June 5, 2023 council adoption minutes
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June 05, 2023 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting Smyrna Community Center Magnolia Room Page 6 of 15 the assisted living facility has been constructed and has received its Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant requested a zoning amendment to modify the site plan and building elevations in Zoning Amendment Z15-012 for the independent senior living on the norther portion of the site (phase II). The previous zoning plan from Rezoning Case Z08-010 allowed a mixed use building with 120 independent senior living units over 70,000 sq. ft. of commercial retail space. The building included a four-story building over a two-level parking deck. The applicant acquired the adjoining residential property at 4788 Hanson Drive (~0.6 acres) and annexed and rezoned the property to include it into the overall development project. The zoning plan was approved to eliminate the 70,000 sq. ft. of commercial retail space and increase the number of independent senior living units from 120 to 200. This resulted in a change from a four- story building over structured parking to a ten-story building over structured parking. In addition there were slight modifications to internal site circulation and access. The currently approved zoning plan (Z15-012) includes a building ten-stories tall on top of structured underground parking garage with 200 independent senior living units at 243,000 sq. ft. and 37,500 sq. ft. of common area and accessory uses for the exclusive use of the residents. The common area for the development includes a lobby, reception, staff offices, multiple dining venues, a commercial kitchen, a teaching kitchen, a general store/coffee shop, theater, library, wellness center, beauty shop, business center, arts and crafts room, and an indoor swimming pool. The applicant is requesting a zoning amendment to the currently approved plan in Z15-012 for (phase II) with an increase in density, as well as site plan and building elevation modifications. The applicant is proposing to develop the site independently from the memory care facility as originally planned. The applicant is requesting to maintain the height of the currently approved plan at 133 feet but increase the unit count from 200 independent senior living units to 295 units. The 295 units will be 50% independent senior living units and 50% without age restrictions. The increase in units is possible by decreasing the amenity area from 37,500 sq. ft. to 8,930 sq. ft. and additional levels of parking below grade. The proposed amenity area includes a communal kitchen and party room, lounge, fitness room, indoor and outdoor pool, sky deck, pet spa, and conference and game room. Additionally, the roof of the proposed building includes public and private terraces as an additional amenity. The proposed project also includes a 625 sq. ft. coffee shop accessible for the general public or residents within the development. The proposed zoning amendment also includes a stand alone parking deck with four levels. The fourth level will include a 5,317 sq. ft. restaurant also accessible for the general public or internal residents. The main building will include three levels of parking below the building, surface parking, as well as a stand alone four level parking deck. The proposal includes 539 spaces compared to the 250 spaces in the currently approved plan. The applicant is proposing a subsurface stormwater detention facility within the parking deck. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed location and believes it will be adequate to meet the requirements of the City’s Stormwater Ordinance. The final design of the facility will be required during plan review and the permitting process and will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.