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COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z17-017 - Zoning Amendment to modify the currently approved site plan - 1.69 Acres - Land Lot 810 - 2528 & 2550 Spring Road - City of Smyrna, Georgia
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ISSUE: The zoning of the property binds the property to a specific site plan, which was approved by the Mayor and Council on July 18, 2011. Since the original rezoning in 2011, the city has completed a road improvement project along Spring Road, which required the acquisition of right-of-way to complete roadway improvements along the frontage of RaceTrac’s property. The purpose of the zoning amendment is to update the approved zoning plan with a new zoning plan that shows all road improvements and removes any non-conforming issues created by the road project.
BACKGROUND: The subject property was rezoned by the Mayor and Council from GC to GC-Conditional for the redevelopment of the site for a RaceTrac convenience store on July 18, 2011 by a vote of 7-0 (Zoning Case Z11-003).
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of proposed zoning amendment with conditions carried over from Z11-003:
(1) The composition of the commercial buildings in the development shall include a mixture of elements including; but not limited to: brick and stone. No elevation shall be comprised of 100 percent hardy plank siding.
(2) The retention/detention pond shall be placed and screened appropriately to be unobtrusive to homes inside and outside the development. The storm water detention plan shall be designed to create at least a ten percent (10%) reduction in a 2-year to 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 con...
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