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Council approves rezoning for Smyrna Ready Mixed Concrete site on Valdosta's east side
Summary
Council approved rezoning roughly 75.44 acres on Valdosta's east side to M‑2 (heavy industrial) for a potential concrete batch plant proposed by Smyrna Ready Mixed Concrete LLC; staff noted wetlands and access constraints that must be addressed during site planning and permitting.
The Valdosta Mayor and Council approved a rezoning request from Smyrna Ready Mixed Concrete LLC to rezone roughly 75.44 acres of a 90‑acre tract on the city’s east side to M‑2 heavy industrial zoning.
Planning Director Matt Martin said the property is adjacent to existing industrial zoning along the CSX railroad and described wetland delineations and forestry activity on parts of the site. He cautioned that wetlands mapping will need ground truthing during site planning and permitting and that heavy truck traffic will require upgraded access; he said Savannah Road will not support heavy truck traffic in its current condition and that alternative access to Clay Road is being evaluated.
Richard O’Shields, director of real estate for SRM (Smyrna) Concrete, described the company and operations and clarified that a concrete batch plant is a loading/ batching operation — “It’s not a cement plant,” he said, explaining the company’s process and offering to answer operational questions.
Martin noted the request is for a zoning change only; any site plan, plan‑review conditions and permitting will follow. The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 9–0 vote. A councilmember moved to approve the rezoning as presented; the council voted in favor and welcomed the applicant to Valdosta.
City staff flagged follow‑up items that will be required during site planning, including wetlands permitting and design of truck access to avoid unsafe use of local residential roads.
