Planning and Zoning Commission - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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August 11, 2025 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 6 informational session last Thursday. The main feedback was about the traffic signal and timeline of its installation. Commission Member Howard stated that first-time dwellers in Smyrna could have a negative experience because of noise pollution. Is that what the commission should be willing to accept? Mr. Brady explained that people who work in Smyrna would love to be able to live in the city where they work. Mr. Howard asked if the pricing in Union City is comparable. Starting rent for one-bedroom is approximately $1500/month which is in line with the Union City location. Commission Member Bentley asked how they chose this location and have they considered other locations. Mr. Brady explained that they work with local sellers who brought this site to them for review. They are always looking at other locations, but finding good sites is difficult. A public hearing was called. Eric Banks, 1792 Highlands View, stated he is not sure who this group spoke to when they had a call last Thursday. The homeowners were not aware of the call. The location is a tight space in an already incredibly congested area. There is a home delivery service on the opposite side of the street which creates a lot of traffic. This development adds potentially a thousand more vehicles. How many parking spaces would be available? Because of the transient-type nature of renters, is there a low-income element to this development? The public hearing was closed. Blake Brady stated there will be 377 parking spaces. After speaking with Councilmember Oglesby, they determined five units at 80% of the area median income. They did send an abbreviated package to Ercia Cole who represents Highlands View. Board Member Henriette Ostrzega made a motion to deny item Z25-007; seconded by Board Member Charles Phillips. The motion to deny carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Board Member Phillips, Board Member Howard, Board Member Bentley, Board Member Rice, Board Member Gordon-Evans, Board Member Seagraves, Board Member Ostrzega Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None B. Z25-009 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z25-009 - Allow rezoning from OD to GC- Land Lot 302 - 1 acre - 2351 Benson Poole Road - Alejandra Sanchez Ward 5 Councilmember - Susan Wilkinson Joey Staubes, Planner II, provided the following background: The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property at 2351 Benson Poole Road from OD (Office-Distribution) to GC (General Commercial) to allow additional uses for potential tenants in the existing building. The property is occupied with an 1,800 sq. ft.