Wilson County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 60.74 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road, seeking a land use plan amendment and rezoning from R-1 Rural Residential to C-4 Planned Commercial. The commission will also vote on a consent agenda including a budget amendment for judges' supplies and a resolution honoring former Commissioner Youssef "Joe" Ali Husseini. Committee reports and various appointments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 60.74 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road (Map 138, Parcel 32.03) from R-1 to C-4, with land use plan amendment from high density residential to commercial center
• Consent agenda: Resolution to amend FY 2022-2023 budget for $400 line item transfer in Judges (communications equipment to other supplies)
• Resolution honoring Youssef "Joe" Ali Husseini, former District 17 Commissioner, for civic service
• Elections and appointments: Notaries, Ag Extension (3 members), Planning Commission (3 members)
• Reports from Emergency Management, Sheriff, Director of Schools, and Public Works

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider multiple rezoning requests, including a 177.86-acre county rezoning to light industrial and general commercial, and an 89.61-acre agricultural-to-commercial PUD on McCrary Road. The agenda also includes several site plans, preliminary plats, and subdivision approvals, plus a citizen's request to discuss health concerns about equipment at a new development.

• Rezone 177.86 acres (multiple parcels) from A-1 to I-1 and C-2 on Fall Creek and Murfreesboro Roads
• Rezone 89.61 acres on McCrary Road from A-1 to C-2 PUD (Dealers Auto Auction Group)
• Rezone 2.80 acres at 1501 Highway 109 North from R-1 to C-2
• Site plan for Star Trucking at Couchville Pike & Aldi Boulevard
• Preliminary plats for The Grove @ Bartons Creek (57 lots) and Leeward Estates (54 lots)

The Commission approved several site plans and residential subdivision plats subject to staff recommendations. Three rezoning and development requests, including the Leeward Estates project, were deferred to January 2023. The 2023 meeting calendar was also adopted.

• Approved site plan for Vanhooseco LLC (Blue Water Lebanon) at 2147 Murfreesboro Road
• Approved site plan for Rockdale VI - Phase 1 on Maddox Road
• Approved site plan for Star Trucking at Couchville Pike & Aldi Boulevard
• Approved sketch plat for Cooks Road Property (85 lots)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Grove @ Bartons Creek (57 lots)
• Approved plat for Ileen Rose Property (83 lots)
• Approved plat for Raymond Hutson Property (3 lots)
• Deferred rezoning for Dealers Auto Auction Group LLC and Leeward Estates to January 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on December 15, 2022, to hear six cases. These include requests for variances from zoning requirements such as road frontage, height, setbacks, and lot size, as well as a short-term rental renewal and a request to establish a legal lot of record. The board will decide on each request based on the county's zoning resolution.

• Case 4044: Phillip Farmer requests waiver of 50-foot road frontage requirement to build a house on 17.25 acres at 392 Corinth Road (deferred from Nov. 17).
• Case 4056: Abigail Holloran requests renewal of short-term rental approval for property at 936 Pointview Circle.
• Case 4057: GTZ Construction requests height variance from 35 feet to 50.5 feet for a house at 1685 Rocky Valley Road.
• Case 4058: Alan Ashcroft requests variance to allow two dwellings on one tract at 1557 Holmes Gap Road.
• Case 4060: Ben Polston requests variances for front/side setbacks, lot size, and lot width at 429 Beacon Hill Drive.

The Board approved several requests for road frontage, height, and setback variances, as well as a short-term rental renewal. One request for two dwellings on a single tract was denied. The 2023 meeting calendar was approved for six months.

• Approved road frontage waiver for 392 Corinth Road (all aye)
• Approved short-term rental renewal for 936 Pointview Circle for two years (all aye)
• Approved height variance for 1685 Rocky Valley Road with NFPA 13 sprinkler stipulation (all aye)
• Denied request for two dwellings on one tract at 1557 Holmes Gap Road (all aye)
• Approved legal lot of record and setback variances for 12745 Central Pike (all aye)
• Approved front yard, side yard, lot size, and lot width variances for 429 Beacon Hill Drive (all aye)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar for six months (all aye)
• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2022 meeting (all aye)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Commission will meet on November 21, 2022, to consider a rezoning request from LaGuardo Utility District for property at 355 Woods Ferry Road, changing it from A-1 Agricultural to C-3 Highway Commercial. The agenda also includes appointments to several boards, a budget amendment for the County Clerk's office, and a resolution honoring G.C. Hixson's retirement. The meeting will also receive reports from various committees and departments.

• Rezoning of 1.51 acres at 355 Woods Ferry Road from A-1 to C-3 (Map 27, Parcel 16.00)
• Appointments to Joint Economic & Community Development Board (positions #2, #3, #19) and Adult Oriented Establishment Board (5 members)
• Budget amendment transferring $1,300 in County Clerk funds for web hosting
• Resolution honoring G.C. Hixson for his service as JECDB Executive Director
• Board of Equalization alternate appointment

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests, one for an 89.61-acre property on McCrary Road from agricultural to commercial PUD, and another for a 60.74-acre property on Lone Oak Road involving a land use plan amendment and rezoning to planned commercial. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a 2023 calendar, and several site plans and plats.

• Rezoning of 89.61 acres on McCrary Road from A-1 to C-2 PUD (Dealers Auto Auction Group LLC)
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 60.74 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road from R-1 to C-4 (Strategic Capital Partners LLC)
• Final site plan for Couchville Pike Commercial (3 lots, Couchville Pike & McCrary Road)
• Plat for Beck Property (1 lot, 4640 Murfreesboro Road)
• Plats for Oscar O. Blythe Property (2 lots, Stewarts Ferry Pike) and Scotty Goolsby Tract 3 (2 lots, Hickory Ridge Road)

The Commission approved a land use plan amendment and rezoning for 60.74 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road, forwarding both to the County Commission. A rezoning request for 89.61 acres on McCrary Road was deferred. Several site plans and plats were also approved.

• Approved Land Use Plan Amendment for 2525 Lone Oak Road to commercial center area (5-2)
• Approved rezoning of 2525 Lone Oak Road from R-1 to C-4 with road and drainage improvements (5-2)
• Deferred rezoning of 89.61 acres on McCrary Road from A-1 to C-2 PUD until December meeting
• Approved Final Couchville Pike Commercial 3 lots site plan
• Affirmed plat for Beck Property (4640 Murfreesboro Road)
• Affirmed plat for Oscar O. Blythe Property Tract 2 (Stewarts Ferry Pike)
• Affirmed plat for Scotty Goolsby Tract 3 (Hickory Ridge Road)
• Deferred 2023 meeting calendar until December meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on November 17, 2022, to hear 16 cases involving requests for variances, waivers, short-term rental approvals, and building permit extensions. These include a sewer requirement waiver for commercial property, multiple setback variances, and several short-term rental requests on residential and agricultural zoned land.

• Case 4038: Waiver of sewer requirements for C-3 Commercial property at 1715 Murfreesboro Road (3.54 acres)
• Case 4042: Variance of 15 feet from rear yard setback for deck at 1302 Hillakes Lane
• Case 4047: Short-term rental and variance from 2-acre requirement at 44 Kimwood Drive (.96 acres)
• Case 4050: Variances for side yards, lot width, and lot size at 110 Watson Circle
• Case 4045: Extension of expired building permit at 225 Corinth Road (I-1 Industrial)

The Board approved several short-term rental requests and building permit extensions. Multiple requests for short-term rentals and a wedding venue were denied based on acreage requirements or state exemptions. Several property setback variances were also granted or denied.

• Approved sewer requirement waiver for 1715 Murfreesboro Road (all aye)
• Approved short-term rental renewal for 568 SW Cooks Road for two years (all aye)
• Approved side yard setback variance for 208 Fieldcrest Drive (all aye)
• Approved 6-month building permit extension for 225 Clemmons Road (all aye)
• Approved short-term rental for 960 Pointview Circle for one year (all aye)
• Denied short-term rental and acreage variance for 44 Kimwood Drive (all aye)
• Denied automobile sales request for 1135 Gwynn Road (all aye)
• Approved 2-year building permit extension for 1111 Gwynn Lane (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezoning request, several site plans and plats, and an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations. The amendment would restrict the commission from requiring property owners to dedicate land or pay fees unless a legal nexus and rough proportionality exist, citing Nollan and Dolan cases. The meeting includes both old and new business items.

• Rezoning of 1.51 acres at 355 Woods Ferry Road from A-1 Agricultural to C-3 Highway Commercial (LaGuardo Utility District)
• Site plan for trucking facility at Couchville Pike & Logistics Drive (1 lot, C-4 zoning)
• Preliminary plat for The Grove @ Bartons Creek, 57 lots at 7166 Coles Ferry Pike (R-1)
• Final plat for Ravens Crest Phase 2 Section 2, 63 lots at 510 Gladeville Road & Jackson Road (R-1)
• Amendment to Subdivision Regulations Article I-A regarding dedication and fee requirements

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from Rebecca H. Shaffer for property at 355 Woods Ferry Road, changing it from Agricultural (A-1) to Highway Commercial (C-3). The request will be forwarded to the Wilson County Commission for final approval. Several site plans and plats were also approved, including a trucking facility on Couchville Pike and a revised site plan for Wilson Commerce Center. One preliminary plat for The Grove @ Bartons Creek was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved rezoning of 355 Woods Ferry Road from A-1 to C-3 (8-1, Renfro nay)
• Approved site plan for trucking facility on Couchville Pike/Logistics Drive (all aye)
• Approved revised site plan for Wilson Commerce Center Lot 2B Building D (all aye)
• Approved site plan for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 2 Lot 14 Bldg. 14 (all aye)
• Approved final plat for Ravens Crest Phase 2 Section 2 (all aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for Windemere Cove (all aye)
• Approved sketch plat for Leeward Lake Estates (7-2, Renfro and Ashe nay)
• Approved amendment to Subdivision Regulations Article 1 (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on October 20, 2022, to hear 12 cases, including requests for building permit extensions, a school use on agricultural and residential land, a short-term rental with a variance, a rock quarry, and relief from the Adequate Facilities Tax for an apartment complex. Several cases were deferred from the September 15 meeting.

• Case 4037: Rock quarry on 22.605 acres on Rocky Valley Road, A-1 zoned
• Case 4040: Relief from $5,000/unit Adequate Facilities Tax for Limestone Trail Apartments at 1414 Alahambra Drive
• Case 4033: Short-term rental with variance from 2-acre minimum at 452 Liberty Chapel Road (1.64 acres)
• Case 4031/4032: School use on A-1 and R-1 properties (Double Log Cabin Road, Central Pike)
• Case 4039: Variance for 1,500 sq ft accessory structure without principal structure at 877 Ramsey Road

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to establish a rock quarry on A-1 Agricultural zoned property, citing it as not an allowed use and based on resident testimony. The board also denied a short-term rental request for not meeting the two-acre minimum, and approved a variance for a covered patio setback. Two school use requests and a sewer requirement waiver were deferred or resulted in no action.

• Denied rock quarry at Rocky Valley Road (unanimous) — not an allowed use
• Denied short-term rental at 452 Liberty Chapel Road (unanimous) — property under 2 acres
• Approved 5-foot rear-yard setback variance at 3012 Trice Place (unanimous) — minor, corner lot
• Approved 1,500 sq ft accessory structure at 877 Ramsey Road (unanimous) — no outside storage
• Approved 2-year building permit extension at 4270 Stewarts Ferry Pike (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year building permit extension at 3685 Cainsville Road (unanimous)
• Deferred sewer requirement waiver at 1715 Murfreesboro Road to November meeting
• Deferred Adequate Facilities Tax relief for Limestone Trail Apartments (unanimous) — applicant to return within 90 days

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request by CP Logistics for 6.58 acres at 2050 Gwynn Road (Map 141, Parcel 12.02) from A-1 Agricultural to C-4 Planned Commercial, with a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes a consent item to transfer $1,519 in the Sheriff's Department budget to equalize detective pay, plus routine reports and appointments.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 6.58 acres at 2050 Gwynn Road from A-1 to C-4 Planned Commercial (CP Logistics)
• Resolution to amend FY 2022-2023 budget with $1,519 line item transfer in Sheriff's Department for detective pay equalization
• Elections/appointments to JECDB positions 2 & 3, Board of Equalization, and GIS committee
• Reports from Sheriff, Director of Schools, Road Superintendent, and other county departments
• Approval of October 17, 2022 agenda and minutes from September 19, 2022 meeting

The Board of County Commissioners approved three resolutions transferring a total of $6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to three utility districts for water and wastewater improvements. The county does not own water or wastewater systems, so it transferred its TDEC ARP allocations to LaGuardo Utility District ($1M), Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County Utility District ($1M), and West Wilson Utility District ($4M). The county is absolved of all administration and reporting responsibilities for these grants.

• Approved transfer of $1,000,000 to LaGuardo Utility District for water/wastewater improvements
• Approved transfer of $1,000,000 to Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County Utility District for water/wastewater improvements
• Approved transfer of $4,000,000 to West Wilson Utility District for water/wastewater improvements

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will convene for its regular September 19, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing on zoning, appointments to multiple boards and commissions (including two part-time judicial commissioners and two Board of Zoning Appeals members), and a resolution proclaiming September 2022 as Recovery Month. Committee reports from the Sheriff, Director of Schools, Emergency Management, and Finance Director are also scheduled.

• Public hearing for zoning purposes
• Appointments: 2 part-time judicial commissioners, 2 BOZA members, and others
• Resolution proclaiming September 2022 as Recovery Month
• Reports from Sheriff, Director of Schools, Emergency Management Director, Finance Director

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, site plans, and plats. Key items include a rezoning of the Blake Bass Property on Taylor Road from agricultural to industrial with a PUD overlay, and a rezoning by CP Logistics on Gwynn Road from agricultural to planned commercial. The agenda also includes numerous site plans for industrial buildings in Speedway Industrial Park and several residential subdivision plats.

• Rezoning of Blake Bass Property, 100 Taylor Road, from A-1 to I-2 with PUD overlay (18.77 acres)
• Rezoning of 2050 Gwynn Road by CP Logistics from A-1 to C-4 (6.58 acres)
• Site plan for trucking facility at Couchville Pk. & Logistics Dr.
• Final plat for Estates of Master's Way, 22 lots on Masters Way
• Preliminary plat for The Grove @ Bartons Creek, 57 lots on Coles Ferry Pike

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved several site plans and plats, including a 22-lot final plat for Estates of Master's Way, multiple site plans for Speedway Industrial Park, and a 71-lot sketch plat for Windemere Cove. A rezoning request for 18.77 acres at 100 Taylor Road was withdrawn by the applicant. A site plan for a trucking facility at Couchville Pike and Logistics Drive was deferred to October 21, 2022, for further drainage studies. A positive recommendation was forwarded to the County Commission for rezoning 6.58 acres at 2050 Gwynn Road from A-1 Agricultural to C-4 Planned Commercial.

• Approved final plat for Estates of Master's Way (22 lots) subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for New Balance Business Sign at 1125 Darrell Waltrip Drive subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 2 Lot 12 Building 12 subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Speedway Industrial Park Lots 13, 14, 15, 17 & Rsb. Lot 12 subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 2 Lot 13 Building 13 subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved sketch plat for Windemere Cove (71 lots) subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Deferred site plan for trucking facility at Couchville Pike & Logistics Drive to October 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to County Commission for rezoning 6.58 acres at 2050 Gwynn Road from A-1 to C-4 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on September 15, 2022, to hear ten cases. These include requests for building permit extensions, variances from setback and easement requirements, and appeals to establish uses such as a caretaker's apartment, an Airbnb, a dog kennel, and schools on agricultural or residential zoned properties.

• Case 4023: Two-year extension on two building permits at 4270 Stewarts Ferry Pike
• Case 4026: Airbnb/short-term rental with variance from 2-acre minimum at 1403 Cedar Dale Court
• Case 4028: Dog kennel with multiple setback variances at 601 Cairo Bend Road
• Case 4031: School use on two agricultural parcels on Double Log Cabin Road (44.07 and 64.50 acres)
• Case 4032: School use on 45-acre residential parcel at 14045 Central Pike

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to establish an Airbnb/short-term rental on R-1 zoned property at 1403 Cedar Dale Court, citing staff recommendations and opposition from neighbors and a county commissioner. The board also approved a caretaker's apartment on C-1 commercial property at 2330 Couchville Pike with conditions, and granted several variances for setbacks and easements. Two school use requests on agricultural and residential properties were deferred to the October meeting.

• Denied Airbnb/short-term rental at 1403 Cedar Dale Court (unanimous)
• Approved caretaker's apartment at 2330 Couchville Pike with commercial standards and septic approval (unanimous)
• Approved 20-foot rear yard variance at 5523 Vanderbilt Road (unanimous)
• Approved easement width variance at 2837C South Commerce (unanimous)
• Denied dog kennel at 601 Cairo Bend Road (unanimous)
• Approved 21-foot rear yard variance at 2022 Pointe Barton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 4-foot setback variance at 523 Glen Echo Drive (unanimous)
• Deferred school use requests at Double Log Cabin Road and 14045 Central Pike to October meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the Blake Bass Property at 100 Taylor Road from agricultural to industrial with a PUD overlay, and will vote on an amendment to subdivision regulations requiring two entrances for developments with 99 or more lots. The commission will also review several site plans, plats, and subdivision requests.

• Rezoning of Blake Bass Property, 100 Taylor Road, from A-1 to I-2 with PUD overlay (18.77 acres)
• Amendment to Subdivision Regulations: two entrances required for subdivisions with 99+ lots
• Amendment to Garvin Retail/Commercial PUD at 645 Couchville Pk. & Aldi Blvd to add uses (gas station, truck maintenance, offices)
• Site plan for Speedway Bldg. 3 (Amazon) parking expansion at 1000 Richard Petty Way & Darrell Waltrip Drive
• Sketch plat for The Grove @ Bartons Creek, 58 lots at 7166 Coles Ferry Pk.

The Wilson County Planning Commission deferred a request to rezone 18.77 acres at 100 Taylor Road from A-1 Agricultural to I-2 Industrial with a PUD overlay, after numerous residents voiced concerns about traffic, safety, and environmental impact. The commission approved an amendment to subdivision regulations requiring two entrances for developments with 99 or more lots. Several site plans, plats, and a master plan amendment were approved or deferred as noted.

• Deferred rezoning of Blake Bass Property (100 Taylor Road) to September 16, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved amendment to Subdivision Regulations requiring two entrances for 99+ lot subdivisions (all aye)
• Approved C-4 Master Plan Amendment for Garvin Retail/Commercial PUD at 645 Couchville Pk. & Aldi Blvd (all aye)
• Approved site plan for Speedway Bldg. 3 (Amazon) parking expansion at 1000 Richard Petty Way (all aye)
• Deferred site plan for Trucking Facility at Couchville Pk. & Logistics Dr. to September meeting (all aye)
• Approved sketch plat for The Grove @ Barton's Creek (58 lots) at 7166 Coles Ferry Pk. (all aye)
• Approved final plat for Fleming Property (3 lots) at 290 Mann Rd. & Trice Rd. (all aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for Wayne Lannom Property as final 5-lot subdivision at Gwynn Rd. (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to hear five cases: variances for a substandard easement and a side setback, a request to establish an event center, and two requests for short-term rentals (Airbnb) on residential property. The board will also elect officers. All items are requests for variances or uses permissible on appeal, requiring board approval.

• Case 4018: Variance for 15-ft easement (required 30 ft) at 115 Centerville Road, 19.54 acres, A-1 Agricultural
• Case 4019: Variance of 2 ft from east side setback (10 ft required) for detached garage at 2401 West Clay Drive, R-1 Residential
• Case 4020: Event center request on C-3 Highway Commercial property at 1450 Sparta Pike, 0.15 acres
• Case 4021: Short-term rental/Airbnb request at 135 Cherokee Dock Road, R-2 Suburban Residential, 1.25 acres
• Case 4022: Short-term rental/Airbnb request at 155 Cherokee Dock Road, R-2 Residential, 1.33 acres

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved two short-term rental/Airbnb requests on R-2 zoned properties at 135 and 155 Cherokee Dock Road, each for one year with stipulations including occupancy caps and quiet hours. The board also approved a variance for a substandard lot at 115 Centerville Road, denied a setback variance for a garage at 2401 West Clay Drive, and denied a request to establish an event center at 1450 Sparta Pike.

• Approved variance for 115 Centerville Road to allow building on a lot with 15-foot easement (unanimous)
• Denied 2-foot setback variance for detached garage at 2401 West Clay Drive (unanimous)
• Denied event center at 1450 Sparta Pike due to use not being allowed and parking concerns (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental at 135 Cherokee Dock Road for one year with max 8 occupants, quiet hours 9pm-7am (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental at 155 Cherokee Dock Road for one year with max 10 occupants, quiet hours 9pm-7am, noise restriction (unanimous)
• Elected Thompson as Chairman, Neal as Vice Chairman, Blaydes as Secretary (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will convene for its regular August 15, 2022 meeting, which includes a public hearing on a proposed rezoning of approximately 66.20 acres at 1310 Burford Road from agricultural to residential planned unit development. The board will also receive reports from various committees and departments, and consider resolutions and other routine business.

• Public hearing for rezoning 66.20 acres at 1310 Burford Road (Tax Map 24, Parcel 41.00) from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 PUD
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2022 meeting, including corrections to vote counts and a name correction
• Election of five members to the Audit Committee and one member to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Reports from Emergency Management, Sheriff, Schools, and other departments
• Resolution to amend the 2022-2023 budget

The commission approved an amended appropriation of ARP funds for water projects and additional projects, along with several other appropriations from the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund for libraries, judges, human resources, county buildings, and the landfill. A resolution for the Ag Learning Center was approved with a 22-2 vote. Several agenda items, including specialty license plates and bonds for county officials, were not addressed.

• Approved amended appropriation from General Fund (ARP) to water projects and additional projects (25-0)
• Approved appropriation from Capital Projects Fund to Ag Center for Ag Learning Center (22-2)
• Approved grant to Wilson County Animal Control and authorized County Mayor to sign application (25-0)
• Approved appropriation from Capital Projects Fund and Solid Waste Equipment Fund to Landfill (25-0)
• Approved additional appropriation into Libraries (25-0)
• Approved appropriation from General Fund to Libraries (25-0)
• Approved appropriation from General Fund to General Sessions Judges (25-0)
• Approved appropriation from General Fund to Human Resources (25-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four cases: three variance requests (front yard setback, accessory structure size, side yard/lot width/lot area) and one building permit extension. Decisions will be made on these individual property requests.

• Variance for 10-ft front yard setback at 1163 Cave Springs Road (Case 4014)
• Variance to allow 2,900-sq-ft accessory structure at 1309 Mays Chapel Road (Case 4015)
• Extension of expired building permit at 2605 Beckwith Road (Case 4016)
• Variance for 1-ft side yard, 16-ft lot width, and 17,835-sq-ft lot area at 553 Springmont Blvd (Case 4017)

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a house to be 10 feet from the front property line at 1163 Cave Springs Road, despite the 30-foot requirement. It denied a variance for a 2,900-square-foot accessory structure at 1309 Mays Chapel Road, as the applicant could combine lots to avoid the need. The board also extended an expired building permit and storm water permit for six months at 2605 Beckwith Road, and approved a variance for an accessory structure at 553 Springmont Blvd. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 10-foot front setback variance at 1163 Cave Springs Road (unanimous)
• Denied 2,900 sq ft accessory structure variance at 1309 Mays Chapel Road (unanimous)
• Extended building and storm water permits for six months at 2605 Beckwith Road (unanimous)
• Approved side yard, lot width, and lot size variances at 553 Springmont Blvd (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning approximately 66.20 acres at 1310 Burford Road from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay, which would allow up to 81 single-family homes. The commission will also consider a resolution designating July 31, 2022 as 'A Day of Prayer for Our Schools.' Various committee reports and appointments are on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 66.20 acres at 1310 Burford Road (Map 24, Parcel 41.00) from A-1 to R-1 PUD, allowing up to 81 single-family lots
• Resolution designating July 31, 2022 as 'A Day of Prayer for Our Schools' in Wilson County
• Appointments to Audit Committee (5 members), BOZA (1 member), and Road Commissioner for Zone 1
• Reports from Sheriff, Emergency Management Director, Director of Schools, and other county officials

The Wilson County Commission approved two school board budget amendments (2023-01 and 2022 School Federal Projects Fund 142), each by a unanimous 25-0 vote. A motion to defer a zoning ordinance for Burford Road for 60 days failed 11-14, and a motion to approve the rezoning failed 10-15, effectively denying the rezoning request.

• Approved Wilson County Board of Education Budget Amendment 2023-01 (25-0)
• Approved Wilson County Board of Education Budget Amendment 2022 School Federal Projects Fund 142 (25-0)
• Motion to defer Burford Road zoning ordinance for 60 days failed (11-14)
• Motion to approve Burford Road rezoning failed (10-15)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning ordinance amendment adding parking standards for large warehouses and industrial facilities, a rezoning request for an 18.77-acre property from agricultural to industrial with a PUD overlay, and several site plans and plats. The agenda includes multiple subdivision approvals, a septic variance, and church and utility site plans.

• Zoning amendment: parking standards for warehousing, distribution, light manufacturing/assembly, and office facilities above 25,000 sq ft
• Rezoning: 18.77 acres at 100 Taylor Road and Sparta Pike from A-1 to I-2 Industrial with PUD overlay (applicant: Quick Supply)
• Preliminary plat: Dillon Pointe Subdivision, 106 lots, Old Hunters Point Pike
• Site plan: Abune Aregawi Orthodox TeWahedo Church, 3537 Hobson Pike
• Final plat: Estates of Master's Way, 22 lots, Masters Way

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Dillon Pointe Subdivision (106 lots) subject to staff recommendations and stormwater comments, with one dissenting vote. The commission deferred a rezoning request for the Blake Bass Property (18.77 acres) to I-2 Industrial with PUD overlay until the August 19, 2022 meeting. Several site plans and plats were approved, and a septic variance was denied.

• Approved Dillon Pointe Subdivision preliminary plat (106 lots) subject to staff recommendations and stormwater comments (6-1, Nokes dissenting)
• Deferred rezoning of Blake Bass Property (18.77 acres) to I-2 Industrial with PUD overlay until August 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied septic variance for Earl Butts Property (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Abune Aregawi Orthodox TeWahedo Church parking addition (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for AT&T generator installation at NW Rutland site subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for BRP Big Rig Parking directional signs (unanimous)
• Deferred final plat for Estates of Master's Way until September 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to zoning ordinance adding parking standards for large facilities, forwarded to Planning and Zoning Committee (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will convene on June 20, 2022, to adopt the agenda and consent agenda, which includes budget amendments for Veterans' Services and the County Clerk, and a resolution to award the Medal of Valor to Deputy Quintin Chase Dillard. The meeting will also include a public hearing for zoning purposes, elections to fill vacancies on the BOZA and Lebanon Municipal Airport Commission, and reports from various committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with the notable substantive items being the budget transfers and the special recognition resolutions.

• Budget amendment transferring $3,200 in Veterans' Services for travel to a conference in Texas
• Budget amendment transferring $2,500 in County Clerk for office equipment and contracted services
• Resolution to award the Medal of Valor to Deputy Quintin Chase Dillard for saving a choking student
• Public hearing for zoning purposes (specific properties not listed in this agenda)
• Elections to fill one BOZA member (unexpired term) and one Lebanon Municipal Airport Commissioner

The commission approved all resolutions on the agenda, including issuing $60 million in County District School Bonds and $3 million in General Obligation School Bonds, and setting a tax levy of $1.9089. It also approved the consent agenda, a literacy grant, several line-item transfers and appropriations, and two school board budget amendments. All votes were unanimous except two resolutions where Commissioner Costley abstained.

• Approved consent agenda including line item transfers in Veterans' Services and County Clerk (25-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Literacy Grant acceptance (25-0)
• Approved line item transfers in Ag Center, Expo Center, and General Fund appropriations (25-0)
• Approved General Fund appropriation to finance (24-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved additional appropriation to Sheriff's Department (24-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Wilson County Board of Education Budget Amendments 2022-12 and 2022-13 (25-0)
• Approved issuance of $3,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds (25-0)
• Approved issuance of $60,000,000 County District School Bonds (25-0)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize the issuance of up to $3,000,000 in general obligation school bonds. The funds would finance construction, renovation, and equipping of school facilities, as well as related costs. The resolution also provides for a property tax levy to repay the bonds.

• Authorizes up to $3,000,000 in general obligation school bonds
• Bonds to finance school facility construction, renovation, and equipping
• Levy of ad valorem property tax for bond repayment
• Bonds mature from 2023 through 2042
• Municipal advisor: Stephens Inc.

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone approximately 66.20 acres on Burford Road from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Planned Unit Development (R-1 PUD). The agenda also includes review and approval of several site plans, preliminary and final plats, and a subdivision plat for affirmation. No old business is listed.

• Rezoning of 66.20 acres on Burford Road (Tax Map 24, Parcel 41) from A-1 to R-1 PUD, requested by Randy Laine for owner Linda Graves
• Site plan amendments for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 2: Lot 10 Building 10 (Marty Robbins Drive), Lot 11 Building 11 and Building 17 (Richard Petty Way)
• Preliminary plat for Dillon Pointe, 106 lots on Old Hunters Point Pike
• Final plat for The Oaks Subdivision Phase 1, 41 lots on Lone Oak Road & Donna Oaks Drive
• Final plat for Linda Pinkstaff Property, 16 lots on Hamilton Chambers Road

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 66.20 acres on Burford Road from Agricultural to Residential Planned Unit Development, sending it to the County Commission. It also approved several site plans and plats, including Speedway IP Phase 2 buildings and The Oaks Subdivision Phase 1. The Dillon Pointe preliminary plat (106 lots) was deferred for 30 days after multiple motions failed due to lack of majority, with residents raising concerns about flooding, wastewater, and traffic.

• Approved rezoning of 66.20 acres on Burford Road from A-1 to R-1 PUD (all aye)
• Approved site plan for Speedway IP Ph. 2 Lot 10 Bldg. 10 (all aye)
• Approved site plan for Speedway IP Ph. 2 Lot 11 Bldg. 11 (all aye)
• Approved site plan for Speedway IP Ph. 2 Bldg. 17 (all aye)
• Deferred Dillon Pointe preliminary plat for 30 days (motion by Jones, seconded by Weathers, 8-1)
• Approved final plat for The Oaks Subdivision Ph. 1, 41 lots (all aye)
• Approved final plat for Linda Pinkstaff Property, 16 lots (all aye)
• Affirmed plats for Vantage Vue Subdivision Lot 13 and Douglas E. Hodge Property (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider multiple requests regarding property uses, including a welding shop, storage facilities, and accessory structures. The agenda also includes several requests for variances related to lot size, setbacks, and road frontage.

• Request to establish a welding shop at 4421 Murfreesboro Road
• Request to use three buildings at 5688A Lebanon Road for paper product storage
• Variance request for a 2,400 square foot accessory structure on Misty Lake Drive
• Withdrawal of parking space variance request for 100 Logistics Drive
• Note regarding variance not needed for property at 2978 Saundersville Ferry Pike

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a welding shop on C-2 zoned property, denied a request to use residential-zoned buildings for storage, and granted variances for a parking reduction and an accessory structure. Two cases were withdrawn or removed from the agenda because variances were not needed.

• Approved welding shop at 4421 Murfreesboro Road (unanimous)
• Denied storage use at 5688A Lebanon Road (unanimous)
• Approved 233-space parking variance at 100 Logistics Drive (withdrawn by applicant)
• Approved variances for accessory structure on Misty Lake Drive (unanimous, with stipulation lots combined by plat)
• Case 4010 removed from agenda (variance not needed)
• Case 4013 removed from agenda (variance not needed)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a land use amendment and rezoning request for about 60 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road, from high-density residential to commercial center and from R-1 to C-4. The agenda also includes several preliminary plats, site plans, and final plats for subdivisions and commercial developments across the county.

• Rezoning of 60 acres at 2525 Lone Oak Road from R-1 to C-4 and land use amendment to commercial center
• Preliminary plat for Couchville Pike Commercial, 3 lots at Couchville Pike & Aldi Boulevard
• Final plat for Speedway Industrial Park East Tract, 6 lots on Richard Petty Way & Gwynn Road
• Preliminary plat for Dillion Pointe Subdivision, 106 lots on Old Hunters Point Pike
• Preliminary plat for Hawthorne Valley Phase 2 & 3, 156 lots on Archwood Valley

The Wilson County Planning Commission denied a land use amendment and rezoning for the Robert Lannom property at 2525 Lone Oak Road due to lack of majority vote. The commission also approved several plats and site plans, including the Oaks Subdivision entrance sign and Rickett's Subdivision, and approved the Dillion Pointe sketch plat after reconsideration. Hawthorne Valley Phase 2 & 3 preliminary plat was approved with conditions for a turn lane on Central Pike.

• Land use amendment for Lannom property denied (motion failed 4-4)
• Rezoning for Lannom property denied (motion failed 5-3)
• Approved Oaks Subdivision entrance sign site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Linda Pinkstaff Property preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Rickett's Subdivision preliminary plat (Ricketts abstained)
• Approved Dillion Pointe sketch plat (6-1 after reconsideration)
• Approved Hawthorne Valley Phase 2 & 3 preliminary plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Affirmed four plats (Soils Amd., Rsb., Rsb., Subdv.) subject to staff recommendations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear nine cases on May 19, 2022, including requests for variances, renewals, and an accessory dwelling unit. The most consequential item is a request by Wilson Commerce Center Building C, LLC for a variance of 233 parking spaces, which would reduce the required 450 spaces to 217 at 100 Logistics Drive. Other items include a renewed short-term rental approval, a second dwelling on one lot, and several setback variances. The board will decide on each request based on the county's zoning ordinance.

• Variance of 233 parking spaces (450 required, 217 proposed) at 100 Logistics Drive, Wilson Commerce Center
• Renewal of Airbnb/short-term rental approval at 910 Corinth Road
• Request for two dwellings on one tract at 213 Lakeshore Drive (previously denied)
• Variance of 7 feet from 40-foot rear setback for covered patio at 5000 English Woods
• Variance for accessory dwelling unit of 1,000 sq ft (600 sq ft limit) at 1351 Corinth Road

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a 1,300 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 213 Lakeshore Drive, exceeding the 600 sq ft limit. It also renewed a short-term rental permit for 910 Corinth Road for three years, and approved several other variances and extensions. One request was denied, one deferred, and one withdrawn.

• Approved ADU size variance to 1,300 sq ft at 213 Lakeshore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year renewal for Airbnb at 910 Corinth Road (unanimous)
• Approved 7-ft rear yard setback variance at 5000 English Woods (unanimous)
• Denied side yard and spacing variances at 1675 Walnut Hill Road (unanimous)
• Deferred parking variance request at 100 Logistics Drive to June meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ADU at 1351 Corinth Road with 600 sq ft size limit (unanimous)
• Approved easement width variance at Cairo Bend Road (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month building permit extension at 1729 Ford Road (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Commission will meet on May 16, 2022, to review two rezoning applications and a resolution for Hobbs Lane. The agenda also includes special recognition resolutions and various committee reports.

• Resolution to establish a 30 mph speed limit on Hobbs Lane
• Rezoning request for 1715 Murfrees_boro Road from Agricultural (A-1) to Highway Commercial (C-3)
• Rezoning request for 4421 Murfreesboro Road from Agricultural (A-1) to General Commercial (C-2)
• Special recognition resolutions, including one honoring Tyler Halstead

The Wilson County Commission met on May 16, 2022, with 21 members present and 4 absent, lacking a quorum for the consent agenda. The commission approved 11 resolutions and introduced 1 ordinance, all by unanimous 21-0 votes. The consent agenda was not addressed due to the lack of a quorum.

• Approved resolution to appropriate from ARP Fund into General Fund (21-0)
• Approved additional appropriation from Animal Control Reserve Fund to Animal Control (21-0)
• Approved Wilson County Board of Education Budget Amendment 2022-11 (21-0)
• Approved Wilson County Board of Education Budget Amendment 2022-10 (21-0)
• Approved additional appropriation from General Fund into Veterans' Services (21-0)
• Approved appropriation from General Fund into WEMA (21-0)
• Introduced ordinance for additional appropriation and line item transfers in Property Assessor (21-0)
• Approved appropriation from General Fund to PEG Channel (21-0)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several rezoning requests, a land use plan amendment, and site plans. The most significant item is a request to rezone 139.6 acres on Cedar Grove Road and Old Hunters Point Pike from agricultural to residential planned unit development. Other items include a rezoning to highway commercial on Murfreesboro Road, a land use plan amendment and rezoning for a 60.74-acre property on Lone Oak Road, and a rezoning to general commercial on Murfreesboro Road.

• Rezoning of 139.6 acres (Tax Map 36 Parcel 16.24) from A-1 to R-1 PUD on Cedar Grove Road & Old Hunters Point Pike
• Rezoning of 3.54 acres (Tax Map 92 Parcel 48.01) from A-1 to C-3 Highway Commercial at 1715 Murfreesboro Road
• Land Use Plan Amendment for 60.74 acres (Tax Map 138 Parcel 32.03) from high density residential to commercial center at 2525 Lone Oak Road
• Rezoning of 60.74 acres (Tax Map 138 Parcel 32.03) from R-1 to C-4 Planned Commercial at 2525 Lone Oak Road
• Rezoning of 10.7 acres (Tax Map 124 Parcel 3.06) from A-1 to C-2 General Commercial at 4421 Murfreesboro Road

The Wilson County Planning Commission denied a request to rezone 139.6 acres from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Planned Unit Development (R-1 PUD) on Cedar Grove Road & Old Hunters Point Pike, citing increased lot density and road infrastructure concerns. The commission also denied a site plan for a commercial lot on Couchville Pike, approved a rezoning request for 10.7 acres on Murfreesboro Road with a positive recommendation, and approved several plats and deferrals.

• Denied rezoning of 139.6 acres to R-1 PUD on Cedar Grove Road (unanimous)
• Denied Burgess Commercial site plan on Couchville Pike (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10.7 acres to C-2 General Commercial at 4421 Murfreesboro Road (positive recommendation to County Commission)
• Approved deferral for Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning at 2525 Lone Oak Road until May 20, 2022
• Approved preliminary plat for Solitude Subdivision, 47 lots on Stewarts Ferry Pike (unanimous)
• Approved deferral for Couchville Pike Commercial preliminary plat until May 20, 2022
• Approved Bragg Property subdivision, 4 lots on Lohman Road (unanimous)
• Affirmed multiple plats subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 11 cases on April 21, 2022, including requests for building permit extensions, setback and height variances, a refund, a short-term rental, and a crematory service. The board will decide on each request based on county zoning ordinances.

• Case 3990: 12-month extension on expired building permit at 255 Vesta Road
• Case 3991: 5-foot side yard setback variance for garage at 605 Shelley Drive
• Case 3994: 7-foot height variance for house at 42 feet on St. John Road
• Case 3995: Airbnb/short-term rental use at 259 McCrary Road
• Case 3997: Crematory services in accessory structure at 2000B Burford Road

County Commissioners

The April 18, 2022, meeting includes a public hearing for a rezoning request at 3762 Murfreesboro Road from Agricultural to Light Industrial. The agenda also features a budget amendment for the Judicial Commissioners department and various committee reports.

• Rezoning application for 9.8 acres at 3762 Murfreesboro Road (Map 114, Parcel 25.00) from A-1 to I-1
• Budget amendment for Judicial Commissioners to transfer $4,420.00 for travel, office supplies, and contracted services
• Public hearing for zoning purposes
• Appointments for Board of Equalization (3 members, 2 alternates), Solid Waste Regional Planning Board (1 member), and Judicial Commissioner (1 part time)

The Wilson County Commission met on April 18, 2022, and approved a consent agenda plus 15 additional resolutions, all by unanimous 25-0 votes. These included an increase in ambulance medical billing for WEMA, a school board budget amendment, a governmental grant contract, and multiple appropriations and line-item transfers across county departments.

• Approved consent agenda including line item transfers in Judicial Commissioners (25-0)
• Approved increase in ambulance medical billing for WEMA (25-0)
• Approved Wilson County Board of Education Budget Amendment 2022-09 (25-0)
• Approved governmental grant contract (25-0)
• Approved additional appropriation into WEMA Homeland Security (25-0)
• Approved appropriation from General Fund into WEMA (25-0)
• Approved additional appropriation from General Fund into Veterans' Services (25-0)
• Approved additional appropriation into Trustee (25-0)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will meet on March 21, 2022, to consider a consent agenda, a public hearing on a zoning matter, and appointments, including filling judicial commissioner vacancies. The agenda includes reports from various committees and a resolution to amend the sheriff's department budget.

• Appointment of judicial commissioners to fill vacancies (three resigned)
• Public hearing on rezoning property at 713 General Kershaw Drive, Old Hickory (R-1 Rural Residential)
• Resolution to amend FY 2021-2022 budget with $2,000 line item transfer in Sheriff's Department (office equipment to office supplies)
• Resolution honoring Mt. Juliet High School wrestler Anthony Pyron as state champion
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments for Finance and PEG Channel (from prior meeting)

The Wilson County Commission approved the sale of the old Road Commissioner property on Oak Street in Lebanon to 231 Car Sales for $860,000, with one no vote and one abstention. The commission also approved a series of resolutions including the county attorney's compensation, multiple appropriations for WEMA and the Sheriff's Department, and a franchise agreement with Comcast. One agenda item, amending Rule 47(n) of the Rules of Order, was not addressed. A motion to defer the Comcast franchise agreement failed.

• Approved sale of old Road Commissioner property to 231 Car Sales for $860,000 (22-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved resolution establishing county attorney compensation (24-0)
• Approved additional appropriation from Animal Control Reserve Fund to Animal Control (24-0)
• Approved reimbursement of $1,000,000 advanced by Wilson County Promotions from state funds (21-3)
• Approved lease agreement for Building Inspector's Office (24-0)
• Approved multiple additional appropriations and line item transfers for WEMA (24-0 each)
• Approved additional appropriation from General Fund into Sheriff's Department (24-0)
• Approved franchise agreement with Comcast of Nashville II, LLC (23-1)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests, several site plans, preliminary and final plats, and a septic variance. The larger rezoning would change 139.6 acres on Cedar Grove Road and Old Hunters Point Pike from agricultural to residential planned unit development. The other would rezone 9.8 acres on Murfreesboro Road from agricultural to light industrial.

• Rezone 139.6 acres from A-1 to R-1 PUD on Cedar Grove Road & Old Hunters Point Pike (Tax Map 36 Parcel 16.24)
• Rezone 9.8 acres from A-1 to I-1 at 3762 Murfreesboro Road (Tax Map 114 Parcel 25.00)
• Septic variance for 1 lot on Eastover Road (82/104.00)
• Site plan for AT&T generator and addition at 1688 Smith Hollow Road
• Preliminary plat for Hawthorn Valley Phases 2-3, 156 lots on Archwood Valley

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on March 17, 2022, to hear nine cases. These include requests for short-term rentals (Airbnb) on residential and agricultural zoned properties, variances for setbacks, lot size, parking, and accessory structure size, and a self-storage facility with waivers. The board will decide on each request based on the county zoning resolution.

• Case 3981: Short-term rental on 5.12 acres at 3110 South Rutland Road (R-1)
• Case 3982: Short-term rental on 2 acres at 1420 Couchville Pike (R-1)
• Case 3983: Short-term rental with 2 RV sites on 2.23 acres at 845 Coon Branch Road (A-1)
• Case 3985: Parking variance from 139 to 89 spaces on Maddox Road (C-4)
• Case 3989: Self-storage facility on Murfreesboro Road with waivers for sewer, parking, paving (I-1)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 139.6 acres from agricultural to residential PUD, plus review multiple site plans, plats, and subdivisions. The agenda includes a septic variance, several commercial and residential site plans, and numerous plats for approval.

• Rezoning: 139.6 acres from A-1 to R-1 PUD, Cedar Grove Road & Old Hunters Point Pike, applicant Brian Grover SEC INC.
• Septic variance: Earl Butts Property, 1 lot, Eastover Road
• Site plan: Speedway Industrial Park Phase 1 Lot 1B Building 2, Richard Petty Way
• Final plat: Speedway Industrial Park Ph. 1 & 2, 6 lots, Marty Robbins Drive & Richard Petty Way
• Preliminary plat: Hidden Harbour Drive Subdivision, 17 lots

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a deferral for a rezoning request by Brian Grover for 139.6 acres on Cedar Grove Road and Old Hunters Point Pike. It also approved several site plans and plats, including Speedway Industrial Park Phase 1 Lot 1B Building 2, Speedway Industrial Park Ph. 1 & 2 lots 9-12, Hidden Harbour Drive Subdivision, Solitude Subdivision, Ken Albaugh Property, Morse Property, Gene Jones Trustee Property, and affirmed 12 additional plats subject to staff recommendations. A septic variance for the Earl Butts Property was deferred to the March meeting.

• Approved deferral of rezoning request for 139.6 acres from A-1 to R-1 PUD on Cedar Grove Road & Old Hunters Point Pike.
• Approved site plan for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 1 Lot 1B Building 2 on Richard Petty Way.
• Approved final site plan for Speedway Industrial Park Ph. 1 & 2 lots 9, 10, 11, 12 & revision to Lots 1B & 2 for ROW dedication on Marty Robbins Drive & Richard Petty Way.
• Approved preliminary plat for Hidden Harbour Drive Subdivision (17 lots) subject to staff recommendations.
• Approved sketch plat for Solitude Subdivision (47 lots) subject to Gladeville Utility comments and staff recommendations.
• Approved resubdivision plat for Ken Albaugh Property (3 lots) on Mann Road.
• Approved final plat for Morse Property (5 lots) on Burford Road subject to staff recommendations.
• Approved resubdivision plat for Gene Jones Trustee Property Tracts 5 & 6 (4 lots) on Philadelphia Road subject to staff recommendations.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to decide on nine cases, including a renewal for a short-term rental, several height and setback variances, a building permit extension, and requests to waive fees. The board will also consider allowing four RV sites on one property and a contractor's storage yard.

• Case 3971: Renewal of Airbnb/short-term rental approval at 531 Hunting Hills, Lot 23A, Parcel 51.22, Tax Map 77 (3.15 acres, R-1 Residential).
• Case 3972: Variance of 5 feet from 22-foot height limit for accessory structure at 3748 Murfreesboro Road, Parcel 23.01, Tax Map 114 (17.03 acres, A-1 Agricultural).
• Case 3974: Variance of 1 foot between structures for carport at 9110 Trousdale Ferry Pike, Parcel 21, Tax Map 64 (3.79 acres, A-1 Agricultural).
• Case 3976: Request for 4 RV sites with electric and septic hook-up at 2600 Academy Road, Parcel 48, Tax Map 27 (15.57 acres, A-1 Agricultural).
• Case 3977: Waiver of Adequate Facilities Tax and building permit fee for rebuild after fire at 2461 Old Shannon, Parcel 23.01, Tax Map 102 (1.13 acres, A-1 Agricultural).

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a three-year renewal for an Airbnb/short-term rental at 531 Hunting Hills (Case 3971), with the business plan as part of the approval. It also approved a height variance for an accessory structure (Case 3972) with a personal-use stipulation, extended a building permit for 18 months (Case 3973), approved a one-foot side-yard variance (Case 3974), approved an eight-foot rear-yard variance for a pool (Case 3975), and approved a fee waiver for a rebuild after a fire (Case 3977). The board denied a request for four RV sites with hookups (Case 3976), denied a fee waiver for a barn-to-house remodel (Case 3979), and approved a height variance after withdrawing a contractor's storage yard request (Case 3978).

• Approved Case 3971: Renewed Airbnb/short-term rental approval for 3 years, with business plan as part of approval.
• Approved Case 3972: Granted 5-foot height variance for accessory structure, stipulating personal use only.
• Approved Case 3973: Extended building permit for 18 months, amended from 1 year.
• Approved Case 3974: Granted 1-foot side-yard variance for carport, based on minimum variance.
• Approved Case 3975: Granted 8-foot rear-yard variance for pool, based on older lot of record and staff recommendations.
• Approved Case 3977: Waived Adequate Facilities Tax and building permit fee for rebuild, with 1-year application requirement.
• Denied Case 3976: Denied request for 4 RV sites with hookups; improvements must be removed.
• Denied Case 3979: Denied waiver of Adequate Facilities Tax and building permit fee for barn-to-house remodel.

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider assigning a zoning classification to property recently acquired from Davidson County, recommended as R-1 Rural Residential. The agenda also includes several site plans and plats for subdivisions and property divisions, which are up for approval or discussion.

• Zoning assignment for 713 and 715 General Kershaw Drive, Old Hickory, TN (R-1 Rural Residential)
• Edwards/Thorne Property: 1 lot at 1825 Sparta Pike, zoning I-1
• Hidden Harbour Subdivision: sketch plat, 22 lots on Hidden Harbour Drive, zoning R-1
• James Barkley Property: final plat, 11 lots on Lohman Road, zoning R-1
• Ravens Crest Phase 2 Section 1: final plat, 25 lots at Gladeville Road & Jackson Road, zoning R-1

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved four site plans and plats, all subject to staff recommendations. The commission also noted the zoning classification for property acquired from Davidson County under Senate Bill 364. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Edwards/Thorne Property site plan, 1 lot at 1825 Sparta Pike (all aye)
• Approved Hidden Harbour Subdivision sketch plat, reduced from 22 to 17 lots (all aye)
• Approved James Barkley Property final plat, 11 lots on Lohman Road (all aye)
• Approved Ravens Crest Phase 2 Section 1 final plat, 25 lots on Gladeville Road & Jackson Road (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on January 20, 2022, to hear six cases requesting variances from zoning setback, lot size, and lot width requirements. Cases include a proposed storage structure for automobile parts, accessory structures, a home addition, a pergola, and an Airbnb/short-term rental on R-1 zoned property. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Case 3965: Variance for 10-ft south and 5-ft north side yard setbacks at 1401 Nonaville Road (C-2 zoned, 1.36 acres) for automobile parts storage.
• Case 3966: Variances for shed setbacks, lot size (21,975 sq ft), and lot width (25 ft) at 160 Lake Drive (A-1 zoned, 18,025 sq ft).
• Case 3967: Variances for carport/shed setbacks, lot size (25,000 sq ft), and lot width (50 ft) at 708B Northview Circle (A-1 zoned, ~15,000 sq ft).
• Case 3968: Variance for 7-ft west side yard setback at 812 Muscogee Way (R-1 zoned, 0.80 acres) for a home addition.
• Case 3970: Request to establish Airbnb/short-term rental on R-1 zoned property at 311 Carole Lane, including variance from 2-acre minimum.

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to establish an Airbnb/short-term rental on R-1 zoned property because the lot did not meet the two-acre requirement. The board also denied a variance for an auto parts storage structure, approved a variance for a carport with attached shed, and approved a variance for a pergola over an existing deck. A request for variances for a shed was partially approved, with lot size and width variances granted but accessory structure variances denied.

• Denied variance for auto parts storage at 1401 Nonaville Road (unanimous)
• Approved lot width and lot size variances for shed at 160 Lake Drive; denied accessory structure variances (5-1, Thorne no)
• Approved variances for carport with attached shed at 708B Northview Circle (unanimous)
• Approved variance for pergola at 2047 Sanford Drive (4-1, Thorne no)
• Denied Airbnb/short-term rental at 311 Carole Lane (unanimous)
• Denied variance for addition at 812 Muscogee Way due to applicant absence (unanimous)