Wednesday, November 27, 2002
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Wednesday, November 27, 2002 |
Smith estate denied at Tyrone, town continues in greenspace programBy MICHAEL
BOYLAN
The last time the Tyrone Town Council discussed the 36.724-acre tract known as the Smith estate, developer Burt Clark had offered several compromises to the council to get the development built. The council members appreciated the compromises but the concerned citizens wanted time to examine the proposed compromises. Further discussion was delayed. The matter was settled last Thursday when the council voted to deny an amendment to the Land Use Map and to deny a rezoning from AR to R-48. The change of heart apparently came when members of the council walked the land with the concerned citizens. "I walked the land twice and I'm not convinced a development on that land would be feasible," said Councilman Paul Letourneau. "There are very steep slopes and massive gulleys." Councilwoman Lisa Richardson also walked the land and felt that it was in the best interest of the town for the land to remain as Conservation/Residential. During the public comment portion of the meeting, several citizens came forward to thank the council for making, what they felt was, the right decision for the community and environment. The town also renewed its participation in the Greenspace Program. The program is county based and awards grants to rapidly developing area that develop and implement a plan to protect greenspace and preserve water quality. Town Manager Barry Amos recommended staying in the program, telling the council that since they began participating in the program, the town has received $60,000. Tyrone also stands to receive $30,000 more if they stay in the program. Particpation in the program requires a bi-annual renewal and Peachtree City, Fayetteville and Fayette County also participate in the program.
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