Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - September 17, 2026

The Town of Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals met on September 17, 2026. The board approved the July meeting minutes and considered three land-use requests. It approved a special exception for a religious facility on approximately five acres at 1443 Rock Springs Road, subject to staff recommendations. Conditions included providing emergency-vehicle access from Rock Springs Road before building permits, constructing access improvements including a bridge to applicable town and FEMA requirements, and installing a Type-C buffer along specified property lines; the site plan would also require Planning Commission review. The board also considered and moved to approve a front-setback variance for an above-ground pool at 124 Young Drive, reducing the setback along Young Drive from 35 feet to 10 feet because the corner lot’s dual front setbacks and septic system constrain placement. The transcript does not clearly capture the final vote on that request.

The board approved a sign variance for a development involving Kroger and an under-construction McDonald’s. The variance allows a shared second pole sign and total signage of 274.18 square feet, including 33 square feet of changeable-copy signage, above the standard limits of 200 and 20 square feet, respectively. The arrangement would replace pole or ground signs on four adjoining lots while retaining wall signage; the motion passed unanimously subject to staff recommendations. No procurement, contracts, vendor selections, or spending decisions were identified.