Planning and Zoning Commission - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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April 14, 2025 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 4 The existing two (2) single-family homes will be demolished to allow the construction of the proposed development. Three (3) of the homes will face Bell Drive, and four (4) of the homes will face Woodland Terrrace. All of the homes will have front-entry garages. The proposed lots will have a minimum lot size of 5,353 sq. ft. and an average lot area of 5,419 sq. ft. The applicant proposes to use elements such as brick, stone, and siding for the façade materials for each home. The applicant has provided a site plan with the rezoning application for reference. A formal review of stormwater management requirements will be assessed during plan review and permitting. There is no stream located on the subject property. Sidewalks will be installed on both Bell Drive and Woodland Terrace. The applicant will be required to dedicate property along Woodland Terrace for the installation of a sidewalk. Community Development has reviewed the proposed development against the zoning standards of the recent nearby rezonings and found the proposed development to be compatible with the surrounding area. The subdivision and construction of seven (7) new single-family detached homes result in a density of 7.0 units per acre on the subject property. The lot width and lot size are compatible with the other in-fill developments in the surrounding area. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from R-15 to RMC-8-Conditional and the proposed zoning will not require a change of the Future Land Use Plan from Regional Activity Center. Staff is supportive of the rezoning for the proposed development and the requested variances: 1. Allow reduction of the minimum lot area from 12,000 sq. ft. to 5,353 sq. ft. (Staff Supports) 2. Allow a reduction of the minimum lot width from 100 ft. to 50 ft. (Staff Supports) 3. Allow reduction of the minimum front setback from 50 ft. to 15 ft. (Staff Supports) 4. Allow a reduction of the interior side setback from 10 ft. to 5 ft. (Staff Supports) 5. Allow reduction of the minimum rear setback from 30 ft. to 25 ft. (Staff Supports) 6. Allow an increase in the maximum lot coverage from 35% to 45% (Staff Supports) Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from R-15 to RMC-8- Conditional for the development of seven (7) single-family units at a density of 7.0 units per acre with the following conditions: Standard Conditions Requirements # 2, 8, 9, 10, and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are not applicable. The following requirements remain applicable. 1. The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision shall include a mixture of elements including; but not limited to: brick, stone, shake, hardy plank and stucco. No elevation shall be comprised of 100% hardy plank siding. The residences whose lots abut external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy plank for any elevation facing these roads. 2. There shall be protective covenants on all lots. These protective covenants shall be supplied to the city prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. The developer shall provide at least 200 square feet of common space per lot. This common space shall be developed with improvements for the residential subdivision such as: gazebos, fountains, recreational/playground equipment or walking trails. The common space shall be controlled and maintained by the Homeowners Association. 4. The retention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to homes inside and outside the development. The storm water detention plan shall be