Cookeville public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a regular meeting with final votes on several ordinances, including rezoning a portion of 1650 Blackwell Road from residential to light manufacturing, establishing a Redevelopment Area Overlay for the West Side Connection plan on South Cedar Avenue, and amending the city budget for multiple funds. The council will also consider appointments to boards, a temporary street closures ordinance, and various administrative items.

• Rezoning 1650 Blackwell Road from RS-10 to LM (Light Manufacturing)
• Establishing RAO District for West Side Connection, 21 lots on South Cedar Avenue
• Amending budgets for General, Drug, Tree Board, Economic Development, and Transportation funds
• Adopting updated Internal Control Manual
• Authorizing agreements to haul heavy equipment for Public Works

The City Council approved several zoning ordinances, including a light manufacturing rezoning and a new redevelopment area overlay. The council also passed first-reading budget amendments for multiple funds and adopted an updated Internal Control Manual.

• Approved Ordinance #022-11-25 making dumpster gates optional if not visible from public street (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 1650 Blackwell Road from RS-10 to LM Light Manufacturing (5-0)
• Established RAO Redevelopment Area Overlay District for West Side Connection plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #022-12-29 creating 'Temporary Street Closures' code chapter (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-12-30 amending General, Drug, Tree Board, Economic Development, and Transportation funds (5-0)
• Adopted updated Internal Control Manual V.2 via Resolution #R22-12-38 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Change Order #1 for 2022 Joff Dr & Victory View Waterline Project (5-0)
• Extended listing date to 1-19-23 and reduced acceptable offer to $280,000 for 545 Woodmont Circle (5-0)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior additions to a single-family residence. The approved changes include replacing existing shutters and vinyl gables with cedar materials.

• Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for cedar shutters and cedar shakes at 293 East 8th Street (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will vote on several action items, including a six-month extension for the 147-lot Highbury Subdivision, approval of the 53-lot Ellington Subdivision as a Planned Residential Development, and a zoning change to allow campgrounds and RV parks in the Local Commercial district. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda itself.

• Six-month extension for Highbury Subdivision, 147 lots on Neal Street & East Veterans Drive
• Preliminary plat and PRD for Ellington Subdivision, 53 lots at 1327 East Tenth Street
• Zoning amendment to allow campgrounds and RV parks in CL (Local Commercial) district
• Approval of November 28, 2022 minutes
• Approval of agenda as submitted

The Commission denied a request to rezone a property at 1327 East Tenth Street to a Planned Residential Development (PRD) due to concerns over density and traffic. A request to allow campgrounds and RV parks in Local Commercial districts was approved. A six-month extension for the Highbury Subdivision preliminary plat was also granted.

• Denied rezoning from RS-10 to PRD for Ellington Subdivision (4-2)
• Approved six-month extension of preliminary plat for Highbury Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved request to allow campgrounds and RV parks as permitted use in CL District (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances on rezoning 1650 Blackwell Road to Light Manufacturing, establishing a Redevelopment Area Overlay for the West Side Connection plan on South Cedar Avenue, amending the dumpster detail zoning code, adding a temporary street closures chapter, and amending multiple city fund budgets. The council will also vote on second reading to raise the competitive sealed bid threshold to $25,000, award a transformer bid, and extend the closing date for surplus property at 545 Woodmont Circle.

• Rezoning 1650 Blackwell Road from RS-10 to LM
• RAO district for West Side Connection, 21 lots on South Cedar Avenue
• Budget amendments for General, Drug, Tree Board, Economic Development, and Transportation funds
• Second reading: increase sealed bid threshold to $25,000
• Award transformer bid to Deco for $9,220

The Council approved an ordinance increasing the threshold for competitive sealed bids to $25,000. Several other ordinances regarding zoning, street closures, and budget amendments were approved on first reading.

• Approved Ordinance #022-11-28 increasing competitive sealed bid threshold to $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-11-25 making dumpster gates optional if not visible from street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-11-26 rezoning 1650 Blackwell Road to Light Manufacturing (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-11-27 establishing Redevelopment Area Overlay District for West Side Connection plan (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-12-29 for temporary street closures, increasing yearly permit limit per sponsor to four (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-12-30 amending budgets for General, Drug, Tree Board, Economic Development, and Transportation funds (5-0)
• Awarded $33,040 bid to Vinnie T's Catering for Father/Daughter Date Night (5-0)
• Approved extending closing date for surplus property at 545 Woodmont Circle to January 16, 2023 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will vote on several rezoning requests, six-month extensions for four preliminary plats, and a study item to allow campgrounds and RV parks in the Local Commercial district. They will also review a preliminary plat for a 60-lot subdivision. The agenda includes action items and study items, with no indication of public hearings.

• Rezoning 216-340 North Walnut Avenue and 5 West Second Street from MS to CL (postponed twice)
• Rezoning 2730 Buck Mountain Road from RS-20 to RS-10 (postponed once)
• Rezoning 1068 East 10th Street from CN to CL
• Six-month extensions for Churchview Division (7 lots), Glenview Division (11 lots), Pemberton Subdivision (27 lots), Liberty Subdivision (67 lots)
• Study: Allowing campgrounds and RV parks in CL district; Ellington Subdivision preliminary plat (60 lots at 1327 East Tenth Street)

The Commission approved a rezoning request for a 25.36-acre parcel on Buck Mountain Road to allow higher-density residential development. It also granted six-month preliminary plat extensions for four developments and approved a commercial rezoning on East 10th Street.

• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Churchview Division (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Glenview Division (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Pemberton Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Liberty Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of North Walnut Avenue and West Second Street properties (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2730 Buck Mountain Road from RS-20 to RS-10 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1068 East 10th Street from CN to CL (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved rescheduling December meeting to December 12, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2022, with several second-reading ordinances to rezone properties, including West Spring Street, North Hickory Avenue, and Montgomery Avenue, and to add a new RS-7.5 zoning district. The council will also consider first-reading ordinances, contracts, purchases, and other action items.

• Second reading of Ordinance #022-10-21 to rezone 4, 8, 10, 16 & 18 West Spring Street from CL to CBD
• Second reading of Ordinance #022-10-22 to rezone 116 & 130 North Hickory Avenue and 169 & 175 Montgomery Avenue from MS to CL with RAO district
• Second reading of Ordinance #022-10-23 to add RS-7.5 Zoning District to the Zoning Code
• First reading of Ordinance #022-11-28 to increase competitive sealed bid threshold per TCA 12-3-1212
• Consider sale of two lots in Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company

The City Council approved three rezoning ordinances and a new RS-7.5 single-family residential district. The council also authorized several municipal contracts, including professional design services for Fire Hall Station 1 and the sale of two lots in Highlands Business Park.

• Approved rezoning of 4, 8, 10, 16 & 18 West Spring Street from Local Commercial to Central Business District (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 116 & 130 N. Hickory Ave and 169 & 175 Montgomery Ave from Medical Services to Local Commercial and established RAO district (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #022-10-23 adding RS-7.5 Single Family Residential Zoning District (5-0)
• Approved professional design services agreement for Fire Hall Station 1 renovations (5-0)
• Authorized sale of two lots in Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 11 mobile communication terminals for Police Department (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Deco for Electric Department transformers (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-11-28 to increase competitive sealed bid threshold to $25,000 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request by the Cookeville Housing Authority to reduce parking requirements for a proposed redevelopment of the Element Apartments at Boatman and Darwin Streets. The project would increase the number of units from 59 to 102, and the applicant seeks to lower the parking standard from 2 spaces per unit for units over 50 to 1.25 spaces per bedroom for all units. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request to reduce parking from 2 spaces per unit (for units over 50) to 1.25 per bedroom for all units at Boatman and Darwin Streets (Tax Map 053O, Group A, Parcel 001.00)
• Redevelopment of existing multifamily property from 59 units (134 bedrooms) to 102 units (156 bedrooms)
• Property partially within 100-year floodplain and Ensor Sinkhole Retention Area
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting
• Approval of agenda as submitted

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to reduce parking requirements for a public housing redevelopment at Boatman Street and Darwin Street. The variance allows for 1.25 parking spaces per bedroom for all units instead of the standard requirement for units exceeding 50.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved September 8th, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved parking variance for property at Boatman Street and Darwin Street to allow 1.25 spaces per bedroom for all units (unanimous)

City Council

The Council passed Ordinance #022-10-24 to implement sewer capacity fees and increase tap fees effective March 1, 2023. Several rezoning requests were approved on first reading, and multiple infrastructure bids for parks and utilities were awarded.

• Approved Ordinance #022-10-24 implementing sewer capacity fees and increasing tap fees (5-0)
• Awarded $398,976 bid to Madewell Construction Inc. for Low Pressure Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 4, 8, 10, 16 & 18 West Spring Street to CBD (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 116 & 130 N. Hickory Ave and 169 & 175 Montgomery Ave to CL and RAO (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-10-23 adding RS-7.5 Zoning District (5-0)
• Awarded Cane Creek Park Trail Resurfacing bid to Rogers Group, Inc. for Option 1 (5-0)
• Approved $14,055 for Cane Creek Gymnasium floor repairs via Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Awarded $64,821 bid to Daktronics for Cane Creek Sportsplex scoreboards (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider several action items, including extensions for preliminary plats, new preliminary plats, rezoning requests, and amendments to the zoning code and by-laws. One item, allowing barber and beauty schools in the CN district, has been requested to be withdrawn. The agenda also includes a study item for a rezoning on East 10th Street.

• Six-month extensions for preliminary plats of Brook View Phase I (4 lots) and Phase II (12 lots) on Cora Road
• Six-month extensions for preliminary plats of Ridgedale Townhomes (8 lots) and The Reserve at the Country Club Phase V (54 lots) and Phase VII (23 lots)
• Preliminary plat for Ansley Park (24 lots) on Ruby Lane and RAO West Side Connection (21 lots) on South Cedar Avenue
• Rezoning of 216, 222, 314, & 340 North Walnut Avenue and 5 West Second Street from MS to CL (postponed from September)
• Rezoning of 2730 Buck Mountain Road from RS-20 to RS-10 and 1650 Blackwell Road from RS-10 to LM

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved six-month extensions for five preliminary plats (Brook View Phases I & II, Ridgedale Townhomes, The Reserve at the Country Club Phases V & VII, and Spring Pointe), all unanimously. They also gave conditional approval to new preliminary plats for Ansley Park (24 lots) and Walnut Village Inc. road dedications, and approved the final plat for The Reserve at the Country Club Phase III (81 lots). Additionally, they approved a zoning code amendment making dumpster gates optional, amended the commission's by-laws to delegate minor plat approval to staff and add attendance rules, and rezoned a portion of 1650 Blackwell Road from RS-10 to LM. A request to rezone properties on North Walnut Avenue was postponed, and a request to allow barber/beauty schools in CN district was withdrawn.

• Approved six-month extension for Brook View Phase I preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension for Brook View Phase II preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension for Ridgedale Townhomes preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension for The Reserve at the Country Club Phase V preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension for The Reserve at the Country Club Phase VII preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension for Spring Pointe preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved conditional preliminary plat for Ansley Park, 24 lots on Ruby Lane (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1650 Blackwell Road portion from RS-10 to LM (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 20, 2022, with several action items including final approval of a land use plan amendment, authorization of up to $10 million in general obligation bonds, and multiple rezoning ordinances. The agenda also includes numerous consent items for bids, purchases, and contracts, as well as a recognition of the wastewater treatment plant for an award.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance #022-08-19 to change land north of Bennie Drive from Commercial Planned Development to Lower Density Residential
• Authorize up to $10,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds with Bond Counsel and Municipal Advisor appointments
• Set public hearings for rezoning at 4, 8, 10, 16 & 18 West Spring Street to CBD and 116 & 130 North Hickory Avenue and 169 & 175 Montgomery Avenue to CL
• Award bid for LED lights and approve pricing adjustment on transformer bid
• Purchase property from Bricie Rice Estate off Stewart Cemetery Road

The council unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing up to $10 million in general obligation bonds for street improvements, open space/park projects, a recreation facility, and other public works. It also approved a land-use plan amendment, a basic life insurance plan for city employees, and numerous equipment and service contracts. After public comment, the council rescinded a sewer project bid and placed it on a future agenda.

• Approved on second reading Ordinance #022-08-19, amending the Future Land Use Concept Plan to designate an area north of Bennie Drive as Lower Density Residential (5-0)
• Authorized up to $10,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds via Resolution #R22-07-19 and #R22-07-20 (5-0)
• Approved a basic life insurance plan for city employees (5-0)
• Approved a contract to purchase property from the Bricie Rice Estate off Stewart Cemetery Road (5-0)
• Approved a one-year contract extension with Retail Strategies for retail development marketing and consulting services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of sanitation dumpsters, a tractor with sidearm mower, and bulk de-icing salt via state contracts (5-0 each)
• Approved on first reading Ordinance #022-10-24, amending the water quality code, with an amended start date of March 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Rescinded the bid for the 2022 Low Pressure Sewer System Project on Shag Rag Road, Dry Valley Road, and Contraband Road, and placed it on the November 3, 2022 agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items, including extensions for two preliminary plats, a variance and final plat, and multiple rezoning requests. One rezoning request has been withdrawn by the developer. The agenda also includes study items for future consideration, such as new subdivisions and zoning code amendments.

• Six-month extension for Lone Oak Townhomes preliminary plat, 15 lots on Lone Oak Drive
• Six-month extension for Magnolia East preliminary plat, 19 lots at 1011 East 10th Street
• Variance and final plat for Garcia Property, 2 lots at 1059 Walton Lane
• Rezoning of 6 parcels on East Hudgens Street and Watauga Drive from RS-10 to RS-5 (withdrawn)
• Rezoning at 314 North Walnut Avenue from MS to CL

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a new RS-7.5 Single Family Residential Zoning District, rezoned properties at 314 North Walnut Avenue from MS to CL (postponed for further study), rezoned properties on West Spring Street from CL to CBD, and rezoned properties on North Hickory and Montgomery Avenues from MS to CL with a Redevelopment Area Overlay. The commission also granted six-month extensions for preliminary plats of Lone Oak Townhomes and Magnolia East, and approved a variance for a flag lot and final plat on Walton Lane. A rezoning request on East Hudgens Street was withdrawn at the developer's request.

• Approved new RS-7.5 Single Family Residential Zoning District (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 4, 8, 10, 16 & 18 West Spring Street from CL to CBD (7-0, Metts abstained)
• Approved rezoning 116 & 130 North Hickory Avenue and 169 & 175 Montgomery Avenue from MS to CL with RAO overlay (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension of Lone Oak Townhomes preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension of Magnolia East preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved variance for flag lot and final plat at 1059 Walton Lane (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning of 314 North Walnut Avenue from MS to CL for further study (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: rezoning of six parcels on East Hudgens Street and Watauga Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to reclassify land north of Bennie Drive from Commercial Planned Development to Lower Density Residential. The council will also vote on several police department purchases, including Glock pistols, sighting systems, a mobile command trailer, and an ICAC grant agreement, as well as other routine items like bid awards and health insurance changes.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #022-08-19 to change land north of Bennie Drive from Commercial Planned Development to Lower Density Residential
• Second and final reading of Ordinance #022-08-20 amending Zoning Code Section 218 (Planned Residential Development)
• Approval to purchase Glock 45/19 9mm service pistols, open reflex sighting systems, and a mobile command trailer for the Police Department
• Resolution #R22-09-30 adopting the Putnam County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Resolution #R22-09-31 increasing matching funds for the 2020 LPRF Grant to expand Cane Creek Park

The Cookeville City Council approved a zoning code amendment for Planned Residential Developments, adopted a Medicare Advantage Plan for retirees, and approved changes to the Employee Health Insurance Plan including premium and out-of-pocket increases. The council also approved several police department purchases, including Glock pistols, a mobile command trailer, and an Internet Crimes Against Children grant agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ordinance #022-08-20 amending PRD zoning standards (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #022-08-19 changing land use north of Bennie Drive to lower density residential (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R22-09-30 adopting Putnam County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Office 365 renewal for $53,901 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Glock 45/19 pistols and open reflex sights (5-0)
• Approved purchase of mobile command trailer from Mobile Concepts (5-0)
• Authorized ICAC grant agreement with Nashville for $17,500 (5-0)
• Approved Employee Health Insurance Plan changes with premium and out-of-pocket increases (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a single variance request to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet for a proposed 30x30 garage at 770 Brown Avenue. The applicant, Robert D. Lovell, cites the city right-of-way cutting into the property and a creek as reasons. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 to 10 feet (15-foot variance) at 770 Brown Avenue (Tax Map 040M, Group A, 011.01)
• Proposed 30x30 garage construction near the southwest corner of the property
• Applicant: Robert D. Lovell; fee paid $200
• Written no-objection letter from adjacent property owner Mark W. Brady (790 Timber Ln)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from August 11, 2022

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet (a 15-foot variance) for a proposed 900-square-foot detached garage at 770 Brown Avenue. The decision was based on the irregular lot shape caused by an undeveloped right-of-way and flood hazard area, and despite opposition from neighbors who considered the garage too large. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes of the August 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 to 10 feet for property at 770 Brown Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment for Planned Residential Development, plus several action items. The council will also consider approving various equipment purchases and bids for city departments, and recognize award recipients. The agenda includes both old and new business items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #O22-08-20, amending Zoning Code Section 218 (PRD)
• Awarding bids for LED lights, transformers, and 3 Phase Feedthrus (Electric Dept.)
• Purchase of one Tandem Dump Truck via Statewide Bid Contract #200 (Public Works)
• Purchase of 25 SCBA bottles and 4 sets of turnout gear for Fire Dept.
• Appointment of Council representative to Planning Commission

The council approved on first reading an ordinance amending the PRD zoning code to reduce perimeter yard and screening requirements for single-family detached developments on lots of at least 5,000 square feet. The consent agenda was approved, including bids for LED lights, transformers, and surplus declarations. Several purchases were authorized, including a tandem dump truck, CDL training services, and equipment for police, fire, and gas departments.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-08-20 amending PRD zoning for single-family detached lots (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including LED light bid, transformer bids, and surplus declarations (5-0)
• Authorized city manager to execute CDL training agreement with James W. Smith at $25/hour (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one tandem dump truck via Statewide Bid Contract #200 for $165,665 (5-0)
• Approved additional repair cost up to $55,000 for 2012 John Deere backhoe (5-0)
• Authorized generator maintenance contract with Nixon Power Services for $3,710 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one SUV via Statewide Bid Contract #209 for $30,051 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 25 SCBA bottles for $29,980.50 and 4 turnout gear sets for $11,560 (5-0)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Cookeville Historic Zoning Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider two items: approving the minutes from August 24th, 2021, and deciding on a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior additions to a property at 107 West Broad Street in the Cream City Historic District, as requested by Ms. Keisha Harper.

• Consider approval of August 24th, 2021 meeting minutes
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior additions at 107 West Broad Street
• Property located in Cream City Historic District
• Request submitted by Ms. Keisha Harper

The Cookeville Historic Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 107 West Broad Street, including new windows, a single door, and decorative trim in dark brown/black. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 107 West Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 24, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, including a 132-lot preliminary plat for Saxony Phase IV with a special review for structures in a sinkhole retention area, and a rezoning request that may be postponed. The meeting also includes study items for rezoning properties and a zoning code amendment.

• Preliminary plat for Saxony Phase IV, 132 lots, with special review for structures in a Sinkhole Retention Area on East Spring Street
• Final plat for Landmark Court, 19 single-family attached lots on East 10th Street
• Rezoning of six parcels on East Hudgens Street and Watauga Drive from RS-10 to RS-5 (requested postponement to September 26)
• Study rezoning of 314 North Walnut Avenue from MS to CL
• Study amendment to add RS-7.5 Zoning District

The commission approved the preliminary plat for Saxony Phase IV, a 128-lot townhome development on East Spring Street, with conditions including a traffic study or right-turn lane. It also approved a second six-month extension for the North Ridge preliminary plat, the revised final plat for Evelyn Burgess Place, and the final plat for Landmark Court. A rezoning request for six parcels on East Hudgens Street and Watauga Drive was postponed to September. The commission also approved a resolution delegating subdivision plat approvals to planning staff.

• Approved preliminary plat for Saxony Phase IV, 128 lots, with conditions (7-1)
• Approved second six-month extension for North Ridge preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved revised final plat for Evelyn Burgess Place, 3 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Landmark Court, 19 lots (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning of six parcels on East Hudgens Street and Watauga Drive to September 26
• Approved resolution delegating subdivision plat approvals to planning staff (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes of July 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted four study items for future consideration (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is considering a resolution commending Councilman Dr. Charles Womack for his service from August 2014 to August 2022, including four terms as council member and prior service as Mayor from 1998-2006. The resolution expresses appreciation for his contributions to community health programs and parks. This is a ceremonial item, not a policy or budget decision.

• Resolution R22-08-25 commending Councilman Charles Womack for service from August 2014 to August 2022
• Notes his prior tenure as Mayor from 1998-2006
• Highlights his advocacy for AEDs, Narcan, and Epi-pens in the police department
• Mentions his work on Dogwood Park and the TN Central Heritage Rail Trail

The council approved on second reading an ordinance amending the Quality of Life Fund budget, adding $120,000 for Tennessee Tech stadium, Dogwood Park memorial, and sculpture contributions. It also approved an ordinance allowing beer sales to start at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. The council accepted a $299,900 offer for surplus property at 545 Woodmont Circle. The outgoing council adjourned sine die, and a new council was sworn in, electing Laurin Wheaton as mayor and Luke Eldridge as vice-mayor.

• Approved Ordinance #022-08-17 on second reading, amending the Quality of Life Fund budget by $120,000 for Tennessee Tech stadium, Dogwood Park memorial, and sculpture contributions.
• Approved Ordinance #022-08-18 on second reading, amending the beer code to allow Sunday sales starting at 10:00 a.m.
• Approved the consent agenda, awarding bids for paving, asphalt, milling, striping, metal/HDPE pipe, rock, tire recapping, and concrete services.
• Adopted Resolution #R22-08-27, authorizing Cookeville Regional Medical Center to use and manage city-owned property on North Cedar Avenue for parking or other purposes.
• Adopted Resolution #R22-08-28, authorizing a grant application to the BlueCross Healthy Place Program for amenities at Cane Creek Park.
• Approved the 2022 Wellness Screening Program Agreement with Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
• Accepted an offer of $299,900 for surplus property at 545 Woodmont Circle, with contingencies for appraisal and buyer's home sale.
• Accepted certified election returns from the August 4, 2022 city council election.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests for the Speedway property at 777 South Jefferson Avenue. The first seeks to allow portions of parking areas to exceed the 5% grade limit, and the second seeks to allow a 50-foot-wide driveway. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to allow parking lot grades to exceed 5% at 777 S Jefferson Ave (Tax Map 066C, Group B, Parcel 007.00)
• Variance to allow 50-foot driveway width at 777 S Jefferson Ave
• Requests submitted by Jonathan Wocher, AICP on behalf of Speedway, LLC
• Approval of agenda and minutes from July 14, 2022

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests for a proposed Speedway convenience store at 777 South Jefferson Avenue. Both variances had been previously granted in August 2021 but expired because construction had not begun. The board approved a parking lot grade variance allowing up to 6.27% (exceeding the 5% limit) and a driveway width variance allowing 50 feet (exceeding the 40-foot limit), each as recommended by staff.

• Approved parking lot grade variance up to 6.27% at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved driveway width variance to 50 feet at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved on final reading an ordinance abolishing the Departments of Planning and Codes and creating a new Department of Community Development with Planning, Codes, and Economic Development divisions. The council also approved a $20,000 contribution for a tornado memorial sculpture in Dogwood Park, extended the UCHRA/SAS social services agreement, and authorized legal representation for water quality matters.

• Approved Ordinance #022-07-16 creating Department of Community Development (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 contribution for Leadership Putnam tornado memorial sculpture (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-08-17 amending Quality of Life Fund budget (5-0)
• Extended UCHRA/SAS social services agreement through June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-08-18 allowing beer sales at 10 a.m. Sundays (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R22-08-29 authorizing administrative subdivision plat approval (5-0)
• Approved purchases: compact excavator, meter tester, SUV, sewer combo truck, camera truck (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign engagement letters with Burr & Forman for water quality legal matters (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider multiple subdivision plats, extensions, a future land use plan amendment, zoning code changes, and a delegation of minor plat approvals. A public hearing will address reclassifying land on North Old Kentucky Road and East 10th Street for commercial development, and another on amendments to the 10th Street Old Kentucky Commons PCD plan. The meeting also includes study items for a 132-lot subdivision and a rezoning request.

• Six-month extension for Kensington Subdivision (41 lots, Buffalo Valley Road)
• Six-month extension for Michael Cunningham South Jefferson Avenue Division (8 lots, South Jefferson Avenue and Old Sparta Road)
• Second six-month extension for Westfield Court (6 lots, 461 West Stevens Street)
• Final plat for Eddie Gaw Family Lot Line Adjustment (3 lots, 1944-1950 North Dixie Avenue)
• Public hearing on Future Land Use Plan amendment for North Old Kentucky Road and East 10th Street (Track West Partners and Calvary Baptist Church)

The Cookeville Planning Commission denied a request to reclassify land at North Old Kentucky Road and East 10th Street from Lower-Density Residential to Planned Commercial Development (Item 9A), voting 4-2 against. The commission approved a related amendment (Item 9B) to reclassify an area north of Bennie Drive from Planned Commercial Development to Lower-Density Residential, and approved several subdivision plats and extensions, as well as amendments to the zoning code for Planned Residential Developments.

• Denied amendment to reclassify land at N. Old Kentucky Rd & E. 10th St to Planned Commercial Development (4-2)
• Approved amendment to reclassify area north of Bennie Drive to Lower-Density Residential (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Kensington Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Michael Cunningham South Jefferson Avenue Division (unanimous)
• Approved second 6-month extension for Westfield Court (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Eddie Gaw Family Lot Line Adjustment with sidewalk waiver (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Highlands Residential Services Road Dedication (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Prescott Heights Division (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to abolish the Departments of Planning and Codes and create a new Department of Community Development, which will include Planning, Codes, and Economic Development divisions. The council also approved a 5% salary increase for City Manager James Mills, effective immediately, following his evaluation score of 4.9 out of 5. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except Councilman Womack abstained on his own reappointment to the Nashville & Eastern Railroad Authority Board.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-07-16 creating Department of Community Development (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #022-06-15 rezoning 510 & 520 Ruby Lane from CR to CG (5-0)
• Approved 5% salary increase for City Manager James Mills (5-0)
• Reappointed Councilman Charles Womack to Nashville & Eastern Railroad Authority Board (4-0, Womack abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including bid for 25,000 ft of 4/0 Triplex URD Wire (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one pickup truck via Statewide Bid Contract #209 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one roller via Statewide Bid Contract #225 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two leaf vacuums via Sourcewell contract #031121 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three requests: a special exception for a public school in an RS-20 district, a variance for a building connection at 228 West 4th Street, and a special exception for off-premises parking for the same property. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from June 9th, 2022.

• Special exception for a public school (Putnam County Board of Education) at Lee Seminary Road and Highlands Park Boulevard
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet for 41-foot connection at 228 West 4th Street (Tennessee Heart)
• Special exception for off-premises parking at 160 West 3rd Street and 221 North Hickory Avenue (BLM Group, LLC)
• Approval of June 9th, 2022 minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception allowing a public school (Parkview) on a 45.2-acre property south of Lee Seminary Road and Highlands Park Boulevard, despite residential zoning. It also approved a variance for a second-story building connection at 228 West 4th Street and a special exception for off-premises parking for the same property. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved special exception for public school at Lee Seminary Road and Highlands Park Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 0 ft for 41 ft building connection at 228 West 4th Street (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for off-premises parking at 160 West 3rd Street and 221 North Hickory Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved a resolution committing $200,000 annually for five years to Tennessee Tech University for a new football stadium, funded by hotel/motel tax revenue. The council also approved a rezoning on first reading, a contract to purchase 109.2 acres from Trinity Assembly, and numerous police and public works purchases. All votes were unanimous among the four present members, with Mayor Ricky Shelton absent.

• Adopted Resolution R22-07-22 committing $200,000/year for 5 years to Tennessee Tech football stadium (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 022-06-15 rezoning 510 & 520 Ruby Lane from CR to CG (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R22-07-23 authorizing acquisition of land rights for West Stevens Street improvements (4-0)
• Approved contract to purchase 109.2 acres on Old Sparta and Old Bridge Roads from Trinity Assembly (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda awarding bids for transformers and police uniforms/equipment (4-0)
• Approved purchase of sanitation dumpsters via Sourcewell contract (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 7 police vehicles for $245,112.20 (4-0)
• Approved change orders for Police Headquarters construction (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several action items, including a land-use amendment for a parcel at 950 North Old Kentucky Road, a preliminary plat for the 309-lot Timberwalk Subdivision on Lovelady Road, a variance and final plat at 321 Scott Avenue, and a road reclassification. It will also study potential amendments to zoning and plat approval processes. The agenda includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Public hearing on amending Future Land Use Concept Plan for 950 North Old Kentucky Road to Planned Commercial Development
• Preliminary plat for Timberwalk Subdivision, 309 lots on Lovelady Road
• Variance and final plat for 3 lots at 321 Scott Avenue
• Reclassification of Lee Seminary Road and Highlands Park Boulevard to Major Collector
• Study of delegation of minor plat approvals to staff and PRD zoning amendments

The Cookeville Planning Commission conditionally approved the preliminary plat for Timberwalk Subdivision, a 309-lot single-family development on Lovelady Road, subject to conditions including street plans, stormwater permits, and utility easements. The commission also postponed a Future Land Use Plan amendment for 950 North Old Kentucky Road to allow a neighboring property owner to be added to the request. A variance and final plat for a flag lot at 321 Scott Avenue were conditionally approved, and Lee Seminary Road and Highlands Park Boulevard were reclassified from Minor to Major Collectors.

• Conditionally approved Timberwalk Subdivision preliminary plat (309 lots) (unanimous)
• Postponed Future Land Use Plan amendment for 950 North Old Kentucky Road (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved flag lot variance and final plat at 321 Scott Avenue (5-2)
• Reclassified Lee Seminary Road and Highlands Park Boulevard to Major Collectors (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted three study items for future consideration (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved the FY2023 annual budget, the property tax levy, and appropriations for nonprofit organizations, all on second and final reading. Two rezonings were also approved: 115 & 125 West First Street from CL to CBD, and 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 West Broad Street from RS-10 to CL. The council also ratified land purchase options and authorized several contracts, including for the Gateway Monument Project and a sewer extension cost share agreement.

• Approved FY2023 annual budget ordinance #022-06-12 (5-0)
• Approved property tax levy ordinance #022-06-10 at $0.8200 rate (5-0)
• Approved nonprofit appropriations ordinance #022-06-11 totaling $847,249 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 115 & 125 West First Street to CBD (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 West Broad Street to CL (5-0)
• Ratified option to purchase 10.26 acres off C.C. Camp Road (5-0)
• Approved contract to purchase property from Sheila and Terry Carr on South Willow Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Gateway Monument Project contract (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a variance at 321 Scott Avenue. The applicant seeks to reduce the minimum lot width requirement from 75 feet to 70 feet for a proposed subdivision.

• Variance request: Reduce minimum lot width from 75 feet to 70 feet at 321 Scott Avenue
• Approval of June 9th, 2022 agenda
• Approval of April 14th, 2002 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance to reduce the minimum lot width at the building setback from 75 feet to 70 feet for a proposed subdivision at 321 Scott Avenue. The variance allows creation of a flag lot, subject to Planning Commission approval. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce minimum lot width at building setback from 75 to 70 feet for 321 Scott Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved the FY2023 annual budget on first reading, including amendments adding $200,000 for the Cedar Avenue Parking Project, $250,000 for Phase II of the Cedar Ave Street Scape Project, and a $15M bond issue with $14,825,000 for an Aquatics Facility. The council also approved first readings of ordinances for rezoning, tax levy, appropriations for nonprofits, and the Cookeville Regional Medical Center budget. Additionally, they authorized a settlement agreement with MCCD, LLC for $752,500 and awarded bids for the Deberry Heights Pump Station Replacement and Phase 1 of the Multi Modal Sidewalk Project.

• Approved FY2023 budget ordinance on first reading with amendments (5-0)
• Approved $15M bond issue for Aquatics Facility and related amendments (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 115 & 125 West First Street to CBD on first reading (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 West Broad Street to CL on first reading (5-0)
• Approved tax levy ordinance for FY2023 at $0.8200 rate on first reading (5-0)
• Approved appropriations for nonprofits totaling $847,249 on first reading (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with MCCD, LLC for $752,500 (5-0)
• Awarded bid for Deberry Heights Pump Station Replacement Project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider action on a final plat for the Reese/Hudson/Viar Property and two rezoning requests on Ruby Lane and South Maple Avenue, both submitted by Donnie Suits on behalf of Capital Communities. The commission will also study a Future Land Use amendment for a parcel on North Old Kentucky Road and the preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision. Staff will report on minor plats approved and recorded since the last meeting.

• Final plat for Reese/Hudson/Viar Property, 3 lots between South Whitson Avenue and South Maple Avenue
• Rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane from CR (Regional Commercial) to CG (General Commercial) to build townhomes
• Rezoning of 1331 South Maple Avenue from RS-10 to RS-5 (Single-Family Residential)
• Study: Future Land Use amendment for 950 North Old Kentucky Road to Planned Commercial Development
• Study: Preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, 316 lots on Lovelady Road

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Reese/Hudson/Viar Property, creating a new 1.35-acre residential lot, and approved a rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane from CR to CG to allow a townhome development. A rezoning request for 1331 South Maple Avenue was withdrawn by the developer and the withdrawal was approved. Two items were accepted for study: a future land use amendment for 950 North Old Kentucky Road and the preliminary plat for Timberwalk Subdivision.

• Approved final plat for Reese/Hudson/Viar Property (3 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane from CR to CG (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of rezoning request for 1331 South Maple Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted for study amendment to Future Land Use Concept Plan for 950 North Old Kentucky Road (unanimous)
• Accepted for study preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, 316 lots on Lovelady Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved several rezoning ordinances on second and final reading, including properties on Lovelady Road, West Spring Street, South Oak Avenue, Scott Avenue, Depot Street, and South Willow Avenue. The council also approved a budget amendment ordinance for multiple funds, awarded bids for cleaning services and the TN Tech Campus WL Relocation Project, and approved several resolutions and agreements related to property purchases and tax payments.

• Approved rezoning of 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-10 and RS-5 (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of properties on West Spring St, South Oak Ave, Scott Ave & Depot St from CL to CBD (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1100 South Willow Avenue from CG to CR (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment ordinance for multiple funds (5-0)
• Awarded bid for cleaning services for Water Quality Control & Public Works (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2022 TN Tech Campus WL Relocation Project (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 to TN Tech Campus WL Relocation Project (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for payment in lieu of taxes agreements for Oak Tree Towers (5-0)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items, including rezonings, budget amendments, and contract awards. Key items include final readings for street map and zoning changes, a first reading for a rezoning on Lovelady Road postponed from April, and new public hearings for multiple property rezonings. The council will also consider a resolution honoring retiring Public Works Director Greg Brown and various departmental bids and contracts.

• Final reading: Ordinance #0220304, amendments to Official Street Map
• Final reading: Ordinance #0220302, rezoning East Spring Street parcel from RM-14 to CL
• First reading: Ordinance #0220303, rezoning 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5 (postponed from April 21)
• Public hearing: Ordinance #0220405, rezoning properties on West Spring, South Oak, Scott, Depot from CL to CBD
• Public hearing: Ordinance #0220507, amending budgets for multiple funds for FY ending June 30, 2022

The Cookeville City Council approved on first reading Ordinance #022-03-03, rezoning 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5, with an amendment adding transitional zoning (19.83 acres of RS-10 and 87 acres of RS-5). The council also approved several other items, including reappointments, a retirement resolution, budget amendments, and various contracts and bids.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-03-03, rezoning 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5, as amended with transitional zoning (4-1, Walker nay)
• Reappointed Mark McKinley to Putnam County Tax Equalization Board for two-year term expiring 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Charles Womack to Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority for term ending October 2023 (4-0, Womack abstained)
• Adopted Resolution #R22-05-13 honoring retiring Public Works Director Greg Brown (5-0)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance #022-03-04, amending Official Street Map (5-0)
• Approved second and final reading of Ordinance #022-03-02, rezoning East Spring Street parcel from RM-14 to CL (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including transformer bid, and public hearing dates for two rezoning ordinances (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinances #022-04-05, #022-04-06, and #022-05-07 (budget amendments) (5-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Commission is considering several rezoning requests, including a change from local commercial to central business district for West First Street properties. The meeting also includes studies of a new 316-lot subdivision and various other rezoning proposals.

• Rezoning 115 & 125 West First Street from CL to CBD
• Rezoning 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street from RS-10 to CL (postponed)
• Study of preliminary plat for Timberwalk Subdivision with 316 lots on Lovelady Road
• Study of rezoning 510 & 520 Ruby Lane from CR to CG
• Study of rezoning 1331 South Maple Avenue from RS-10 to RS-5

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved two rezoning requests: one for 115 & 125 West First Street from CL to CBD, and another for 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street from RS-10 to CL. Both were approved unanimously. The commission also accepted three study items, including a rezoning for 510 & 520 Ruby Lane and 1331 South Maple Avenue, while the Timberwalk Subdivision preliminary plat was withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning of 115 & 125 West First Street from CL to CBD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street from RS-10 to CL (unanimous)
• Accepted study items for rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane and 1331 South Maple Avenue (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision (316 lots on Lovelady Road)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including allocating funds for water treatment plant and pump station projects, considering a final aquatics facility study, and holding public hearings on two rezonings. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, awarding bids, and recognizing a retiring staff member.

• Resolution R220307 allocating ARPA and TDEC funds for Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Deberry Heights Pump Station Replacement, Tennessee Tech Pump Station Replacement, and Tennessee Tech Equalization Basin
• Public hearing on Ordinance #0220302 rezoning a portion of East Spring Street parcel from RM-14 to CL
• Public hearing on Ordinance #0220303 rezoning 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5
• Consider approval of consulting agreement with Melinda Keifer
• Consider awarding bid for two 150 Kva pad transformers

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on April 14, 2022, to review several requests for property setbacks. The agenda includes decisions on reducing yard requirements for properties on Doris Drive, Constitution Court, Hughes Street, and North Washington Avenue.

• Variance request for 1545 Doris Drive to reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 15 feet
• Variance request for 1085 Constitution Court to reduce side yard setback from 15 feet to 13.5 feet
• Variance request for 385 Hughes Street to reduce setback requirement from 30 feet to 27 feet
• Variance request for 1200 North Washington Avenue to reduce setback requirement from 50 feet to 37 feet

City Council

The City Council will review several items including police department purchases for shotguns, tasers, and masks. The agenda also includes requests to set public hearing dates for property rezonings on West Spring Street and South Willow Avenue.

• Purchase of 22 shotguns for the Police Department
• Sole source purchase of 10 Taser X26Ps for the Police Department
• Purchase of 73 protective masks for the Police Department
• Rezoning of properties on West Spring Street, South Oak Avenue, Scott Avenue & Depot Street
• Rezoning of 1100 South Willow Avenue from General Commercial to Regional Commercial

The Cookeville City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included awarding a bid for two pad transformers, declaring surplus vehicles and equipment, and setting public hearing dates for two rezoning ordinances. The council also approved several action items, including rejecting a roof replacement bid, authorizing bond redemption, approving an audit contract, rescinding and reapproving a sidewalk project contract, and purchasing police equipment. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including transformer bid, surplus declarations, and public hearing dates (5-0)
• Rejected bid for Leslie Town Centre roof replacement (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to redeem General Obligation Bonds Series 2017 (5-0)
• Approved audit contract for FY ending June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Rescinded Wiser Consultants CEI contract for East Spring Street sidewalk project (5-0)
• Approved new Wiser Consultants CEI contract for Phase 1 of sidewalk project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 73 protective masks, 10 Tasers, and 22 shotguns for Police (5-0)
• Awarded bid for Joff Dr & Victory View Waterline Project to Madewell Construction (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning applications for properties on Hunter Avenue, Broad Street, and South Willow Avenue. The meeting also includes a study item regarding West First Street and the review of approved minor plats.

• Rezoning 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street from RS-10 to CL
• Rezoning West Spring Street, South Oak Avenue, Scott Avenue & Depot Street from CL to CBD
• Rezoning 1100 South Willow Avenue from CG to CR
• Study of rezoning 115 & 125 West First Street from CL to CBD
• Approval of various minor plats including Storm Property and WNR1 Holdings LLC

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning of properties on West Spring Street, South Oak Avenue, Scott Avenue, and Depot Street from CL to CBD, and a rezoning of 1100 South Willow Avenue from CG to CR. A rezoning request for 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street was postponed for 30 days. The commission also approved the agenda, minutes, and a request to withdraw a discussion item on sewer capacity fees.

• Approved rezoning of West Spring Street, South Oak Avenue, Scott Avenue & Depot Street properties from CL to CBD (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1100 South Willow Avenue from CG to CR (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning of 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street from RS-10 to CL for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of Water Quality Control Department sewer capacity fees discussion item (unanimous)
• Accepted study item for rezoning of 115 & 125 West First Street from CL to CBD (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 17, 2022, with several action items. Key decisions include a second and final vote on rezoning 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI, and setting public hearing dates for three other rezoning requests. The council will also consider multiple contracts, bids, and resolutions, including a TDOT agreement for road improvements and a water treatment plant expansion bid.

• Second reading of Ordinance #0220201: rezoning 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI
• Set public hearing (4-21-22) for rezoning East Spring Street parcel from RM-14 to CL
• Set public hearing (4-21-22) for rezoning 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5
• Resolution #R220308: contract with TDOT for Industrial Access Highway / TN Avenue improvements
• Resolution #R220306: tentative award of Water Treatment Plant Expansion bid

The Cookeville City Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance #022-02-01, rezoning 86.55 acres at 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 (Single-Family Residential) to CI (Commercial-Industrial Mixed Use). The council also approved a consent agenda that included awarding bids for lawn care services, uniforms, and setting public hearing dates for three rezoning ordinances. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved rezoning of 5250 Tennessee Avenue (86.55 acres) from RS-20 to CI (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including lawn care bids, uniforms, and public hearing dates (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R22-03-04 honoring retiring Gas Department Director Jeff Mills (5-0)
• Reappointed Susan Vandergriff and appointed Mark Dudney to Historic Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute professional services agreement for CFD Station 1 renovations (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with Putnam County and v3Realty LLC for Shoney's water tank easements (5-0)
• Approved amendment to East 10th Street Infrastructure Agreement allowing Food City certificate of occupancy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R22-03-08 for TDOT contract on Tennessee Avenue improvements (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a special exception to allow a hospice residence home / assisted living facility at 570 State Street, and a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 9 feet for an addition at 110 McClennan. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the February 10th meeting.

• Special exception request for Hospice Residence Home / Assisted Living Facility at 570 State Street, submitted by Curtis & Kelli Sipe
• Variance request to reduce rear yard setback from 20 feet to 9 feet (11-foot variance) for an addition at 110 McClennan, submitted by Rhonda Wester
• Approval of agenda and February 10th, 2022 minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a special exception to reinstate a hospice residence home/assisted living facility at 570 State Street, as requested by Curtis and Kelli Sipe on behalf of Putnam 1st Mercantile Bank. The board also unanimously approved a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 9 feet for an addition at 110 McClellan Court, requested by Rhonda Wester. Both approvals were made as recommended by staff.

• Approved special exception for hospice/assisted living at 570 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20' to 9' at 110 McClellan Court (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI, and will consider awarding bids for LED lights and water line leak survey services. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine consent items.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #0220201 to rezone 5250 Tennessee Avenue (Tax Map 064, Parcel 032.00) from RS-20 to CI
• Consider awarding bid for LED lights - Electric Department
• Consider awarding bid for 2022 Water Line Leak Survey Services - Water Quality Control Department
• Consider approval of minutes from February 17, 2022 council meeting

The Cookeville City Council approved on first reading Ordinance #022-02-01 to rezone 5250 Tennessee Avenue (86.55 acres) from RS-20 to CI. They also awarded bids for LED lights to Wesco and for water line leak survey services to Richards LMC. The agenda was amended to remove a Firehouse Subs grant item, and the February 17 minutes were approved.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing Firehouse Subs grant item (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including LED light bid award to Wesco (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #022-02-01 rezoning 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2022 Water Line Leak Survey Services to Richards LMC (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items including preliminary plats for North Ridge Phase 1, Kacie Avenue Division, Vickery Square, and a variance/final plat for the Bryant Division, plus rezonings on East Spring Street and Lovelady Road, and amendments to the Official Street Map. They will also study three rezoning requests and receive staff reports on minor plats and sewer capacity fees. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Preliminary plat for North Ridge Phase 1, 10 lots at North Dixie Avenue & Kenway Street (Bernhardt Construction)
• Preliminary plat for Vickery Square, 11 lots at East Spring Street, Crockett Avenue & Elizabeth Avenue (Capital Communities, LLC)
• Rezoning of portion of parcel on East Spring Street from RM-14 to CL (Garry McNabb)
• Rezoning of 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5 (Titan Development for James Wright)
• Amendments to the Official Street Map (staff)

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5, allowing higher-density single-family residential development on approximately 107 acres. The vote was 5-2, with Judy Jennings and Kay Starkweather voting no. The commission also approved several preliminary plats, a flag lot variance, street map amendments, and the 2022 Annual Report.

• Approved rezoning of 5411 Lovelady Road from RS-20 to RS-5 (5-2)
• Approved 6-month extension for North Ridge Phase 1 preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission of Kacie Avenue Division preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Vickery Square, 11 lots (unanimous)
• Approved flag lot variance and final plat for Kenneth & Chasity Bryant Division (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of portion of East Spring Street parcel from RM-14 to CL (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Official Street Map (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report & Program Design (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing on the Annual Progress Report for 13 annexation areas and consider several action items, including adopting an official city flag, purchasing sanitation trucks, and awarding bids for electric and public works projects. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 3, 2022, and a financial report for the period July 1 to December 31, 2021.

• Public hearing on Annual Progress Report for 13 annexation areas (e.g., Old Bridge Road/Falling Water River, Buck Mountain Road/Dry Valley Road)
• Resolution #R220203 to adopt an Official City Flag
• Approval of Cyber Security Insurance Policy
• Commit to purchase one side load and one front load sanitation truck for FY 2022-23
• Award bid for Electric System Right-of-Way/Easement Maintenance to Loftis Underground, LLC

The Cookeville City Council approved all agenda items, including adopting a new official city flag via Resolution R22-02-03, replacing the 1986 design. It also approved a cybersecurity insurance policy, a contract with KCI, Inc. for a Rail Trail extension study, and bids for paving, sanitation trucks, and electric system maintenance. The council received the annual progress report on annexation areas and the city's financial report for July-December 2021.

• Adopted Resolution R22-02-03, adopting a new Official City Flag, replacing the 1986 flag.
• Approved the Cyber Security Insurance Policy with Travelers Insurance, covering up to $1,000,000 for a premium of $38,980.
• Authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with KCI, Inc. for analysis of alternatives for westward extension of Rail Trail, not to exceed $31,000.
• Committed to purchase one side load and one front load sanitation truck in FY 2022-23 to lock in pricing.
• Awarded bid for Electric System Right-of-Way/Easement Maintenance to Loftis Underground, LLC.
• Awarded bid for 2022 TOC Analyzer for the Water Quality Control Department.
• Awarded bids for semi-annual paving, asphalt mix, milling & mineral aggregate to Rogers Group (Councilman Miller abstained).
• Approved the consent agenda, including bids for wood poles, steel poles, and change order #5 for the new Police Department Headquarters.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The agenda also includes a request for a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 50 feet to 10 feet for an addition at 1621 North Washington Avenue.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Variance request for 1621 North Washington Avenue to reduce front yard setback by 40 feet
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the October 14, 2021, minutes

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 5250 Tennessee Avenue, and will consider several resolutions and purchases including a resolution supporting restored state revenue sharing, participation in a property conservation grant program, and multiple equipment and service contracts. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a bid for directional boring.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #0220201 to rezone 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI
• Resolution #R220202 supporting restored state revenue sharing with local governments
• Resolution #R220101 to participate in Public Entity Partners' Property Conservation Matching Grant Program
• Purchase of nine traffic signal controllers (sole-source) for Public Works
• Engineering Services Agreement with Patterson and Dewar Engineers for Cane Creek Substation modifications

The Cookeville City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a resolution supporting the restoration of state revenue sharing with local governments and a resolution authorizing participation in a property conservation matching grant program. The council also approved several purchases and contracts, including sanitation dumpsters, traffic signal controllers, and engineering services for water and electric infrastructure projects.

• Adopted Resolution R22-02-02 supporting restoration of state revenue sharing (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R22-01-01 authorizing participation in Public Entity Partners' Property Conservation Matching Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public hearing date for rezoning of 5250 Tennessee Avenue and awarding bid for Underground Directional Boring (5-0)
• Approved purchase of sanitation dumpsters via Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Approved purchase of nine traffic signal controllers from sole-source provider (5-0)
• Approved payment of record management software maintenance fee to Putnam County 911 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute engineering services agreement with Patterson and Dewar Engineers for Cane Creek Substation modifications (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter engineering contract with CTI Engineers for Phifer Mountain Water Booster Station design (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider action on several subdivision plats, including a six-month extension for Prescott Heights, preliminary plats for Encore and Dollar General, and final plats for Westbrook Farms, The Villages on Broad, Claremont, and a lot combination. They will also review a special use permit for storage sheds and a rezoning of 5250 Tennessee Avenue. Study items include the 2022 Annual Report, street map amendments, and several rezoning requests.

• Six-month extension for Prescott Heights preliminary plat (7 lots, West Cemetery Rd & White Rd)
• Preliminary plat for Encore Subdivision (6 lots, East 10th St)
• Preliminary and final plats for Dollar General (1 lot, West Broad St)
• Final plats for Westbrook Farms Phase II (30 lots, Cora Rd), The Villages on Broad Phase III (26 lots, Broadway Ave), and Claremont (11 lots, West Stevens St)
• Rezoning of 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 (Single-Family Residential) to CI (Commercial-Industrial Mixed Use), covering approximately 86.55 acres. The commission also granted conditional approval for several subdivision plats, including Encore Subdivision, Dollar General – Cookeville Broad Street, Westbrook Farms Phase II, The Villages on Broad Phase III, and Claremont. A special review was approved for boat and RV storage sheds within a sinkhole retention area at 401 Joff Drive.

• Approved rezoning of 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI (unanimous)
• Approved second 6-month extension for Prescott Heights Division preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Encore Subdivision preliminary plat, 6 lots on East 10th Street (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Dollar General – Cookeville Broad Street preliminary and final plats (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Westbrook Farms Phase II final plat, 30 lots on Cora Road (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved The Villages on Broad Phase III final plat, 26 lots (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Claremont final plat, 11 lots on West Stevens Street (unanimous)
• Approved special review for boat/RV storage sheds in sinkhole retention area at 401 Joff Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 20, 2022, with items including approval of prior minutes, a mayoral appointment of a special judge, and a consent agenda covering purchases and bids. The council will also set a public hearing date for annexation progress reports and consider forming a joint committee with Tennessee Tech University for gateway signage design.

• Purchase of three administrative vehicles for the Police Department
• Award bids for electric equipment: 25 steel poles, 1 highway message board, 1 transformer, 12 transformers, 10,000 feet of cable, 20 decorative poles
• Set public hearing for February 17, 2022, on annexation progress reports for multiple areas
• Authorize agreement with Mack Construction for Cane Creek Park Culvert Widening Project
• Form joint committee with TTU for gateway signage design

The Cookeville City Council approved the consent agenda, which included correcting clerical errors and authorizing the purchase of three administrative vehicles for the Police Department totaling $81,897.08, awarding multiple electric department bids, setting a public hearing date for annexation progress reports, and authorizing the City Manager to sign a $85,400 agreement with Mack Construction for the Cane Creek Park Culvert Widening Project. The council also appointed Dana Looper as Special Judge and authorized the City Manager to work with TTU on a final gateway signage design.

• Approved consent agenda including $81,897.08 for 3 police administrative vehicles (4-0)
• Awarded bid to Gresco for 25 steel poles at $107,050.00 (consent agenda)
• Awarded bid to Deco for 2500 Kva pad transformer at $98,162.00 (consent agenda)
• Awarded bid to Deco for 12 transformers at $18,559.20 (consent agenda)
• Awarded bid to Stuart Irby for 10,000 ft cable at $32,900.00 (consent agenda)
• Awarded bid to Stuart Irby for 20 decorative poles at $52,560.00 (consent agenda)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $85,400 Cane Creek Park culvert agreement (consent agenda)
• Appointed Dana Looper as Special Judge through July 2023 (4-0)