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Planning board backs rezoning for single‑family home at 1521 Roswell Street
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Summary
The Smyrna Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of Z25‑016 to rezone 1521 Roswell Street from Limited Commercial to R‑15 Conditional to allow construction of a single‑family home on 0.57 acres. Staff supported the rezoning and listed five variances and standard conditions; the recommendation goes to mayor and council for final action.
The Smyrna Planning and Zoning Board on Nov. 10 recommended approval of Z25‑016, an application to rezone 1521 Roswell Street (Land Lot 592, roughly 0.57 acres) from Limited Commercial to R‑15 Conditional to permit construction of a single‑family home.
Joyce Dobbs, Planner II in the community development department, summarized the request and the five variances the applicant sought: an east side setback reduction (10 to 8 feet), driveway setback reduction (5 to 2 feet), allowing a detached accessory structure larger than 25% of the primary structure, increasing accessory structure height from 15 to 18 feet, and increasing impervious coverage from 35% to 39% with stormwater detention provided at the rear of the lot. "Staff is recommending approval, rezoning from LC to R15 conditional at 1521 Roswell Street for 1 home," Dobbs said, and noted standard conditions (architectural composition, underground utilities, tree ordinance, driveway minimum length and repair of any curb/gutter/sidewalk damaged during construction).
Applicant Eric Nies described his family’s intent to build a "forever home" for his two young sons, thanked staff and Councilman Travis Lundley for assistance, and asked for the board’s support. "My wife and I bought this property a little over a year ago ... and we're looking forward to building our forever home here for our kids to grow up in," Nies said.
No members of the public spoke in opposition during the public hearing on this item. A board member made a motion to approve Z25‑016; the chair called for a vote and the motion passed (roll call tally not specified on the record). The board’s recommendation will be forwarded to mayor and council for final action (staff materials list Dec. 15 as the council hearing date).
