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Wilson County public meetings in 2021

35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 17, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning 49 acres on Stewarts Ferry Pike to PUD

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 49-acre rezoning on Stewarts Ferry Pike

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.

Thu Dec 16, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County BZA to hear 8 zoning appeals, including variances and home businesses

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.

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✓ Decided: Board denies mobile detailing business in residential zone

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.

Thu Dec 9, 2021

County Commissioners

County Commissioners meeting with only a materials packet listed

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.

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Fri Nov 19, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 7 site plans and plats, including 210-lot subdivision

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County Planning Commission approves multiple site plans and plats

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.

Thu Nov 18, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals to hear 12 cases regarding land use and variances

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.

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Thu Nov 4, 2021

County Commissioners

Wilson County Commissioners meeting scheduled for November 4, 2021

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.

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Fri Oct 22, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider 222-lot Wells Farm subdivision on Benders Ferry Road

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 222-lot Wells Farm subdivision

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.

Thu Oct 21, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County BZA to hear 7 variance and use requests on Oct. 21

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple zoning variances, adopts agricultural qualification definition

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.

Thu Oct 7, 2021

County Commissioners

Wilson County Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 7, 2021

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.

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Fri Sep 17, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 222-lot subdivisions and other plats

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves sketch plats, defers Wells Farm dispute

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.

Thu Sep 16, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County BZA to hear 6 zoning variance and permit cases Sept. 16

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County BZA approves all six variance requests at Sept. 16 meeting

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.

Thu Sep 9, 2021

County Commissioners

County commissioners meeting with only a materials packet listed

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.

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Fri Aug 20, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews rezoning of 133.60 acres to suburban residential

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denies two large rezoning requests

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.

Thu Aug 19, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals to hear five property cases

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.

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✓ Decided: Board denies lawn/tree service, approves Airbnb, barn variance

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.

Fri Jul 16, 2021

Planning Commission

Wilson County Planning Commission to consider zoning amendments and site plans

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County Planning Commission approves zoning amendments and multiple site plans

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.

Thu Jul 15, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals to hear multiple variance and use requests

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County BZA approves multiple variances, denies one, OKs short-term rental

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.

Thu Jul 8, 2021

County Commissioners

Wilson County commissioners meet with only a materials packet on the agenda

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.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

County Commissioners

Wilson County Commissioners meeting with only procedural materials

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.

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Fri Jun 18, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews rezoning requests and new site plans for commercial and industrial projects.

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denies rezoning for 15.36 acres on Highway 231 South

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.

Thu Jun 17, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

BZA to rule on 9 zoning variances and special use requests

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County BZA approves deck variance, denies AFT refund, music festival, and more

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.

Fri May 21, 2021

Planning Commission

Wilson County Planning Commission reviews rezoning and site plans

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Maddox Road rezoning, forwards to County Commission

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.

Thu May 20, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County BZA to hear 15 variance and use requests, including storage, winery, Airbnb

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County BZA approves multiple variances, denies winery and billboard requests

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.

Thu May 6, 2021

County Commissioners

County Commissioners meeting with packet materials only

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.

Fri Apr 16, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on rezoning, fees, and site plans

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County Planning Commission approves fee amendments, rezoning, site plans

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.

Thu Apr 15, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County BZA to hear 11 zoning appeals, including variances and special uses

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.

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✓ Decided: Wilson County BZA approves multiple variances, church uses, and Airbnb

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.

Thu Apr 8, 2021

County Commissioners

County commissioners meet with only agenda packets listed

This agenda contains only a reference to two PDF packets of meeting materials, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. It is procedural boilerplate with no actionable agenda details provided.

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Fri Mar 19, 2021

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Cabot 840 Commerce Center site plan

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.

Thu Mar 18, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

✓ Decided: Wilson County BZA approves multiple zoning variances and lot-of-record requests

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.

Fri Mar 5, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning 60 acres on Lone Oak Road to commercial

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission forwards Lannom rezoning to County Commission without recommendation

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.

Thu Mar 4, 2021

County Commissioners

Wilson County Commissioners meeting scheduled for March 4, 2021

The provided agenda contains only meeting materials and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. No substantive topics were identified in the source text.

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Fri Feb 19, 2021

Planning Commission

Wilson County Planning Commission reviews land use and rezoning requests

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.

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Thu Feb 18, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

Wilson County BZA to hear 15 zoning appeals, including Airbnbs, variances, and a parking reduction

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Airbnb with 3-year limit, 8 occupants, no outside activity after 10 p.m.

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.

Thu Feb 11, 2021

County Commissioners

County Commissioners meeting with only packet reference

This agenda contains only a reference to the February 2021 meeting packet PDF and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the packet, which is not provided here.

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Fri Jan 22, 2021

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission defers 171-acre Vesta Road rezoning after public concerns

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.

Thu Jan 21, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

✓ Decided: Wilson County BZA approves multiple variances, denies contractor yard and Airbnb-related requests

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.