Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers — Minutes
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May 18, 2026 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 18 Lindsey Disharoon Michael Weaver Amy Caloritis Leah Vanater Remi Simmons April Miller Janaki Tambe Nyshia Loving Rhonda (Nikki) Hill Patricia Hartley Angela Tarah Catherine Curley Tomaree Tarpley Courtney Han 7. Community Development Items A. 2026-181 Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Update - First Public Hearing - Community Development Citywide Russell Martin, Community Development Director, explained that this is the official kickoff to the Comprehensive Plan. This is a state-mandated process. Kyle May, MKSK, presented the following: Introductions: Project Team • Kyle May – AICP, Associate Principal, Principal in Charge: Planning & Urban Design • Luis Calvo – AICP, Associate Principal, Principal in Charge: Community Engagement • Brenda Diaz-Flores – AICP, CNU-A, Senior Associate, Project Manager, Urban Design • Sherry Okun-Rudnak – Principal, Market Analysis, Land Use Economics • Alex Deus – Senior Transportation Planner What is a Comprehensive Plan? A Comprehensive Plan is... A study and inventory of major conditions and trends A conversation about major issues and determining future investment needs An opportunity to define a cohesive land use strategy for areas most susceptible to change A guide for more detailed/nuanced decision-making to take place in the future An act of preparation A Comprehensive Plan is not... A zoning code update or re-write A parcel-by-parcel master plan A major departure from the community’s vision A “copy and paste” of what other communities are doing What We Are Doing?