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.