Mayor and Council Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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April 21, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 12 Whereas: Coaches Gwyn and McClure have dedicated their careers to shaping young athletes and students, amassing a remarkable 1,200 career wins and multiple state tournament appearances combined; and Whereas: James Gwyn, a dedicated educator with 30 years at CHS in school administration and longtime head coach of the Spartans' boys varsity basketball team, amassed an impressive 583 career wins, leading his teams to eight quarterfinal appearances and a state semifinal berth; and Whereas: Randy McClure, in his 39th year as a devoted science teacher at CHS and esteemed head coach of the Campbell Lady Spartans, has guided his teams to 617 victories, securing 12 regional championships, 10-time region runner-up honors, 11 quarterfinal appearances, and four state semifinal berths; and Whereas: the legacy of Coaches Gwyn and McClure was permanently honored in 2020 with the dedication of the 3,500-seat Gwyn-McClure Gymnasium at Campbell high School, a lasting tribute to their leadership, success, and profound impact on generations of students; and Whereas: Coaches Gwyn and McClure not only built a championship-caliber basketball program but, more importantly, shaped generations of student-athletes into leaders both on and off the court. Their influence reached far beyond the game, leaving a lasting mark in the classrooms, hallways, and hearts of our community; and Whereas: these two coaching legends have set a standard of excellence that will be remembered for years to come, and we are grateful for the dedication and passion they have poured into our students and our community; NOW Therefore: I, Derek Nrton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, Georgia do hereby recognize Coach James Gwyn and Coach Randy McClure for their remarkable achievements and lasting contributions to our community. I encourage all citizens to celebrate their legacy, honor their dedication to student-athletes, and express gratitude for the profound impact they have made on Campbell High School and beyond. 7. Community Development Items A. Z25-005 Public Hearing - Zoning Amendment - Z25-005 - Allow changes to the currently approved site plan as well as an increase in building heights – Land Lot 700 – 1.95 acres – 3400-3420 Archerfield Way – Traton Homes Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Councilmember Glenn Pickens recused himself and left Council Chambers at 7:19 PM. Joe Bennett, City Administrator, provided the following brief 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. Russell Martin, Community Development Director, provided the following background: The applicant is requesting a zoning amendment for an increase in height, as well as setback and driveway length reductions. Community Development has reviewed the zoning amendment request considering the following changes to the original zoning approval (221-006):