Planning and Zoning Meeting - Council Chambers — Minutes
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May 11, 2026 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 2 of 6 B. Z26-004 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z26-004 - Allow rezoning from GC to TD- Conditional for the development of six single-family attached dwelling units at a density of 5.71 units per acre - 1.05 acres - Land Lot 606 - 4691 Camp Highland Road - Melissa Murillo Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr. Joey Staubes, Planner II, presented staff recommendation for the rezoning from GC to TD-C. The request is to be heard by Mayor and Council on June 15, 2026. The applicant is looking to erect 6 townhomes on the currently vacant parcel. There will be open space provided near the intersection and 8 guest parking spaces. No future land use change is required. The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the side setback from 25 feet to 17 feet, which the staff supports. Staff is recommending approval with the following conditions: Standard Conditions 1. The composition of the townhomes 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 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. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area. 6. The developer will install decorative streetlights within the development, subject to approval by the city engineer. Utilization of low intensity, environmental type lighting, the illumination of which shall be confined within the perimeter of the subject property through the use of "full-cutoff lighting". 7. The developer will comply with the City’s current tree ordinance. All required tree protection measures shall be adhered to by the developer during construction. 8. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances. 9. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as appropriate. Special Conditions 10. The development shall maintain the following building setbacks: 1. Minimum 2. Front – 25’ 3. Side – 17’ 4. Rear – 30’ 11. The developer shall meet all fire access requirements deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal during construction plan review. 12. The developer shall be responsible for any water and sewer improvements deemed necessary by the Public Works Director during construction plan review.