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Planning Commission approves annexation for Hamilton Development on West Jefferson Pike
Summary
The Smyrna Planning Commission approved annexation and zoning for about 178 acres proposed by Hamilton Development LLC, clearing the way for mixed commercial and industrial development along West Jefferson Pike after discussion of utilities, traffic studies and design controls.
Smyrna — The Planning Commission voted to approve annexation and zoning for Hamilton Development LLC’s roughly 178-acre proposal along West Jefferson Pike on July 1, 2025, approving C-2 commercial zoning for frontage areas and I-1 industrial zoning for the remainder.
The action, taken after a public hearing and discussion among commissioners and staff, also included the plan of services that would make town utilities available to the annexed parcels.
The development area lies within the town’s water service area and across from a new fire hall, Kevin, planning staff, told the commission, meaning “the town would be providing all services” should the council approve annexation. Kevin said water and sewer upgrades are already in place from prior Jefferson Pike widening work and that natural gas has also been extended to the corridor.
Developer Jeff Konexny of Hamilton Development described the planned project as “a high quality business park” with concrete tilt buildings, “a lot of high end glass” and office-oriented tenants. “We will not build the metal buildings,” Konexny said, adding the company has built comparable parks in Rutherford County.
Commission members discussed traffic and visibility along the interstate interchange, the need for a traffic study with future site-plan submissions, and building visibility from Jefferson Pike. Kevin said a traffic study will be required with any site plan and that required improvements recommended by the study would be completed by the developer. He also noted a required minimum fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi for the area.
The commission noted zoning limits for the industrial district: unless a variance is sought, buildings in I-1 cannot exceed 50 feet in height. Commissioners asked how the C-2 frontage would screen industrial buildings behind it; Kevin said design-review standards will apply to buildings visible from collector streets.
After discussion, a motion to approve annexation and zoning (including the plan of services and extending the commercial frontage along Jefferson Pike) passed by voice vote. The commission’s approval advances the matter to the Town Council for final action.
The commission did not set final site plan approvals; Kevin reiterated that design review, traffic studies and specific site-plan requirements will be considered at future project submittals.
