PZ 23-031.
APPLICANT: Fernando Sandoval
VARIANCE: To vary section 4-135 (g) to allow the gate to be located closer than 25' of a public street or road right-of-way.
LOCATION: 3886 Sharon Drive, SW.
ZONING: R-15 Acreage: 1.52 ac PIN: 19087100320.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial. PLANNING AND ZONING: Approval
BACKGROUND: The home at 3886 Sharon Drive was built in 1920. Mr. Sandoval purchased the home in January 2022, then renovated and installed a non-compliant front yard fence and gate. In August 2022, he requested permits and made substantial improvements to the property. In February 2023 Code Enforcement cited for expired permits, and for work without a permit related to driveway paving.
The applicant contacted Community Development to continue expired permits for: minor land disturbance, dumpster, and remodel permits; and he requested a new paving permit. However, no permit was requested for the front yard gate and fence.
In November 2021, prior to Mr. Sandoval's acquisition, the property received code violations for: Accumulation of rubbish or garbage, Dangerous structure or premises - neglected, damaged, unsecured or abandoned, Declaration of nuisance, Permit required, Vacant Property Maintenance, and Vacant Property Registration.
Figure 1. Before (Oct. 2019) and After (Sept. 2023) remodel by Mr. Sandoval.
Cobb County Fire Marshall's Comments:
Gates securing fire apparatus access shall be a minimum 14 feet in clear width for a single lane and 20 feet for a double lane. The gates shall not reduce the operating width of the roadway. Double lane gates shall be a minimum of 20 feet in clear width. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the Cobb County Fire Marshal's Office.
SURROUNDING AREA: The property is in a well-established r...
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