Issue Sheet
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 Agenda Date: 4/21/2025 In Control: . File Type: Zoning Item Agenda Section: Community Development Items Department: Community Development Agenda Title: Public Hearing - Zoning Amendment - Z25-005 - Allow changes to the currently approved site plan as well as an increase in building heights Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: The subject property 3400 - 3420 Archerfield Way (Archerfield Subdivision) was rezoned from NS (Neighborhood Shopping) to RDA-Conditional in 2021 (Z21-006) to allow a subdivision with twelve (12) single-family detached homes. The site work for the development has been completed and the applicant is requesting a zoning amendment to allow an increase in building height as well as reductions to driveway length and building setbacks to build the new homes. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the zoning amendment to rezoning case Z21-006 for an increase in building height as well as reductions to setbacks and driveway lengths with the following conditions: Standard Conditions (Requirement #2, 8, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code is not 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.