Milton’s Board of Zoning Appeals, commonly known as BZA, is slated to cast ballots on two significant variance requests concerning a planned guesthouse on Bethany Bend, as reported by the City of Milton’s official website. The upcoming meeting, held on February 17 at City Hall, will commence after the appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair for the current year. The session is not only open to public attendance starting 6 p.m., but interested parties can also tune in to the proceedings online.
The matters at hand involve a proposed alteration to a guesthouse situated at 2410 Bethany Bend. The applicant is seeking permission from the city for an expansion, allowing for a structure that exceeds the typical size allotment by 44 square feet, as it aims to accommodate a disability-related requirement, the maximum space for guesthouses is generally capped at 1,500 square feet. Moreover, the second variance sought would enable the construction of the guesthouse in a position that is technically forward of the primary residence, a move justified by the applicant citing “high density screening from the existing tree coverage,” as mentioned on the City of Milton website.
Earlier in the month, the Design Review Board conducted a preliminary assessment of these exact variances, ultimately advising that they be approved. The upcoming BZA meeting thus serves as a pivotal junction, wherein its seven appointed members will deliver their verdict on these requests. These decisions, driven by the context of City Code and relevant zoning standards, hold considerable weight as they define the cityscape and can be appealed in Fulton County Superior Court…