- DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability 178 Sams Street [0 Phone: (404) 371-2155 DeKalb County Decatur, GA 30030 salbouygagpwplaming GI DeKalb GE R LA County Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Cedric Hudson GEORGIA Chief Executive Officer Interim Director ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING (VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS) Applicant and/or Michael Brown Authorized Representative: 55 Fulton Street SE Mailing Address: City/State/Zip Code: ATL GA 30316 Email: NGPERMITTINGOGMAIL.COM Telephone Home: 470-399-0334 Business: OWNER OF RECORD OF SUBJECT PROPERTY Owner: 272 First Ave Llc 55 Fulton Street SE ATL GA 30316 Mailing Address: Email: chasemanagementi@gmail.com Telephone: 678-409-8252 Business: 1. 259 North Clarendon Avenue Scottdale, GA: 30079 - 18 009 18 005 - SCOTTDALE OVERLAY DIST TIER 4 ADDRESSIOCATIONO: SUBJECT PROPERTY 2. 272 1st Avenue Avondale Estates, GA 30002 - 18 009 18 003 SCOTTDALE OVERLAY DIST TIER 2 Address: 3. 278 1st Avenue Avondale Estates, GA 30002 - 18 009 18 00Zs9 SCOTTDALE OVERLAY DISIA 2 SER Zip: District(s): Land Lot(s): Block: Parcel: R-75 Zoning Classification: Commission District & Super District: VARIANCE REQUEST - Requesting to vary Chapter 27. Sec. 3.36.10. 5.e to increase the fence height from 4 feet to 6 feet along N CLARENDON AVE for 3 consecutive lots CHECKTYPE OF HEARING REQUESTED: X VARIANCE (From Development Standards causing undue 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 pshEsN with any questions. LETTER OF INTENT ADDRESS: 272 1st Ave, Avondale Estate GA 30002 Zoning: R-75 Overlay District: Scottdale Overlay District Tier 2 REQUEST: Requesting to vary Chapter 27. Sec. 3.36.10. 5.e to increase the proposed wooden fence height from 4 feet to 6 feet along N Clarendon Ave. Background: The subject site has been approved for a single-family home. The rear of the property is located along N. Clarendon Avenue, which is a busy roadway. Though in a residential district along N Clarendon Avenue there are non-residential uses along its corridor that produces an increase in vehicular and pedestrian activity. Within One (1) mile of the subject site, some of the nonresidential uses include auto repair shops, churches, fire station, retail shops and restaurants. AlL these uses produce vehicular activity, pedestrian activity, noise, dust, glare from light. Requesting a taller fence aid in minimizing the effects of all these uses. The intent of the request is provided for the following: Privacy: A taller fence helps block the view from passing vehicles and pedestrians, providing more privacy for your property. Noise Reduction: Main roads are typically noisy. A six-foot fence can help dampen traffic sounds. Safety and Security: An increase in fence height to 6 feet can help keep children and pets safely inside your yard while also deterring intruders or trespassers from accessing your property. LocationM a Wind and Debris Protection: A taller fence along N Clarendon can act as a barrier against wind and roadside debris, like dust or litter. Property Value and Curb Appeal: N SITE Clarendon is a busy road therefore a well-constructed fence will enhance the home's appearance and market value, especially when privacy from a busy road is a selling point. A. There is an extraordinary or exceptional physical condition(s) pertaining to the particular piece of property(such as, but not limited to, lot size, lot shape, specimen tree(s), steep slope(s), or preservation of historic characteristics of the property), which was not created by the current owner, previous owner, or applicant; by reason of a clearly demonstrable condition(s), the strict application of the requirements oft this chapter would deprive the property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the same zoning district, a Yes, the property has 130 17 exceptional physical f 285 19 conditions which was not 130' 289 132" 120 created by the owner. The 281 2 283 20 property has two road frontages, N Clarendon Ave and 132' 122 132.1' 1st Ave (Picture 1 shows two 7 7 21 road frontages, N Clarendon 124 Ave & FirstAve). 1st Ave is a local 129.4' - 3 22 272 126' road which will be the main SITE 00 13 entrance forthe house. The rear 127.1 126' of the house will face N 18 18 Clarendon Avenue which is a 130 very busy roadway. The code 257 currently allows for a maximum 14 130 4-foot fence along road 56 43 frontage. The owner is requesting to increase the 3114 24 3110 4 fence height to 6 feet to provide dt greater protection and safety of 139 44' 43' kids and pets, and also Rockbridge Rd protecting the safety of 50 90 114 pedestrians and vehicular traffic along N Clarendon Ave. Picture 1 Subject site has two road frontage. B. 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 in the zoning district in which the subject property is located. Requesting to increase the fence height does not grant the owner's any special privilege. Currently, neighboring owners have fences that are 6 feet in height along N. Clarendon Avenue as seen in the picture below. If the variance is approved, the requested height of 6 feet will be consistent with the neighboring fence along the corridor. The proposed fence will also be a wooden fence which will be consistent with neighboring property. Allowing this variance would simply match what's already there, keeping the neighborhood consistent and attractive. Please see picture 2 below showing the neighbors existing fence of 6 feet and the subject site. Picture 2. Showing existing 6-foot fence of neighboring property along N Clarendon. C. The grant of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the zoning district in which the subject property is located. Approving the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare and will provide safety and protection. The proposed fence will allow for the safety of pets and children. The proposed 6 foot fence would prevent kids and pets from running unto the N Clarendon Ave into vehicular traffic and pedestrians. A 6-footfence helps block the view from passing vehicles and pedestrians, providing more privacy for your property. A six-foot fence can help dampen traffic sounds. Six-foot fence can help keep children and pets safely inside your yard while also deterring intruders or trespassers from accessing your property. The proposed six-foot fence along North Clarendon Avenue can act as a barrier against wind and roadside debris, like dust or litter. Approving the variance would make these homes safer, more desirable, and better integrated into the long-term community. The proposed fence will not be injurious to the property or improvements within the zoning district. The property is located in a residential zoning district (R-75). There are existing homes with fences in the neighborhood. Per code fences are allowed, the owner isj justrequesting to increase to 6feeti in height. Increase fence height will allow for protection for the homeowner and the surrounding neighborhood. D. The literal interpretation and strict application of the applicable provisions or requirements of this chapter would cause undue and unnecessary hardship. Per section Chapter 27. Sec. 3.36.10. 5.e of the Development states 66 Fences along public right-of-way shall be four (4) feet maximum. Fence height shall be measured from ground level. If the ground level is lower than the level of the adjoining street pavement, then a fence may be higher SO that it may be four (4) feet above the level of the pavement. The level of ground shall not be altered in such a way to provided additional fence height." Applying the code which only allows a maximum 4-foot fence along public right-of-way does provide a hardship, owners are concerned about pets and kids easily jumping a 4-foot fence, leading to injury or creating a danger to pedestrians or drivers. The six-foot fence will protect the owners'family from danger and will reduce noise; reduce visibility of vehicular traffic and pedestrians; provide a sense of security for our kids and pets and provide privacy for our family. E. The requested variance would be consistent with the spirit and purpose of this chapter and the DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan text. The Dekalb County Comprehensive Plan promotes public health and safety. The main intent of requesting a 6-foot fence is consistent with the intent of Comprehensive Plan. Approving the variance would make these homes safer, more desirable, and better integrated into the community long-term. I0 DeKalb Count 272 1ST AVENUE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN (IMPERVIOUS AREA) APPROVED ZONING R-75 (SCOTIDALE OVERLAY TERID 3151086 FOR PROPOSED HOUSE =1,443SF. I SITE AP PROPOSED CONCRETE DRIVE-OS.F. DATE 10/29/2024 PROPOSED CONCRETE WALK-0 S.F. 272 FIRST AVE LLC PROPOSED FRONT PORCH =175_S.F. PROPOSED DECK =166 S.F. N'Clar rer 272 1ST AVENUE PROPOSED GARAGE MPERVOUS TO LOT_AREA -7,362 S.F. LAND LOT 9, 18TH DISTRICT Min ter LOT COVERAGE (9) =29.8 DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA 272 1ST AVENUE o PID# 18 C 03 (PERVIOUS AREA) Tese ZONING: R-75 (SCOTIDALE OVERLAY TER II) vitn hnical AP# 3151086 PROP. DRIVEWAY PAVERS 623S.F. (BRIK PAVERS) ept PROP SIDEWALK 40 S.F. (BRICK PAVERS) VICINITY MAR: ameuedsn sotibe Kab PROPOSED PATIO =0 S.F. (BRCK PAVERS) NOT TO SCA PAVOSIDAL-LSSE LOT AREA =7,362 S.F. SURVEY_DATA: LOT COVERAGE (9)=9.0 TYPE OF SURVEY: LOT DIMSION SOURCE OF TITLE DESCRIPTION FOR SUBJECT PROPERTY: DB "EE" PG 527 PROPERTY OWNERAT TIMEOF SURVEY: P sE ZONNG MAP PROPERTY NORTH CLARENDON BAPTIST CHURCH TER IISCOITIDALE OVERLAY DISTRICT PARCEL NUMBER: 18-009-18-003 NOW ORI FORMERLY FAMLY RESDENTAL Requesting, variancet toi increase PROPERTY OF REFERENCE: fence heightf from 41 feett to6feet (W PRIME MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION LLC SUBDMSION PLAT RECORDED IN (redh highlight) for WM URBAN PROPERTES AND ACQUISITIONS DB "EE'P PG5 527 - 3consecutive lots HOLDINGS LLC 50 FEET SURVEY PERFORMED BY DRAFTING PROP 4FT MAXIMUM- DB30118 PG470 ALLOWED 35% CONCEPTS, LLC ON NOVEMBER 21, 2021 B PID:1 180091 18003 LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE HEGHI 28 ALONG NORTH R R-75/ TOTAL AREA: 15,524 SQ FT, 0.356 AC ZONED: /TIER II 7,664 SF (0.176 AC) PROP. 5F FT SIDEWALH SE REFER TO & GENERAL/SITE NOTES: THE LOT WAS INTO TWO LOTS: 25 LF SUBDMDED E IPS MoN PLANSD FOR SURE 1) DEVELOPER: (LESS RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION) e 5/8" PAVAOPEC ABES & DIMENSION ECOMAPREMATIOS PROPOSED L/S STRIP 10 K3 % 3 5/8" P LOT1 1 = 7,536 SQ FT, 0.173 AC 10.0' 7.5'BSL @ AVENUE NE, LOT 2 7,362 SQ FT, 0169 AC EXISTING GA, INE ROW/ /PROPERTY 10.0 33 LEGEND TREE SYMBOLS 6 POS E SED EOP EDGE OF PAVEMENT DIAMETER IN INCHES PROP SEWER LATERAL 0 POLE (CURB) ROW/ LINE /PROPERTY BLDG AND CONSTRUCTION LLC OPP R/W POWER RIGHT_OF WAY 8 OAK TIE TO EXISTING o o IPF IRON IRON PN FOUND 0 HARDWOOD MANHOLE , (678) 409- -8252 IPS OPEN PN TOP SET PIPE & SWEETGUM F 2) AREA: STEEL CRIMP REBAR TOP PIPE 0 PINE PROPEX 93S SADDLE IALS = TASEN AC SW SIDE WALK WIDE PAVEMENT 15.0 009-5 48 km 3) TOTAL DISTURBED AREA O BOLLARD 0 MAPLE RE PLACEMENT AREA w) TED = 5983 SQ FT/0.137 AC. 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E NOUT BOX AND ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION E RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN FOR: RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN FOR TERS ORG o REGIST 7 272 IST AVENUE PRIME MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION LLC MFGEANOUT SPVUG PE OIN No. PE037 060 * URBAN PROPERTIES AND ACQUISITIONS HOLDINGS LLC SFPR COLL SE. PROFESSIONAL A PORTION OF LOT 8, 9, & 10 BLOCK 32 ADAPTO OR TO ) FOR INGLESIDE SUBDIVISION PLUME GINEER Eoncepts LLC DRAFTING 2021 EBENEZRRD CONCEPTS, SW LLC K CONYERS, GEORGIA 30094 272 1ST AVENUE DZKUE 24 HR CONTACT: 10/09/2024 404.644.7144 VEE E SEWER EM SE R MIKE BROWN DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA J INSTALE FOR STUB OUT 678-409-8252 20' Date:09-02- 22 LandLot:9 District:18 Sheet No. LAND LOT 9, DIST 18 STANDARD SANITARY CLEANOUT OASMANGBONITIAOJALCOA County: DeKalbCounty. GA Scale: T'-20 DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 20' DrawnBy: RB C-2