Planning and Zoning Commission - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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July 14, 2025 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 6 The applicant is seeking the following variance from Sec. 720 of the City’s Code of Ordinances: 1. Allow an increase of the maximum 20’ side setback of the hotel building. (Staff Supports) 2. Allow an increase in rental units exceeding 15% of the total number of residential units. (Staff Supports) 3. Allow an increase in residential density from 25 units per acre to 70 units per acre. (Staff Supports) 4. Allow an increase in building height of 66 feet to 150 feet. (Staff Supports) Community Development has also reviewed the proposed plan against the zoning requirements of the Spring Road Corridor Design District (Section 717 of the Zoning Ordinance). The applicant is seeking the following variance from Section 717 of the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Reduction of the minimum front setback from 50 feet to 15’ (Section 717.162(b)). (Staff Supports) Community Development is supportive of the requested variances because the proposed development plan is in-line with density, building heights, and setbacks proposed in the master plan developed for the area in the Spring Road LCI Study. Additionally, Community Development believes the proposed density is consistent with other mixed use developments approved with in the city and is compatible with density allowed in the Regional Activity Center future land use designation and is consistent with goals outlined in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from TS to MU- Conditional on 4.66 acres for a mixed-use development with 328 multi-family units at a density of 70 units per acre, and 212 room hotel building with amenities including those variances supported by staff as shown above, with the following conditions: Standard Conditions Requirements # 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 16 and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning Code are not applicable. The following requirements remain applicable. 1. The composition of the mixed-use building 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 percent hardy plank siding. The residences along external roadways shall not be permitted to utilize hardy plank for any elevation facing these roads. 2. The retention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to homes inside and outside the development. The storm water detention plan shall be designed to create at least a ten percent reduction in a 100-year storm event. The city engineer shall approve all plans. 3. All utilities within the development shall be underground. 4. The developer shall be responsible for any traffic improvements (including additional right-of-way dedications) deemed necessary by either the City or the County during construction plan review. Sidewalks shall be provided by the developer inside the subdivision and outside the subdivision adjacent to any public right-of-way consistent with City’s requirements for the extent of the development. A grass buffer with a minimum width of 2’ shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk. 5. The development of any streets (including private) shall conform to the city's standards for public rights-of-way. 6. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.