Planning 8 Zoning 2635 Talley Street Decatur, GA 30030 VARIANCE APPLICATION Phone 404-377-6198 ndnim Fax 404-378-5054 CityofDecatur Attach as survey oft the property drawm to scale and showing the following information. Please provide one full-size copy of all plans, as well as one copy ofa ally plansi ina an 84) x11 format. Itis! helpful tos showf floor plans and elevations of proposed buildingi improvements, as well as al letter ofs supportf from adjacent propertys owners. Ifthe applicant isr not the current property owner, provide al notarized: authorizationi for this application from the current property owmer. See the: stream variance submittal checklist for additional requirements for stream variances. 1. allp property lines with dimensions 3. northa arrow, scale, lot and! block numbers andl land lot 4. topographic and drainage information ifp pertinent Address of property. 231 W.] Hill St. Name of applicant Mike and Beth Duggan Address 231 W.Hill St. Email mduggansoegmal.com Address 231W.Hill: St. 2. location of buildings and others structures, creeks and easements referenced to property lines Decatur, GA3 30030 Phone. 215-847-4391 12 215-847-4231 City/state/ZIP. Decatur, GA 30030 Phone, 215-847-4391 12 215-847-4231 City/state/ZIP Decatur, GA 30030 jw323cu@gmail.om Name of property owner Michael and Elizabeth Duggan Current zoning of property. R-60, Parcel ID#: 1521404138 Please answer all of the following questions on a separate sheet. 1. What is the variance requested? What code requirement do you wish to vary from? shape, topography, or other extraordinary and exceptional: situation)? 2. What are the special conditions relating to the specific piece of property in question (narrowmess, shallowness, 3. Explain how the application of the zoning ordinance to this specific piece of property results in peculiar, 4. Are the circumstances or conditions applying to thel building or land in question peculiar to the premises? Do they 5. Explain why the granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of aj property right and extraordinary: and practical difficulties? apply generally to other land or buildingsi in the vicinity? does not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant. 6. Did the condition for which the variance is sought result from an action by the applicant? 7. Explain how the variance will affect the supply of light and air to adjacent property, the traffic on public streets, the 8. Explain how the granting of the variance will bei in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Decatur 9. Will the granting of the variance allow a structure or use in a district restricted against such structure or use? Ihereby certify that the above and attached statements and documents aret true tot the! best of myl knowledge and belief. danger of fire, the public safety and established property values. land use plan. Applicant signature. ympugga Date. 10/25/2024 oggan Revised April 2015 OLD HOUSE FFE MAIN SSMH1 1042.81 SSMH2 1039.87 INV IN=1033.47 INV OUT=1033.37 SSMH3 1029.31 (A)INV IN=1024.01 (B)INV IN=1063.10 INV OUT=1023.91 BMP w.Q. DEVICE NEW DOWNSPOUT (TYP) COLLECTORS AS NEEDED TO DIRECT ROOF TO AREA SITE PLAN DISCLAIMER TOE BUILDER: SURVEY LAND EXPRESS INC.IS_NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE MOST RECENT AND ACCURATE PLAN INFORMATION FROM BUILDER THE REQUESTING RESPONSIBLIYOF THE BUILDER CONSTRUCT TO PROVDE INFORMATION TO THE SURVEYOR PRIOR TO DRAFTINGA B BUILDER IS REQUIRED TO CHECK AND CONFIRM WITH THE ARCHITECT AND/OR OTHER DESIGN USED IN THE FLOOR REGARDING ANY CHANGES, ALTERATIONS, REVISIONS TO FLOOR PLANS ONCE THEY SUPPLIED TOTHE SURVEYOR AMS THE PERMITTING AND BUILDER IS REQUIRED TO CONSULT WITH THE ARCHITECT AND/OR OTHER USED IN CREATING THE ALL PROPOSED DESIGN ÉLEMENTS, BUT FLOOR ELEVATIONS: OF FLOOR LEVELS: PROPOSED GRADING: RETAINING WALLS; TYPES; ALL IMPERVIOUS ACCESSORY SURFACES PROJECT ADJACENT SITE. 5 CRITICAL THAT ALL THIS DESIGN DUE DILIGENCE ELEMENTS BY THROUGHOUT THE BUILDER TBE DONE BY COMPARING ALL DESIGN ELEMENTS TO ANY 3D RENDERINGS AND/OR SIDE BY THE ARCHITECT AND/OR OTHER PRIOR TO SUPPLYING TO THE SURVEYOR. OF THEEND TO THE F PLAN IS TRUE AND PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE OHLN FOR PERMITTING AND PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTING THE NEW IMPROVEMENTS. SURVEYL EXPRESS, INC. CANNOT BE HELD LABLE FOR MEET ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE BYT AND/OR THE TOMEET ARE ONEOF STAKED PER THE ABOVE SAID_SITE POOLNOTES: 1. FENCE AND FOOTINGS BE ENTIRELY CONTAINED WITHIN THE AND LINE. FENCE WILL CLIMBING. NOT HAVE A "LADDER" EFFECT THAT COULD AID IN POOL 36"_WIDE. INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE GATED EXIT WITH A MINIMUM 194.30' ALONGIR/W WDTHOF OPEN OUTWARD (AWAY FROM POOL) AND TOR/W OF THE HEICHT_OF THE FENCE BE FIVE (5) FEET. THE POOL ENCLOSURE ENTRANCE (GATE) SHALL BE LOCKED WHEN POOL IS (APD) FOR ALL CASES A ALL ON THE WHICH HAVE TO THE POOL AREA MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUDIBLE THE POOL NOT BY OPENING THE TO DONSN MAIN FILLED BY HOSE. BACKFLOW PREVENTOR IS TO BE PROVDED OMISOPIRE ON HOSE BIB. /EXIT EE FENCE DISTURBED AREA STABILIZATION 7"OTP 49.94(F) (WITH VEGETATION) AREA ABILIZATION BETPEDA TATION) PEVED AREA STABILIZATION 33 (PB.8/PG.86) 30'51"E 2"RB 6) (34) PB.8/PG.86) -N 89:22'51"E 72.19' sko) 97.82F) 98.20'(D) 00 30'BL (35) S 87-4813"E (PB.8/PG.86) /2RBR NO GRADED SLOPES SHALL EXCEED 3H:1V THE PLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS AND THE PARKING OF IS PROHIBITED THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. SILT FENCE HAND DUGI IN CRZ INDICATES CONTOURS INDICATES EXISTING CONTOURS TREE SAVE STATUS: y INDICATES TREE TO BE REMOVED ASTORACE ACTVITES PES TREE SAVE SSuT TREE PLAN REMOVED TREES 4'HWX2 DBH 7'HW ESERVED 7"PN TREES NONE PRESERVED REPLACEMENT TREES= O" TOTAL DBH INCHES= 239" 0.451AC REQUIRED FORPR PRESERVATION. INCHES/ACRE Sd1-C 1/2BF WDF LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE EXISTING SHED &WD STEPS TO BE REMOVED FOR PROPOSED ADDITIONS THE EXISTING FENCE SECTIONS TREE TO BE MOVED ONTO THE HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY BE.YS FLOW QUIP. EXISTING ORY AIN FFE THE EXISTING FENCE SECTIONSK TO BE MOVED ONTO THE HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY TREE AND ADNG DEPK TW PROP TERRACÉPROP 1047.72 NEWDWALL PROP POOL DECK PROPOSED DRAIN N_SCREEN PIPES PORCH MINIMUM 1.2% 1046.00 ACX2 WQBMP 1048.46 RAIN GARDEN #217 HOUSE 1044.00 RAIN GARDEN OVERFLOW POINT MIN. MAINTAIN 10' FROM PROPERTY LINES) PROP WD FENCE 5 CHILD PROOF GATE OUTWARD-OPENIG LF-CLOSING LIMITS_OF DISTURBANCE 1038.00 1OTPO WMRWV PB REGARDING FINISHED LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE BR BEANE WDF (SEE 1o'x10x1.5'DEEP SHEET 3FOR DETAILS) REMOVED DBH DBH INCHES= INCHES= 15" 239" THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT SCHEDULE DUE TO FAILURE BY THE BUILDER DRLS Ds1 Ds2 Ds3 N SURVEY LAND EXPRESS, INC. CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY ALL DISTURBED AREAS LEXISTING #231 1050.00 DEM 1-STORY FR, #235 W/CRWL MAIN FFE 1052.20 N_HOUSE ICRWL FFE 1049.63 P GMD oCo 54.1 INCHES ONCE 1044. PORCH MCKOY STREET THROUGH A R N WALI 1044.094 GAS LINE MARKED 26 WEST. HILLS STREET 2 50' R/W MARKED EXISTING GL, SL, WL&WM REUSED BE SITE PLAN PREPARED FOR: ELIZABETH DUGGAN PROPERTY ADDRESS: 231 WEST HILL STREET DECATUR, GA 30030 33't BC/BC APPROX LOCATION DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE/EXIT AS PER CITY OF DECATUR CO. STANDARD 709 & 710 TOTAL LAND AREA 19633.53 SF/0.451 AC LOT ALLOWABLE COVERAGE 7853.41 SF /0.180 AC/ 40.00% EXISTING LOT COVERAGE (BEFORE CONSTRUCTION) 3961 SF /0.091 AC/20.17% PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE (AFTER 5317 SF CONSTRUCTION) /0.122 AC/ 27.08% DISTURBED AREA 4720.51 SF /0.108 AC FLOOR AREA RATIO SEE EROSION CONTROL LEGEND STABILIZATION (W/M MULCHING ONLY) AREA DISTURBED STABILIZATION (w/ TEMPORARY SEEDING) SEE DISTURBED EROSION AREAS. CONTROL NOTES. DISTURBED AREA STABILIZATION (w/ VEGETATION) PERMANENT PARTOF LOT 58 AND FULL LOT57 LAND LOT214 COUNTY, GEORGIA FIELD DATE 14, 2022 PRINTED/SIGNED JANUARY 15, 2024 ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO TITLE ARE EXCEPTED PAPER SIZE: 18"x-24" SALAE COORD #20110145 DWG #20220411 SHEET_2OF APPLIED COVER OF (6) MONTHS LESS SEEDING ISN PRACTICAL ESTABLISHING COVER FAT TEMPORARY GROWING SEEDING SS ESTABLISHING PERMANENT VEGETATIVE COVER EGUMES AS-TREES ON SHRUBS, AREAS. VINES, GRASSES ENLARGED DISTURBED PLANS 15TH DISTRICT SURVEY LAND EXPRESS, INC LAND SURVEYING SERVICES EKPNEHFEY SET FOR DETAILS 1"= OLD HOUSE FFE MAIN 1052.20 SSMH1 1042.81 SSMH2 1039.87 Sd1 1-HI INV IN-1033.47 INV OUT=1033.37 SSMH3 1029.31 (A)INV (B)INV INV OUT=1023.91 BMP W.Q. DEVICE NEW COLLECTORS (TYP) AS NEEDED DIRECT ROOF RUNOFF TO BIORETENTION AREA SITEPLAND DISCLAIMER TOBUILDER: SURVEY THE MOST LAND RECENT EXPRESS, AND "CCEAET RESPONSIBLE PLAN INFORMATION FOR THE_DISTRIBUTION FROM THE BUILDER OF (S)NELLER STEVENS HOLL EQUESTING OR USING THE CONSTRUCT TION SITE THE PRIOR TO DRAFTING A SURVEYOR BUILDER IS TO AND CONFIRM THE ARCHITECT AND/OR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL(S) USED IN CREATED THE BUILDING FLOOR PLANS REGARDING ANY CHANGES, ATIONS, AND/OR REVISIONS TO BUILDING FLOOR ONCE THEY_ARE TO THE SURVEYOR AMb THE PERMITING AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. BUILDER IS TO CONSULT WITH THE ARCHITECT OTHER DESIGN IN CREATING THE FLOOR FLOOR ELEVATIONS: ÉLEMENTS, OF INCLUDING FLOOR BUT_NOT LEVELS: LMITED-TO: GRADING: FINISHED RETAINING WALLS; MATERIAL TYPES; ALL IMPERVOUS ACCESSORY ADJACENT DESIGN ELEMENTS 7 PROJECT SITE.ITIS CRITICAL THAT THIS DUE BY THE BUILDER BE (ESHYDRANGEA DONE ALL TO 3D AND/OR GAUTUMNT TWIST AZALEA SIDE ELEVATIONS PROFILES CREATED BY THE ARCHITECT AND/OR OTHER ()NELLER STEVENS HOLLYN PRIOR TO SUPPLYNG TO THE THE THE_END USER TO VERIFY THE ESTIMATED BUILDING DEMOUNE? SITE ISTRUE A9D CORRECT SUBMITTING THE SITE PHLN AND BN PERMITTING PRIOR TO PE NEW IMPROVEMENTS. CANNOT BE DELAY PROJECT DUE TO BY VFPRE BUILDER TO Ds2 Ds3 MEET ANY ONEOF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. Ds1 SURVEY LAND EXPRESS, INC. CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DISTURBED AREAS ONCE RELEASED AND/OR MPROVEMENTS ARE STAKED SAID THE SITE SITE_PLAN DUE TO 1050.00 FAILURE BY THE BUILDER TOMEET ANY ONE OF FE ABOVE #235 N HOUSE POOLNOTES: 1. FENCE AND WALL FOOTINGS MUST BE ENTIRELY CONTAINED WITHIN THE P GME AND CANNOT ENCROACH ONTO PROPERTY LINE. oCO 2. POOL FENCE WILL NOT HAVE A "LADDER" EFFECT THAT COULD AID IN 3. POOL UNAUTHORIZED FENCES CLIMBING INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE GATED EXIT WITH MINIMUM 194.30' ALONGIR/W WIDTH OF 36" 1051.74 THE MINIMUM HEIGHT_OF THEF FENCE MUST BE_FIVE (5) FEET. THE POOL ENCLOSURE ENTRANCE (GATE) SHALL BE LOCKED WHEN POOL IS (APD) FOR CASES WHERE A BUILDING FOOTPRINT THROUGH A FENCE PERIMETER, ALL DOORS ON THE BUILDING(S) WHICH HAVE "FE L/2 ALARM DIRECT ACTIVATED TO BY_OPENING AREA DOOR(S). BE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUDIBLE N WALL 7. THE IS_NOT CONNECTED THE WATER LINE ANDIS_TO BE 1044.09 FILLED_BY HOSE BIB. HOSE. A_BACKFLOW PREVENTOR IS TOE BE PROVDED THE APPROX LOEATION LINE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE/EXIT INDICATES TYPE C'SILT_FENCE (HAYBALES) (34) (PB.8/PG N 89'22'51"E 72.19' SHbo) 97.82F) 98.20(D) 35 (PB.8/PG.8 2'RBF 1/2BBF NO GRADED SLOPES SHALL EXCEED 3H:1V THE PLACEMENT OF DUMPSTERS AND THE PARKING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. OF IS PROHIBITED IN SILT IN FENCE HAND DUG CRZ INDICATES PROPOSED CONTOURS INDICATES EXISTING TREE SAVE STATUS: X INDICATES TREE TOBE REMOVED TREE PROTECTION: DISTL LEND PRO AFERACE ARE TO TREE SIGNI AND SSUT TREE PLAN REMOVED TREES DBH 4"HWx2 DBH N 89:30'51"Eg 22.Q6 PSTURES DISTURBED STABILIZATION DISTURBED (WITH BSEDA 1"OTP 49.94(F) (INDICA AZALEAGG GERBING (E)BLUE CASCADE DISTYUM (6)LITTLE QUICK FIRE HYDRANGEA ()DUKE GARDENS PLUMYEW GINKGO SUCH fo THE SITE PLAN. EXISTING IN E E ()SHISHL GABHIRACAMELUA SCREEN PORCH OBLOODGOOD. MAPLE () SHISHL GASHIRA CAMELUIA ()DUKE GARDENSE PLUMYEW WQBMP 1048.46 RAIN GARDEN #217 1046.99 10'x10x1.5'DEEP (SEE SHEET 3FOR DETAILS) REMOVED DBH INCHES= 15" HOUSE 1044.00 G)DOUBLE KNOCK ouT RED AC (O)BLUE CASCADE DISTYIUM REQUIRED MORDA RAIN GARDEN OVERFLOW POINT MAINTAIN MN. 10 FROM PROPERTY LINES) CRIMSON FIRE LOROPETALUM (6)UMELIGHT PANICLE HYDRANGEA CDWNTERGREENI LHETZ LIMITSOF DISTURBANCE 1038.00 /2'RBE 1'OTPO CONC SW WM MAILO PROPOSED BR DEANSI LE EXISTING WDF 1-STORY FR EM ICRWL FFE 1049.63 TREES NONE PRESERVED DBH INCHES= 239" REPLACEMENT TREES= 0" TOTAL DBH INCHES= 239" RO954S1 INCHES/ACRE 54.1 INCHES 1044.72 NPORCH OPEN OUTWARD (AWAY FROM POOL) AND TO_R/W_OF MCKOY STREET 89-26'53'w 98.2pE=D) LINE MARKED THE FIELD WEST HILLS STREETI 2 50' R/W WATER MARKED THE FIELD 33't BC/BC APPROX LOCATION DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE/EXIT AS PER CITY OF DECATUR CO. STANDARD_7098 710 TOTAL LAND AREA 19633.53 SF/0.451 AC ALLOWABLE LOT COVERAGE 7853.41 SF /0.180 AC/ 40.00% EXISTING (BEFORE LOT CONSTRUCTION) COVERAGE 3961SF /0.091 AC/20.17% PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE (AFTER 5362 SF CONSTRUCTION) /0.123 AC/ 27.31% DISTURBED AREA 5574.26 SF /0.128 AC RATIO FLOOR AREA SEE ARCHITECTURAL SET FOR DETAILS REVISED: 08/14/24 (PROPOSED DRIVEWAY) AM PART_OF_LOTS 58 AND FULL LOT 57 LAND LOT 214 DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA FIELD WORK DATE 14, 2022 ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO TITLE ARE EXCEPTED PAPER SIZE: COORD #20110145 #20220411 EROSIONCONTROL LEGEND Ds1 DISTURBED STABILIZATION AREA RESIDUES APPLIED COVER TO_THE SOE SURFACE PLANT (W/_MULCHING ONLY) WHEN FORA SEEDING EN (6) PRACTICAL. LESS DISTURBED STABILIZATION AREA ESTABLISHING COVER WITH FAr TEMPORARY GROWNG SEEDING NEGATIVE ON (w/ TEMPORARY SEEDING) SEE EROSION AREAS. CONTROL NOTES. AREA ESTABLISHING PERMANENT VEGETATIVE COVER SUCHAST OR TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, GRASSES (w/F PERMANENT LEGUMES ISTURBED AREAS. VEGETATION) SEE ENLARGED PLANS SITE PLAN PREPARED FOR: ELIZABETH DUGGAN 231_WEST HILL STREET DECATUR, GA 30030 SHEET 20F 15TH DISTRICT DB.9761/PG.791 PB.8/PG.86 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2024 SURVEY LAND EXPRESS, INC LAND SURVEYING SERVICES EKNIHFEYE Variance Submittal Checklist 1) Completed and Signed Application 4) Variance Application. Answers 6) Photos ofLot and Project (Attachment H) 2) State Contractor's License and Business License (Leslie Petosa Dean, LMP Associates) 3) Site Plan (both previous and updated with current permit plans). See Attachment Aand B 5) No elevations are beingsubmitted- variance is requested to remove a current structure Site Plan 1) All property lines with dimensions: Attachment A 2) Location of buildings and structures: Attachment B 4) Topographic and drainage information: Attachment B 5) Existing and proposed easements: Attachment B 6) Required zoning setbacks: Attachment B 7) Proposed and existing lot coverage: Attachment B a. Total lot size for 231 W. Hill St. = 19,600 sq.ft 3) North arrow, scale, lot and block numbers and land lot: Attachment. Aand B b. Pre-ADU porch addition and pool, 3,961 sq.ft. Lot coverage pre-change = 20.2% C. With ADU porch and pool, 5,362 sq.ft. Lot coverage post porch addition and pool: = 27.4% d. Ifvariance were approved to remove front house: structure (House = 1708 sq feet, porch stairs 54 sq feet= 1,762 sq.ft.). Lot coverage post variance granted = 18.4%. 8) FAR a. Current FAR: ADU = 813 sq.ft. Total FAR: 2,521 sq.ft. (=12.9%) b. Proposed FAR: ADU = 813 sq.ft. =4 4.1% 9) Proposed Fence (most already built): Attachment B Front home structure = 1708 sq.ft. Variance Application Questions Decatur GA30030 231 WHilL St. (Zone R-60, Parcel ID No. 15 214041 138) Property Owners: Mike and Beth Duggan 1. What is the variance requested? What code requirement do you wish to varyfrom? We are requesting to remove the front home on the lot listed (see Attachment, A, property survey). This home is structurally unsound. In current condition (or even with notable repairs), it is not considered safe for use (roof damage, floor supports that do not meet building code, no home footings. The specific variance being requested applies to rule 2.1.5.A.4 The current, guidelines list" "no required yard except the rear yard shall be used for the location of a private Ifp permission is granted to remove the front property home, the current swimming pool exists ini front of the remaining ADU on the property. The mechanical appurtenance for the pool meets current guidelines; all portions of the pool and equipment are: > 101 feet from the neighboring property lines (Attachment B). Additionally, the front! yard has a new 8-foot fence (reçently built to replace the older unstable fence) in front of the pool and a 6-foot fence along the side and back property boundaries. Ift the front home is removed, the current 8-foot fence will be extended to meet the current side fence. Attachment B outlines the current ADU, pool and fence. The ADU on the property= 813 sq.ft (see attachment B). The swimming pool and ADU architectural plans were begun in 2023, when the plan was to also (as a joint financial endeavor) demolish portions of the front home (preserve the front wall as possible) and re- 2. What are the specialconditions. relating to the specific pieced ofpropervylnquestion (narrowness, shallowness, shape, topography or oleremusondnayendenendeeptonaisimuation, swimmingpool." build. There are no shape or topography issues related to this request. 3. Explain how the application oft thez zoningordinance to this specific piece ofpropertyresults in peculiar, Late 2021, the lot next door to Mike and Beth (231 W. Hill St.) went upi for sale. Timothy' Watson (Beth's father) had always planned to retire and move closer to his daughter and grandchildren. He wanted to spend more time with them but, also recognized that this would help provide easier long-term assistance if/ /when he needed it. Tim was planning to retire in May 2022 (he did), however, given the location oft the property (next door) he decided that this was an ideal location in Decatur and bought the home priort to full retirement (Attachment C). The property at 231 W. Hill St. was purchased by Timothy' Watson in February 2022. Given the current condition of the home (and based on the inspection), his intent was to applyf for a permit allowing most of the home to be demolished (keep thet front windows and wall). His plan was thent to rebuild 231 intoa2 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home as his primaryhome. The ADUwould be re-modelled int the back for guests and as a swimming and gathering space, mostly for grandchildren, but for all of his family and friends. The goal was to remodel the front home in 2024-2025, with a move-in datei in early to mid 2025. Thet finances for the re-model of the yellow house were to be covered by extraordinaryand, practical difficulties? Timothy' Watson, financing at his discretion. Following Tim's purchase, Betha and Mike proposed to help Tim finance the revision of the ADU and swimming pool (knowing that the grandchildren and their friends would be the primary users) and to become partial property owners (covering remodeling costs and a portion of the mortgage payment). The three signed joint property ownership in May 2022 forj joint tenancy (Attachment D). Utilities and home insurance were paid by Timothy' Watson starting att the time of purchase (Attachment E). The mortgage was paid by Tim' Watson, and Beth and Mike Duggan (Attachment F), and assumed by Mike and Beth Mike and Beth hired a contractor in 2022 to begin the work for1 the ADU and pool. Over the course oft the next year, they made plans, slowly working on the project. Tim was waiting until hel had retired and travelled some to proceed withl his own plans. Very sadly, just one year after retiring (April 2023), Timy was diagnosed with myelodysplastics syndrome. This quickly progressed to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Tim was scheduled for al bone marrow' transplant in August 2023 (Beth was his donor). He suffered a very complicated course and never returned home. He passed awayi int the hospital on October 20, 2023 (Attachment G). Beth was his power of medical attorney and at his bedside for his 8-week hospitalization Beth and Mike decided to continue work on the ADU and swimming pool in 2024 because a significant investment had already been undertaken. Int the summer of 2024, they! began exploring options for the front house ont the property. Any budget for this project was limited because it was an unplanned financial expenditure. Beth and Mike consulted with two contractors to determine options for1 the house; it was noted during exploration (as previously explained by Tim Watson, however we do not have a record of his home inspection): that there is extensive structural damage. The current property would require significant revisions to be considered safe for the property to bei inhabited. The estimated cost of structural repairs, electrical system update, roof repair, mold remediation and update to a2 bed-1 bath home, matching the surrounding home basic aesthetic, is minimally $250,000. This does not include additional costs that may! be discovered during the construction. It additionally does not include landscaping, or repair of external property needs (safe driveway, sidewalks and stairs repair) which is estimated at an additional: $30,000. The likely totat cost of the project to create a 2b bed, 1 bath home is approximated at $300,000. Leslie Dean Petosa can attest tot the current state of the home, damage and Duggan upon his death. ande eventual hospice course in Colorado. provide an estimate of repair if the city requires additional information. Pictures are provided to document the current home condition (Attachment H). 1) Ap portion of the foundation wall was removed by previous owner to create an addition, 2) The floor of the residency was not properly elevated; currently, the floori is supported by cinder blocks and a system of jacks. As such, the floori is warped, tilting and unstable in spots. 3) The home does notl have building code footings; the current walls do not have a system of safe weight distribution. Additionally, as such, they cannot keep water or moisture out ofthe 4) Tree roots have grown into the side of the home, causing buckling oft the northeast foundation 5) The roof over the back portion of the home is supported by plywood. The wood is rotted with water damage, now allowing the ceiling to sink into the back bedrooms, bathroom and laundry space. 6) The second bathroom is non-functional (plumbing has been discovered to bet faulty, toilet is destabilizing the back of the home. foundation. wall, covered with duct tape). 7) There is mold and water damage int the home due tot the lack of at foundation wall and no home 8) There is no center beam int the attic to support the roofl line on the front portion of the home. 9) Overall disrepair: broken windows, plants growing into the home, poor insulation craw! space open to the outside, crumbled driveway and external stairs require replacement (uneven, no footings. railings). Pictures are included to document the damage. Attachment H. 4. Are the cicumstencesorcondron: applying to the building or land in question peculiar to the premises? Do theyapplvygeneralytos otherland orb buildings in the vicinity? The request being made is specific to this home due toi its disrepair. In current condition, iti is not safe to be inhabited. As noted int the previous questions, substantial structural repairs need to be made to ensure the home would be safe. In current condition, the floors and roof are structuralyunsound. 5. Explain whyt the granting oft this variance. is necessaryforthe) preservation and enjoyment ofap property If the current structure standsi in unchanged condition, iti is a danger to those who enter the property. It cannot rented ori inhabited in current state. Georgia State law requires that property owners ensure habitability. At this time, the front home cannot be remodeled; it requires much of the homet to be demolished and rebuilt. The request is to take the front home down to ensure safety and to prevent further damage, and at such time it can be rebuilt (thel homeowners can afford a new home of similar footprint) or, the property is sold, al home can easilyl be added to the loti in place of the current structure. The current structure will remain uninhabited and over time, the home condition will deteriorate and becomei increasingly hazardous. Intervening now will allow the property to remain safe. 6. Did the condition forv which the variance is sought result from an action byt the applicant? The action takento buy the property and remodel the front home, ADU and add a pool was undertaken when at third investor was alive and able toi financially contribute to the project. Investment was made on the ADU and swimming pool (architect fees, deposits, survey costs, permit plan drawings) when Mr. Watson was alive. Given that Tim was in optimal health priortol his cancer diagnosis, this change was unexpected: and unplanned. Tim was intending tol be the primary occupant and the front home, remodeled based on his needs and living requests as he aged in retirement. Following his death, his estate was probated by the court (he passed intestate) and was distributed per Colorado State Estate Law. This did noti include plans ort financial support to complete the project at 231 W. Hill St. 7. Explain howt the variance will affect the supply of light and air to adjacent property, the traffic on public If1 the home is removed, the greatest impact will be on the west side neighboring home (235) West Hilly). Both light and air condition will be improved for this home because the space will be open with increasingyard: and green space. Additionally, if ar new home were built int the future, it woutd need to meet updated construction guidelines (101 feet off the property line; the current home is 5f feet off the right and does not merely: serveasac convenience to the applicant. streets, the danger off fire, the public safety and established propertyvalues. propertyline): allowing more: space between the homes at 231 and 235 W. Hill St. There will be noi increase int traffic due to the change. At the point that a new home would be built, traffic impact remains low. Street parking is available for upi toi two cars, and an additional 1-2cars can be parked int the driveway when re-modeled. This is unchanged from previous structure use. As structure that is currentlyunsafe for use will be removed from the property preventing further deterioration and dangerous deconditioning. There is less danger of fire int this structure when removed. There is no net change in property value due to the variance request. The structure is being removed because iti is uninhabitable. Regardless of ownership, this structure needs significant overhaul to be live- able. Removing the home nowi is the next step towards re-building, albeit the variance is being requested Are-built home will enhance the market value of this lot which based on current lot coverage guidelines can be permitted by the city at af future point. This would be available as an option tot the current homeowners if/when funding becomes available or, tot future homeowners seeking a second structure on This enhances public safety. because this is not at financiallyviable option today. the lot for a multi-use property. 8. Explain how the granting of the variance will be in harmonywith the general purpose andi intent ofthe At a point int the future, a potential state for this lot would be to add at front home where the current uninhabitable structure exists. The Unified Development Ordinance fori the City of Decatur encourages enhanced city residential areas with diverse home structures and mixed lots. The current ADU, in addition to new home, allows for longt term rental options, as well as (was our plan) multiple generations oft families to live nearby with shared housing. This provides for two live-able structures on the lot with enhanced affordability for all tenants. Ultimately, this property offers ani ideal solution for generational families, ort families looking to share greenand outdoor space while livingi ini individual homes at reasonable prices for the area. The homes fit the required UDO: size, height, FAR and lot-coverage ina Currently, the cost to repair the needed structural damage to the front house is not feasible, leaving an at- risk, unsafe structure on the lot. Additional decay and deterioration will not enhancei the neighborhood or propertyvalue, nor add to Decatur's land planning ideals. In this interim time-period, we do want to ensure that the lot space meets the goals of the city: portions of the lot are currenttyundergoing enhanced landscaping such that there is more greenspace use. Ifvariance permission! is granted, the plan will continue for the area covered byt the current structure to provide native, water-conserving plants. Al large banana magnolia was moved to ensure it survived construction, and two additional trees have already been planted. Additionally, a rain garden is being built, only adding to the lot long term. Decatur land use plan. family neighborhood. 9. Will the granting oft the variance allow a structure or use in a district restricted against such structure or The granting ofi this variance does not add a new structure tot the lot. Ity would grant permission to have a swimming pool int front of an ADU however due to the lot dimensions, the pool would easily remain use? behind an added front home when this plan becomes at financial reality. ATTACHMENT H: Home and Lot Photos Outside home photos, internal home photos, overall lot photos Photo 1: Street side off front structure at 231 W. Hill St. Photo 2: East side of2 231 W. Hill St. Photo 3: Closer viewpoint east side of231 W. Hill. St. Note the location of tree near home. Tree roots are invading the foundation. Photo 4: Distance oft tree from east side of structure Photo 6: East wall buckling due to unstable structure and invading tree roots Photo 7: Back of 231 W. Hill St. Photo 8 & 9: Deterioration of back of home at 231 W. Hill St. Evidence of water damage and wood rot, broken windows. Photo 10: Plywood support ofr roof and shingles. Photo 11: Driveway A Photo 11: Front stairs, uneven without a handrail Photo 12 &1 13: Inside back room of home. Water damage, sinking and water damaged ceilings Photos 14&15: Water damage from roof has resulted in deterioration, cracks and openings in ceiling Photo 16: Second back bedroom. Boardedwindows, holes in walls, more openings int the ceiling and plants growing through the window. Photo 17 and 18: Bedroom ceiling. Photo 19: Back doori is warped and does not close due to water damage from leaking roof as well as inappropriate construction of addition (plywood over minimal framing, noi insulation). Mold suspected in corner of ceiling. Photo 20: Mold, water damage, and cockroach excrement ini thel back room of the home. Photo 21:7 Tile floori is rotting due to water damage under the floor. The entire home floor (see later crawlspace pictures) needs tol be replaced on footings, with crawlspace insulated and floors stabilized. Photo 22: Opening to second bathroom. No door, door opening does not align withi framing. Interior wall of bathroom has no drywall. Photo 23: Non-working bathroom. Plumbing faulty, requiring revision (see crawlspace pics) and toilet with duct tape. Photo 24: Mold int the second non-functioning bathroom. Photo 25: Open ceiling int the second bathroom due to rotting roof. Photo 26: Duct cutthrough wall and suspended with duct tape. Duct work requires al home revision, specifically for the addition not built to standard code. Photo 27: Back of house. Plywood floors, opening to crawlspace that was created by removing the back foundation wall. Photo 28: Opening to crawlspace, inside of home addition Photo 29: Back foundation wall missing after creation of new crawlspace. The remaining wall is supported by 2-inch wood slabs x 2a and a jack. The jack basei is not on a housei footing, placed only on the dirti int the crawispace. Photo 30: The opposite side of missing wall and supportingjack. Photo 31: Plumbing was deviated when wall was cut and not properlyre-routed. Back house foundation wall from a different viewpoint. Photo 32-35: Varied support systems (none per code) supporting the house floors including. jacks, pole beams, cinderblocks, wood. Photo 36: Example of missing footer Photo 37: Current lot, front structure withy yard space, newlyconstructed' fence. Photo 38: Lot configuration photo. Front structure (yellow) and back ADU. Pool between current structures.