Cookeville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss the creation of a Department of Energy to merge the Gas and Electric departments. The body is also considering property purchases for the Tennessee Tech Pump Station Replacement Project and appropriations from Opioid Settlement Funds.

• Rezone 2210 Fisk Road from Multi-Family Residential to Commercial-Industrial Mixed Use
• Purchase property on Lee Avenue and West 17th Street for Tennessee Tech Pump Station Replacement Project
• Appropriations from Opioid Settlement Funds for prevention and treatment organizations
• Amendments to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Interlocal Agreement
• Ordinance #O23-12-25 amending municipal codes regarding alcoholic beverages and public parks

Planning Commission

The Commission reviewed several plat requests for residential subdivisions and discussed zoning amendments regarding recreational vehicles in mobile home parks. The meeting also included a review of a Horizontal Property Regime for an existing multi-family complex on Darwin Street.

• Approved zoning amendment for RVs in nonconforming mobile home parks with specific restrictions removed
• Final plat approval for Allison Division (4 lots) on North Franklin Avenue and West 7th Street
• Final plat approval for Westfield Court (6 lots) at 461 West Stevens Street
• Final plat approval for Kacie Avenue Division (6 lots) at 621 West Stevens Street
• Discussion of Horizontal Property Regime for Claude Darwin Apartments on Darwin and Boatman Streets

City Council

The City Council will discuss the abolition of the Gas and Electric Departments to create a single Department of Energy. The meeting includes public hearings on rezoning and signage appeals, as well as several department procurement requests.

• Ordinance #023-12-24 to create a Department of Energy by merging Gas and Electric Departments
• Public hearing for rezoning 2210 Fisk Road from RM-8 to CI
• Public hearing on an appeal regarding signage at East 10th Street and North Old Kentucky Road
• Purchase of four vehicles for the Police Department
• Public hearing date of 1-18-24 for Zoning Code amendments regarding RVs in Mobile Home Parks

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items, including a zoning code amendment regarding recreational vehicles in mobile home parks, final plats for subdivisions, and a rezoning request. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with preliminary plats for three subdivisions and a study item for another subdivision. A moment of appreciation will honor Jim Stafne for 25 years of service.

• Zoning code amendment on RVs in RMHP district and nonconforming mobile home parks
• Final plat of Churchview, 7 lots on West Stevens Street & Scott Avenue
• Horizontal Property Regime for multi-family property on Darwin Street & Boatman Street
• Preliminary plats: Highbury (147 lots), Liberty (68 lots), Pemberton (24 lots)
• Rezoning of 2210 Fisk Road from RM-8 to CI (approved in prior meeting)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing on budget amendments for several city funds. Members will also consider updates to water connection charges and an agreement for natural gas purchases. The body is reviewing engineering and design contracts for city park and center renovations.

• Ordinance #O23-11-20 to amend General, Animal Control, Economic Development, and Transportation Fund budgets
• Ordinance #O23-11-21 regarding water connection charges
• Agreement with Kimley Horn for CPAC renovations and Dogwood Park Expansion not to exceed $145,000
• Resolution #R23-11-17 for natural gas purchase agreement with MEAC and SGS
• Bids for three 15 KVA Con Transformers and one 1000 KVA Pad Transformer

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will consider routine approvals, set public hearing dates for a rezoning and a sign appeal, and act on several contracts and purchases. Key items include a budget amendment, a joint animal shelter agreement with Putnam County, and multiple infrastructure project agreements.

• Public hearing set for Dec. 7 on rezoning 2210 Fisk Road from RM-8 to CI
• Public hearing set for Dec. 7 on appeal of denied sign request on East 10th St/N. Old Kentucky Rd
• Budget amendment for General, Animal Control, Economic Development, and Transportation funds
• Joint Venture Agreement with Putnam County for animal shelter operation
• Bid for East 10th Street Widening Project Phase 2 (Fisk Road to Wilson Avenue)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items, including a rezoning request for 2210 Fisk Road from RM-8 to CI, an amendment to the zoning code regarding recreational vehicles in mobile home parks, and multiple subdivision plats. The meeting also includes a study item on allowing a Horizontal Property Regime for a multi-family property. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports.

• Rezoning 2210 Fisk Road from RM-8 to CI (Commercial-Industrial Mixed Use)
• Zoning code amendment for RVs in RMHP district and nonconforming mobile home parks
• Final plat for Reserves at the Country Club Phase VII, 23 lots on Nelson Way
• Consent agenda: extensions for Walnut Village and Ansley Park, resubmissions for Brookview Phase I & II
• Study item: Horizontal Property Regime for property on Darwin & Boatman Streets

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including an agreement with Cookeville Regional Medical Center for employee health clinic access, the sale of a lot in Highlands Business Park, and multiple police department purchases and grants. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and awarding bids for uniforms and a boiler replacement.

• Agreement with CRMC for health clinic services for city employees
• Sale of one lot in Highlands Business Park to Mattson Holdings, LLC
• Bid for boiler replacement at Cookeville Performing Arts Center
• Purchase of 10 mobile communication terminals via BuyBoard contract
• Resolution supporting license plate reader equipment for police

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding recreational vehicles in nonconforming mobile home parks. The council will also consider several action items, including authorizing an indemnification agreement for dirt transport in Highlands Business Park, approving vehicle and salt purchases, and taking up resolutions related to the West End Pump Station Replacement and the West Spring Street Sewer Relocation Project.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O23-09-18, amending zoning code for RVs in nonconforming mobile home parks
• Authorize City Manager to execute Indemnification Agreement with Hollingsworth Group for dirt transport across city/county property in Highlands Business Park
• Resolution #R23-10-14 to approve receiving 2021 Community Development Block Grant and funding for West End Pump Station Replacement
• Resolution #R23-10-15 to acquire land rights for West Spring Street Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project
• Purchase of pickups, SUVs, and bulk de-icing salt via statewide contracts; rescind prior motion for two pickup trucks

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, including the 57-lot Timberwalk Phase III, a variance for a flag lot, and amendments to the Old Kentucky Commons PCD and Major Street Plan. They will also study a rezoning on Fisk Road from RM-8 to CI. The agenda includes routine consent items and staff reports.

• Final plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, Phase III, 57 lots on Briley Lane and Mason Way
• Variance for flag lot and final plat of Matheney Division, 2 lots on Ridgedale Drive
• Amendments to Old Kentucky Commons PCD Plan (BSM Cookeville, LLC)
• Amendments to Major Street Plan (Staff)
• Rezoning study: Fisk Road from RM-8 to CI (Conexus Company, LLC)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a resolution to increase retail electric rates, approval of a new Microsoft 365 contract with the first of three 12-month subscriptions, and a contract with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for highway safety grants. The council will also vote on purchasing seven police vehicles, two trucks for Leisure Services, and a pricing adjustment for a spreader truck. A resolution honoring Jim Stafne for 25 years of service is also on the agenda.

• Resolution #R23-09-13: increase in retail electric rates
• New Microsoft 365 contract and purchase of first 12-month subscription
• Authorize City Manager to contract with TN Dept. of Safety for Highway Safety Grants
• Purchase seven (7) police vehicles
• Purchase two (2) trucks via Statewide Bid Contract #209 for Leisure Services

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests and one special exception at its September 14, 2023 meeting. These include a fence height variance and administrative review at 328 South Dry Valley Road, two setback variances for properties on Mahler Avenue and East 8th Street, and a special exception for off-premises parking for a Chick-Fil-A on Interstate Drive. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 10th meeting.

• Variance to reduce fence height from 60 to 56.5 inches and review of pool fence determination at 328 South Dry Valley Road (Tax Map 052, Parcel 027.00)
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 to 12 feet and rear yard setback from 20 to 16 feet at 715 Mahler Avenue (Tax Map 053-B, Group E, Parcel 009.00)
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 10 feet for accessory structure at 255 East 8th Street (Tax Map 040-N, Group J, Parcel 001.00)
• Special exception to allow off-premises parking for property at 1370 Interstate Drive, using 1360 Interstate Drive (Tax Map 066, Parcels 058.06 and 058.08), requested by Chick-Fil-A
• Approval of agenda and minutes from August 10, 2023

Historic Zoning Commission

The Cookeville Historic Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from May 9, 2023, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 34' x 58'4" rear addition at 531 North Dixie Avenue. The addition would include a basement, main floor, and upper floor, with materials matching the existing structure. The request was previously denied in May, and a public comment letter urges rejection again.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a 34' x 58'4" addition at 531 North Dixie Avenue, submitted by Dr. Brent Staton
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting
• Public comment from Marcia Donovan opposing the addition, citing past construction issues

The Commission denied a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to build a two-story addition with a basement at 531 North Dixie Avenue. The board cited the scale of the project as the reason for the denial.

• Approved minutes of May 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for 34' x 58'4" addition at 531 North Dixie Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reappointing board members, and awarding several contracts. Key items include setting a public hearing for a zoning amendment on RVs in nonconforming mobile home parks, approving a wellness screening agreement, and awarding bids for electric and water utility equipment.

• Public hearing set for 10-5-23 on Ordinance #O23-09-18 (RV zoning in mobile home parks)
• Bid for two 225 KVA pad transformers (Electric Department)
• Purchase of two pickup trucks via Statewide Bid Contract #209 (Electric Department)
• Engineering Contract Amendment #3 for TTU Pump Station and Storage Facility (Water Quality)
• Resolution #R23-09-11 for TML Risk Management Pool Safety Partners Matching Grant

The City Council approved several equipment bids for the Electric and Water Quality Control departments and reappointed two members to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The council also approved amendments to the Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority By-Laws and set a public hearing date for zoning changes regarding RVs.

• Reappointed Elsah Noonkester and Randall Short to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (4-0)
• Set Oct. 5, 2023, for public hearing on Ordinance #023-09-18 regarding RVs in nonconforming Mobile Home Parks (4-0)
• Declared two 2011 Ford Ranger pickups from Customer Service as surplus (4-0)
• Awarded bid to Deco for two 225 KVA pad transformers (4-0)
• Approved pricing adjustment on transformer bid from May 5, 2022 (4-0)
• Amended Article III - Membership of the Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority By-Laws (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Wellness Screening Program Agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R23-09-11 for TML Risk Management Pool 'Safety Partners' Matching Grant Program (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, including the Reserve at the Country Club Phase VI (31 lots), Vickery Square final plat (11 lots), and a zoning code amendment on RVs in mobile home parks. It will also study amendments to the Old Kentucky Commons PCD plan and the Major Street Plan. The consent agenda includes extensions for Saxony Townhomes Phase IV and Lone Oak Townhomes.

• Preliminary plat: Reserve at the Country Club Phase VI, 31 lots on Couples Drive and Nicholas Avenue
• Final plat: Vickery Square, 11 lots on East Spring Street & Crockett Avenue
• Zoning amendment: RV regulations in RMHP district and nonconforming mobile home parks
• Consent: 6-month extension for Saxony Townhomes Phase IV (128 lots on East Spring Street)
• Consent: Resubmission of Lone Oak Townhomes preliminary plat (15 lots on Lone Oak Drive)

The Commission granted conditional approval for the Reserve at the Country Club Phase VI and the final plat for Vickery Square. Additionally, a six-month extension for Saxony Townhomes Phase IV and a resubmission for Lone Oak Townhomes were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved 6-month extension for Saxony Townhomes Phase IV preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission of Lone Oak Townhomes preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Reserve at the Country Club Phase VI, 31 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Vickery Square, 11 lots, with 90-day conditional approval (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of bids for electric department equipment, public works materials, and water quality inventory items. New business includes purchasing a Christmas tree for Dogwood Park, dumpsters via a Sourcewell contract, accepting a state police hiring grant, and engineering contracts for sewer and industrial park due diligence.

• Bid for 200 underground fault indicators, 2 transformers, and 20,000 ft of primary cable (Electric Dept.)
• Bid for Christmas tree for Dogwood Park (Leisure Services)
• Purchase dumpsters via Sourcewell contract (Public Works)
• Accept Tennessee Law Enforcement Hiring, Training and Recruitment Program Grant (Police)
• Engineering contract for sanitary sewer design for South Creek Subdivision

The City Council approved an 8% salary increase for City Manager James Mills following a performance evaluation. The council also approved several equipment bids for the Electric and Public Works departments and authorized a police recruitment grant.

• Approved 8% increase to City Manager James Mills' yearly salary (5-0)
• Approved Tennessee Law Enforcement Hiring, Training and Recruitment Program Grant (5-0)
• Approved Engineering Contract for South Creek Subdivision sanitary sewer design (5-0)
• Approved contract for Environmental and Geotechnical Due Diligence Services for Lemon Farris Industrial Park Site (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Christmas Tree for Dogwood Park (5-0)
• Approved purchase of dumpsters via Sourcewell Purchasing Contract (5-0)
• Approved bids for wire tensioner and trailer and underground cable puller (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Electric Department fault indicators, transformers, and cable bids (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests for the 7-11 Speedway property at 777 South Jefferson Avenue: one to allow portions of parking areas to exceed the 5% grade limit, and another to allow a driveway width of 50 feet (a 10-foot variance from the 40-foot maximum). The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The July 13, 2023 minutes are included for reference, showing prior decisions on other variance requests.

• Variance to allow parking lot grades to exceed 5% at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 066C, Group B, Parcel 007.00)
• Variance to allow driveway width of 50 feet at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 066C, Group B, Parcel 007.00)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2023 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests for a proposed Speedway convenience store at 777 South Jefferson Avenue. The decisions allow for parking lot grades to exceed 5% and a driveway width of 50 feet, exceeding the standard 40-foot limit.

• Approved variance for parking lot grades to exceed 5% at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for driveway width of 50 feet at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved the July 13, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will vote on several preliminary plats for new subdivisions and townhomes, a zoning code amendment on recreational vehicles, and a rezoning of properties on West Broad Street from residential to local commercial. The agenda also includes a consent item for a lot line adjustment and a study item for a 32-lot subdivision. The meeting will also approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Rezoning of West Broad parcels (Tax Map 039, Parcels 150.02 & 157.00) from RS-20/RS-5 to CL
• Preliminary plat for Glenview Phase II, 32 lots on Glenview Drive
• Preliminary plat for 1100 Willow Avenue South, 9 lots
• Zoning code amendment on RVs in RMHP district and nonconforming mobile home parks
• Final plat for Pearl Street and Arnold's Addition lot line adjustment (postponed from May and June)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved three preliminary and final plats for residential projects. These include a lot line adjustment and two new subdivisions consisting of single-family detached and attached homes.

• Approved Final Plat of Pearl Street and Arnold’s Addition Lot Line Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Ellington Subdivision, Phase II for five single-family detached lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Mahler-Walnut Townhomes for four townhouse lots and one common area (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the rezoning of properties on Crescent Drive and West Broad Street to local commercial use. The council also authorized several equipment purchases for Public Works and Water Quality Control, and appointed a new trustee to the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

• Appointed Randel Wallace to Cookeville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #023-06-15 to close and abandon a portion of Holly Avenue right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #023-06-16 rezoning 801 and 803 Crescent Drive and West Broad Street from RS-10 to CL (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R23-07-10 amending personnel policies and procedures manual (5-0)
• Awarded bid for one CAT 308 Excavator for Public Works (5-0)
• Awarded bid for one CAT 299D3 Compact Track Loader for Public Works (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one drum assembly for Vermeer Tub Grinder (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Cat 305 w/ Cat H65S Hydraulic Hammer Mini-Ex Trackhoe (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests at its July 13, 2023 meeting. These include a 1-foot rear yard setback reduction, a fence placement variance for a church, and a fence height variance plus an administrative review of a pool fence determination. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 19 feet at 267 East 7th Street (Patrick Shea Callahan)
• Variance to allow fence at zero feet from alley instead of 5 feet at 427 Laurel Avenue (West View Baptist Church)
• Variance to reduce fence height from 60 to 56.5 inches and administrative review of pool fence determination at 328 South Dry Valley Road (Lee Williams)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variance requests regarding property setbacks and fence requirements. These decisions allow for a reduced rear yard setback at one residence and modified fence locations and heights for a church and another property.

• Approved variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 19 feet at 267 East 7th Street (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce fence location requirement from 5 feet to 0 feet from an alley at 427 Laurel Avenue, provided no encroachment into the alley (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce swimming pool fence height from 60 to 56.5 inches at 328 South Dry Valley Road

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on first and second reading, including rezoning properties for commercial use. They will also vote on multiple police department contracts for equipment, cameras, and grants, as well as other departmental purchases and agreements.

• Second reading of Ordinance #O23-05-10 to rezone Hawkins Crawford Road Area to CG (General Commercial)
• Second reading of Ordinance #O23-06-17 amending City Council chapter of Municipal Code
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O23-06-15 to close and surplus right-of-way off Holly Avenue
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O23-06-16 to rezone 801 & 803 Crescent Drive from RS-10 to CL
• Approval of lease for five Flock Safety license plate readers and annual payment for body-worn camera system

The City Council approved rezoning for the Hawkins Crawford Road area to General Commercial and initiated a rezoning request for Crescent Drive. The council also approved multiple police department contracts, including license plate readers and motorcycle leases.

• Approved Ordinance #023-05-10 rezoning Hawkins Crawford Road area to General Commercial
• Approved Ordinance #023-06-17 amending Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 1
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-06-15 to close and surplus right-of-way off Holly Avenue
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-06-16 rezoning 801 & 803 Crescent Drive to Local Commercial
• Approved lease for five additional Flock Safety license plate readers
• Approved lease agreement for four 2018 police motorcycles
• Approved purchase of one Zoll X Series Monitor/Defibrillator for Fire Department
• Approved bid for one 55' bucket truck for Electric Department

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, including preliminary and final plats for new residential developments, and two rezoning requests. One rezoning seeks to change property at 706 North Jefferson Avenue from single-family residential to university zoning, and another seeks to rezone portions of West Broad Street properties to local commercial. The agenda also includes study items for future plats and a zoning code amendment regarding recreational vehicles in mobile home parks.

• Rezoning of 706 North Jefferson Avenue from RS-15 to UNV (University)
• Rezoning of portions of West Broad Street from RS-20 and RS-5 to CL (Local Commercial)
• Preliminary plat for Ashbury Farms Subdivision Phase I, 49 lots on West Broad Street
• Final plat for Kensington Subdivision, 41 lots on Buffalo Valley Road
• Final plat for Reserve at the Country Club Phase V, 54 lots on Reserve Drive

The Planning Commission granted conditional preliminary plat approval for two single-family attached developments on West Broad Street. One request for a lot line adjustment was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved preliminary plat for Ashbury Farms Subdivision Phase I (49 lots) unanimously
• Approved preliminary plat for Creek Side (9 lots) unanimously
• Postponed Final Plat of Pearl Street and Arnold’s Addition Lot Line Adjustment until July 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider final readings of ordinances adopting the FY2024 city budget and tax levy, as well as the hospital budget. They will also vote on a zoning amendment to allow medical clinics in commercial districts, an annexation, and several contracts and purchases.

• Ordinance #O23-06-13: FY2024 city budget
• Ordinance #O23-06-11: FY2024 property tax levy
• Ordinance #023-05-09: Allow medical clinics in CR zoning district
• Resolution #R23-06-08: Annexation of HCP Hawkins Crawford Road area
• Purchase of Pierce 100' Aerial Tower Truck for Fire Department

The City Council approved the annual budgets for the City of Cookeville and the Cookeville Regional Medical Center for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The council also established the property tax levy and authorized financial aid for nonprofit and charitable organizations. Additionally, several city appointments and infrastructure projects were approved.

• Approved annual budget for City of Cookeville (5-0)
• Approved annual budget for Cookeville Regional Medical Center (5-0)
• Approved property tax levy for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved financial aid appropriations for nonprofit and charitable organizations (5-0)
• Appointed Dan Rader III as City Attorney for a two-year term (5-0)
• Appointed Joy Buck Gothard as City Judge and Dana Looper as Special Judge (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #023-05-09 allowing medical clinics in CR Zoning District (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Pierce 100' Heavy Duty Aerial Tower Truck (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request to reduce the front yard setback from 50 feet to 33 feet at 1000 England Drive. This variance allows for the expansion of an existing nonconforming structure owned by Seek Ye First Ministries, the parent company of Highland Rim Academy. The agenda also includes routine approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda.

• Variance request to reduce front yard setback from 50 feet to 33 feet at 1000 England Drive (Tax Map 066, Parcel 039.01).
• Request submitted by Thad Drake on behalf of Seek Ye First Ministries for a secure front vestibule addition.
• The property is zoned CR (Commercial/Residential) and the building is currently 2 feet over the setback.
• Approval of the minutes from the May 11, 2023 meeting, which included a special exception for off-premises parking at 404 North Willow Avenue.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to reduce the front yard setback from 50 feet to 32 feet at 1000 England Drive. This variance allows Seek Ye First Ministries to construct a secured front vestibule and covered walkway for Highland Rim Academy.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce front yard setback from 50 feet to 32 feet at 1000 England Drive (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances on first reading, including the FY 2023-2024 city budget, a property tax levy, and a zoning change to allow medical clinics in the CR (Regional Commercial) district. The council will also set public hearing dates for a street closure and a rezoning, and consider bids for an LED lighting project, a spreader truck, and a sewer rehab project.

• Public hearing set for 7-6-23 on closing a right-of-way off Holly Avenue (Ordinance #O23-06-15)
• Public hearing set for 7-6-23 on rezoning 801 & 803 Crescent Drive from RS-10 to CL (Ordinance #O23-06-16)
• First reading of ordinance to allow medical clinics in CR zoning district (Ordinance #O23-05-09)
• First reading of FY 2023-2024 city budget (Ordinance #O23-06-13) and tax levy (Ordinance #O23-06-11)
• Bid awards: LED lights, 2024 Mack Spreader Truck, and S. Jefferson Ave. Sewer Rehab Project

The City Council approved the first reading of the annual budgets for the City of Cookeville and the Cookeville Regional Medical Center for FY 2023-2024. The council also approved a zoning amendment to allow medical clinics in Regional Commercial districts and awarded several equipment and infrastructure bids.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-06-13 (City annual budget FY 2023-2024) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-06-14 (Cookeville Regional Medical Center annual budget FY 2023-2024) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-06-11 (Tax levy for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-06-12 (Financial aid appropriations for nonprofits and charities FY 2023-2024) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-05-09 (Permitting medical clinics in CR Zoning District) (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2024 Mack spreader truck via Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2023 S. Jefferson Ave. sewer rehab project (5-0)
• Denied motion to fix fireworks show funding at $8,000 (2-3)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items, including preliminary plats for new subdivisions, a street dedication, a right-of-way closure, street reclassifications, and two rezoning requests. The agenda also includes study items for potential rezonings and preliminary plats, plus staff reports on minor plats. The meeting will also review the minutes from the April 24th meeting.

• Preliminary plat for Putnam County Bus Garage and Road Maintenance Department Street Dedication on Tennessee Avenue (postponed from prior meetings)
• Preliminary plat for Emerald Forest Estates, 73 lots on Bowser Road
• Preliminary PRD plan for Ellington Subdivision, 45 lots at 1327 East 10th Street
• Request to close, abandon, and declare surplus a portion of right-of-way off Holly Avenue
• Rezoning of properties at 802 & 803 Crescent Drive and West Broad Street from RS-10 to CL (Local Commercial)

The commission approved several preliminary plat extensions and two new preliminary plats for residential and county use. One lot line adjustment was postponed at the developer's request.

• Approved 6-month extensions for Highbury, Churchview Division, Liberty, and Pemberton subdivisions
• Postponed Pearl Street and Arnold’s Addition Lot Line Adjustment to June 26
• Approved preliminary plat for Putnam County Bus Garage and Road Maintenance Department Street Dedication
• Approved preliminary plat for Emerald Forest Estates (73 lots)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will consider several items, including final approval of two rezoning ordinances, a budget amendment for multiple funds, and a resolution committing a one-time financial contribution to Highlands Residential Services for Redbud Village, a 20-unit housing development for homeless populations. The council will also discuss a public hearing date for an annexation and consider various contracts and purchases.

• Final reading of Ordinance #O23-04-06 to rezone property on Old Sparta Road from RS-20 to CL
• Final reading of Ordinance #O23-04-07 to allow Oil Change as a permitted use in CR District
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance #O23-05-08 amending multiple city budgets for FY 2023
• Resolution #R23-05-06 committing a one-time financial contribution to Highlands Residential Services for Redbud Village
• Consideration of Change Order #1 for TDOT Multi-modal access grant project on Spring St.

The City Council approved budget amendments for several city funds and rezoned property on Old Sparta Road to local-commercial. The council also authorized a financial contribution for a 20-unit homeless housing development and approved several equipment purchases for the Fire and Electric departments.

• Approved rezoning of Old Sparta Road property from RS-20 to CL (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #023-04-07 allowing Oil Change as a permitted use in CR District (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for General Fund and other city funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R23-05-06 for financial contribution to Redbud Village housing (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two SUVs for Fire Department (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 48 3 Phase Feedthrus for Electric Department (5-0)
• Appointed Jenna Woodford Hillis to Historic Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to accept VOCA Grant and Walmart Community Grant for Police Department (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a special exception request to allow a portion of required on-premises parking for property at 404 North Willow Street to be located off-premises at 427 Laurel Avenue. The request, submitted by Sherry Spradling on behalf of Birth Tissue Donor Services of Tennessee, also includes a written parking agreement with Westview Baptist Church. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 13th meeting.

• Special exception to allow off-premises parking for 404 North Willow Street, with 2 of 14 required spaces to be located at 427 Laurel Avenue
• Parking agreement with Westview Baptist Church for up to 10 spots, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
• Request to change second floor use from residential to commercial
• Approval of agenda and minutes from April 13, 2023

The Board approved a special exception allowing a business at 404 North Willow Avenue to use parking at 427 Laurel Avenue. This decision allows the business to meet zoning requirements for a second-floor commercial conversion.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for off-premises parking at 404 North Willow Avenue (unanimous)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Cookeville Historic Zoning Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for a new awning at 125 West Broad Street and another for a large rear addition at 531 North Dixie Avenue. They will also approve the minutes from the April 11th meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a new horizontal projection awning at 125 West Broad Street (applicant: Austyn Cooper)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a 34' x 58'4" addition (basement, main, upper floor) at 531 North Dixie Avenue (applicant: Dr. Brent Staton)
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2023

The Historic Zoning Commission approved a new awning for a commercial building on West Broad Street. However, the commission unanimously denied a request for a two-story rear addition at 531 North Dixie Avenue, citing concerns over the scale of the project.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for a new horizontal projection awning at 125 West Broad Street
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for a two-story rear exterior addition at 531 North Dixie Avenue
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved on first reading the rezoning of 22.27 acres on Old Sparta Road from residential to local commercial, and declared a Hunter Avenue parcel surplus for online auction. It also approved consent agenda items including surplus vehicles, electric equipment bids, and budget amendments, all unanimously.

• Approved first reading of rezoning 22.27 acres on Old Sparta Road from RS-20 to CL (5-0)
• Approved first reading allowing Oil Change as permitted use in CR District (5-0)
• Declared Hunter Avenue parcel surplus, authorized online absolute auction with neighbor notification (5-0)
• Approved first reading of budget amendments for multiple city funds (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2023 SCADA Radio Replacement Project (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2023 Dodson Branch Waterline Relocation Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus vehicles/equipment and electric department bids (5-0)
• Set June 1, 2023 public hearing for zoning code amendment on medical clinics in CR District

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will vote on several subdivision plats, zoning amendments, and a public hearing for annexation. Key items include extending preliminary plats for Brook View, The Reserve, and others; approving final plats for Westbrook Farms, Ridgedale Townhomes, and Timberwalk; and considering a zoning code amendment to permit medical clinics in the CR district. The commission will also hold a public hearing on annexing a 74-acre parcel off Hawkins Crawford Road.

• Second six-month extension for Brook View Phase I (4 lots) and Phase II (12 lots) on Cora Road
• Second six-month extension for The Reserve Phase V (54 lots) and Phase VII (23 lots) off Reserve Drive
• Final plat for Timberwalk Subdivision Phase I, 35 lots on South Lovelady Road
• Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 74 acres off Hawkins Crawford Road
• Zoning code amendment to allow medical clinics in CR (Regional Commercial) district

The Planning Commission approved several six-month extensions for preliminary plats and granted conditional 90-day approvals for three final residential plats. One request regarding a county bus garage street dedication was postponed.

• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Brook View Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Brook View Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for The Reserve Phase V (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for The Reserve Phase VII (unanimous)
• Postponed Putnam County Bus Garage street dedication until May 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional 90-day final plat resubmission for Westbrook Farms Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved conditional 90-day final plat for Ridgedale Townhomes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a transition from a self-insured to a fully insured health insurance plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield to reduce costs. The council also approved several zoning changes, street map amendments, and equipment purchases for Public Works.

• Approved medical and dental insurance plan for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #023-04-03 to add five new streets to the Official Street Map (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #023-04-04 rezoning 186 South Walnut Avenue to Local Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #023-04-05 permitting Campgrounds and RV Parks in Local Commercial Districts (5-0)
• Reappointed Jim Martin and Cheryl Sandlin to the Industrial Development Board (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 30-yard roll-off containers via Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Approved purchase of dumpsters via Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests. These include reducing front and rear yard setbacks at 1200 North Washington Avenue, reducing parking requirements at 707 Mahler Avenue, and reducing front and side yard setbacks at 215 Sycamore Street. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 50 to 43 feet and rear yard setback from 10 to 3 feet at 1200 North Washington Avenue
• Variance to reduce parking from 36 to 17 spaces at 707 Mahler Avenue
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 25 to 23 feet and side yard setback from 10 to 8 feet at 215 Sycamore Street
• Approval of agenda and minutes from March 9, 2023

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved three variance requests regarding property setbacks and parking requirements. These decisions allow for specific deviations from the Zoning Code for properties on North Washington Avenue, Mahler Avenue, and Sycamore Street.

• Approved front yard setback reduction (50 to 43 ft) and rear yard setback reduction (10 to 3 ft) at 1200 North Washington Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction of required parking spaces from 36 to 17 at 707 Mahler Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved front yard setback reduction (25 to 23 ft) and side yard setback reduction (10 to 8 ft) at 215 Sycamore Street (Unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved the March 9, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a residential property in the East 8th Street Historic Zoning District. The approval covers a two-story rear addition, a detached garage, and several exterior material upgrades.

• Approved minutes of December 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 378 sq ft two-story rear addition at 255 East 8th Street (unanimous)
• Approved construction of 26’ x 36’ (936 sq ft) detached garage at 255 East 8th Street (unanimous)
• Approved exterior alterations at 255 East 8th Street including copper awning, copper gutters, dark wooden doors, and black architectural windows (unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved a zoning amendment to allow Campgrounds and RV Parks in the Local Commercial District as a special exception, provided they are for transient guests of less than 30 days. Other key actions included accepting a memorial sculpture for Dogwood Park and authorizing a land sale to Project Ponderosa.

• Approved Resolution #R23-04-04 to accept 'The Tree of Hope' memorial sculpture in Dogwood Park (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-04-05 to permit RV Parks/Campgrounds in CL District with specific transient stay and location limits (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-04-04 to rezone 186 South Walnut Avenue from RD to CL (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-04-03 to add five new streets to the Official Street Map (4-0)
• Authorized purchase sale agreement with Project Ponderosa for sites F1 and F2 in Highlands Business Park (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #R23-04-03 to join the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement (4-0)
• Approved purchase of one side-load sanitation truck for fiscal year 2023-24 (4-0)
• Approved audit contract for fiscal year ended June 2023 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider multiple subdivision plats, a rezoning request, and a proposed zoning code change to allow oil change businesses in the Regional Commercial district. Several items are postponed to the April meeting, including the Putnam County bus garage street dedication and a surplus property declaration. The agenda also includes study items on annexation, medical clinics in commercial zones, and bylaw changes.

• Rezoning on Old Sparta Road from RS-20 to CL
• Oil Change as permitted use in CR District
• Preliminary plat for Magnolia East (21 lots, East 10th St) extension
• Final plat for Encore Subdivision (6 lots, East 10th St)
• Study: annexation of 74 acres on Hawkins Crawford Road

The Commission approved multiple preliminary and final plats for single-family attached developments. It also approved a rezoning request for 10.44 acres on Old Sparta Road and amended the zoning code to allow oil change facilities in Regional Commercial districts.

• Approved second 6-month extension for Magnolia East preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat resubmissions for Kacie Avenue Division, Michael Cunningham South Jefferson Avenue Division, and Westfield Court (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Callie Square (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Randolph Lot Line Adjustment, Encore Subdivision, North Ridge Phase I, and Glenview Division (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10.44 acres on Old Sparta Road from RS-20 to CL (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow Oil Change facilities in CR District, prohibiting overnight parking (unanimous)
• Postponed Putnam County Bus Garage street dedication and Hunter Avenue surplus property items (unanimous)
• Accepted three items for study regarding annexation, medical clinics in CR districts, and 'Consent Agenda' bylaws (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 to 17 feet for a screened porch at 530 Cottage Way, and a special exception for a hospice residence/assisted living facility at 570 State Street. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 17 feet (3-foot variance) for property at 530 Cottage Way, requested by Allen Ehlert.
• Special exception to allow a Hospice Residence Home / Assisted Living Facility at 570 State Street, requested by Curtis & Kelli Sipe.
• Approval of agenda and minutes from February 9, 2023.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception to operate a hospice residence and assisted living facility on State Street. The Board also granted a variance for a residential property on Cottage Way to allow for a screened-in porch.

• Approved variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 feet to 17 feet at 530 Cottage Way (Unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Hospice Residence Home / Assisted Living Facility at 570 State Street (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved February 9th, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will consider setting public hearing dates for zoning and street map amendments, award bids for house removal, paving, and uniforms, and authorize contracts for storm sewer design and pump station relocation. It will also vote on purchasing a pickup truck and cancelling two March meetings.

• Public hearing on rezoning 186 South Walnut Avenue from RD to CL
• Public hearing on allowing campgrounds/RV parks in CL district by special exception
• Bid award for sale/removal of houses at 3631 Old Bridge Road and 3775 Old Sparta Road
• Engineering contract for storm sewer replacement on W. Spring ($14,500)
• Agreement for Eagles Landing Pump Station relocation with $100,000 city contribution

The City Council authorized the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle using a federal grant and ARPA funds. Other actions included approving several infrastructure contracts and setting public hearing dates for zoning and street map amendments.

• Approved purchase of $322,650 armored rescue vehicle via VCIFFG grant and ARPA funds (5-0)
• Authorized $100,000 contribution and agreements for Eagles Landing Pump Station relocation (5-0)
• Approved engineering contract for W. Spring storm sewer replacement design (5-0)
• Approved bids for semi-annual paving, asphalt mix, milling and mineral aggregate (5-0)
• Awarded bid to Matthew Thrasher for sale and removal of house at 3775 Old Sparta Road (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate private sale of house at 3631 Old Bridge Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one pick-up truck via Statewide Bid Contract #209 (5-0)
• Set April 6, 2023, as public hearing date for street map and zoning amendments (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved zoning amendments to allow campgrounds and RV parks as special exceptions in Local Commercial districts. Several residential development plats and a rezoning request for the Cookeville Senior Center were also approved.

• Approved RV parks/campgrounds as permitted uses on appeal in CL Districts (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 186 South Walnut Avenue from RD to CL (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Spring Pointe Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved Final RAO Plan and preliminary plat for West Side Connection (unanimous)
• Approved Final RAO Plan and preliminary plat for Nelson Townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Putnam County Bus Garage and Road Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved variance for flag lot at 1380 Holladay Road (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extensions for Vickery Square and Lone Oak Townhomes (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing on annual progress reports for 13 annexation areas, detailing the status of extending services like sewer, water, and electric. The council will also consider awarding four electric department bids and a copier lease contract. The agenda includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and receiving a financial report.

• Public hearing on annual progress reports for 13 annexation areas (e.g., Old Bridge Road, Buck Mountain Road, East Highway 70N/Interstate 40)
• Award bid for Switchgears and Metering Bay to Stuart Irby ($289,178.00)
• Award bid for 500 CU. Primary Cable to Stuart Irby ($265,000.00)
• Award bid for LED Lights to Wesco (prices per item)
• Award bid for 4/0 Triplex URD Wire to Deco ($63,250.00)

The City Council approved a five-year copier lease with RJ Young Company and several equipment bids for the Electric Department. The council also approved an engineering contract amendment for the East Spring Street multi-modal project and received an annual progress report on annexation areas.

• Approved 5-year copier lease with RJ Young Company (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 engineering contract amendment for East Spring Street multi-modal project (5-0)
• Awarded Switchgears and Metering Bay bid to Stuart Irby (5-0)
• Awarded 500 CU. Primary Cable bid to Stuart Irby (5-0)
• Awarded LED Lights bid to Wesco (5-0)
• Awarded 4/0 Triplex URD Wire bid to Deco (5-0)
• Received Annual Progress Report on annexation areas (5-0)
• Received city financial report for 7-1-22 through 12-31-22 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests for a proposed multi-tenant commercial center at 1100 South Willow Avenue, including a sign height and area variance and a parking lot landscape island adjustment. The board will also consider a request to postpone a wall height variance for 531 North Dixie Avenue, which was previously postponed. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting.

• Variance to increase sign height from 100 to 120 feet, and from 35 to 50 feet, and sign area from 500 to 725 sq ft at 1100 South Willow Avenue (Tax Map 065, Parcel 098.00)
• Variance to adjust interior parking lot landscape islands at 1100 South Willow Avenue (Tax Map 065, Parcel 098.00)
• Request to postpone wall height variance for privacy wall at 531 North Dixie Avenue (Tax Map 053C, Group A, Parcel 001.01)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple variances for a new commercial development at 1100 South Willow Avenue, including sign height and total area increases. The board also approved an adjustment to interior parking island landscape design for the same property. A request for a privacy wall at 531 North Dixie Avenue was postponed.

• Approved variance for sign height (120ft hi-rise and 50ft monument) and total signage area (725 sq ft) at 1100 South Willow Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for parking area landscape design and interior parking island adjustments at 1100 South Willow Avenue (Unanimous)
• Postponed variance request for a privacy wall at 531 North Dixie Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold final votes on two rezoning ordinances, approve several contracts and equipment purchases, and consider a TDOT road improvement agreement. The agenda includes routine approvals and public hearings.

• Final reading of Ordinance #023-01-01 to rezone 2730 Buck Mountain Road from RS-20 to RS-10
• Final reading of Ordinance #023-01-02 to rezone 1068 East 10th Street from CN to CL
• Approval of ESRI GIS Enterprise License Agreement, $119,100 over three years
• Approval of Cyber Security Insurance Policy renewal
• Award bid for CAT 420 Backhoe Loader and Dual Tandem Equipment Trailer

The City Council approved two property rezoning requests and several procurement contracts for city departments. The council also renewed the city's cybersecurity insurance policy and authorized a contract with TDOT for road improvements.

• Approved rezoning 2730 Buck Mountain Road from RS-20 to RS-10 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 1068 East 10th Street from CN to CL (5-0)
• Approved $119,100 three-year ESRI GIS Enterprise License Agreement (5-0)
• Approved cybersecurity insurance renewal with Travelers for $40,985 (5-0)
• Awarded bid for one CAT 420 Backhoe Loader for Gas Department (5-0)
• Awarded bid for one Dual Tandem Equipment Trailer for Water Quality Department (5-0)
• Approved TDOT contract for Pippin Road improvements and matching funds (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission granted six-month preliminary plat extensions for two subdivisions. A proposal to allow campgrounds and RV parks in the Local Commercial District was postponed for further study, and a rezoning request for North Walnut Avenue was withdrawn.

• Elected Jim Woodford as Chairman and Judy Jennings as Vice Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Kensington Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-month preliminary plat extension for Encore Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Withdrawn rezoning of 216, 222, 314, & 340 North Walnut Avenue and 5 West Second Street (Unanimous)
• Postponed decision on allowing Campgrounds and RV Parks in CL District (Unanimous)
• Approved for study: 2022 Annual Report & Program Design, Official Street Map amendments, Putnam County Bus Garage street dedication, and rezoning of 186 South Walnut Avenue (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning ordinances, consider authorizing an option agreement with Putnam County for 92.54 acres on Old Bridge Road, and vote on a compensation/salary study. The agenda also includes consent items for electric and water department bids, court software, sanitation carts, and a change order for the East 10th Street widening project.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2730 Buck Mountain Road from RS-20 to RS-10
• Public hearing on rezoning 1068 East 10th Street from CN to CL
• Option agreement with Putnam County to purchase 92.54 acres on Old Bridge Road for $30,078/acre
• Approval of compensation/salary study
• Purchase of sanitation carts via Sourcewell contract

The City Council authorized an option agreement with Putnam County for 92.54 acres on Old Bridge Road and approved two rezoning requests on first reading. The council also approved a compensation study, new court software, and the sale of city property via auction.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-01-01 to rezone 2730 Buck Mountain Road from RS-20 to RS-10 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #023-01-02 to rezone 1068 East 10th Street from CN to CL (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute option agreement with Putnam County for 92.54 acres on Old Bridge Road (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute property use agreement for Parcel 20.02 on Map 531, Group D (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R23-01-01 amending Personnel Policies to allow conversion of sick leave to PTO (5-0)
• Approved Compensation/Salary Study (5-0)
• Approved purchase of court software and services from Tyler Technologies, Inc. (5-0)
• Rejected $230,000 offer for 545 Woodmont Circle and approved sale via absolute internet auction through Tays Realty and Auction (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first seeks to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 13.5 feet for a screened porch at 530 Cottage Way. The second requests a variance to allow a privacy wall up to 8 feet high on an existing retaining wall at 531 North Dixie Avenue. The board will also consider approving the agenda and the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 ft to 13.5 ft at 530 Cottage Way (Tax Map 052O, Group E, Parcel 038.00)
• Variance to allow privacy wall up to 8 ft on retaining wall at 531 North Dixie Avenue (Tax Map 053C, Group A, Parcel 001.01)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from November 10, 2022

The Board denied a request to reduce the rear yard setback at 530 Cottage Way to allow for a screened-in porch. A separate variance request for a privacy wall at 531 North Dixie Avenue was postponed. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Denied variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 feet to 13.5 feet at 530 Cottage Way (Unanimous)
• Postponed variance request for wall height at 531 North Dixie Avenue to February 9th meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)