City of Smyrna - File #: 2015-124

• File #: 2015-124
• Version: 1
• Name: Zoning Request - Z15-002
• Type: Zoning
• Status: Tabled
• File created: 4/7/2015
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 7/20/2015
• Final action: 7/20/2015
• Title: Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z15-002 - Rezoning of the subject property from Residential Townhouse District (RTD) to General Commercial (GC) for use of the property for commercial purposes - 5.039 Acres - Land Lot 342 - Vacant landlocked property off South Cobb Drive at the terminus of Ask-Kay Drive - William L. Askea.
• Sponsors: Susan Wilkinson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/20/2015	1	City Council	Denied	Fail
7/20/2015	1	City Council	Approved Item	Pass
7/6/2015	1	City Council	Tabled	Pass
6/15/2015	1	City Council	Tabled	Pass
5/18/2015	1	City Council	Tabled	Pass
4/13/2015	1	Planning and Zoning Commission	Approved with Condition(s)	Pass

Impact

WARD:  5

COMMITTEE:  Community Development

$ IMPACT:  N/A

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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z15-002 - Rezoning of the subject property from Residential Townhouse District (RTD) to General Commercial (GC) for use of the property for commercial purposes - 5.039 Acres - Land Lot 342 - Vacant landlocked property off South Cobb Drive at the terminus of Ask-Kay Drive - William L. Askea. 

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ISSUE:  The applicant is requesting a change in zoning for the subject property from Residential Townhome District (RTD) to General Commercial (GC) for commercial use. The applicant is proposing to develop the subject property in a similar fashion as the adjoining commercial property to the east. The applicant is proposing one metal building similar to the existing metal buildings along Ask-Kay Drive.

BACKGROUND:  The Planning and Zoning Board heard the rezoning request at the April 13, 2015 meeting and made a recommendation for approval by a vote of 7-0. The rezoning request was subsequently tabled at the May 18, 2015 and June 15, 2015 Mayor and Council meetings at the request of the applicant.

RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION:  Community Development recommends approval of the proposed rezoning subject to adherence to all provisions and requirements for the General Commercial (GC) zoning district as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance and the following condition:

1.                     The following uses shall not be permitted on the subject parcel:

•          Adult Entertainment Establishments and Adult Novelty Store

•                     Ambulance Services

•                     Animal Hospital and Veterinary Clinics

•                     Art Shows, Carnival Rides and Special Events of Community Interest

•                     Automobile, Truck & Trailer Leasing

•                     Automobile Parts & Tire Stores (both retail & wholesale)

•                     Automobile & Truck Sales

•                     Automobile Repair (Major & Minor Repairs)

•                     Automobile Wash Services

•                     Baseball Batting Cages

•                     Billiard Parlor (Shall not preclude a restaurant/brew pub from having billiard tables. However, the billiard tables shall not exceed 35% of                                           the gross floor area of the establishment)

•                     Boarding and Breeding Kennels

•                     Boat Sales and Repairs

•                     Bowling alley

•                     Carnivals

•                     Circuses

•                     Clubs and Lodges

•                     Colleges and Universities

•                     Day Nurseries and Kindergartens

•                     Drive-in restaurants

•          Drive-in Theater

•          Emissions and Inspection Stations

•                     Farm Equipment Sales and Services

•                     Fireworks Sales (both retail and wholesale)

•                     Funeral Homes

•                     Game Arcade

•                     Golf Driving Range

•                     Gun Shop

•                     Healthcare Clubs

•                     Health Spa

•                     Hospitals

•                     House of Worship

•                     Junk Yard

•                     Landing Area for Rotary Wing Aircraft

•                     Linen and Diaper Services (plant only)

•                     Lumber, Hardware and Other Building Material Sales Establishments (outdoor displays)

•                     Massage Parlor

•                     Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Sales

•                     Motorcycle Sales and Service

•                     Nursing, Convalescent and Rest homes

•                     Package Store

•                     Parking Lots and Parking Garages (both private and public)

•                     Pawnshops and Check Cashing Establishments

•                     Printing Plant

•          Schools

•                     Service Station

•                     Skating Rink

•                     Stations and Terminals for Bus and Rail Passenger Service

•                     Target Range

•                     Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlors

•                     Taxi Stands

•                     Theaters

•                     Wholesale Establishments (which sell only to businesses and not to customers)

•                     Wrecker Services