Mayor and Council Meeting - Council Chambers (Millage Rate Public Hearing #3) — Minutes
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July 20, 2026 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 6 of 12 Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould asked if the modifications meet all of the townhome standards. Mr. Staubes verified that they meet all townhome standards. Councilmember Oglesby asked Mr. Staubes to explain the current zoning for GC. Mr. Staubes explained that GC, or General Commercial, allows the most uses in the zoning ordinance. Anything from auto-oriented uses, retail, landscape contractors to gas stations. There are over 100 different uses under GC. If a QT gas station wanted to develop there, they would be allowed depending on their site plan. Melissa Murillo, applicant, presented the following: • Relocated the playground and dog park to the western side of the development • Relocated and redesigned the detention pond to the lower southern side to improve stormwater management and overall site functionality • Left the corner of Camp Highland and Argo Road an empty space for visibility • Preserved the visibility triangle at the intersection of Camp highland and Argo Road by limiting landscaping and maintaining unobstructed sight lines • Adding a raised pedestrian crossing with flashing beacon signage to improve pedestrian safety and increase driver awareness • Enhanced the landscape buffers for greater privacy and visual separation • Architectural improvements – Brick facade added, modern-traditional design, improved compatibility, monument sign relocated, visibility improved • Parking – 24 resident parking spaces, 7 visitor spaces, 31 total spaces, 5.2 spaces per townhome • Height – through carefully engineered grading and retaining walls, the buildings step into the terrain, reducing their apparent height • Traffic impact study – 6 unit development will create minimal traffic • Recommendations from traffic study – one entering lane and one exiting lane, stop-sigh controlled on the driveway approach with Argo Road remaining free flow, provide/confirm adequate sight distance per AASHTO standards Councilmember Oglesby stated that there were additional promises at the last Planning & Zoning meeting that were brought to his attention. He asked about the changes that were made to the garage. Ms. Murillo explained that the grading would lower the garage so the building is not sitting on top of the existing soil. Jamal Ragland, Civil Engineer, explained that they will need a 1-2 foot retaining wall for the lowering of the garages. There are different retaining wall mechanisms which will be determined as the site is developed. Councilmember Oglesby said the neighboring community is concerned about their tennis courts. Mr. Ragland stated that trees will be planted as recommended by Smyrna staff. Councilmember Lindley asked about the timeline if approved explaining that there have been other projects approved that never started. Alejandro Granados, member of the developer team, stated that if approved, the timeline will be a maximum of 12 months. Councilmember Oglesby asked how construction will be maintained so as not to disturb neighboring communities. Mr. Ragland stated that during LDP, they will have to submit plans for erosion control and meet any requirements set forth by Smyrna. A public hearing was called. Dylan Morgan, 4841 Clay Brooke Drive: Opposed