Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting
Meeting Information
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two public hearing items: a variance request for a rear setback reduction at 114 Prospect Street and a stream buffer variance at 55 Maple Street. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the previous February 10, 2026 meeting.
Meeting Summary
Variance Request: 114 Prospect Street
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The Board will consider a variance request to reduce the rear setback from 30 feet to 16 feet for a proposed covered porch at 114 Prospect Street. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.2]
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The applicant, Ashley Wright, cites the small lot size (0.2530 acre or 11,020 sqft) as a hardship, stating it limits space for a covered porch within current setbacks for their planned 'forever home' with a main-floor master bedroom and office. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.13] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.16]
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Staff recommends approval of the variance, noting that a literal interpretation of the code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the RS-12 zoning district, and the request is the minimum necessary. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.2] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.9] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.10]
Stream Buffer Variance: 55 Maple Street
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A stream buffer variance request for 55 Maple Street seeks to allow encroachment into the undisturbed stream buffer and city impervious setback for a proposed new home. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.22] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.27]
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The applicant, Ryan Colwell (Stone Pine LLC) on behalf of owner's estate executor Stanton Clark, aims to build a home similar to adjacent properties, noting the 50-foot stream buffer creates a hardship by limiting living space. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.23] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.27]
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Staff recommends approval, citing that a literal interpretation of the code would prevent the property from being utilized similarly to adjacent properties, and stormwater mitigation exceeding 150% of the required water quality volume will be provided. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.24]
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
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The Board is scheduled to approve the minutes from its February 10, 2026 regular meeting. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.1] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.41]
People (30)
Adam Watts
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell, Stormwater Department
Ashley Wright
Applicant, Property Owner
Resident of Roswell
Coleman Cleveland
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell, Stormwater Department
Dan Seger
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Dan Weisel
Transportation Department utility coordinator
Transportation Department, City of Roswell
David P. Wright
Resident of Roswell
Don Fouts
Building Division Reviewer
City of Roswell
Erica Koh
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell, Environmental/Public Works Department
G. Wilson "Rocky" Horde
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Ian Kowalski
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Jackie Deibel
Deputy Director of Community Development
City of Roswell
Jahanzeb Jabbar
Chair
Board of Zoning Appeals
Jeannie Peyton
Planning and Zoning Director
City of Roswell
John A. Steerman
Engineer/Surveyor/Planner
SCI Development Services
John Hannah
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Krista Thomas
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell
Kristen Thomasberger
Planner II
City of Roswell
Laura Sommet
Arborist Reviewer
City of Roswell
Lee Dyer
RDOT Inspector
City of Roswell, Transportation Department
Lee Williams
Applicant
Stone Pine LLC
Mark Schumacher
Vice Chair
Board of Zoning Appeals
Rhonda Donehoo-Faulkner
Registered Architect, Building Division
City of Roswell, Building Division
Richard Sykes
Planner II
City of Roswell
Robert Major
Fire Marshal
Roswell Fire Department
Rob Huey
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Ryan Colwell
Stone Pine LLC
Sam Wood
Engineering Plans Reviewer
City of Roswell
Serge Osse
Transportation Reviewer
City of Roswell
Stanton Clark
Owner's Estate Executor
Veronica Chaffin
Notary Public
DeKalb County, GEORGIA
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