[PAGE 1]
PAULDING COUNTY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MARCH 10, 2020
The Paulding County Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the
Watson Government Complex, Administration Building, on the second floor. Zoning Board of
Appeals Members present were George Shill, Jack Hart, Lamar Clarke, Debra Sever and Dave
Roberts. Chris Robinson, Planning and Zoning Manager and Mark Long, Planner/GIS Analyst
were present. Additionally, Brian Smith from the Paulding County Marshal Bureau was present.
Chairman Jack Hart called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. He requested all audible devices be
turned off.
Elections
Mr. George Shill made a motion to nominate Jack Hart as Chairman and was seconded by Mr.
Dave Roberts. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). A second motion by Mr. Shill to nominate
Ms. Debra Sever as Vice Chairman, and was seconded by Mr. Dave Roberts. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Hart asked if there were any changes or edits to the December 10, 2019, meeting minutes.
Mr. Lamar Clarke made a motion to adopt the minutes of the December 10, 2019, meeting as
written; seconded by Ms. Debra Sever. The motion carried unanimously. (5-0)
FOR: Clarke, Hart, Sever, Shill, and Roberts
AGAINST: None
ABSTAIN: None
New Business
Mr. Jack Hart read both applications, however the board would vote on each separately.
1. 2020-02-V (CoH): Application by Trinity Property Development, LLC for a variance
on approximately 0.848 acres within the City of Hiram to reduce the side (east) building
setback requirement from 15 feet to 4 feet for the development and construction of a
retail establishment. Property is located in Land Lots 664 and 665; District 19, Section 2,
on the north side of Wendy Bagwell Parkway (US 278), west of Poplar Springs Road.
POST 3
2. 2020-03-V (CoH): Application by Trinity Property Development, LLC for a variance
on approximately 0.848 acres within the City of Hiram to reduce the required parking
spaces for a retail development from 35 spaces to 25 spaces. Property is located in Land
Lots 664 and 665; District 19, Section 2, on the north side of Wendy Bagwell Parkway
(US 278), west of Poplar Springs Road. POST 3
Mr. Hart summarized the Policies and Procedure Policy stating it allows a 15 minute time period
for the applicant to speak and present the application and also a 15 minute time period for any
opposition to speak.
Mr. Joel Larkin, representative, with Sams, Larkin & Huff, LLP expressed the need for a
variance to reduce the side setback and to accommodate at least 25 parking spaces to be fully
utilized now and for future years. Also, by shifting the building it would create uniformity
among existing businesses within the commercial development.
There were questions from the Board and discussion followed.
Support
There was no one to speak in support of the application.
Opposition/ Input/ Comments
There was no one to speak in opposition of the application.
Minutes: Paulding County Zoning Board of Appeals
March 10, 2020
Page 1 of 2

[PAGE 2]
Mr. Chris Robinson stated that Planning & Zoning Division had not received any noted
opposition.
Mr. Lamar Clarke made a motion to approve application 2020-02-V. The motion was seconded
by Mr. George Shill. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
FOR: Hart, Sever, Shill, Roberts and Clarke
AGAINST: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mr. Lamar Clarke made a motion to approve application 2020-03-V. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Dave Roberts. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
FOR: Hart, Sever, Shill, Roberts and Clarke
AGAINST: None
ABSTAIN: None
There being no further business, Mr. George Shill made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr.
Dave Roberts. The motion carried unanimously. (5-0)
FOR: Clarke, Hart, Sever, Shill, and Roberts
AGAINST: None
ABSTAIN: None
The meeting adjourned at 5:49 P.M.
____________________________
Jack Hart, Chairman Debra Sever, Vice-Chairman
Minutes: Paulding County Zoning Board of Appeals
June 11, 2019
Page 2 of 2