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Council approves Sewerts Landing mixed‑use plan with apartments, green space and TIF support
Summary
Smyrna’s Town Council approved a Planned Unit Development amendment and rezoning for the Sewerts Landing mixed‑use project on Sam Ridley Parkway West after an extended debate over apartment counts, traffic and a restructured tax‑increment financing plan.
Smyrna’s Town Council approved a Planned Unit Development amendment and rezoning for the Sewerts Landing mixed‑use project on Sam Ridley Parkway West after an extended discussion about residential density, project viability and the development’s tax‑increment financing arrangement. The vote followed presentations from planning staff and the developer and passed by a council majority.
Council members debated whether converting previously proposed for‑sale units to rental apartments would oversupply the local market. Several council members said they were uneasy about more apartments along the Sam Ridley corridor, while others argued that on‑site residents increase foot traffic and sales tax revenue that sustain retail and restaurants. Planning staff and the developer presented renderings showing office, retail,…
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