPHALT DRIMVEWAY  N89'25'32"E 133.78'    BARBERRIE LANE (50' R/W) (FKA THOMAS DRIVE)  N8855'16'E 66.89'ACTAL)  (66.6' BY PLAT)  /2REBAR FOUNP. APPOB  ARERARNBFI4SSE 66.55' 1/2REBAR  FOUAD  FOUND N88'02'04  66.52'  30'B WOOD P PORCH CONC. PORCH #2107 ONE STORY FRAME! DN CRAWL SPACE  NEIGHBOR'S CHAIN UNK ptinpdek  FENCE  2bb'  E 8  CA Ghown shaded  BLOCK WALL BLOCK WALL L-40'B FRAME SHED WOOD WALL  Troposed Eke Plan  CONC. BLOCK WALL ALONG PROP. LINE  REBAR SEI  NEIGHBOR'S ASPHALT DRMVEWAY  N89'25'32"E 133.78'  S89'08'03'W 66.60'    ITTTT   BATH2  0 0 BATHI -  EXISTING FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4"= 1-0"  (11I2SF)  WALLI LEGEND  TOBEI REMOVED STRUCTURE/C CABINETS  A1 SHEET    REVISIONS  EXISTING ROOF PLAN /SCALE: 1/4"=1-0"  A2 SHEET 2_OF    EXISTING LEFT SIDE ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"  EXISTING BACK ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4"= 1-0"  A3 SHEET 3OF  EXISTING RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4"=1-0"    12'-0"  5'-11-1/4"  7'-10"  PANTRY  KITCHEN  BATH2  LIVINGI  0 BATHI  8-0"  OPENDECK  PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/4"=1-0"  (1512SF)  WALLLEGEND  TOREMAIN  NEWWALLS/ /PARTITIONS  A4 SHEET OF    0 0  PROPOSED ROOF PLAN SCALE: 1/4"=1-0"  A5 SHEET    PROPOSED: LEFT SIDE ELEVATION /SCALE: 1/4"=1-0"  PROPOSED BACK ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4"=1-0"  A6 SHEET OF  PROPOSED RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4"=1 1'-0"