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Smyrna delays vote on 225‑acre Fall Creek annexation after council raises utility, traffic and contract concerns
Summary
Council deferred first reading on a 225.25‑acre annexation and zoning request from the developer now identified as Fall Creek Commerce Center LLC, asking for a developer de‑annexation guarantee, clearer utility cost allocations, and a traffic‑study presentation and third‑party review before deciding.
Smyrna’s town council deferred consideration of a proposed annexation and industrial zoning for roughly 225.25 acres east of I‑840 after a lengthy workshop discussion about contract details, utility obligations and traffic impacts.
Kevin (town staff) said the developer’s packet now lists the final development entity as Fall Creek Commerce Center LLC, and staff circulated a draft agreement that would govern annexation, utility extensions and zoning conditions. Council members asked staff and the developer for several clarifications before authorizing first reading, including a signed de‑annexation agreement from the current owner in the event the development deal falls through.
Council members repeatedly pressed staff on a clause in section 9 that ties consent for annexation of eastern parcels to the status of an…
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