Mayor and Council Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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October 20, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 10 of 16 14. The sewer for Lot #4 will connect to the sewer line from the side yard and not Belmont Circle. 15. The developer shall be responsible for any water and sanitary sewer improvements deemed necessary by the Public Works Director during construction plan review. 16. All structures will be built to a maximum height of 35’ as measured from the sidewalk along the front elevation. 17. Approval of the subject property for the R-10-Conditional zoning district shall be conditioned upon the development of the property in substantial compliance with the site plan submitted 8/17/2025 and created by SJ Murphy, LLC and all zoning stipulations above. 18. Approval of the subject property shall be conditioned upon substantial compliance with the elevations submitted on 8/15/2025. Councilmember Susan Wilkingon asked about Lot 1, which is an unusual situation between two R-15 zoned lots, if the plan still meets the requirements/ setbacks. Mr. Staubes stated that the location of the home does meet the requirements/setbacks. Sean Murphy, applicant, explained the history of the land and its unusual situation that has two parcels of land split under one tax ID. Currently, the land is mostly wooded. The house in the middle is nicely maintained. The fronts of the properties tend to be dumping grounds for foot traffic, etc. In doing this, it will improve the neighborhood. They will retain many trees along the backs of the lots. They met with staff about where the driveways would be installed and how to put in sewer. The sewer line is about 18 feet deep. Councilmember Susan Wilkinson thanked the applicant for looking into this area in ward 5. Because Lot 1 meets requirements for R15, she is more comfortable. She mentioned a resident that had hoped to be present and wanted there to be a landscape buffer. Mr. Murphy stated that he spoke to the resident, and they will probably be planting some trees. They would be happy to move some of those to the side if it does not impact the root systems of existing trees. They will also leave enough room for a privacy fence. The price point will be in the low $600K, but market conditions will determine that. Councilmember Latonia P. Hines stated that she is happy they consulted with the neighbors because it makes the process better for all. A public hearing was called, and no one came forward in favor of or in opposition to this item. Councilmember Susan Wilkinson made a motion to approve item Z25-012; seconded by Councilmember Glenn Pickens. The motion to approve carried with the following vote: Aye: 7 – Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley (virtual), Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby Nay: 0 – None Recuse: 0 – None 8. Privilege License and Show Cause Hearing