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Rome City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Published: Jun 22, 2026
North Avenue Property Rezoned to Allow Renovation of Existing Structure
The city council approved a rezoning request for the property at 207.5 North Avenue (Z26-06-05) from light industrial to a use that allows renovation of the existing structure. The property is described as landlocked and backs up to railroad tracks. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. The applicant sought to renovate the existing structure, having been previously denied building permits due to zoning issues. The property has historically had commercial or light industrial zoning, despite being situated near residential homes.
City Council Denies Annexation Request for Burnett Ferry Road Property
The city council voted to deny an annexation request for the property at 203 Burnett Ferry Road. The applicant, represented by Fisher Law, sought annexation to increase property value and allow for the operation of COAM machines, which are restricted in the county due to distance regulations. The property owner, Sri Haridas and Darshan Patel, argued that annexation would provide additional tax revenue and align with historical annexation approval practices. The council members raised concerns about potential issues with COAM operations and whether the $4,500 in annual tax revenue was sufficient justification. Ultimately, the motion to deny the annexation was approved.
Asbury Drive Properties Rezoned to Suburban Residential to Facilitate Sales
The city council approved rezoning requests for properties on Asbury Drive (Z26-06-06 and Z26-06-07) from office institutional (OI) to suburban residential and from multifamily residential to suburban residential, respectively. These changes are intended to correct the zoning to align with the existing single-family homes and townhouses in the neighborhood and to facilitate property sales by addressing issues with lenders regarding non-conforming zoning. The properties are served by public water but utilize a private lift station or septic systems. The staff and Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for both requests. The purpose of the rezoning for Z26-06-07 (103 and 104 Asbury Drive) is to allow for the successful completion of a mortgage for financing.
Two Adjacent Properties Rezoned for Office Park Development
The city council approved two separate rezoning requests for adjacent properties located at Z26-06-01 and Z26-06-02, which are planned to be developed as a small office park. The properties are currently zoned multifamily residential and will be rezoned to neighborhood office commercial (NOC). This change will allow for a transition between office uses and multifamily residential uses. The staff and Planning Commission recommended approval for both cases. A resident, Susan Elon, spoke in favor, stating that the businesses have been operating there for nearly 30 years and that the rezoning would correct the zoning to match the existing use. She emphasized that it would not introduce new convenience stores or gas stations but simply allow an existing structure to continue its use.
Residents Raise Concerns on Council Conduct, Public Services, and Infrastructure Planning
Several residents voiced concerns during the public comment period regarding the conduct of the city council and the responsiveness of city departments. Shauna Bailey criticized the council's behavior during meetings, comparing it to 'toddlers on a playground' and noting a lack of attentive listening and respectful discourse. She urged the council to improve their conduct and apologize to Commissioner Beeman for perceived disrespectful treatment. Laura Lee Glanton detailed a 14-year struggle with city departments, particularly law enforcement, regarding a sexual assault case, alleging a lack of investigation and dismissiveness. Christy Minor questioned the process for appointing members to the Floyd County Board of Public Health, noting a lack of transparency on the city's website regarding board composition and appointment procedures. Ron Swinford raised concerns about the potential impact of hyperscale data centers on critical infrastructure, citing an example in South Florida where equipment malfunctioned due to power issues, and urged the council to be proactive in assessing such risks.
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