Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting
Meeting Information
This regular meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals included the re-election of the Chair and Vice Chair for 2026, and addressed a request for a stream buffer variance for the Rick Case Genesis dealership.
Meeting Summary
Leadership Elections and Calendar Approval
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Jahanzeb Jabbar was re-elected as Chair and Mark Schumacher was re-elected as Vice Chair for the Board of Zoning Appeals for 2026. [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1] [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1]
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The 2026 BZA Calendar was approved with modifications, specifically moving the October meeting to Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and cancelling the December meeting. [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1] [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1]
Stream Buffer Variance for Rick Case Genesis Dealership
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A stream buffer variance (SBVA-000004) was unanimously approved for the Rick Case Genesis dealership at 11446 Alpharetta Highway. [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1] [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1]
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The approval was conditioned on providing stormwater mitigation that meets or exceeds 150% of the water quality volume for the proposed impervious setback encroachment. [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1] [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.1] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.4]
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* Background: The variance was requested by Case Atlanta, LLC for the renovation and minor expansion of an existing dealership, which predates current stream buffer regulations and has existing non-conforming conditions. The proposed work was designed to remain within the existing developed footprint and avoid new environmental impact. [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.3] [Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda p.5]
Previous Meeting Minutes Approved
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The minutes from the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on October 16, 2025, were approved unanimously. [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.2] [Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes p.2]
People (18)
Adam Watts
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell, Stormwater Department
Ana Guevara
Representative
Civilologix LLC
Coleman Cleveland
Stormwater Reviewer
City of Roswell, Stormwater Department
Dan Seger
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
David White
Professional Engineer
Civilologix
Don Fouts
Building Division Reviewer
City of Roswell
G. Wilson "Rocky" Horde
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Ian Kowalski
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Jahanzeb Jabbar
Chair
Board of Zoning Appeals
John Hannah
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Laura Sommet
Arborist Reviewer
City of Roswell
Mark Schumacher
Vice Chair
Board of Zoning Appeals
Osmany Ordóñez
Engineering Manager
Engineering Division, City of Roswell
Richard Sykes
Planner II
City of Roswell
Robert Major
Fire Marshal
Roswell Fire Department
Rob Huey
Board Member
Board of Zoning Appeals
Serge Osse
Transportation Reviewer
City of Roswell
STEVEN T ELLIS
Owner, 11446 Alpharetta Hwy
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