Glock land request approved in Smyrna
Gun manufacturer, Glock Inc., can deviate from Smyrna’s required stream buffer rules in order to clear land for future company buildings.
The city council approved the company’s request Monday night to encroach on the buffer despite opposition from more than 15 residents who spoke at the meeting and many others who filled the city hall chamber.
Glock plans to cut trees and level out about 18 acres of its property that lies adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Many residents cited possible safety concerns of the nearby construction, as well as, potential flooding downstream.
City planners recommended approval of Glock’s request, and the company agreed to several environmental protections and building modifications to address residents’ concerns.
Following the meeting, residents unsatisfied with the outcome said they would consider appealing the council’s decision.
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