August 5, 2026 Board of Appeals Meeting

The City of Sandy Springs Board of Appeals held a meeting on August 5, 2026, primarily addressing two variance cases related to residential property development. The first case involved a request for a stream buffer variance to allow construction of a porch, deck, and home additions encroaching into protected setback areas. Staff recommended approval with conditions, and the board unanimously approved the variance. The second case concerned a variance request to allow a sports court to encroach into side and rear setbacks and exceed maximum lot coverage. Staff recommended denial due to concerns about stormwater runoff and setback violations. The applicant requested a deferral to work with a neighboring condominium association that opposed the variance due to stormwater and notification concerns. The board approved the deferral for up to 60 days to allow further discussions and potential mitigation measures. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the meeting included discussions on development code variances and community impact considerations.