2024-12-09 December 09, 2024 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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December 09, 2024 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 17 The Fire Marshal’s office has reviewed the revised site plan and believes there is sufficient access to provide emergency services to the homes. Planning Review The proposed rezoning would provide for eight (8) new residences at density of 5.0 units per acre. The subject property is located in the Low Density Residential (up to 3 dwelling units per acre) future land use designation and requires the designation be changed to Medium Density Residential (up to 6 dwelling units per acre). However, much of the surrounding properties have a future land use designation of Medium- High Density Residential (10 dwelling units per acre or greater) and are occupied by duplexes. The proposed development will provide a gradual increase between the Low Density Residential to the north and the Medium-High Density Residential to the east and south. Table 2 shows the infill development in the immediate area as it relates to density, lot size and lot width. 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 eight (8) new single-family detached homes result in a density of 5.0 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 RDA-Conditional and the proposed zoning will require a change of the Future Land Use Plan to Medium Density Residential. Staff is supportive of the rezoning for the proposed development and the requested variances: 1. Allow reduction of the minimum lot area from 7,260 sq. ft. to 4,436 sq. ft. (Staff Supports). 2. Allow reduction of the minimum front setback from 25 ft. to 20 ft. (Staff Supports). 3. Allow reduction of the minimum rear setback from 30 ft. to 20 ft. (Staff Supports). 4. Allow an increase in the maximum lot coverage from 45% to 55% (Staff Supports). Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from R-15 to RDA- Conditional for the development of eight (8) single-family units at a density of 5.0 units per acre with the following conditions: Standard Conditions Requirements # 2, 8, 9, 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