Wilson County public meetings in 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on December 21, 2023, to hear four cases: a request for a short-term rental on agricultural land, two variance requests for setbacks, and an approval for an updated plot plan for a wedding venue. The board will decide on these requests, which involve property use and construction modifications.

• Case 4137: Short-term rental request at 655 Flippen Road, 1.9 acres, A-1 Agricultural
• Case 4138: Variance of 21 ft and 16 ft from rear yard setbacks at 637 Twin Cove Drive
• Case 4139: Variance of 5 ft from side yard setback at 108 Irene Drive
• Case 4140: Updated plot plan for Iriswoods Wedding and Event Venue at 7044 Lebanon Road

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several appropriation resolutions for the Sheriff's Department, WEMA, and the Road Commission. The meeting also includes a public hearing for zoning purposes and the recognition of James “Pat” Tuggle.

• Resolution 23-12-2: Appropriation from Capital Projects Fund for various projects
• Resolution 23-12-6: Additional appropriation into Sheriff's Department
• Resolution 23-12-7: Accepting a state grant for Sheriff's Department training equipment
• Resolution 23-12-10 & 23-12-11: Lease agreements for Building Inspector and Clerk & Master
• Public hearing for zoning purposes

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will review several site plans, a preliminary subdivision, and a rezoning request. The most consequential item is a rezoning application by La Guardo Utility District and Yoon Yim for properties on Highway 109 North and Woods Ferry Road, changing zoning from highway commercial and agriculture to neighborhood commercial and limited office commercial. The commission will also consider a deferral of a home occupation definition amendment and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezone 8120 Highway 109 North (0.25 acres) from C-3 to C-1
• Rezone 355 Woods Ferry Road (1.6 acres) from C-3 to C-1
• Rezone part of 451 Woods Ferry Road (0.66 acres) from A-1 to C-1
• Rezone remainder of 451 Woods Ferry Road (0.94 acres) from A-1 to LOC
• Preliminary plat for Berkshire Place, 87 lots on Berkshire Boulevard & Scottland Trace

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several budget appropriations and line-item transfers. The agenda includes resolutions for animal control funding, ambulance payment settlements, and open burning bans.

• Resolution 23-11-1: $3,589 line item transfer in Property Assessor to purchase a vehicle
• Resolution 23-11-6: Appropriation from Capital Projects Fund and General Fund Balance to Animal Control
• Resolution 23-11-5: Authorizing the institution of bans on open burning when necessary
• Resolution 23-11-4: Authorizing WEMA Compliance Specialist or EMA Chief to negotiate ambulance payment settlements
• Special recognition for Tennessee Titan Colton Dowell and golfer Isabella Parsons

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission is meeting to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would clarify the definition of home occupations, adding restrictions on equipment, storage, and client visits. The commission will also review and potentially approve several site plans and plats, including a 48-lot preliminary plat for Early Estates and a 4-lot resubdivision for Coy McPeak Estates. Public comment will be heard on the zoning amendment.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 2, Section 2.20 (Home Occupation definition) with new restrictions on commercial vehicles, storage, and client limits
• Site Plan: Cassa 2791 entrance monument, 1 lot, South Mt. Juliet Road & East Cassa Way, zoned R-1
• Site Plan: Speedway Building 11-directional signage, 1 lot, 1250 Richard Petty Way, zoned C-4
• Preliminary Plat: Early Estates, 48 lots, Underwood Road & Stewarts Ferry Pike, zoned R-1
• Resubdivision: Coy McPeak Estates, 4 lots, 1897 & 1938 Burford Road, zoned A-1

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four cases: three variance requests (side yard, lot width, rear yard) and one building permit extension. The board will decide whether to grant these requests under the county zoning resolution.

• Case 4133: Variance for 15-ft side yard and 50-ft lot width at 703 Pebble Point Road (A-1 Agricultural)
• Case 4134: One-year extension on expired building permit at 741 Neal Road (A-1 Agricultural)
• Case 4135: 20-ft rear yard variance at 2840 Quarry Road (R-1 Residential)
• Case 4136: Request for two dwellings on one tract at 808B Austins Way (R-1 Residential)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several site plans, plats, and a proposed amendment to the home occupation definition. The amendment would add restrictions on commercial vehicles, outdoor storage, and security lighting, while explicitly allowing certain businesses like barbershops, real estate offices, and firearm sales under specific conditions. The commission will also review preliminary and final plats for residential subdivisions.

• Site plan for Global Vision Bible Inc., 1 lot at 2060 Old Lebanon Dirt Road & Chandler Road, zoning R-1
• Preliminary plat for Berkshire Place, 87 lots on Berkshire Boulevard & Scottland Trace, zoning R-1
• Final plat for Jean Garrett Property, 7 lots on Saundersville Ferry Road, zoning R-1
• Plat amendment and variance for off-site septic at Port Spencer Subdivision, 2 lots at 938 Point View Circle, zoning A-1
• Discussion of home occupation amendment with new restrictions (e.g., no commercial dumpsters, no Conex boxes, max 30-ft security lighting)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on October 19, 2023, to hear 11 cases involving variances, special uses, and a refund request. These include requests for a parking variance, a short-term rental, a dog grooming/daycare, and several setback and height variances. The board will decide on each case after public comment.

• Case 4123: Variance for road frontage and lot width to replace mobile home at 3684 Benders Ferry Road
• Case 4124: 3,000 sq ft addition to cabinet shop at 1582 Guill Road
• Case 4125: Dog grooming and day care at 5780 Highway 109 North
• Case 4126: Parking variance from 480 to 320 spaces at 1815 Couchville Pike
• Case 4128: Refund of $5,000 AFT and $1,050.56 permit fee for burned mobile home at 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a rezoning appeal for 1113 Couchville Pike and several budget resolutions. The agenda includes multiple appropriations for the Sheriff's Department and a budget amendment for the Board of Education.

• Rezoning appeal for 1113 Couchville Pike from Rural Residential (R-1) to Planned Commercial (C-4)
• Resolution 23-10-7: Purchasing agreement for Sheriff's Department license plate readers
• Resolution 23-10-8: Acceptance of a violent crime grant for the Sheriff's Department
• Resolution 23-10-10: Wilson County Board of Ed budget amendment 2024-03
• Resolution 23-10-11: Line item transfers in stormwater

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several site plans, preliminary and final plats, and subdivision approvals. Items include a 54-lot final plat for Amber Falls Subdivision, site plans for Global Vision Bible Inc. and Connect Church Event Center, and preliminary plats for Berkshire Place (87 lots) and Willow Landing Phase 3 (85 lots). The agenda also includes final plats for Watermill Subdivision Phases 3-6 and several plats for affirmation.

• Final plat: Amber Falls Subdivision, 54 lots, Burford Road, zoning A-1
• Site plan: Global Vision Bible Inc., 2060 Old Lebanon Dirt Road & Chandler Road, zoning R-1
• Site plan: Connect Church Event Center, 14500 Central Pike, zoning A-1
• Preliminary plat: Berkshire Place, 87 lots, Berkshire Boulevard & Scottland Trace, zoning R-1
• Preliminary plat: Willow Landing Phase 3, 85 lots, 1601 & 1599 Cooks Road, zoning R-1

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on five cases, including four variance requests and one request for a business use on agricultural land. The board will decide whether to grant these requests, which involve setback and lot width variances for homes and a request to operate an indoor sports training facility.

• Variance for 12-foot side yard setback reduction at 974 Point View Circle (Case 4118)
• Variance for 7-foot rear yard setback reduction at 600 Confederate Circle (Case 4119)
• Business use request for indoor sports training facility at 163 Ligon Road (Case 4120)
• Variance for 20-foot rear yard setback reduction at 1069 Tate Lane (Case 4121)
• Short-term rental use request at 948 Point View Circle (Case 4122)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning appeal for 1113 Couchville Pike, seeking to change from R-1 Rural Residential to C-4 Planned Commercial for a warehouse distribution facility. The Planning Commission recommended denial. The agenda also includes several budget amendments, appropriations, and a resolution regarding Global Vision Bible Church.

• Rezoning appeal: 1113 Couchville Pike, 34.98 acres, R-1 to C-4, for warehouse distribution (negative recommendation)
• Resolution 23-9-1: Approving Board of Education Budget Amendment 2024-02
• Resolution 23-9-2: Approving a Lease Agreement for Probation Services
• Resolution 23-9-5: Additional Appropriation to Tourism
• Resolution 23-9-8: Requesting state agencies to require Global Vision Bible Church to comply with state statutes

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a resolution approving line-item transfers within the Library department's budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The transfers adjust wage and benefit allocations among library branches (Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Watertown) and refund $354,635 to the General Fund. The Budget Committee recommended approval unanimously (5-0) on September 7, 2023.

• Approves line-item transfers in Library budget and refund to General Fund
• Adjusts librarian salaries: Lebanon $93,971, Mt Juliet $83,612, Watertown $86,986
• Changes employee insurance contributions: Lebanon decrease $16,765, Mt Juliet increase $20,692, Watertown increase $11,629
• Fund balance transfer of $354,635 to General Fund
• Budget Committee recommendation: 5-0 approval

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission is meeting to review several rezoning requests, site plans, and plats. Key items include a request to rezone property on East Division Street from residential to commercial, and another on Benders Ferry Road from agricultural to rural residential. The commission will also consider multiple site plans for commercial and residential projects.

• Rezoning request by Danny Nicely for 3.62 acres at 5425 East Division Street from R-1 to C-1 and land use amendment to commercial center
• Rezoning request by William Clark for 5.28 acres on Benders Ferry Road from A-1 to R-1
• Site plan for BNA Clean Energy Fueling Station at 1245-1401 East Division Street (4 lots)
• Site plan for Prestige Wood Furnishings at 4684 Murfreesboro Road
• Final plat for Midstate Investments LLC at 6040 Cainsville Road (3 lots)

The Commission denied a request to rezone 5.28 acres from agricultural to rural residential. It approved several site plans for commercial and industrial projects and affirmed multiple property plats.

• Denied rezoning of 5.28 acres from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential (8-1)
• Approved site plan for McKeithan Design Studio shed project (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Prestige Wood Furnishings (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for BNA Fueling Station (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Jones Brothers Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Midstate Investments LLC Property (unanimous)
• Approved plat for Allon & Clara Jones Property (unanimous)
• Affirmed plats for Mathis Property, Boyd Heirs Estate Lot 2, and Reserve @ Horn Springs (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on August 17, 2023, to hear seven cases, including a deferred request for a wedding event venue, several setback variances, a short-term rental request, and a refund for a duplicate Adequate Facilities Tax payment. The board will also take public comment.

• Case 4103: Wedding event venue at 7325 Lebanon Road (4.36 acres, A-1 Agricultural)
• Case 4112: 9-foot side yard variance for cabana at 1203 Ben Forkum Drive
• Case 4113: Refund for duplicate Adequate Facilities Tax at 127 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet
• Case 4114: Variances for side yard and lot width at 809 Pebble Cove Road
• Case 4115: Short-term rental with 2-acre minimum variance at 919 Celeste Court

The Board approved four property variances and one Adequate Facilities Tax refund. Requests to operate a wedding venue and a short-term rental were denied.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Denied wedding event venue request at 7325 Lebanon Road (all aye)
• Approved Adequate Facilities Tax refund for 127 Tate Lane (all aye)
• Approved side yard and lot width variances at 809 Pebble Cove Road (all aye)
• Denied short-term rental and acreage variance at 919 Celeste Court (all aye)
• Approved side yard variance for carport at 426 Purnell Road (all aye)
• Approved side yard variance for addition at 2019 Shoreline Drive (all aye)
• Approved side yard variance for cabana at 1203 Ben Forkum Drive (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application from Lee Zoller of Division Street Development to change 34.98 acres at 1113 Couchville Pike from R-1 Rural Residential to C-4 Planned Commercial. The agenda also includes several site plans, plats for affirmation, and a request from Bob Zenker to speak about concerns regarding Tennessee Hydrovac on Murfreesboro Road. Officer nominations will be discussed for informational purposes only.

• Rezoning of 34.98 acres at 1113 Couchville Pike from R-1 to C-4 (Tax Map 138, Parcel 39.00)
• Site plan for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 1 & 2 Lot 12 directional sign on Marty Robbins Drive & Richard Petty Way
• Plat for Throne Property on Horn Springs Road (1 lot)
• Plat for Jerry L. Collins Property on Couchville Pike (1 lot)
• Plat for Larry Benton Conaster Property on Berea Church Road (1 lot)

The Commission denied a request to rezone 34.98 acres at 1113 Couchville Pike from Rural Residential to Planned Commercial. Several site plans and plats were approved, and current officers were retained.

• Denied rezoning of 1113 Couchville Pike from (R-1) to (C-4) (2-8)
• Approved site plan for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 1 & 2 Lot 12 directional sign
• Approved plat for Thorne Property, Horn Springs Road
• Approved plat for Jerry L. Collins Property, Couchville Pike
• Approved plat for Larry Benton Conaster Property, Berea Church Road
• Approved June 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Retained current officers: Gene Jones (Chairman), Diane Weathers (Vice-Chair), Randall Hutto (Secretary)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a one-year short-term rental request for a property on Flatwoods Road. The Board also granted 90-day grace periods to apply for building permits for two separate residential cases. Several other subdivision and land-use requests were deferred.

• Approved short-term rental at 760 Flatwoods Road for one year, contingent on septic inspection and business plan (All Aye)
• Granted 90-day permit application extension for home rebuild at 355 Crosswinds Drive (All Aye)
• Granted 90-day grace period to apply for a house building permit at 2554 Quarry Road (All Aye)
• Deferred wedding venue request at 7325 Lebanon Road to August meeting (All Aye)
• Deferred subdivision request at 81 Wright Road to end of meeting (All Aye)
• Deferred subdivision request at 9290 Highway 109 to end of agenda (All Aye)
• Deferred house and road frontage variance request at 457B Bates Road (All Aye)
• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (All Aye)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2023, with a public hearing on two rezoning requests. The board will also receive reports from county departments and consider resolutions, including the tax levy and budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on rezoning 724 Bradshaw Road from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential (17.78 acres)
• Public hearing on rezoning 5760 Highway 109 North from C-3 Highway Commercial to C-2 General Commercial (1.78 acres)
• Resolution 23-6-13 fixing the tax levy at $1.9089 for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution 23-6-14 making appropriations for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution 23-6-5 approving a lease agreement for the Wilson County Drug Court

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will meet on June 19, 2023, to consider two rezoning requests, adopt the agenda, and pass resolutions honoring two championship softball teams. The meeting includes committee reports, a public hearing for zoning, and other routine business. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the rezonings and honorary resolutions.

• Rezone 724 Bradshaw Road (17.78 acres) from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential for a 23-lot subdivision, forwarded without recommendation
• Rezone 5760 Highway 109 North (1.78 acres) from C-3 Highway Commercial to C-2 General Commercial, with positive recommendation
• Honorary resolution for West Wilson Middle School softball team (state champions)
• Honorary resolution for Green Hill High School softball team (state champions)
• Public hearing for zoning purposes

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission is meeting to consider rezoning requests, site plans, and plats. Old business includes a deferred request to rezone 89.61 acres on McCrary Road from agricultural to general commercial planned unit development. New business includes a request to rezone 0.53 acres at 8924 Stewarts Ferry Pike from residential to neighborhood commercial. The commission will also review three site plans and preliminary plats for subdivisions.

• Rezoning of 89.61 acres on McCrary Road from A-1 Agricultural to C-2 PUD General Commercial (Tax Map 137, Parcel 35.01; applicant Mike Wrye/Lose Design for Dealers Auto Auction Group LLC, owner Truist Bank)
• Rezoning of 0.53 acres at 8924 Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial (Tax Map 116, Parcel 108.01; applicant Kurt McKeithan)
• Site plan for Calvary Baptist Church, 1 lot at 1702 Sparta Pike, zoned A-1
• Preliminary plat for Montgomery Estates, 10 lots on Cairo Bend Road, zoned A-1
• Preliminary plat for Saddle Ridge Place Subdivision, 65 lots on Needmore Road, zoned R-1

The Commission recommended a rezoning request for a property on Stewarts Ferry Pike to the County Commission. Several site plans and plats were approved, and the Commission authorized the hiring of an attorney for a legal case filed by LGI Homes.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 8924 Stewarts Ferry Pike from Residential (R-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) (All Aye)
• Approved site plan for Calvary Baptist Church at 1702 Sparta Pike (All Aye)
• Approved preliminary plat for Saddle Ridge Place Subd on Needmore Road (All Aye)
• Affirmed plat for Reserve @ Horn Springs Phase 1 lot 38 (All Aye)
• Affirmed soils amendment plat for Barton Cove Subdivision Lot 10 (All Aye)
• Affirmed resubdivision plat for Stewarts Ferry Farms Lot 7 (All Aye)
• Affirmed resubdivision plat for John Salyer Property tracts 1, 2, 7, and 8 (All Aye)
• Approved request to hire an attorney for legal suit filed by LGI Homes (All Aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved several land-use requests, including a short-term rental and a truck terminal. A request for a wedding venue was denied, and a request for an automotive accessory business was partially denied with a referral to staff for classification.

• Approved short-term rental at 259 McCrary Road with 6-guest limit and 1-year term (All Aye)
• Approved 10-foot side yard setback variance at 810 Lovers Lane (All Aye)
• Approved truck terminal use at 1327, 1363, and 1401 East Division Street with perimeter fencing requirement (All Aye)
• Denied sewer requirement waiver for East Division Street truck terminal (All Aye)
• Approved grass landing strip at 17531 Central Pike (All Aye)
• Denied wedding venue request at 3508 Hobson Pike (All Aye)
• Denied variance for structures at 6538 Simmons Bluff Road and referred home occupation determination to staff (Majority Aye)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved several site plans and residential subdivisions, including Cassa 2710 Phases 1 and 2. A rezoning request for 5760 Highway 109 North was forwarded to the County Commission with a positive recommendation, while a request for 724 Bradshaw Road was forwarded without recommendation.

• Forwarded rezoning of 5760 Highway 109 North (C-3 to C-2) to County Commission with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded rezoning of 724 Bradshaw Road (A-1 to R-1) to County Commission without recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Mending Fences Cowboy Church site plan subject to State Fire Marshal approval (majority vote)
• Approved Cassa 2791 monument entrance sign site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Berea Church of Christ accessory building site plan subject to staff, State Fire Marshal, and WEMA approval (unanimous)
• Approved Berkshire Ridge 87-lot plat subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Cassa 2710 Phase 1 (24 lots) and Phase 2 (22 lots) final plats (unanimous)
• Deferred Amber Falls Subdivision 54-lot plat until September 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved several requests for zoning variances, building permit extensions, and specific land uses. Decisions included allowing a church on agricultural land and permitting vehicle repair services on a commercial property.

• Approved variance for off-site septic system at 14415 Lebanon Road (4-1)
• Approved building permit for barn on lot without road frontage at 288 Farmstead Lane (5-0)
• Approved 12-month building permit extension for 4015 Gwynn Road (5-0)
• Approved church use and setback variance at 10471 Highway 109 North (5-0)
• Approved setback variances for two sheds at 200 Sondra Court (5-0)
• Approved setback variances for addition at 5493 Vanderbilt Road (5-0)
• Approved vehicle maintenance, repair, and painting use at 4421 Murfreesboro Road (5-0)
• Approved side setback variance for accessory structure at 1703 Magnolia Drive (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Commission will meet on May 15, 2023, to consider a consent agenda, a public hearing on a rezoning request, and various committee reports. The rezoning request, deferred from April, seeks to change 6.97 acres at 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 Rural Residential to C-2 General Commercial, with a negative recommendation from the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes budget amendments, appointments to boards, and recognitions for retiring principal Beverly Sharpe and Teacher of the Year Joan Oxley.

• Public hearing for rezoning 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike (Tax Map 116 Parcel 42.05) from R-1 to C-2, with negative recommendation
• Budget amendment transferring $2,000 in Veterans' Services for travel
• Budget amendment transferring $1,500 in PEG Channel for network connections
• Budget amendment transferring $2,500 in Finance for contracted services
• Resolutions honoring retiring principal Beverly Sharpe and Teacher of the Year Joan Oxley

Planning Commission

The Commission approved several site plans and residential plats but denied the Hawthorne Valley Phase 2 plat due to safety concerns regarding limited access. The board also approved a series of amendments to lot size and allowable use criteria across multiple zoning districts.

• Denied Hawthorne Valley Phase 2 plat (7-2-1) citing safety and lack of second exit
• Approved site plans for Golden Bear, American Tower, and Gilmore Hill Baptist Church
• Approved residential plats for Ravens Crest Phase 2, Misty Cove Estates, Cassa 2710, and Cumberland Oaks
• Approved lot size/use amendments for A-2, A-1, R-1, R-2, and R-3 zone districts
• Deferred rezoning of 724 Bradshaw Road from A-1 to R-1 until May 19, 2023
• Deferred Dealers Auto Auction Group LLC rezoning request until June 16, 2023
• Approved residential plats for Connie Colbert Property and Carl Judkins Property
• Affirmed 7 plats including Anthony Porter Property and SCP Acquisitions LLC

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved several zoning variances and permit extensions. It granted a five-year renewal for a pet crematory and a one-year permit for a short-term rental. One request for a building permit extension was withdrawn, and a request for an off-site septic system was deferred.

• Approved 5-year renewal for Peaceful Pet Cremations at 2000B Burford Road (all aye)
• Approved setback variances for carport and addition at 2000 Sondra Court (all aye)
• Approved 6-month building permit extension for 337 Nice Road (all aye)
• Approved 1-year short-term rental use at 4655 South Commerce Road with 6-occupant limit (all aye)
• Withdrew building permit extension request for 170 Lakeview Circle (all aye)
• Approved 8-foot side yard variance for addition at 807 Lakeview Circle (all aye)
• Deferred request for off-site septic system at Grandview Drive (all aye)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (all aye)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 6.97 acres at 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 Rural Residential to C-2 General Commercial, despite a negative recommendation from the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes budget amendments, a resolution honoring a student athlete, and routine reports from county departments.

• Rezoning request by Keith Neal for 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike (Map 116, Parcel 42.05) from R-1 to C-2, with negative planning commission recommendation
• Budget amendment transferring $2,000 in Information Technology funds for remaining FY23 expenses
• Budget amendment transferring $3,000 in Health Department funds for Dental Wing costs
• Resolution honoring Lebanon High School senior Jarred Hall for basketball achievements
• Election of one member to the Solid Waste Regional Planning Board

Planning Commission

The Commission approved several site plans and plats, including the Highlands of Poplar Ridge and Autumn Breeze Subdivision. A proposed amendment to lot size and allowable use in agricultural and residential zones was deferred to April following a failed approval vote. Resolution 23-2-10 was presented for informational purposes as it had already been approved by the County Commission.

• Approved Highlands of Poplar Ridge 84 lots plat (all aye)
• Approved Midway 840 monument sign site plan (all aye)
• Approved West Elementary School portables site plan (all aye)
• Approved Connect Church Parking Expansion site plan (all aye)
• Approved Jamie Lee Roddy & Zachary Hemontolor Property 8 lots plat (all aye)
• Deferred Montgomery Estates 10 lots plat for further review (all aye)
• Approved Autumn Breeze Subdivision Phases 2-4 37 lots plat (all aye)
• Deferred zoning amendment for lot size and allowable use to April meeting (7-2)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved building permit extensions, short-term rental renewals, and several property setbacks. Requests to establish a design studio business and a rodeo venue were denied.

• Approved one-year building permit extension for 3287 Old Rome Pike
• Approved two-year short-term rental renewal for 3110 South Rutland Road (max 6 people)
• Approved 8-foot west side yard setback variance for 430 Twin Cove Drive
• Denied business use request for design studio at 8924 Stewarts Ferry Pike
• Approved one-year short-term rental use for 5205 Hunters Point Pike with stipulations
• Approved 16-foot south rear yard setback variance for 498 Amber Drive
• Approved 5-foot east and west side yard setback variances for 509 Barton Shore Court
• Denied request to host rodeos at 673 Beasleys Bend Road

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Commission will consider several rezoning requests, including a large 462-acre property on Fall Creek and Murfreesboro Roads, plus a 2.8-acre parcel on Highway 109 North. The agenda also includes budget amendments, speed limit changes, and recognition of school sports teams.

• Rezone 462.05 acres on Fall Creek and Murfreesboro Roads from A-1/I-1 to C-4 Planned Commercial
• Rezone 2.80 acres at 1501 Highway 109 North from R-1 to C-2 General Commercial
• Set speed limit on Dunaway Road at 30 mph
• Transfer $750 in PEG Channel budget for signal service from Lebanon
• Resolutions honoring Gladeville Middle School girls' and Mt. Juliet Middle School boys' basketball teams

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of County Commissioners is deciding whether to approve the 2021 update to the Wilson County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which identifies local risks and mitigation strategies. The plan was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Emergency Management Agency Committee. Approval is required for continued eligibility for FEMA and state hazard mitigation grants.

• Approval of the 2021 Wilson County Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Plan covers Wilson County, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown, and two school districts
• Required for FEMA and TEMA hazard mitigation grant eligibility

County Commissioners

This agenda item is a chapter from the Wilson County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, detailing past severe weather events and their impacts. The County Commissioners are reviewing historical storm damage to assess risks and inform future mitigation strategies. The document lists numerous instances of wind and flood damage from 2016, including downed trees, power lines, and road blockages across the county.

• June 15, 2016: MCS caused wind damage in Watertown, with 80+ reports across Middle Tennessee
• July 4, 2016: Wind damage on Catskill Drive, Blue Ridge Drive, Berkshire Drive, and Gay Winds Drive
• July 6-7, 2016: Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding damaged or destroyed over 65 homes across five counties
• July 8, 2016: Widespread wind damage and hail, power outages for up to 50,000 people in Middle Tennessee
• Specific locations: Don Fox Park, Cedar Grove Road, Troudale Ferry Pike, Woods Ferry Road, Big Springs Road, Lakeview Drive, Deer Ridge Lane, Oak Hill Drive

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a land use plan amendment and rezoning for a 40-acre property on Maddox Road to allow for a commercial center. Several site plans and plats were approved, while a rezoning request for 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike was denied. One preliminary plat for Highlands of Poplar Ridge was deferred to March.

• Denied rezoning of 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike from Rural Residential to General Commercial
• Approved Land Use Plan Amendment for 40 acres on Maddox Road to commercial center area
• Approved rezoning of 40 acres on Maddox Road from Rural Residential to Planned Commercial
• Approved site plans for JAM S Investment Group, Amazon EV/Hydrogen facility, and Cherokee Marina
• Approved sketch plat for Glade Park (formerly McCrary Road Subdivision) 53 lots
• Approved preliminary plat for Amber Falls Subdivision 55 lots
• Deferred Highlands of Poplar Ridge 84-lot preliminary plat until March meeting
• Affirmed plats for Joseph Haynes & Michael Searcy, David L. Adams, and Stonebrook Falls

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple requests for setback variances, a building permit extension, and two one-year short-term rental permits. One request for an accessory structure variance was denied, and a limit on the number of annual events for a wedding venue was removed.

• Approved 5-foot rear yard setback variance for 600 Wilkes Point (4-1)
• Approved removal of 30-event annual limit for wedding venue at 7044 Lebanon Road (unanimous)
• Approved one-year short-term rental use for 105 Riverside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 18-month building permit extension for 400 Chicken Road (unanimous)
• Approved one-year short-term rental use for 3924 Cairo Bend Road (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 7,000 sq ft accessory structure at 671 South Posey Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved 25-foot rear yard setback variance for 5222 Rustic Way (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will convene on January 23, 2023, to consider the agenda, including a public hearing for zoning purposes. The meeting will also include reports from various committees and departments, and elections for positions such as Sports Authority members and Judicial Commissioners. The agenda is largely procedural, with the most substantive item being the public hearing on a rezoning request that was previously denied in December.

• Public hearing for rezoning of 2525 Lone Oak Road (60.74 acres) from R-1 to C-4, previously denied 19-4
• Election of 3 members to Sports Authority
• Election of 1 full-time Judicial Commissioner
• Election of 1 member to Planning Commission
• Election of 1 alternate to BOZA

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 20, 2023, to consider rezoning requests, site plans, and an amendment to the flood damage prevention ordinance. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 462.05 acres across six parcels on Murfreesboro Road and Fall Creek Road from agricultural and light industrial to planned commercial. The commission will also review a rezoning of 89.61 acres on McCrary Road to general commercial PUD, several residential subdivisions, and a revised flood damage prevention ordinance to maintain NFIP eligibility.

• Rezone 462.05 acres (Tax Maps 157, 158) on Murfreesboro Road and Fall Creek Road from A-1/I-1 to C-4 Planned Commercial
• Rezone 89.61 acres on McCrary Road (Tax Map 137, Parcel 35.01) from A-1 to C-2 PUD
• Rezone 6.97 acres at 8515 Stewarts Ferry Pike from R-1 to C-2 General Commercial
• Site plan for Boswells Golf Cars at 1715 Murfreesboro Road
• Amendment to County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to maintain NFIP eligibility

The Commission approved the Misty Cove Estates plat and several other subdivision plats and site plans. It issued a positive recommendation for a 462.05-acre rezoning request and a flood damage ordinance amendment to be sent to the County Commission.

• Approved Misty Cove Estates 54-lot preliminary plat (Renfro nay, Nichols abstain)
• Positive recommendation for 462.05-acre rezoning to Planned Commercial (all aye)
• Approved Boswells Golf Cars Inc site plan (all aye)
• Approved Sunset Harbour Subdivision 16-lot preliminary plat (all aye)
• Approved Sharpe’s Crossing Phase 2 30-lot final plat (all aye)
• Approved Sharpe’s Crossing Phase 3 5-lot final plat (all aye)
• Affirmed Johnnie Ricketts Property 1-lot plat (Ricketts abstain)
• Positive recommendation for Revised County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for relief from the Adequate Facilities Tax for an apartment complex. The board approved two building permit extensions and one request to establish a legal lot of record.

• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Denied relief from $5,000 per unit Adequate Facilities Tax for Limestone Trail Apartments (Case 4040)
• Approved one-year building permit extension for 205-7 Gwynn Road (Case 4062)
• Approved legal lot of record for 115 Chandler Road (Case 4063)
• Approved one-year building permit extension for 4192 Alsup Mill Road (Case 4064)