2025-10-06 October 06, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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October 06, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 12 dedicated to building a community free from domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse; and, Whereas: organizations across Georgia are working to end domestic violence and provide the support survivors need to find their voice, while law enforcement remains committed to ensuring justice is served to individuals who harm those who trust them; Now, Therefore: I, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, do hereby proclaim October 2025 as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH and urge all citizens to observe this month by becoming aware of the tragedy of domestic violence, supporting those who are working toward its end, and participating in community efforts. Lisa Mello, Exec. Director of Live Safe Resources, stated they have officially opened the pet shelter. In Cobb County alone they have helped over 2,000 people in 2024. And in the State of Georgia, they have helped over 3,600 people in 2024. Tomorrow night at Marietta Square in Glover Park for their annual Domestic Violence vigil. They will also have their Que & Brew event off the square. 7. Community Development Items A. Z25-007 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z25-007 - Allow rezoning from OI to MU- Conditional for a mixed-use development with 250 multi-family units and 2,500 sq. ft. of retail - 6.73 acres - Land Lot 681 & 688 - 0 Highlands Pkwy - WP South Acquisitions LLC. This item is to be tabled to the October 20, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting at the request of the applicant. Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. made a motion to table item Z25-007 to the October 20, 2025 Mayor and Council meeting at the request of the applicant; seconded by Councilmember Charles Welch. The motion to table 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 B. Z25-010 Public Hearing – Zoning Amendment – Z25-010 – Allow revisions to the currently approved site plan, elevations, and zoning conditions for a 3,605 sq. ft. bank – Land Lot 559 – 0.65 acres – LGE Community Credit Union – 0 & 2934 Atlanta Road Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Russell Martin, Community Development Director, provided the following background: LGE Community Credit Union is requesting a zoning amendment of Z22-014 for 2934 & 0 Atlanta Road to amend the site plan, elevations, and zoning conditions for the development of a 3,605 sq. ft., credit union with 25 surface level parking spaces. Being within the Urban Design District approval is required by the Urban Design Commission. On September 19, 2025, the Urban Design Commission voted to approve the application.