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Z25-015 Continuation of Zoning Amendment - Z25-015 - Request to modify the site plan, elevations, and zoning conditions of Z21-014 - Land Lots 751 & 752 - 6.9 acres - 4941, 4999 & 5041 S Cobb Drive, 4960, 4970, 4980 & 5000 Oakdale Road - Arris Smyrna LLC. Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.

2026-03-16 · approved · minutes

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Recorded roll call
PositionCountPublished names
aye4Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould
nay3Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Oglesby
recuse0None
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  1. · authorized execution unverified

    Continuation of Zoning Amendment - Z25-015 - Request to modify the site plan, elevations, and zoning conditions of Z21-014 - Land Lots 751 & 752 - 6.9 acres - 4941, 4999 & 5041 S Cobb Drive, 4960, 4970, 4980 & 5000 Oakdale Road - Arris Smyrna LLC. Ward 7 Councilmember - Rickey N. Oglesby Jr.

    Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.

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  2. · required approval unverified

    Formal GDOT review and approval before permits

    The record states that the applicant needs GDOT review and approval because the property fronts a state road. This draft has no verified later GDOT permit or approval.

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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve item Z25-015

Reported carried · Mover: Councilmember Travis Lindley · Seconder: Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould

Recorded roll call
PositionCountPublished names
aye4Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould
nay3Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Wilkinson, Councilmember Oglesby
recuse0None
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