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December 15, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 20 B. Z25-016 Public Hearing - Zoning Request - Z25-016 - Allow rezoning from LC to R-15- Conditional for the development of one single-family home - 0.57 acres - Land Lot 592 - 1521 Roswell Street - Eric Neas Ward 3 Councilmember - Travis Lindley Joey Staubes, Planner II, provided the following background: The applicant is requesting a rezoning from LC to R-15-Conditional for the development of one (1) single-family detached unit at a density of 1.75 units per acre. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning from LC to R-15 Conditional for one (1) new single-family detached unit. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation: Approve by a vote of 6-0 at the November 10, 2025 meeting. The proposed rezoning would provide for one (1) new residence at density of 1.75 units per acre. The subject property is located in an area where the surrounding properties have a future land use designation of Moderate Density Residential (up to 4.5 units per acre). Community Development has reviewed the proposed development against the zoning standards and found the proposed development to be compatible with the surrounding area. The subdivision and construction of one (1) new single-family home result in a density of 1.75 units per acre on the subject property. The lot width and lot size are compatible with the R-15 zoning district and lots in the surrounding area. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from LC to R-15-Conditional and the proposed zoning is in compliance with the Future Land Use Plan. Staff is supportive of the rezoning for the proposed development and the requested variance. Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from LC to R-15- Conditional for the development of one (1) single-family home at a density of 1.75 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.