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Smyrna council approves annexation, R‑3 zoning for 1.79‑acre Green Gate Place parcel
Summary
After a public hearing and exchanges with the Westover Homeowners Association, the Smyrna Town Council approved annexation and R‑3 zoning for tax map 54, parcel 1403 (approximately 1.7877 acres), contingent on deed restrictions the applicant submitted.
The Smyrna Town Council on April 8 approved annexation of a 1.7877‑acre parcel at Green Gate Place and assigned R‑3 residential zoning after a public hearing that included comments from a homeowners association representative and the property owner.
George Crenshaw, president of the Westover Homeowners Association, urged the council to allow the HOA’s legal review and requested a 30‑day extension so his property management company’s counsel could prepare an annexation document to protect both parties. The property owner, Robert Tresner, and his spouse, Cindy Tresner, said they had prepared deed restrictions intended to address neighborhood concerns and asked the council to move forward.
Kevin (town staff) told the council the request is for annexation (not a plat) of roughly 1.7877 acres adjacent to Greengate Place; the property meets the town’s R‑3 zoning standards and the Planning Commission recommended approval. Staff noted that municipal services would be provided upon annexation except for water, which is supplied in the area by the Central Utility District (CUD).
During discussion, council members said they wanted the HOA to be comfortable with the deed restrictions because future lot owners would use and maintain neighborhood amenities and infrastructure; council members also noted that zoning requirements still apply after annexation. The deed restrictions submitted by Tresner include a clause that new homeowners would be required to join the Westover HOA if the HOA’s board agrees to accept them, staff said.
After discussion, the council voted to approve the annexation and R‑3 zoning as presented and to accept the deed restrictions submitted with the application. The council subsequently approved the implementing ordinance and resolution for the annexation.
The property owner had sought to address neighbors’ concerns by drafting deed restrictions; the record shows the council chose to accept those restrictions and approve annexation rather than delay for additional HOA legal review.
