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Council approves rezoning, foster‑home permit, Boys & Girls Club MOU, street name change and board appointments

Town of Smithfield Town Council · March 19, 2026
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Summary

At the meeting the council recommended approval of rezoning RZ‑26‑01 (Firetower Road), approved SUP‑25‑03 to allow a foster home at 1115 Chestnut Drive, adopted a memorandum of understanding with the Boys & Girls Club for use of the Sayer Yard Center, approved naming a private lane 'Legion Park Drive' and filled multiple board vacancies.

In addition to the major land‑use decisions, the Town of Smithfield council voted on a series of administrative and quasi‑judicial items.

Rezoning (RZ‑26‑01): Staff recommended and council recommended approval of a 1.75‑acre rezoning to R‑20A to allow a single‑family residence in the ETJ near Firetower Road; public comment supported the applicant’s request and council found the request consistent with the comprehensive growth…

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