2025-10-20 October 20, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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October 20, 2025
7:00 PM
City of Smyrna
Mayor and Council Meeting
2800 King Street SE
Council Chambers
Page 6 of 16
Additionally, Community Development has reviewed the proposed development
against the standards established in Sec. 515 Townhome Standards adopted in 2022.
These requirements are intended to regulate the siting and design of townhome
projects in pursuit of cohesive design and walkable development patterns. The
regulations are intended to define elements of the development that supports both
horizontal and vertical articulations and variations among units that provide
architectural interest and reinforce high quality design and responsible site
development practices to meet the goals and policies of the city's comprehensive plan.
Community Development has reviewed the proposal with respect to Sec. 515 and
believes it meets the intent of the adopted standards. However, the following
variances are requested due to the location of the floodplain and the geometry of the
property:
1. Allow reduction of the front setback along N Cooper Lake Road from 25’ to 23’.
(Staff Supports)
2. Allow reduction of the front setback along Cooper Lake Road from 25’ to 10’.
(Staff Supports)
3. Allow reduction of the side setback from 25’ to 10’. (Staff Supports) 4. Allow
reduction of the side-to-side building separation from 20’ to 16’. (Staff
Supports)
Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from LC to TD-
Conditional for the development of thirteen single-family units at a density of 6.44 units
per acre with the following conditions:
Standard Conditions
Requirements # 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 17 from Section 1201 of the Zoning
Code are not applicable. The following requirements remain applicable.
1. The composition of the homes in a residential subdivision 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% hardy plank siding.
The residences whose lots abut external roadways shall not be permitted to
utilize hardy plank for any elevation facing these roads.
2. All utilities within the development shall be underground.
3. 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 two feet shall be
provided between the back of curb and sidewalk.
4. No debris may be buried on any lot or common area.
5. 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.
6. All landscape plans must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a Georgia
Registered Landscape Architect for any common areas or entrances.
7. All yards and common areas are to be sodded, and landscaped. Irrigate as
appropriate.
8. All single-family and/or duplex residential lots shall provide the following at the
time of certificate of occupancy: either four 3” caliper trees or three 4” caliper
trees. The following species of trees may be used: Nuttall Oak, Swamp
Chestnut Oak, Allee Elm, and Village Green Zelkova. Other species may be
used if approved by the
City.
Special Conditions