Wilson County public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning request, several site plans, preliminary plats, and other plat approvals. The most significant item is a request to rezone approximately 49 acres on Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 to R-1 PUD. The agenda also includes multiple site plans for signs and industrial buildings, as well as preliminary plats for subdivisions.
- Rezoning of 49.03 acres on Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 to R-1 PUD (Stewarts Ferry Investment Partners)
- Site Plan for Thermo Fisher Scientific sign at 1200 Darrell Waltrip Drive
- Preliminary plat for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 1 & 2, Lots 9-12, with revision of Lots 1B & 2
- Preliminary plat for James Barkley Property, 11 lots on Lohman Road
- Combination plat for Knobblehurst Subdivision Lots 30 & 31 with off-site soils request
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for approximately 49.03 acres on Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 to R-1 PUD, with a variance from the 100-acre PUD requirement, forwarding it to the County Commission for final approval. Several requested variances were denied, including reduced home separation, smaller outdoor areas, a 300-foot variance on heated/cooled space, an 1100-foot cul-de-sac, and a request to count cementitious boards as brick. The vote was 7-2, with Major and Dixon voting no. The commission also approved multiple site plans and plats, including a Thermo Fisher Scientific sign and Speedway Industrial Park lots.
- Approved rezoning of 49.03 acres on Stewarts Ferry Pike to R-1 PUD with variance (7-2)
- Denied variance for 20-foot separation between homes
- Denied variance to decrease finished private outdoor area
- Denied 300-foot variance for heated/cooled space requirement
- Denied 1100-foot end cul-de-sac; efforts to eliminate cul-de-sac required
- Denied interpretation that cementitious boards meet brick requirement; homes must be 50% brick
- Approved site plan for Thermo Fisher Scientific sign (unanimous)
- Approved off-site soils variance for Knobblehurst Subdivision with demolition stipulation (7-1)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on December 16, 2021, to hear eight cases involving requests for variances, special exceptions, and extensions. These include a mobile detailing business in a residential zone, setback and lot size variances, a height variance, a second dwelling on agricultural land, and a building permit extension. The board will decide on each request based on the county's zoning resolution.
- Case 3957: Mobile detailing/wrapping business on R-1 property at 239 Quad Oak Drive
- Case 3958: Variance for 30-ft easement and 17-ft rear setback at 2976 Saundersville Ferry Road
- Case 3960: Waive 50-ft road frontage requirement at 2770 Nonaville Road
- Case 3962: Height variances (3 ft for house, 8 ft for accessory) at 4683 Cairo Bend Road
- Case 3963: Second dwelling on A-1 property at 3449 Old Rome Pike
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to operate a mobile detailing and wrapping business on R-1 residential property, approved several variances for property improvements, and extended one building permit. All decisions were based on staff recommendations and public testimony.
- Denied mobile detailing business at 239 Quad Oak Drive (5-0)
- Approved variance for deck at 2976 Saundersville Ferry Road (5-0)
- Denied shed variance at 219 Cherokee Dock Road (4-1)
- Approved road frontage waiver at 2770 Nonaville Road (5-0)
- Approved lot size variance at Nonaville Road Parcel 84 (5-0)
- Approved height variances at 4683 Cairo Bend Road with sprinkler system stipulation (5-0)
- Denied second dwelling at 3449 Old Rome Pike (5-0)
- Extended building permit at 287 Davis Corner Road for one year (5-0)
County Commissioners
This agenda contains only a reference to a December 2021 packet of meeting materials, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.
- No specific agenda items are listed beyond the materials packet reference.
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider seven site plans and plats, including several residential subdivisions, and will discuss the 2022 meeting calendar. The commission will also hear a request from Leadership Wilson for guidance on creating public education materials about participating in government meetings.
- Site Plan - Vanhooseco, LLC, precast plan additions, 1 lot, Murfreesboro Road, zoned I-2
- Site Plan - Shop Springs Storage, 1 lot, Sparta Pike, zoned A-1
- Sketch Plat - Boles Property, 150 lots, Davidson County Line, zoned R-1
- Sketch Plat - Benders Ferry Subdivision, 210 lots, Benders Ferry Road, zoned R-1
- Preliminary Plat - Masters Way Subdivision, 23 lots, Masters Way, zoned R-1
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved several site plans and plats, including a 150-lot sketch plat and a 210-lot sketch plat, and deferred one site plan until commercial standards are met. They also approved a one-lot subdivision with off-site soils for septic in a 7-2 vote.
- Approved Vanhooseco, LLC site plan for precast plan additions on Murfreesboro Rd (all aye)
- Approved Shop Springs Storage site plan on Sparta Pike (all aye)
- Deferred Compass RV site plan on Murfreesboro Road until commercial standards met (all aye)
- Approved Boles Property sketch plat, 150 lots, Davidson County Line (all aye)
- Granted deferral for Berkshire Subdivision sketch plat, 87 lots, Posey Hill Road (all aye)
- Approved Benders Ferry Subdivision sketch plat, 210 lots, Benders Ferry Rd (all aye)
- Approved Estates of Master Way preliminary plat, 23 lots, Masters Way (all aye)
- Approved off-site soils request for Johnny & Beth Harper Property, 1 lot, Philadelphia Road (7-2)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on November 18, 2021, to review several requests for property variances, building permit extensions, and changes in land use. Items include requests for short-term rentals, church usage on residential land, and adjustments to setback and paving requirements.
- Case 3947: Request to use 5.01 acres at 568 SW Cooks Road for a short-term rental/Airbnb
- Case 3950: Request for church use on R-1 Residential property at 2000 Old Lebanon Dirt Road
- Case 3946: Variance request for house setbacks at 914 Point View Circle
- Case 3948: Variance request for a 30-foot easement width at 2021 Bobo Road
- Case 3954: Variance request for paving requirements at Sparta Pike
County Commissioners
The provided agenda contains only meeting materials and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. No substantive topics are documented in the available text.
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will vote on the sketch plan for the 222-lot Wells Farm Subdivision on Benders Ferry Road, a major residential project. The commission will also discuss updating the county Land Use Plan to include existing zoned areas not currently listed, with possible future changes. Several site plans and plats for commercial and residential properties are scheduled for review.
- Sketch-Wells Farm Subdivision: 222 lots, Benders Ferry Road, zoned R-1 & A-1
- Land Use Plan update: adopting existing zoned areas not in current plan
- Site Plan-Crown Castle Baird's Mill generator replacement, 3630 West Richmond Shop Road
- Site Plan-Thompson Commercial Building, 3876 Murfreesboro Road, zoned I-1
- Prelim. Wright's Landing Subdivision: 222 lots, 706 Vesta Road, zoned R-1 PUD
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved the Sketch-Wells Farm Subdivision, a 222-lot development on Benders Ferry Road, subject to staff recommendations, despite opposition from an adjacent property owner. The commission also approved several site plans and plats, and adopted a motion to incorporate existing zoned areas into the Land Use Plan.
- Approved Sketch-Wells Farm Subdivision, 222 lots, Benders Ferry Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Crown Castle Baird's Mill generator replacement site plan (unanimous)
- Approved Thompson Commercial Building site plan, 3876 Murfreesboro Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Trans-National Express site plan, Logistics Dr (unanimous)
- Approved Wright's Landing Subdivision preliminary plat, 222 lots, 706 Vesta Rd (unanimous)
- Affirmed 8 plats subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
- Adopted existing zoned areas into Land Use Plan (unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven cases involving variances from setback, lot size, and accessory structure requirements, as well as requests for special uses on agricultural and industrial properties. The board will decide whether to grant these requests, which range from residential garage additions to commercial uses like an RV/auto sales lot and a gift shop.
- Case 3938: Variance for 4-ft side setback and 2,000 sq ft lot size at 124 Tate Lane, Georgemere
- Case 3939: Variance for 6-ft side setback, 1,500 sq ft accessory structure, 30,000 sq ft lot size, and 75-ft lot width at 340 River Drive, Shady Lake
- Case 3940: Variance for 16-ft rear setback and 3,000 sq ft lot size at 1018 Rome Pike
- Case 3941: Variance for 3,200 sq ft accessory structure (over 2,000 sq ft limit) at 2175 Turner Road
- Case 3942: Request to establish RV and auto sales on A-1 zoned property at 4421 Murfreesboro Road
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several variance requests, including a lot size variance for a property at 124 Tate Lane (setback variance denied), a rear yard and lot size variance at 1018 Rome Pike, an accessory structure variance at 2175 Turner Road, an RV and auto sales use at 4421 Murfreesboro Road, paving and landscaping variances at 3876 Murfreesboro Road, and a gift/antique shop home occupation at 212 Davis Corner Road. The board deferred a variance request for 340 River Drive pending an approved consolidation plat. The board also adopted an Agricultural Qualification Definition with an amendment.
- Denied setback variance, approved lot size variance for 124 Tate Lane (Case 3938)
- Deferred variance request for 340 River Drive pending consolidation plat (Case 3939)
- Approved rear yard and lot size variances for 1018 Rome Pike (Case 3940)
- Approved accessory structure variance at 2175 Turner Road with no outside commercial equipment (Case 3941)
- Approved RV and auto sales at 4421 Murfreesboro Road with site plan approval (Case 3942)
- Approved paving and landscaping variances at 3876 Murfreesboro Road (Case 3943)
- Approved gift/antique shop as home occupation at 212 Davis Corner Road with conditions (Case 3944)
- Adopted Agricultural Qualification Definition with amendment (Case 3945)
County Commissioners
The provided documents consist of meeting materials packets for the October 7, 2021, meeting. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in the provided text.
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider three sketch plats for new subdivisions, including two large 222-lot developments, and affirm several smaller plats. All items are under new business; no old business is listed.
- Sketch plat: Vesta Road Subdivision, 222 lots, Vesta Road, zoned R-1 PUD
- Sketch plat: Wells Farm Subdivision, 222 lots, Benders Ferry Road, zoned R-1 & A-1
- Sketch plat: Earl N. Pearse Property Lots 1 & 2, 3 lots, Saundersville Road, zoned R-1
- Plat affirmation: Fountainwood Subdivision Tract 15, 2 lots, Martha Leeville Road
- Plat affirmation: Clifton Ricketts Property, 1 lot, Leeville Road
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved the Wright's Landing sketch plat and the Earl N. Pearse Property plat, both subject to staff recommendations. The Wells Farm Subdivision sketch plat was deferred to the October 22, 2021 meeting due to a property line dispute between the developer and a neighbor. Five additional plats were affirmed subject to staff recommendations, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Wright's Landing sketch plat (Vesta Road) subject to staff recommendations (all aye)
- Approved Earl N. Pearse Property plat (Saundersville Road) subject to staff recommendations (all aye)
- Deferred Wells Farm Subdivision sketch plat (Benders Ferry Road) to October 22, 2021 due to property line dispute (all aye)
- Affirmed Fountainwood Subdivision Tract 15 plat (Martha Leeville Road) subject to staff recommendations (Ricketts abstaining)
- Affirmed Clifton Ricketts Property plat (Leeville Road) subject to staff recommendations (Ricketts abstaining)
- Affirmed Hickory Point Phase 2 Lot 54 soils amendment (Kirsten Faith Point) subject to staff recommendations (Ricketts abstaining)
- Affirmed Cummings, Braswell & Shipper Property plat (Rocky Branch Road) subject to staff recommendations (Ricketts abstaining)
- Affirmed Vantage Vue plat (Benders Ferry Road) subject to staff recommendations (Ricketts abstaining)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to hear six cases involving variances from setback, lot size, and easement requirements, plus a short-term rental request and a building permit extension. Decisions will affect property owners in various residential and agricultural zones.
- Variance for 25-ft rear setback, 18,520 sq ft lot size, and 5-ft lot width at 244 NW Clearview Drive (Case 3932)
- Variance for 7-ft side setback and 7-ft 6-in structure spacing at 1227 Maple Hill Road (Case 3933)
- Short-term rental approval request at 936 Point View Circle (Case 3934)
- Six-month building permit extension at 360 Bass Lane (Case 3935)
- Variance for 30-ft easement width at 44 North Denny Road (Case 3936)
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved all six requests on its agenda, including variances for property additions, a short-term rental, a building permit extension, and an easement width reduction. Each approval was unanimous and based on staff recommendations, with some requests subject to specific conditions.
- Approved variance for addition at 244 NW Clearview Drive (unanimous)
- Approved variances for shed and structure spacing at 1227 Maple Hill Road (unanimous)
- Approved short-term rental at 936 Point View Circle with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved six-month building permit extension at 360 Bass Lane (unanimous)
- Approved 14-foot easement width variance at 44 North Denny Road (unanimous)
- Approved front yard setback variance at 101 Flatwoods Road with no new driveway connections (unanimous)
County Commissioners
This is a procedural agenda with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The only listed item is a reference to a September 2021 packet of meeting materials.
- September 2021 packet (no details provided)
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will review three rezoning applications, including a request to change 133.60 acres from agricultural to suburban residential. The agenda includes seven site plan and plat reviews for subdivisions and wireless co-locations. The commission will also discuss the Land Use Plan Map and approve minutes from July 16, 2021.
- Rezone 133.60 acres on Old Hunters Point Pike and Cedar Grove Road from A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Suburban Residential
- Rezone 5.44 acres on Couchville Pike and McCrary Road from R-1 Rural Residential to C-4 Planned Commercial
- Rezone 24.58 acres on Lohman Road and Masters Way from R-1 Rural Residential to R-2 Suburban Residential
- Review site plans for Dish Wireless co-locations at 3009D Darrington Way and Riverview Road
- Review preliminary plats for Canebrake Subdivision (276 lots) and Stonehaven Subdivision (133 lots)
The Wilson County Planning Commission denied two rezoning requests: one for 133.60 acres on Old Hunters Point Pike and Cedar Grove Road (A-1 to R-2) and another for 24.58 acres on Lohman Road and Masters Way (R-1 to R-2), both citing public opposition and staff recommendations. The commission approved a rezoning of 5.44 acres on Couchville Pike and McCrary Road (R-1 to C-4) with a positive recommendation to the County Commission. Several site plans and plats were approved subject to staff recommendations.
- Approved rezoning of 5.44 acres on Couchville Pike/McCrary Road (R-1 to C-4) with positive recommendation to County Commission (all aye)
- Denied rezoning of 133.60 acres on Old Hunters Point Pike/Cedar Grove Road (A-1 to R-2) (all aye)
- Denied rezoning of 24.58 acres on Lohman Road/Masters Way (R-1 to R-2) (all aye)
- Approved Dish Wireless Tulip Grove co-location site plan (all aye)
- Approved Dish Wireless Riverview Road co-location site plan (all aye)
- Approved Canebrake Subdivision sketch plat (276 lots) (all aye)
- Approved The Oaks Subdivision preliminary plat (69 lots) (all aye)
- Approved Stonehaven Subdivision preliminary plat (133 lots) (all aye)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect officers and review several requests regarding land use, setbacks, and building permits. The agenda includes discussions on business uses in residential zones and variance requests for structures.
- Case 3927: Request to use 2626 Nonaville Road for lawn and tree cutting services
- Case 3928: Variance request for a 24-foot front yard setback reduction at 1229 Maple Hill Road
- Case 3929: Request to use 281 Gwynn Lane as an Airbnb/Bed and Breakfast facility
- Case 3930: Request to reuse an expired building permit for 3040 Callis Road
- Case 3931: Variance request to build a 3,600 square foot barn at Watson Circle
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to operate a lawn and tree cutting service at 2626 Nonaville Road, approved a one-year Airbnb permit at 281 Gwynn Lane with conditions, and approved a variance for a 3,600-square-foot barn on Watson Circle. The board also approved a six-month building permit extension for 3040 Callis Road and a front-yard setback variance at 1229 Maple Hill Road. All votes were unanimous except the permit extension, which passed 4-1.
- Denied lawn/tree service at 2626 Nonaville Road (unanimous)
- Approved Airbnb at 281 Gwynn Lane for 1 year, 6 guests, quiet hours 10pm-7am (unanimous)
- Approved 6-month building permit extension at 3040 Callis Road (4-1, Thompson no)
- Approved 24-ft front setback variance at 1229 Maple Hill Road (unanimous)
- Approved 3,600-sq-ft barn variance on Watson Circle (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Retained same officers: Thompson, Kawczynski, Thorne (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Commission will review an amendment to the Wilson County Zoning Ordinance regarding preliminary site assessment requirements for rezoning requests. The meeting also includes several site plan reviews and plat affirmations for various industrial, commercial, and residential properties.
- Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 6.50 requiring site assessments to include features like streams, floodplains, karst features, and wetlands
- Site Plan: Speedway IND Park Ph. 2 Lot 10 Bldg. 10 at Richard Petty Way
- Site Plan: Big Rig Trucking (Couchville PK. Lot 4) on Couchville Industrial Boulevard
- Site Plan: Crown Castle/Dish Wireless NW Rutland co-location at 527 NW Rutland Road
- Site Plan: Cainsville Road Market at 1717 Cainsville Road
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved two zoning ordinance amendments, one requiring preliminary site assessments for rezoning requests and another adopting a sinkhole/karst policy, both forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Committee with positive recommendations. The commission also approved several site plans and plats, including Speedway IND Park, Big Rig Trucking, Midway 840 Phase 2, Crown Castle/Dish Wireless co-locations, and others, all subject to staff recommendations. Officers were retained, and the June minutes were approved.
- Approved the June 18, 2021, meeting minutes.
- Approved the site plan for Speedway IND Park Ph. 2 Lot 10 Bldg. 10, subject to staff recommendations.
- Approved the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance requiring preliminary site assessments for rezoning requests, forwarded to Planning and Zoning Committee with positive recommendation (Major voted no).
- Adopted the Sinkhole/Karst Feature Policy as part of the Zoning Ordinance, forwarded to Planning and Zoning Committee with positive recommendation (Major voted no).
- Retained existing officers: Chairman Gene Jones, Vice-Chair Diane Weathers, Secretary Randall Hutto.
- Approved site plan for Big Rig Trucking, subject to staff recommendations and conversation with Gladeville Utility District.
- Approved combination plat and site plan for Midway 840 Phase 2, subject to staff recommendations.
- Approved site plans for Crown Castle/Dish Wireless co-locations on NW Rutland Road and Quarry Road, subject to staff recommendations.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several cases involving property variances, including building size, setbacks, and lot requirements. The agenda also includes requests for special uses such as a short-term rental, a Spartan Race event, and a charity event.
- Variance for 4,623 sq ft barn at 1732 Hearn Road (Case 3911 - withdrawn)
- Variance for accessory structure size at 398 Burford Road (Case 3917)
- Request to establish a short-term rental at 9000 Saundersville Road (Case 3920)
- Variance for 914 parking spaces at 1815 Couchville Pike (Case 3923)
- Request to host a Spartan Race event at 1000 Murphy Lane (Case 3924)
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved most requests, including variances for accessory structures, setbacks, and a short-term rental, but denied one request. A request to divide land without road frontage was initially deferred and later approved with stipulations. All decisions were made unanimously.
- Approved variance for 4,623 sq ft barn and 30 ft height at 1732 Hearn Hill Rd (Case 3911, withdrawn by applicant)
- Approved variance for four barns at 398 Burford Rd (Case 3917)
- Approved variance for existing structure at 700 Silver Springs Dr (Case 3918)
- Approved variances for deck, lot size, and lot width at 405 Beacon Hill Dr (Case 3919)
- Approved short-term rental at 9000 Saundersville Rd for 1 year, max 8 tenants (Case 3920)
- Denied variance for 2,000 sq ft structure at Beacon Hill Dr (Case 3921)
- Approved parking variance at 1815 Couchville Pike, allowing 500 spaces (Case 3923)
- Approved 2-year permit for Spartan Race event (Case 3924) and 1-year permit for charity event (Case 3925)
County Commissioners
This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The only item is the July 2021 meeting packet, so no specific decisions or discussions are identified for this session.
- July 2021 packet provided as the sole agenda item
County Commissioners
This agenda contains only meeting materials (three PDF packets) and no listed action items, resolutions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider two new rezoning applications, including a change from agricultural to highway commercial at 5760 Highway 109 North. The body will also review an ordinance amendment requiring preliminary site assessments for all future rezoning requests. Additionally, the agenda includes reviews of multiple site plans for billboards, cell towers, and industrial facilities.
- Rezone approx. 3 acres from A-1 to C-3 at 5760 Highway 109 North (Applicant: Jamie Williams).
- Rezone approx. 15.36 acres from A-1 to I-1 on Highway 231 South (Applicant: Kenneth Everett).
- Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 6.50.01 to require preliminary site assessments for rezoning requests.
- Review site plans for Crown Castle co-locations at 2677 Academy Road, 1635 South Mt. Juliet Road, and 1080 Cairo Bend Road.
- Review final plat for The Reserve @ Horn Springs Sections 3 & 4 (38 lots) on Horn Springs Road.
The Wilson County Planning Commission denied a request to rezone 15.36 acres from Agricultural (A-1) to Light Industrial (I-1) on Highway 231 South, following opposition from area residents. The commission also approved a rezoning for 1.78 acres to Highway Commercial and 1.08 acres to Limited Office Commercial at 5760 Highway 109 North, forwarding it to the County Commission with a positive recommendation. Several site plans and plats were approved, and a zoning ordinance amendment was deferred to the July meeting.
- Denied rezoning of 15.36 acres on Highway 231 South from A-1 to I-1 (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 1.78 acres to C-3 and 1.08 acres to LOC at 5760 Highway 109 North, forwarded to County Commission
- Deferred zoning ordinance amendment requiring preliminary site assessment for rezoning requests
- Approved site plan for Outfront Media billboard rebuild at Highway 109 North
- Approved site plan for Outfront Media billboard rebuild at 5665 Highway 109 North
- Approved site plan for Crown Castle co-location at 2677 Academy Road
- Approved site plan for Crown Castle co-location at 1635 S. Mt. Juliet Road
- Approved site plan for Crown Castle co-location at 1080 Cairo Bend Road
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear nine cases, including two deferred from May. The agenda covers setback variances for decks, pools, garages, and barns, as well as requests for a haunted trail, music festival, short-term rental, and an Adequate Facilities Tax refund.
- Variance request at 1605 Ashley Drive to reduce rear yard setback by 20 feet and side yard by 5 feet for a deck and pool
- Request for $5,000.00 Adequate Facilities Tax refund at 202 Camille Victoria Court
- Variance request at 1732 Hearn Hill Road to build a 4,623 sq ft barn exceeding size and height limits
- Special use request for a seasonal haunted trail at 4449 Beasleys Bend Road from Sept 17 to Oct 31
- Request to establish a short-term rental on 1.1 acre property at 2026 Chesapeake Way, seeking variance from 2-acre minimum
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a deck at 1605 Ashley Drive, denied a $5,000 Adequate Facilities Tax refund, denied a two-day music festival, and denied several other requests. The board also deferred a barn variance request and approved a front yard setback variance.
- Approved a variance for a deck at 1605 Ashley Drive, reducing the rear yard setback from 30 to 15 feet.
- Denied a $5,000 Adequate Facilities Tax refund request for property at 202 Camille Victoria Court.
- Denied a request for a two-day annual music festival at 1686 Salem Road.
- Denied a variance for a detached garage at 616 Locust Grove Road.
- Denied a variance for a detached garage at 117 Brixton Ridge.
- Denied a seasonal haunted trail request at 4449 Beasleys Bend Road.
- Deferred a barn variance request at 1732 Hearn Hill Road to the next meeting.
- Approved a front yard setback variance for an accessory building at 1816 Holloway Road.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several requests to rezone land from residential to commercial use. The agenda also includes reviews of multiple site plans and subdivision plats for industrial and residential developments.
- Rezoning 5.07 acres on Couchville Pike from R-1 to C-4
- Rezoning 4.4 acres on Maddox Road from R-1 to C-4
- Site Plan for Crown Castle Dish Wireless at 5470B Franklin Road
- Site Plan for Crown Castle Dish Wireless at 345 Couchville Industrial Boulevard
- Final subdivision plat for 22 lots at Majors Landing 2 on Flatwoods Road
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 4.4 acres on Maddox Road from R-1 to C-4, forwarding it to the County Commission with a positive recommendation. A request to rezone 5.07 acres on Couchville Pike was withdrawn by the applicant. A site plan for Couchville Industrial Park Lot 2 was deferred to August 20, 2021. Several site plans and plats were approved subject to staff recommendations.
- Approved Maddox Road rezoning (4.4 acres, R-1 to C-4) forwarded to County Commission (7-2, Thompson and Jones no)
- Withdrawn: Couchville Pike rezoning (5.07 acres, R-1 to C-4) by applicant
- Deferred: Couchville Industrial Park Lot 2 site plan to August 20, 2021
- Approved: Crown Castle Dish Wireless site plan at 5470B Franklin Road
- Approved: Crown Castle Dish Wireless site plan at 345 Couchville Industrial Blvd
- Approved: Majors Landing Estates final plat (22 lots, Flatwoods Road)
- Approved: Speedway Industrial Park-East Track preliminary plat (4 lots, Darrell Waltrip Drive)
- Approved: Final plats for Davenport, Tomlinson, Abigt, and Clearwater Estates
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on May 20, 2021, to hear 15 cases involving variances from zoning requirements (setbacks, lot size, height) and requests for permissible uses on appeal (storage units, winery/restaurant, Airbnb). The board will decide on each request, with some cases involving prior approvals or violations.
- Case 3892: Variance for 1,500 sq ft accessory structure at 755 Ramsey Road (A-1 zone).
- Case 3893: Storage unit facility on 9.34 acres combined at Sparta Pike (A-1 zone).
- Case 3896: Winery, restaurant, gift shops at 1041 South Rutland Road (A-1 zone).
- Case 3899: Airbnb at 910 Corinth Road (R-1 zone).
- Case 3901: 12-month building permit extension at 5793 Hunters Point Pike (A-1 zone).
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several variances and use permits, including a large accessory structure, a storage facility, and an Airbnb, while denying a winery/restaurant and a billboard. The board also deferred a tax refund request and a deck/pool variance, and withdrew a buildable tract request.
- Approved variance for 1,500 sq ft accessory structure at 755 Ramsey Road with no outside storage and no commercial use (4-1)
- Approved storage unit facility on Sparta Pike with commercial standards (4-1)
- Approved variance for house additions at 500 Clearwater Court (5-0)
- Approved 1-foot height variance for accessory structure at 5233 Rustic Way (5-0)
- Denied winery, restaurant, and gift shops at 1041 South Rutland Road (5-0)
- Denied storage in tractor trailers for Big Brothers of Mt Juliet (5-0)
- Approved Airbnb at 910 Corinth Road for 1 year with stipulations (5-0)
- Denied billboard at 10858 Highway 109 North (5-0)
County Commissioners
This is a meeting of the Wilson County, TN County Commissioners. The agenda lists only meeting materials, specifically four PDF packets, with no specific action items or discussion topics listed. The meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2021.
- Meeting date: May 6, 2021
- Four PDF packets provided as meeting materials
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, including a 1.24-acre property on Lebanon Road and an 8.50-acre property on Stewarts Ferry Pike, along with multiple site plans and plats. They will also revisit a proposed $600 fee for Land Use Plan amendments and a new $150 fee for excessive deferral requests. The meeting includes old business, new business, and approval of prior minutes.
- Rezoning: 1.24 acres at 8999 Lebanon Road from A-1 to C-1 (Paul Crockett for Steve Rainey and Bernard Jarrell)
- Rezoning: 8.50 acres at 8160 Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 to I-1 (Adam Nash)
- Rezoning: 2.80 acres on Murfreesboro Road from A-1 to C-3 (Greg Hearn)
- Rezoning: 5.07 acres on Couchville Pike from R-1 to C-4 (Zach Wagner, SCP Acquisitions, LLC)
- Rezoning: 21.35 acres at 3436 Couchville Pike from C-4 to C-3 PUD (Big Rig Parking LLC)
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved amendments to implement fees for land use amendment applications and for applicant deferral requests beyond one deferral period. They also approved a rezoning for Big Rig Parking LLC, denied a rezoning for Greg Hearn, and granted deferrals for two other rezoning requests. Several site plans and plats were approved, and the commission requested an evaluation of the Land Use Plan.
- Approved fee for land use amendment applications (all aye)
- Approved additional fees for applicant deferral requests beyond one deferral period (all aye)
- Approved rezoning of 21.35 acres at 3436 Couchville Pike to C-3 Highway Commercial PUD (all aye)
- Denied rezoning of 2.80 acres on Murfreesboro Road to C-3 Highway Commercial (all aye)
- Granted 60-day deferral for rezoning of 8.50 acres at 8160 Stewarts Ferry Pike (all aye)
- Granted one-month deferral for rezoning of 5.07 acres on Couchville Pike (all aye)
- Approved site plan for Vogue Verizon Tower at 1875 Golden Bear Gateway (all aye)
- Approved site plans for Nashville Speedway USA infield parking and overflow parking (all aye)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on April 15, 2021, to hear 11 cases involving variances, special uses, and appeals. These include requests for accessory structure variances, church uses, Airbnb establishments, a building permit extension, a parking variance, and waivers for paving and landscaping. The board will decide on each request based on the county's zoning resolution.
- Case 3877: Variance for 1,500 sq ft accessory structure and lot size/width variances at 755 Ramsey Road
- Case 3883: Church use on A-1 Agricultural zoned property on Lebanon Road
- Case 3886: Airbnb use at 8450 Central Pike (R-1 zone)
- Case 3889: Variance for 365 parking spaces at 335 Couchville Industrial
- Case 3891: Waiver of paving, landscaping, and building material requirements at 1000 Darrell Waltrip Drive
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several requests, including variances for accessory structures, church uses, an Airbnb, and a building permit extension. One request was withdrawn, one was deferred, and a request to waive paving and landscaping requirements for Nashville Super Speedway was approved with an abstention. The board also discussed but did not decide on removing a stipulation from a prior case.
- Approved variance for 1,500 sq ft accessory structure at 755 Ramsey Road (unanimous)
- Approved church use for His Will Baptist Church on Lebanon Road (unanimous)
- Approved variances for rear setback and lot size at 171 Lago Vista Drive (unanimous)
- Approved 6-month building permit extension for 1625 Walnut Hill Road (unanimous)
- Approved 1-year Airbnb at 8450 Central Pike with restrictions (unanimous)
- Withdrawn request for Airbnb at 433 Beacon Hill Drive
- Deferred parking variance request for 335 Couchville Industrial (unanimous)
- Approved contractor's office and storage yard on Murfreesboro Road with sewer waiver (unanimous)
County Commissioners
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Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a site plan for the Cabot 840 Commerce Center on Aldi Boulevard, subject to staff recommendations. It also approved a preliminary plat for a 22-lot subdivision on Flatwoods Road, with Chairman Jones abstaining. A resolution to implement a fee for Land Use Amendment applications was deferred to the next meeting for County Attorney review, while a resolution to require additional fees for deferral requests was approved and forwarded to the County Commission. Three plats were affirmed as listed.
- Approved site plan for Cabot 840 Commerce Center, 1 lot, Aldi Boulevard (all aye)
- Approved preliminary plat for Gene Jones Property, 22 lots, Flatwoods Road (Jones abstained, all others aye)
- Deferred resolution to implement fee for Land Use Amendment applications
- Approved resolution to require additional fees for deferral requests (all aye)
- Affirmed subdivision plat for Robert Driver Property, 1 lot, Horn Springs Road
- Affirmed soils amendment for Huff Trust Property Lots 2 & 3, Canoe Branch Road
- Affirmed subdivision plat for William Peyton Baskin Property, 1 lot, West Richmond Shop Road
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several requests, including establishing legal lots of record without public road frontage, variances for setbacks and lot sizes, and a home occupation barber shop with stipulations. One request was deferred pending a survey, and another was approved with a condition requiring state approval. The board also denied a variance for an accessory structure but allowed one year to move it.
- Approved legal lot of record at 526 Vance Lane (5-2, Kawczynski and Thompson no)
- Approved legal lot of record off Central Pike (5-1, Kawczynski no)
- Approved barber shop home occupation at 7556 Hickory Ridge Rd with stipulations (unanimous)
- Approved variances at 5417 Vanderbilt Rd except accessory structure variance; denied accessory structure variance (unanimous)
- Deferred accessory structure variance at 755 Ramsey Rd to April meeting pending survey (unanimous)
- Approved easement width variance and paving/sewer waiver at 1852 Sparta Pike (unanimous, Thorne recused)
- Approved easement width variance at 3929 Cedar Forest Rd with stipulation for state approval (unanimous)
- Approved parking variance at Aldi Blvd for 250 spaces with 268 additional allocated (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold its rescheduled February meeting on March 5, 2021. They will consider two land use plan amendments and two rezoning requests, including a 60-acre property at 2525 Lone Oak Road proposed for commercial use. The commission will also review several site plans and plats for subdivisions and commercial projects.
- Land Use Plan Amendment: 60 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road from high density residential to commercial center (Robert Lannom)
- Land Use Plan Amendment: property on Zachary Road, Vesta Road, Murfreesboro Road from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 PUD (Wayne Wright)
- Rezoning: 60 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road from R-1 Rural Residential to C-4 Planned Commercial (Robert Lannom)
- Rezoning: 1.20 acres at 3307 Hunters Point Pike from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial (Cody Joe Haynes)
- Site Plan: Cherokee Resort & Steakhouse boat storage, sales and service at 450 Cherokee Dock Road
The Wilson County Planning Commission voted 8-0 to forward a rezoning request by Robert Lannom for 60 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road to the County Commission without a recommendation, after a motion to deny failed 5-3. The commission also approved a separate rezoning request by Wayne Wright for properties on Zachary, Vesta, and Murfreesboro Roads, including variances for reduced home separation and private outdoor area. Several site plans and plats were approved subject to staff recommendations.
- Approved minutes of January 22, 2021 meeting.
- Denied Land Use Plan Amendment for 2525 Lone Oak Road (3 yes, 4 no, 1 abstention).
- Forwarded Lannom rezoning request to County Commission without recommendation (8 yes).
- Approved Wright rezoning request and forwarded to County Commission (all aye).
- Approved variance for 20-foot home separation in Wright PUD (all aye).
- Approved variance reducing private outdoor area from 600 to 200 sq ft per lot (all aye).
- Approved site plans for Cherokee Resort & Steakhouse and Rockdale Industrial-TOE 1 (all aye).
- Approved preliminary plat for Autumn Breeze Subdivision and final plat for Peggy Jean Leahew Property (all aye).
County Commissioners
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Planning Commission
The Commission will consider several applications for land use plan amendments and property rezonings. The agenda also includes reviews of site plans for boat storage, industrial use, and residential subdivisions.
- Land Use Plan Amendment for 2525 Lone Oak Road from high density residential to commercial center
- Rezoning request for Zachary Road, Vesta Road, and Murfreesboro Road from A-1 to R-1 PUD
- Rezoning of 2525 Lone Oak Road from R-1 to C-4 Planned Commercial
- Rezoning of 3307 Hunters Point Pike from A-1 to I-1 Light Industrial
- Site plan review for Cherokee Resort & Steakhouse boat storage at 450 Cherokee Dock Road
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2021, to consider 15 cases involving zoning appeals, variances, and special uses. Items include requests for Airbnbs, a boat storage facility, accessory structure variances, and a large parking space reduction for a commercial development. The meeting was rescheduled from February due to weather.
- Case 3860: Airbnb on A-1 Agricultural land at 445 Old Statesville Road (7.40 acres)
- Case 3861: Boat storage facility on A-1 land at 1185 Burton Road (7.25 acres)
- Case 3873: Parking variance for 791 spaces (from 1,017 to 226) on Maddox Road, Phase II
- Case 3870: Temporary firework stand on C-1 Commercial at 3010 Stewarts Ferry Pike
- Case 3863: Two additional dwellings (RVs) on R-1 Residential at 1100 Northwest Rutland Road
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an Airbnb at 445 Old Statesville Road with stipulations including a 3-year approval period, maximum 8 occupants, and no outside activities after 10 p.m. The board also denied a boat storage facility, approved several variances, and deferred two cases to the next meeting.
- Approved Airbnb at 445 Old Statesville Road with 3-year term, 8-occupant max, no outside activity after 10 p.m. (all aye)
- Denied boat storage facility at 1185 Burton Road (all aye)
- Approved 400 sq ft variance for accessory structure on Rogers Road, with compliance required (all aye)
- Denied two additional dwellings at 1100 Northwest Rutland Road, gave 1 year to comply (all aye)
- Deferred legal lot of record request at 526 Vance Lane to March 18, 2021 (all aye)
- Approved lot width and size variances on Hunters Point Pike (all aye)
- Approved 3-ft side yard variance at 802 Creekwood Court (all aye)
- Approved 5-ft side yard variance at 306 Anchor Drive (all aye)
County Commissioners
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Planning Commission
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a deferral for a 171.73-acre rezoning request from agricultural to rural residential on Vesta Road and Murfreesboro Road, after hearing public concerns about flooding, traffic, and airfield proximity. The commission also approved a deferral for a 60-acre land use plan amendment on Lone Oak Road. Several site plans and plats were approved, and existing officers were retained.
- Deferred 171.73-acre rezoning at Vesta & Murfreesboro Roads (all aye)
- Deferred 60-acre land use plan amendment at 2525 Lone Oak Road (all aye)
- Approved site plan for Prestige Wood Furnishings, 4684 Murfreesboro Road (all aye)
- Approved preliminary plat for Peggy Jean Leahew Property, 15 lots, McCreary Road (all aye)
- Approved subdivision plat for Matheny Property, 3 lots, Harkreader & Lohman Roads (all aye)
- Affirmed plats for Rolling Hills Estates Lot 6, Jonathan G. Dugdale Property, and Milton & Diane Travis Property (all aye)
- Retained existing officers: Chairman Gene Jones, Vice-Chair Diane Weathers, Secretary Randall Hutto (all aye)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several variances for accessory structures and a house, denied a contractor's equipment and storage yard, denied a request to allow a tenant to live in a camper, and approved an Airbnb for one year with stipulations. The board also denied a horse training business after opposition. All votes were unanimous except for one denial.
- Approved 3-ft height variance for barn at 400 Old Trammel Road (unanimous)
- Approved 10-ft rear setback variance for sunroom at 3003 Christine Court (unanimous)
- Denied contractor's equipment and storage yard at 8162 Stewarts Ferry Pike (unanimous)
- Denied camper dwelling request at 555 Fall Creek Road (unanimous)
- Approved variances for house at 10 Lakeview Drive (unanimous)
- Approved 2-ft side setback variance for barn at 5768 East Richmond Shop Road (unanimous)
- Approved Airbnb at 531 Hunting Hills Drive for 1 year with stipulations (unanimous)
- Denied horse training business at 4555 Hickory Ridge Road (5-1, Neal dissenting)