Cookeville, Tennessee

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on two variance requests: a 10-foot rear setback variance for a covered deck at 1376 Buckingham Place (50% variance), and a 4-foot side setback variance for a commercial addition at 520 East 10th Street. The board will also consider placing a previously failed variance request (419 Sliger Road) back on the agenda for a future hearing.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 ft to 10 ft for a covered deck at 1376 Buckingham Place (50% variance)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 6 ft for a commercial addition at 520 East 10th Street
• Reconsideration of failed variance to reduce minimum lot width at 419 Sliger Road (8 ft variance)
• Minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting
• Agenda approval

City Council

The council will consider on second reading an ordinance amending the municipal code (O26-06-12). They will also hold a public hearing and first reading on a zoning amendment to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a special exemption (O26-06-11). The consent agenda includes purchases of sanitation trucks, a dumpster truck, and a horizontal grinder, plus declaring equipment surplus.

• Second reading of Ordinance O26-06-12 amending Municipal Code Title 8, Chapters 2 and 4
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O26-06-11 to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a special exemption in zoning
• Approval of purchase for one side load sanitation truck via Sourcewell Contract ID#110223-THC
• Approval of purchase for one front load sanitation truck via Sourcewell Contracts ID#110223-NWY & #032824-MAK
• Approval of Summary Change Order for SR-24 Spring Street Sidewalks PH 2 project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on amending subdivision regulations for two-lot subdivisions to comply with state law. Action items include final plat approvals for River Ranch Phase 2 (33 lots), Callie Square (5 lots), and the Ting Property lot line revision. Study items include rezoning in the newly annexed Dodson Branch Road area and declaring a city-owned lot on West Stevens Street as surplus.

• Public hearing on amendment to Subdivision Regulations Article II-M for two-lot subdivisions
• Final plat of River Ranch at Cookeville Phase 2, 33 lots on Mine Lick Creek Road
• Final plat of Callie Square, 5 lots on South Jefferson Avenue
• Final plat of Ting Property lot line revision, 3 lots on Crescent Drive and West 9th Street
• Study of rezoning properties in the Dodson Branch Road annexation area

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider second reading of the FY 2026-2027 annual budget, tax levy, and appropriations for nonprofit organizations. They will also vote on a resolution for a right-turn lane on South Willow Avenue, a right-of-way exchange on Guardian Way, and multiple change orders for the Energy Department facility expansion and water projects. The consent agenda includes bids for utility equipment and chemicals.

• Public hearing and second reading of FY 2026-2027 city budget (Ordinance O26-06-09)
• Public hearing and second reading of tax levy for FY 2026-2027 (Ordinance O26-06-07)
• Resolution authorizing right-turn lane on South Willow Avenue at Interstate Drive (R26-06-10)
• Consider right-of-way exchange with property owners on Guardian Way
• Consider change orders for Energy Department Facility expansion on W Davis Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests. The first seeks a one-foot side yard setback reduction for a home at 206 Greystone Way. The second seeks an eight-foot lot width reduction to create two new lots at 419 Sliger Road. The board will also approve agenda and minutes from May 14.

• Variance request to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 9 ft at 206 Greystone Way (Tax Map 052-A, Group D, Parcel 013.00) for a proposed single-family home.
• Variance request to reduce minimum lot width at setback line from 100 ft to 92 ft at 419 Sliger Road (Tax Map 083-J, Group E, Parcel 002.00) to create two new lots.
• Approval of the agenda as submitted.
• Approval of the minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances adopting the FY2027 annual budget, setting the property tax levy, and approving appropriations for public service organizations. They will also consider a zoning code amendment to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a special exception, approve the Putnam County Growth Plan, and authorize an MOU with UCHRA to embed a peer recovery specialist in the police department. Several appointments to the Planning and Historic Zoning Commissions and a resolution honoring retiring Planning Commission member Judy Jennings are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O26-06-07 establishing the property tax levy for FY2027
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O26-06-09 adopting the annual budget for FY2027
• Public hearing on zoning code amendment #O26-06-11 to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse on appeal
• Consider approval of Resolution #R26-06-08 approving the Putnam County Growth Plan
• Consider MOU with UCHRA to integrate a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with the Cookeville Police Department

City Council

The City Council will hold a second and final vote to rezone a parcel on North Willow Avenue from multifamily residential to local commercial. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including bids for utility equipment, and new business items such as a wellness screening agreement and road repair projects on Interstate Drive.

• Second reading of Ordinance O26-01-01 to rezone 040G-B-001.00 on North Willow Avenue from RM-8 to CL
• Awarding bid for (3) 750 KVA pad transformers (Energy Department)
• Awarding bid for (48) 30' square poles (Energy Department)
• Awarding bid for Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repair Project and related construction inspection services
• Authorizing agreement with OCJP renewing VOCA grant for Police Department

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several final plats and a consent agenda item for a preliminary plat extension. A zoning code amendment to allow adaptive residential uses as a special exception is up for action. Commissioners will also study a rezoning request on East Davis Road from residential to commercial.

• Six-month extension of preliminary plat for Emerald Forest Estates (73 lots) on Shag Rag Road
• Final plat of HS Group Property (6 lots) on South Jefferson Avenue
• Variance and final plat for Upper Cumberland Development Corporation lot line adjustment on East 22nd Street
• Final plat of Highbury Subdivision Phase IV (45 lots) on Neal Street
• Amendment to Zoning Code Section 227.3 to allow adaptive residential uses as a special exception

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a special exception to allow a childcare center at 560 South Jefferson Avenue, and a request for a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 to 19 feet for a proposed addition at 30 South Pickard Avenue (postponed from March).

• Special exception for a Childcare Center at 560 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 053-N, Group B, Parcel 020.00) submitted by Pamela Jacobs
• Variance to rear yard setback from 25 feet to 19 feet (6 feet total) at 30 South Pickard Avenue (RS-15 district) submitted by Christine Morales (postponed from March 12 meeting)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone a property on North Willow Avenue from multifamily residential to local commercial. Also up for discussion are multiple equipment purchases for Public Works, including a street sweeper, front load sanitation truck, and dumpster truck, with commitments to lock in prices pending budget approval. Other items include awarding a bid for the Interstate Drive widening project, authorizing a lease for a pet rescue building, and selling a lot in the Highlands Business Park.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O26-01-01 rezoning property on North Willow Avenue from RM-8 to CL
• Consider awarding bid for Interstate Drive widening project
• Consider authorizing City Manager to sell one lot in Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company
• Consider approving change orders for Stevens Street Improvement Phase 1 and 2025 Interstate Drive water line project
• Consider committing to purchase a front load sanitation truck, Vermeer Horizontal Grinder, and dumpster truck for fiscal year 2026-27

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider approval of multiple subdivision plats, including the Grand Cascades preliminary plat, the RKB Group right‑of‑way dedication plat, and final plats for Brook View, Calia, and Arthur Dale Gunter subdivisions. It will also review variances and final plats for the Combination of Lots #13‑14 in Chattsworth Subdivision, the Arthur Dale Gunter Subdivision, and other flag‑lot requests. Two study items will be discussed: a zoning code amendment for adaptive residential uses and a subdivision regulation amendment for two‑lot subdivisions.

• Preliminary plat of Grand Cascades – 24 lots on South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066, Parcel 104.00) – request by Capital Communities
• Preliminary plat of RKB Group LLC Right‑of‑Way Dedication – 1 lot on Guardian Way (Tax Map 066, Parcel 033.00)
• Final plat of Brook View Subdivision Phase I – 4 lots on Cora Road (Tax Map 039, Parcel 063.01) – request by ERB Properties, LLC
• Variance and final plat for Combination of Lots #13‑14, Chattsworth Subdivision – 1 lot at 1315 Chattsworth Boulevard (Tax Map 052‑H, Parcels 013.00 & 014.00) – request by Greg Phillips
• Variance and final plat for Arthur Dale Gunter Subdivision – 5 lots on Robin Lane and Breeding Avenue (Tax Map 040‑M, Parcel 011.00) – request by Arthur Dale Gunter

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will consider several items, including the second and final reading of an ordinance to rezone property on Boyd Farris Road from commercial and single-family to single-family residential. Other business includes appointments to the Public Building Authority and the Putnam County Tax Equalization Board, as well as a consent agenda covering police vehicle purchases, de-icing salt, and a sanitation truck. The council will also consider authorizing up to $200,000 for playground surfacing repairs at Heart of the City playground.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance O26-03-04: rezone property at Boyd Farris Road (Tax Map 083, Parcel 057.00) from CI/RS-20 to RS-5
• Second and final reading of Ordinance O26-03-05: amendments to the Official Street Map
• Purchase of 2 police pursuit vehicles via Statewide Contract #209
• Purchase and installation of vehicle emergency response equipment via Statewide Contract #202
• Authorize contract up to $200,000 for repair of surfacing at Heart of the City playground

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