Development: Services Center 178 Sams Street Decatur, GA3 30030 EOREAASN 404-371-21550 (0); 404-371-4556(0 ) DeKalb County MichaelThurmond Chief Executive Officer DEPARTMENT OFI PLANNING ASUSTAINABILITY Interim Director Cedric Hudson ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. APPLICATION FORI PUBLIC HEARING (VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS), APPEALSOF/ ADMINISTRATIVEDECISIONS) Applicant and/or Authorized Representative: Mailing Address: City/State/Zip Code: Telephone Home: Owner: Address (Mailing): Michael Radigan 2625 Whiteleigh Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30345 8503531120 Email: madgan/4/eyeno.com Business: OWNER OF RECORD OF SUBJECT PROPERTY Michael Radigan 2625 Whiteleigh Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 Email: madgan/4/@yano.com Telephone Home: 8503531120 Business: ADDRESSILOCATION. OF SUBJECT PROPERTY 2625 Whiteleigh Dr NE Atlanta City:. Block: GA 30345 State: Zip: Parcel: 1824801035 1/7 Address: District(s): 4 Zoning Classification: CHECK TYPE OF HEARING REQUESTED: Land Lot(s): R-100 Commission District & Super District: X VARIANCE (From! Development Standards causing unduel hardship upon owners of property.) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS (To reduce or waive off-street parking or loading space requirements.) OFFICIAL. APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS. *PLEASE REVIEWTHE FILING GUIDELINES ON PAGE 4. FAILURE TO FOLLOW GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN SCHEDULING DELAYS.* Email plansustain@dekalbcountyga.gov with any questions. ) DeKalb County: 53 DEPARTMENTOEPLANNINGAESUSUSTAINABILITY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSAPPLICATION AUTHORIZATION OFTHEPROPERIYOWAER hereby 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 la am the owner oft the property subject to the application. 10/28/2024 DATE: DATE: Applicant Signature: Applicant Signature: DeKalbCounty DPPAKDIENIOEPANNNNGASISTAIMAIILTE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION AUTHORIZATIONTOREPRESENTTHEPROPERTYOWNER hereby 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. Ih hereby 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. DATE: 10/28/25 - Applicant/Agent CAQuBb Signature: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: (Name of Owners) (I)/ (WE): Miaune EADIOAN being owner/owners) of the propertpdegcsined below or attached hereby delegate authority to the above signed agent/applicant. BELLE NOTARY PUBLIC : 14.2 COUNTI. Notary Public Notary Public Notary Public aC6 Owner Signature Owner Signature Dear Commissioners, We purchased our home May 10, 2010. Our home was builti in the 1970s and sits on a corner loti in a neighborhood that has seen a great deal of renovation, updating and addition work over the past several years. Aside from undertaking some small interior projects, we have been putting aside funds over the last number of years to be able to make much needed improvements to our home. Our two boys are now teenagers, and we now have a very pressing need for an additional living space. This is very much our neighborhood and, without being able to expand our home in line with our proposed addition, which is more There is an original small screen porch off the main floor to the back of our home. It was constructed on columns as there is al basement/crawispace below. The floor of the screen porch is concrete, seti in a form. The structure has become compromised over the years and has reached the point where we are concerned about its integrity. This has been the catalyst to our proposed addition. As described in the paragraph above, we are very short of heated living space, and we approached an architect to design a new heated space in place oft the existing porch. The plan is to demolish the existing structure and add a bigger space to meet our needs fori this extra living area. The existing porch is 218 sfand our proposed sunroom addition would be 411 sf. This new space is planned to be our primary living area, the existing space is made up of our kitchen, dining and living area all in one and has become a very cramped space as our children have become older. This proposed We had an existing survey which did not show any measurements relating to setback information and we believed that our desired addition would easily fall within the prescribed setbacks. We had noi idea that our corner lot created restrictions that would impact our desired addition. Once wel had finalized the drawings, we contracted with a surveyor to prepare a survey/site plan for our proposed project. Once the surveyor had completed the survey/site plan, we discovered that our proposed addition would extend beyond the rear We have already entered into a contract with a general contractor and began planning for the project while waiting fori the survey/site plan to be completed (we were on the surveyor's waiting list for at least six weeks). As soon as we discovered the setback issue, we took the necessary steps, with the assistance of our general contractor, to begin this variance application process. In doing so, we made absolutely sure that the size and design of our proposed addition would be the bare minimum we require in order to make the new space work for the purpose it is meant to fulfill. The width of the proposed space lines up with the existing living area and limits it to 20 feet and the minimum depth required in order to facilitate furniture and the ability to fully described below, we will need to look to relocate. addition will enhance our home in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. setback. As noted above, this came as a complete surprise to us. comfortably navigate around this space requires a minimum of 201 feet. In light of what we have stated above, we submit that we have complied with the five requirements of Section a. We are on a corner lot, which has resulted in a reduced rear: setback. Additionally, Dekalb County's requirement, when the home was built, that the placement of the home must line up with the average of the front elevations oft the homes to the sides ofi it, drastically limited the potential depth of our home when it was built. This limitation makes iti impossible, without the need for a variance, to improve our home in keeping with the evolution of our neighborhood. This is evidenced by the fact that our surrounding b. We have made our case above that this proposed expansion is necessary to ensure that we are able to remain in our home and in our beautiful neighborhood and that it will only enhance and not detract from the neighborhood. Additionally, we will not be affecting any trees and green space with this proposed 27-922 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance. neighbors have absolutely no objection to our application. addition. What we are seeking to add is the bare minimum necessary to accomplish this end. This relief will most certainly not give us a special privilege or convenience over other property owners in our area. The requested variance does not go beyond the minimum necessary to afford relief and does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties ini the zoning district in which the subject property isl located. The grant oft the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property ori improvements int the zoning district in which the subject property is located.. As we have stressed int the paragraphs above, this proposed addition will enhance the neighborhood, in that it will follow the surge of home improvements that have been undertaken by many d. The literal interpretation and strict application of the applicable provisions or requirements oft this chapter would cause undue and unnecessary hardship for the reasons we have outlined above. e. The requested variance would be consistent with the spirit and purpose oft this chapter and the DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan text, by promoting the enhancement of our neighborhood. of our neighbors over the past several years. In the circumstances as set out above, we request that our variance application be granted. Very trulyy yours Rs Michael and Lori Radigan. 7e Palp FLOOD HAZARD STATEMENT: THIS PROPERTY IS NOT INA AFLOOD HAZARD AREA AS PER THE FIRM FLOOD HAZARD MAP OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, COMMUNITY PANEL NUMBER 13089C 0057 K, DATED 05/16/13 ZONING INF ORMATION: CLASSIFI ICATION: R-100 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH - 100 FEET MINIMUM LOT AREA 15,000 sf. SETBACKS: FRONT 35 FEET SIDE IO FEET REAR 40 FEET MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE 35% MINIMUM FLOOR AREA - 2000 sf. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT 35 FEET LEGEND FOUND EBAR PIN_SET UNE CENTERLINE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT EASEMENT ATCH BASIN BOX POLE ELEVATION BASEMENT SARAGE GINNING SEWER LINE/PIPE LINE LINE/PIPE FOND CONTROL VALVE EXISTING LOT COVERAGE: PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE: HOUSE = 2584 sf. DRIVEWAY = 857_sf. FRONT WALK 125 sf. FRONT 43s sf. FRONT STEPS =43sf. SHED 34_sf. STEPPING STONES 32 sf. STEPPING STONES= 32sf. REAR PATIO = 257 sf. SCREEN PORCH = 218 sf. REAR WALK 32_sf. REAR WALK = WALL/STEPS 32sf. 42sf. TOTAL = 4250 sf. LOT COVERAGE = 23.68% LOT COVERAGE = 25.20% GENERAL NOTES: 1) THE INSTALLATION OF EROSION STURBING AND SEDIMENTATION TIVITIES. CONTROL MEASURES AND PRACTICES SHALL OCCUR PRIOR TO OR 2) EROSION EMENTAT! AND ION SEDI OF IMENTATI THE PROVED CONTROL PLAN PROVIDE BE ADDI TIONAL AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED TO CONTROL TREAT THE SEDIMENT SOURCE. 43 ADDITIONAL EROS! JON CONTROLS SHALL BE AS_DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE_ ON-SITE RETE LOTS/SI ERICR FILL TO_A OR GREA EPERMIT REQUIREA AND/OR PRIOR FOOTERS CER RTIF BEING CATE PROFESSIONAL 5) LOCATE AND FIELD STAKE ALL UTILITIES, EASEMENTS PIPES FLOOD LIMITS, STREAM BU-FERS. AND SAVE AREAS TO ANY LAND DISTURBI ING ACTIVITIES. ALL TREE PROTECTION DEVICES AREAS TO BE BE PROTECTED INSTALLED PRIOR SsEln DISTURBANCE AND MAINTAINED 3 POtT8 PNe ING INSPECTED DAILY AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NEEDED. SE AS-BUILT-LOT SURVEY PSLST PRIORT OF AFINAL WATER QUAL ITY. ERTI ICATE IRED PRIOR CERTIFICATE OF OR D TARY FACILITIES SHALL NOT oE LOCATED IN STREET RIGHT PGPNEE PROTECTION QUALITY AREAOR DE BESTALEED WAY. ATOT LANDSCAPING. 133 TED ETESRAE E NO_WATER QUALITY BMPLS)-ALLOWED IN UNDISTURBED STREAME BUFFERS OR TREE ROOT ZONE. HOURS AND DELI CONSTRUCTION IVERIES ARE: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00am-5:00pm 16), UNDER PREPARED SITE VISIT TO LOCATIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN BY MYSELF OR MY AGENT, UNDER MY DIRECT E GRAPHIC SCALE -FEET NO GRADED SLOPE SHALL EXCEED 3H:1V ON ALL DISTURBED AREAS Ds4 DISTURBED AREA = 6435 sf. 0.148 ACRES CUT/FILL VOLUMES: CUT VOLUMES = LESS THAN 2 CU YRDS FILL VOLUMES = LESS THAN 2 CU YRDS -SITE TO_BE BALANCED ARE CONSTRUCTION EXIT SILT-FENCE (TYPE NON-SENSITIVE) 4' ORANGE MESH TREE-SAVE FENCING STAKED HAYBALES AS EROSION CONTROL 21pop LOT AREA: 17,944 SQ. FT. 0.412 ACRES a TOOP/STEPS (ON-LINE) HOUSE 2584 sf. DRIVEWAY = 857_sf. FRONT WALK = 125sf. SHED = 26_sf. RAMPS = 34sf. REAR 257sf. WALL/STEPS =42sf. PROPOSED SUNROOM 411 sf. PROPOSED STOOP/STEPS 79sf. TOTAL 4522 sf. WATER QUALITY EVALUATION: ADDED/REPLACED AREA 522 < 1000; NO TREATMENT REQUIRED 522 sf. TREE INVENTORY: SAVED: CHERRY 430 12/20/ 14.6 18" REMOVED: NONE OWNER: MICHAEL RADIGAN JOEY HOTZ (850)353-1120 MPA0CAN7A7PAM0OCOW (404)457-1557 2625 WHITELEIGH DRIVE ATLANTA, GA. 30345 SURVEYP BY BARTON SURVEYING DATED ALPHA LAND SERVICES LOGANVILLE,GA. 30052 REVISION: LANDSCAPE 120.x0.412- 49.5" REQUIRED 182" DBH PRESERVED PRESERVED 15x 0.412 58.8 6.2 UNITS UNITS REQUIRED PAy - 24 HR CONTACT: TBSGeCOMCASINET AT ALL IF SEDIMENT FULL CONTROL, PAGE2OF3 SITEPLANFOR: 2625 WHITELEIGH DRIVE LAND LOT: Sesisu VALEY CE COUNTY GEORGIA SOIL WATER GSWCC RICHARDSON NUMBER CONTACT: 770.696-4054E ROBERT ROBER RICHARDSON TAX PARCEL #I8-248-01-035 REF.F PLAT:PB 33 105 PLPT DATE 10/02/24 AREA= JOB_No. 0.412 24468S1 ACRES FLOOD HAZARD STATEMENT: THIS PROPERTY IS NOT INA AFLOOD HAZARD AREA AS PER THE FIRM FLOOD HAZARD MAP OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, COMMUNITY PANEL NUMBER 13089C 0057 K, DATED 05/16/13 ZONING INF ORMATION: CLASSIFI ICATION: R-100 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH - 100 FEET MINIMUM LOT AREA 15,000 sf. SETBACKS: FRONT 35 FEET SIDE IO FEET REAR 40 FEET MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE 35% MINIMUM FLOOR AREA - 2000 sf. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT 35 FEET LEGEND FOUND REBAR PINS SET D UNE CENTERLINE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT EASEMENT CATCH BASIN BOX POLE EVATION BASEMENT OF SEWER LNE/PIPE ZONE LINE SEWER LINE/PIPE FOND CONTROL VALVE E GRAPHIC SCALE -FEET 21pop EXISTING LOT COVERAGE: HOUSE 2584 sf. DRIVEWAY 857sf. FRONT 125 sf. FRONT STEPS-43sf. SHED =26sf. RAMPS =34sf. STEPPING REAR PATIO STONES 257 = sf. 32sf. SCREEN PORCH=218 sf. REAR WALK = 32sf. WALL/STEPS 42sf. TOTAL = 4250 sf. LOT COVERAGE = 23.68% LOT AREA: 17,944 SQ. FT. 0.412 ACRES *3"CHERR efe #2"POP a REMOVE EXISTING SCREEN PORCH (ON-UINE) RW - SITE OWNER: MICHAEL RADIGAN JOEY HOTZ (850)353-1120 MRADCN7ATOYAIOOCOM (404)457-1557 2625 WHITELEIGH DRIVE ATLANTA, GA. 30345 24 HR CONTACT: TBSCOCOMCASINET DEMOLITION NOTES: 1) ALL LAND DISTURBANCE TO BE STABL IZED WITH VEGETATION UPON COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION 2)ALL TREES TO REMAIN AND HAVE PROPER 3)ALL DEMOLITION DEBRIS TO BE HAULED OFF SITE. 4) DUMPTERS AND/OR TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED IN STREET OR TREE PROTECTION AREA OR RIGHT OF WAY. 5) EROSION CONTROLS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS DEEMED FOR FINAL INSPECTION AT 404-371-3010 6)CALL 7)NO TREE REMOVAL DURING DEMOLITION SURVEY DATED BY SURVEYING PAGE 1OF3 ALPHA LAND SERVICES LOGANVILLE,GA. 30052 CONTACT: 770.696-4054E ROBERT RICHARDSON TAX PARCEL #18-248-01-035 REVISION: REF. PLAT:PB 33 105 PLPT DATE 10/02/24 JOB_No. 24468EX UNLESS APPROVED PLANS INDICATES OTHERWISE EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR: 2625 WHITELEIGH DRIVE LAND LOT: Sevsis VALEY B0E COUNTY CE AREA= 0.412 ACRES GSWCC GEORGIA SOIL WATER NUMBER /2019 BY THE ON-SITE INSPECTOR