Wilson County public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for 35.89 acres at 1113 Couchville Pike from R-1 Rural Residential to C-4 Planned Commercial. They will also discuss a master plan amendment for 13.13 acres at 2720 McCrary Road to allow mini-storage, truck parking, and box truck rental. Several site plans, plats, and subdivision approvals are on the agenda for decision or affirmation.

• Rezoning 35.89 acres at 1113 Couchville Pike from R-1 to C-4 Planned Commercial (First Industrial Realty Trust)
• Master plan amendment at 2720 McCrary Road to allow mini-storage, truck parking, and box truck rental (Dean Design Group LLC)
• Preliminary plat for Solitude Subdivision: 47 lots on Stewarts Ferry Pike, zoned R-1 PUD
• Site plan for Quality RRC Inc building addition at 9210 Stewarts Ferry Pike, zoned C-3
• Rsb. Spenlake Subdivision lots 18, 19, 24, 25 on Shoreline Drive, zoned A-1

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved several site plans and plats, including a site plan at 10440 Central Pike, a master plan amendment for the Store It All property, and plats for Canebrake, Quality RRC, Solitude, and three other subdivisions. A rezoning request for 1113 Couchville Pike was deferred for three months. The Johnston Living Trust plat received no action, and the Shop Springs Road booster pump station site plan was withdrawn.

• Approved site plan at 10440 Central Pike (all aye)
• Denied Spenlake Subdivision plat without prejudice (all aye)
• No action on Johnston Living Trust plat
• Withdrawn site plan for Shop Springs Road booster pump station
• Approved 3-month deferral for Couchville Pike rezoning (all aye)
• Approved master plan amendment for Store It All property (all aye)
• Approved Canebrake monument sign site plan (all aye)
• Approved Solitude Subdivision preliminary plat (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear several cases regarding land use and zoning variances. The board is deciding on new and renewal requests for short-term rentals and various property setback and lot size variances.

• Case 4230: Short-term rental request and 2-acre requirement variance for 203 Kings Road
• Case 4231 & 4234: Short-term rental renewals for 3924 Cairo Bend Road and 9000 Saundersville Road
• Case 4232: 4-foot side yard setback variance for a ramp at 118 Stewarts Landing Drive
• Case 4235: Request to use 5425 East Division Street for general freight transportation and truck repair
• Case 4237: Request to divide 2988 Saundersville Ferry Road into four building lots without public road frontage

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a short-term rental request for 203 Kings Road due to the lot not meeting the two-acre minimum, approved a three-year renewal for a short-term rental at 3924 Cairo Bend Road, and approved a one-year renewal for Southern Marinas LLC at 9000 Saundersville Road. The board also denied a setback variance for 118 Stewarts Landing Drive and a variance request for 812 Burton Point Road, while deferring several other cases.

• Denied short-term rental at 203 Kings Road (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year short-term rental renewal at 3924 Cairo Bend Road (unanimous)
• Denied setback variance at 118 Stewarts Landing Drive (6-1)
• Approved 1-year short-term rental renewal for Southern Marinas LLC at 9000 Saundersville Road (unanimous)
• Deferred short-term rental request at 6505 Hickory Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Deferred truck parking/repair request at 5425 East Division Street to Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied variances at 812 Burton Point Road (unanimous)
• Deferred property division at 2988 Saundersville Ferry Road (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will meet Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a consent agenda, public comment, and a special recognition of a Medal of Valor for Deputy Zachary Lee Bandy. A public hearing will be held for zoning purposes. The commission will vote on several resolutions including capital project appropriations to county buildings and WEMA, school budget amendments, a zoning resolution regulating bed & breakfasts and short-term rentals, and two major land use amendments and rezonings: a 9.98-acre parcel on McCrary Road to commercial (positive planning commission recommendation) and a 1,381.99-acre parcel on Bluebird, Linwood, Bobo, and Routon roads to commercial (negative recommendation).

• Award Medal of Valor to Deputy Zachary Lee Bandy for actions during a 2022 pursuit (Resolution 24-12-1)
• Appropriation from Capital Projects Fund to County Buildings (Resolution 24-12-2)
• Appropriation from Capital Projects Fund to WEMA (Resolution 24-12-3)
• Land use amendment and rezoning of 9.98 acres on McCrary Road from agricultural to planned commercial (positive planning commission recommendation)
• Land use amendment and rezoning of 1,381.99 acres on Bluebird, Linwood, Bobo, and Routon roads from agricultural to planned commercial (negative planning commission recommendation)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a resolution to amend zoning rules for bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals in A-1 and R-2 districts. The body will also consider a land use amendment and rezoning for 11.28 acres on McCrary Road, along with several site plans and plats.

• Proposed B&B/short-term rental rules requiring a caretaker within 10 miles and a minimum of 2 acres
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning from A-1 to C-4 for 11.28 acres on McCrary Road
• Site plan for Friendship School wrestling practice building at Coles Ferry Pike & Hold Road
• Site plan for Cherokee Marina pool at 450 Cherokee Dock Road
• Revised preliminary plan for Cedar Hall Subdivision gated community (24 lots)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 21, 2024, to decide multiple zoning matters. Two new short-term rental requests at 3650 and 3684 Benders Ferry Road (A-1 Agricultural) are deferred from October. The board will also consider setback variances for decks at 100 Hilldale Drive and a building at 5400 Coles Ferry Pike, plus renewal requests for existing short-term rentals at three other properties.

• Case 4210/4211: New short-term rentals at 3650 and 3684 Benders Ferry Road (A-1 Agricultural, variances already approved).
• Case 4217: Variance of 16 ft from 40-ft rear setback to build a deck at 100 Hilldale Drive (R-1 Residential).
• Case 4220: Variance of 30 ft from 60-ft front setback for a structure at 5400 Coles Ferry Pike (R-1 Residential).
• Case 4218: Renewal of short-term rental at 910 Corinth Road (R-1 Residential).
• Cases 4219, 4221: Renewals of short-term rentals at 936 Point View Circle and 365 Canoe Branch Road (A-1 Agricultural).

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, to adopt an amended agenda, receive reports, conduct a public hearing on zoning matters, and vote on a series of resolutions. Items include amending the Southern Wilson County Planned Growth Area sanitary sewer access guidelines, approving two Board of Education budget amendments, and making appropriations to the sheriff's department, health department, veterans' services, and other funds. The meeting also includes special recognitions for two local businesses and appointment of a part-time judicial commissioner.

• Public hearing for zoning purposes (no specific zoning change detailed in agenda)
• Resolution 24-11-3 amending the Southern Wilson County Planned Growth Area sanitary sewer access guidelines
• Resolutions 24-11-4 and 24-11-5 approving Board of Education budget amendments 2025-03 and 2025-04
• Resolutions 24-11-9 and 24-11-10 making appropriations to the sheriff's department
• Election of one part-time judicial commissioner

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to amend and approve contracts with Cigna for partially self-funded medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, dependents, and retirees. The board will also vote on several appropriations and budget transfers, including funds for WEMA, Tourism, Juvenile Services, the Health Department, and the Road Commission. Additionally, the board will hold a public hearing for zoning purposes and recognize individuals including a memorial and a local hero.

• Vote on amending insurance contract and approving administrative services contract with Cigna for employee medical/dental coverage
• Approve cooperative purchasing agreement with Buyboard
• Approve WEMA policy on EMS billing financial hardship waivers
• Appropriation of funds to Tourism, Juvenile Services, Health Department, and Road Commission
• Public hearing for zoning purposes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, including a large-scale PUD on Bates Road and a commercial request on Central Pike. The body will also consider a Master Development Plan amendment for 101 Logistics Drive and various site plans.

• Rezoning of 406.81 acres on Bates Road, Estes Road, and Chalford Place to R-1 PUD
• Rezoning of 11.99 acres on Central Pike and Earhart Road from R-1 to C-3 Highway Commercial
• Amendment to 840/Couchville Pike Master Development Plan for 101 Logistics Drive to add uses including a gasoline service station and truck terminal
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 2.21 acres at 1615 Sparta Pike to General Commercial
• Final plat for Sunset Harbour Subdivision (16 lots) and preliminary plat for Cedar Hall Subdivision (24 lots)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear five cases at its October 17 meeting. David Heimbach requests short-term rental use and multiple variances for three properties on Benders Ferry Road in Cedar Creek Heights. Other cases include a variance for an accessory structure on Jodie Court, a storage unit use on Hartsville Pike, and a rear yard setback variance on Mill Road.

• David Heimbach seeks short-term rental and variances for lot size, frontage, and width at 3650, 3684, and 3684B Benders Ferry Road (Cases 4210, 4211, 4212).
• Wanda Rhudy requests a 2-foot variance from the 30-foot front yard setback at 3001 Jodie Court (Case 4213).
• Simple Willow Properties requests storage unit use at 8850 Hartsville Pike with a variance for no recorded plat (Case 4214).
• Darrell Blakenship requests a 10-foot variance from the 40-foot rear yard setback at 893 Mill Road (Case 4215).

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the 840/Couchville Pike Master Development Plan that would add automobile sales, banks, hotels, truck stops, and other commercial uses to a 13.18-acre property at 101 Logistics Drive. The meeting also includes site plan approvals for a Dollar General on Woods Ferry Road, a pavilion at Cedar Creek Yacht Club, and several other commercial and residential projects.

• Amendment to 840/Couchville Pike Master Development Plan for 101 Logistics Drive (13.18 acres) adding 25+ commercial uses including truck stop, hotel, and auto sales
• Site plan for Dollar General at 8120 Highway 109 North & Woods Ferry Road
• Site plan for Martin Marietta shop building & office at 2147 Murfreesboro Road
• Site plan revision for Speedway Industrial Park Phase 2 Lot 17 at 1280 Richard Petty Way
• Subdivision plat for Larry Odum Property on Cairo Bend Road (3 lots)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear eight cases at its September 19, 2024 meeting, including a deferred request for an auto body/paint/mechanical shop at 1640 Murfreesboro Road and multiple variance requests for residential properties. The board will decide on setback, lot width, and lot size variances for homes at 708 and 723 Pebble Point Road, 204 Brookside Cove, 624B West View Drive, 224 Blue Ridge Drive, and 1655 Horn Springs Road, as well as a short-term rental request for 34 Cherry Point Court (agenda text incomplete).

• Case 4131: Request to use 1640 Murfreesboro Road (2.95 acres, C-3) for an automobile body/paint/mechanical shop (deferred from Oct. 2023).
• Case 4199: Request for multiple variances at 708 Pebble Point Road (A-1) to place a cover over an existing deck, including 8-ft side and 28-ft rear setback variances.
• Case 4201: Request to use pool and outdoor space for events at 1655 Horn Springs Road (R-1) and a 9-ft side setback variance for an existing accessory structure.
• Case 4204: Request at 224 Blue Ridge Drive (R-1) for variances to allow an internal accessory dwelling quarters and adjust setbacks, lot width, and lot size.
• Case 4205: Request by Creekside Property Partners LLC for a short-term rental at 34 Cherry Point Court (agenda text ends before details).

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will meet September 16, 2024, to act on a consent agenda, hear a public hearing for zoning, and vote on several resolutions. Key items include budget amendments, appropriations for the sheriff's department, a lease agreement for judicial commissioners, a grant contract for libraries, and a resolution providing education incentive payments to county commission members. Elections and appointments to committees such as Budget, Finance, Ethics, and Animal Control are also scheduled.

• Resolution 24-9-10 providing education incentive payments to county legislative body members
• Resolutions 24-9-4 through 24-9-6 for line item transfers and appropriations in the sheriff's department
• Resolution 24-9-3 approving a lease agreement for judicial commissioners
• Resolution 24-9-7 approving a government grant contract and additional appropriation for libraries
• Public hearing for zoning purposes after the commission convenes

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several funding appropriations, including school bonds and tourism grants. The body will also consider a land use plan amendment for a commercial center and updates to building and energy codes.

• Authorization of County District School Bonds not to exceed $53,000,000
• Tourism grant for Music City Grand Prix marketing not to exceed $1,300,000
• Land Use Plan Amendment for 180.7 acres on McCrary Road and Couchville Pike to commercial center area
• Purchase of real properties located on Lester Ave adjacent to 505 N Cumberland St
• Adoption of 2018 International Energy Conservation Code and updated fee schedules

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 7.36 acres at 8434 and 8432A Carthage Highway from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial. An informational rezoning request for 0.80 acres at 1108 Highway 109 North is also presented but requires no action. The commission will review multiple site plans and plats, including subdivisions with 62, 48, 76, and 9 lots, and affirm two property plats. Public comment will be heard.

• Rezoning request for 7.36 acres at 8434 and 8432A Carthage Highway from A-1 to C-1
• Informational rezoning request for 0.80 acres at 1108 Highway 109 North from R-1 to C-3 (no action required)
• Sketch plat for Somerset Farms: 62 lots at 1440 Lone Oak Road
• Preliminary plat for Early Estates: 48 lots at 185 Underwood Road
• Final plat for Hawthorne Valley Phase 3: 76 lots on Archwood Valley

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear several cases regarding land use and setback variances. Key requests include the use of property for explosives sales and a vocational training school.

• Case 4194: Request by Dyno Nobel to use 2474 Chicken Road for storage and sales of explosives
• Case 4197: Request by Selcat Title Holdings Inc. for a training school at 299 McCrary Place and a height variance to reach 50 feet
• Case 4190: Request by Martin Aguilar to use 8469 Saundersville Road for a short-term rental
• Case 4198: Request by Charlie Dean for a trailer storage parking lot at 1746 Sparta Pike and a sewer requirement variance
• Case 4191, 4192, 4193, 4195, 4196: Various residential and agricultural setback variances for patios, storage containers, sunrooms, and additions

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will review two rezoning applications and several site plans. The body is also considering the nomination of officers and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Rezoning request for 13.96 acres at 3571 and 3625 Murfreesboro Road from Agriculture to Highway Commercial
• Rezoning request for 4.16 acres at 4695 and 4721 Carthage Highway from Agriculture to Neighborhood Commercial
• Site plan for Aldi Warehouse parking expansion at 2080 Aldi Boulevard
• Site plan for Wilson Business Center at 2241 and 2525 Lone Oak Road
• Site plan renewal for Shop Springs Storage Facility at 2548 Sparta Pike

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear seven cases on July 18, including a request for a short-term rental on residential property, a convenience store with a sewer waiver, and several variances for properties without recorded plats or sufficient road frontage. Two cases were deferred from prior meetings.

• Short-term rental request at 8469 Saundersville Road (5.2 acres, R-1 Residential)
• Convenience store with sewer system waiver request at 7602 Linwood Road (.67 acres, A-1 Agricultural) on behalf of Seay Chapel Methodist Church
• Boat/RV storage request at 515 Mays Chapel Road (6 acres, A-1 Agricultural) – deferred from March 2024
• Request to renew towing and wrecker service at 475 Quarry Road (9.2 acres, R-1 Residential)
• Variance for 10-foot easement width at 8010 Old Corinth Church Road to allow pool permit

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a land use plan amendment for 180.7 acres on McCrary Road and Couchville Pike, changing the designation from high-density residential to commercial center. The commission will also consider a resolution designating July 28, 2024 as 'A Day of Prayer for Our Schools' and a resolution amending a state subdivision abatement agreement. Additionally, they will fill several board and committee appointments and receive reports from county departments.

• Land use amendment for 180.7 acres on McCrary Road (Maps 137, 140, 141) from high-density residential to commercial center, requested by Freehill Ventures LLC
• Resolution 24-7-1 designating July 28, 2024 as 'A Day of Prayer for Our Schools'
• Resolution 24-7-2 amending the Tennessee state-subdivision opiod abatement agreement and approving a related settlement
• Appointments to Road Commissioner Zone 2, Audit Committee (5), Board of Zoning Appeals (1), and Judicial Commissioners (2)
• Reports from Emergency Management, Sheriff, Director of Schools, and other department heads

Planning Commission

The Commission is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 1,382 acres from agricultural to planned commercial. It will also consider amendments to home occupation regulations regarding business size and equipment storage. Several site plans for residential subdivisions and commercial projects are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning ~1,382 acres from A-1 to C-4 (Bluebird, Linwood, Bobo, and Routon Roads)
• Amendments to Home Occupation regulations regarding size and equipment
• Site plan for Ravens Crest Phases 1 & 2 (120 lots)
• Master plan change for 2650 McCrary Road from warehouse to motor vehicle repair
• Site plan for The Oaks Section Two (27 lots)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on June 20, 2024, to review several requests for zoning variances and land use changes. The agenda includes applications for short-term rentals, accessory structure size adjustments, and the use of agricultural land for truck parking and propane storage. One application for a short-term rental was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Variance request for easement width at 378 Green Harbor Road
• Request to increase accessory structure size to 1,200 square feet at 835 Ramsey Road
• Proposed use of 103 Spearhead Drive for propane tank storage and truck parking
• Short-term rental request for 7797 Murfreesboro Road
• Variance to replace an existing house at 13710 Central Pike

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners meets on June 17, 2024, to address several financial resolutions. Key agenda items include authorizing up to $84,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds and setting the new tax levy rate. The board will also consider a proposal for an additional $50 annual motor vehicle tax.

• Authorizing issuance of up to $84,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Fixing the tax levy at $1.9089 beginning July 1, 2024
• Levying an additional $50 per year motor vehicle tax
• Accepting the low bid for Wilson County Court Building construction
• Elevating public safety telecommunicators to First Responder status

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 20, 2024, to consider a consent agenda, a public hearing on a land use plan amendment and rezoning of about 180.7 acres on McCrary Road and Couchville Pike, and several resolutions including an $84,000,000 general obligation bond issuance. The agenda also includes committee reports, appointments, and routine budget transfers. The meeting is a regular session with multiple action items.

• Resolution 24-5-12 authorizing $84,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Public hearing on Freehill Ventures LLC request to amend land use plan and rezone ~180.7 acres from A-1/R-1 to C-4 on McCrary Road and Couchville Pike
• Resolution 24-5-13 requesting public safety telecommunicators be elevated to first responders
• Resolution 24-5-14 amending ordinance to prohibit routine on-street parking
• Consent agenda includes line item transfers in Animal Control ($3,600) and Stormwater ($2,000)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a zoning ordinance amendment that tightens rules for home occupations, including limits on square footage, vehicles, lighting, and storage. They will also review a site plan for a church storage shed and a final plat for a 22-lot subdivision, plus two plats for affirmation.

• Site plan: Lebanon Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church storage shed, 8145 Highway 109 North, zoned A-1
• Final plat: Estates of Masters Way, 22 lots, Master Way, zoned R-1
• Plat affirmation: Daniel & Judy Norton, 1 lot, Coles Ferry Pike, zoned R-1
• Plat affirmation: Both Minds LLC Property, 2 lots, Cainsville Road, zoned A-1
• Zoning amendment 2024-005: Home occupation regulations (600 sq ft limit, vehicle/lighting restrictions)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for variances and special land uses. Decisions will be made regarding a residential setback, the operation of a convenience store, commercial vehicle storage, and an event venue.

• Case 4174: Variance request for a lean-to at 3028 Dell Drive
• Case 4175: Request to operate a convenience store and waive sewer requirements at 7602 Linwood Road
• Case 4176: Request to store commercial vehicles and equipment at 105 Fontenay Drive
• Case 4177: Request to use property at 2800 Underwood Road as an event venue

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider two zoning ordinance amendments: one to delete the on-street parking requirements (2024-002) and another to revise the definition and restrictions for home occupations (2024-005). The commission will also review several site plans and preliminary plats, including an Amazon Fulfillment Center pavement modification and a 47-lot subdivision renewal. The meeting includes approval of minutes and old business items.

• Zoning amendment 2024-002: delete Section 3.51 on-street parking requirements
• Zoning amendment 2024-005: revise home occupation definition with new restrictions (e.g., no commercial dumpsters, lighting limits, vehicle limits)
• Site plan: Amazon Fulfillment Center pavement modifications at 120 Darrell Waltrip Drive
• Preliminary plat: Solitude Subdivision renewal, 47 lots on Stewarts Ferry Pike
• Site plan: Dollar General at 8120 Highway 109 North

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider five cases, including four variance requests (setback, sewer, front yard, and height) and one short-term rental renewal. These are public hearings where the board will decide whether to grant the requested exceptions to zoning rules.

• Variance for 14-foot side yard setback at 1203 Ben Forkum Drive (Case 4169)
• Short-term rental renewal at 4655 South Commerce Road (Case 4170)
• Variance to use existing septic at 101 Couchville Pike (Case 4171)
• Variance for 25-foot front yard setback at 1909 North Dickerson Chapel Road (Case 4172)
• Variance for accessory structure height to 25 feet at 885 Mann Road (Case 4173)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning and land use plan amendment for about 61.99 acres at 2241 and 2525 Lone Oak Road, changing from rural residential/high density residential to planned commercial for a proposed warehouse/office project. The commission will also consider multiple budget appropriations and amendments, including for WEMA, the Sheriff's Department, and Animal Control, plus resolutions on short-term rentals, flood damage prevention, and solid waste planning.

• Rezone 61.99 acres at 2241 and 2525 Lone Oak Road from R-1 to C-4 (Planned Commercial) for Wilson Business Center
• Land Use Plan Amendment from high density residential to commercial center for same properties
• Resolution 24-4-6: Appropriation from General Fund & General Debt Service to WEMA
• Resolution 24-4-7: Appropriation from General Fund to Sheriff's Department
• Resolution 24-4-2: Amending zoning resolution for Bed & Breakfast/Inns or Short Term Rentals

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests that would convert about 180.7 acres on McCrary Road and Couchville Pike from residential and agricultural to planned commercial, plus a related land use plan amendment. It will also review a 61.99-acre rezoning on Lone Oak Road for industrial use. The commission will vote on four zoning ordinance amendments, including deleting rules on grass/weeds and on-street parking, and adding new short-term rental regulations. Several site plans and subdivision plats are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 180.7 acres on McCrary Road and Couchville Pike to Planned Commercial (C-4) by Freehill Ventures LLC
• Rezoning of 61.99 acres at 2241 and 2525 Lone Oak Road to Planned Commercial (C-4) by Core 5 Industrial Partners
• Amendment 2024-003: new rules for bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals, including caretaker and distance requirements
• Amendment 2024-001: delete Section 3.75 on grass and weeds in major subdivisions
• Amendment 2024-002: delete Section 3.51 on on-street parking requirements

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for zoning variances, special use permits, and requirement waivers. Decisions will impact residential setbacks, commercial sewer requirements, and agricultural land usage.

• Case 4158: Short-term rental renewal request for 445 Old Statesville Road
• Case 4159: Temporary restroom trailer request for 3436 Couchville Industrial Boulevard
• Case 4160: Waiver of commercial sewer and paving requirements for 2771 Hunters Point Pike
• Case 4164: 23-foot front yard setback variance and commercial requirement waiver for 10440 Central Pike
• Case 4168: Variance to allow 34 dwellings instead of 50 for a cluster development on McCrary Road

County Commissioners

This agenda compiles minutes from four Wilson County committee meetings. The Planning & Zoning Committee recommended a flood damage prevention resolution and a draft zoning amendment for bed and breakfasts/short-term rentals, including new restrictions on sex offenders near schools and daycares. The Health & Welfare Committee recommended changes to military leave and drug testing policies. The Rules Committee proposed renaming the Public Works Committee to Public Buildings Committee. The Urban Type Public Facilities Board approved waiving tipping fees for Lebanon's spring cleanup and purchases for a compactor and a truck.

• Flood damage prevention resolution recommended to match FEMA requirements
• Draft zoning amendment for bed and breakfasts/short-term rentals, including sex offender distance limits
• Military leave and drug testing policy changes recommended
• Tipping fees waived for City of Lebanon Spring Cleanup (April 1-12, 2024)
• Approved purchases: garbage compactor ($44,936.70) and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado ($44,070.00)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 12.8 acres at 1006 Guill Road from R-1 Rural Residential to R-3 Planned Residential, with a positive recommendation from the Mt. Juliet Regional Planning Commission. The agenda also includes several resolutions, including appropriations for the Sheriff's Department, employee handbook changes, and a resolution opposing Governor Lee's Education Freedom Act.

• Rezoning 12.8 acres at 1006 Guill Road from R-1 to R-3 (Map 97, Parcel 67.00)
• Resolution 24-3-2 and 24-3-3: Appropriations from General Fund to Sheriff's Department
• Resolution 24-3-5: Establishing compensation rate for Wilson County Attorney
• Resolution 24-3-7 and 24-3-8: Employee handbook amendments for military leave and drug testing
• Resolution 24-3-9: Opposing Governor Lee's Education Freedom Act

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will consider 20 resolutions, including appropriating $25,000 for a 225th birthday celebration, adopting updated building codes, and approving WEMA EMS billing rates. The agenda also includes consent items, special recognitions for Mt. Juliet Middle School basketball teams, and a public hearing for zoning purposes.

• Appropriation of $25,000 from General Fund for 225th birthday celebration (24-2-7)
• Adoption of 2021 International Building, Residential, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Energy Codes (24-2-5)
• Approval of WEMA Policy 501.34 EMS Billing Rates & Adjustments (24-2-6)
• Appropriation from General Fund to set up reserve account for opioid payments (24-2-15)
• Acceptance of ARPA Tourism Grant and appropriation from Reserve Tourism Account (24-2-13)

County Commissioners

This agenda compiles minutes from three Wilson County committee meetings: Development and Tourism, Judicial, and Urban Type Public Facilities Board. The committees approved routine items including a tourism budget amendment, judicial commissioner appointments, and monthly solid waste and stormwater reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the document is primarily procedural.

• Tourism budget amendment: $30,000 new grant and appropriation from Tourism Reserve Account for advertising
• Reappointment of Judicial Commissioners Stacy Swindell and John LaFevor for one-year terms
• Appointment of three part-time Judicial Commissioners: Todd Gibson, Luis Martinez, Misty Giles
• Landfill revenue for January: $8,721; year-to-date $200,691.25
• Stormwater report: 39 final inspections, 32 initial inspections, 10 compliance visits

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution to update Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Studies, a rezoning request for 12.8 acres on Guill Road, and several site plans and preliminary plats for subdivisions. The meeting also includes old business on a site plan for Global Vision Bible Inc. and public comment.

• Amendment to County Flood Damage Prevention Resolution updating FEMA flood maps (FIRM/FIS)
• Rezoning of 12.8 acres at 1006 Guill Road from R-1 to R-3 (Planned Residential)
• Site plan for LB Foster Precast Concrete Plant addition at 2147 Murfreesboro Road
• Site plan for Dollar General at 8120 Highway 109 North
• Preliminary plats for Glade Park Subdivision (34 lots) and Wright's Landing Subdivision (222 lots)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for variances regarding building height, setbacks, and structure size. The body will also consider requests to allow multiple dwellings on one tract and specific business uses in agricultural zones.

• Case 4152: Variance for 26-foot accessory structure at 495 Davis Road
• Case 4153: Request for two dwellings on one tract at 19000 Central Pike
• Case 4154: Variance for 2,400 sq ft accessory structure at 5350 Franklin Road
• Case 4155: Request for welding and fabrication shop at 605 McCrary Road
• Case 4157: Request for contractor's storage yard at 4561 Murfreesboro Road

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Commission is voting on a resolution to approve the 2024 county road list, as required by state law. The list includes 30 pages of existing roads and 7 new subdivision roads to be added, with construction costs totaling $621,600.

• Approves 2024 road list with 7 new roads in Wright Farms and Plantation South subdivisions
• New roads total 3,885 feet (0.73 miles) at $160/foot, costing $621,600 to build
• Right-of-way acquisition for new roads costs $44,593.64
• Road Commission recommended approval 4-0-1 on January 12, 2024

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on January 22, 2024, with a public hearing on a rezoning request for properties at 8120 Highway 109 N and 355 & 451 Woods Ferry Road. The commission will also consider a consent agenda, appointments to boards, and multiple resolutions including appropriations and line-item transfers. The agenda includes reports from various committees and county officials.

• Rezoning of 3.12 acres at 8120 Hwy 109 N and 355 & 451 Woods Ferry Rd from C-3 and A-1 to C-1 and LOC
• Resolution 24-1-7: Appropriating opioid lawsuit settlement funds to Sheriff's Dept, Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency, and Drug Free Wilco
• Resolution 24-1-12: Approving Wilson County Board of Education budget amendment 2024-05
• Appointments: 3 members to Industrial Development Board, 6 to Board of Health, 3 Judicial Commissioners
• Resolution 24-1-2: Appropriation from general fund to stormwater

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the county land use plan, review preliminary plats, and consider site plans. The agenda includes several subdivision plats for affirmation and a site plan renewal, along with a new site plan for a subdivision entrance sign. Public comment is scheduled.

• Discussion of Wilson County Land Use Plan by Jessica Hill, GNRC
• Preliminary plat: Berkshire Place, 87 lots, Berkshire Boulevard & Scottland Trace, zoned R-1
• Site plan renewal: Shop Springs Storage Facility, 2548 Sparta Pike, zoned A-1
• New site plan: Sharpe's Crossing subdivision entrance sign, Jamies Way, zoned R-1
• Plats for affirmation: Gwendolyn Bates Property (2 lots, 795 Academy Road), William Richards Property (354 Castleman Road), Hamilton Estates Lot 1 (Hamilton Chambers Road)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for setback variances, building permit extensions, and a short-term rental renewal. Decisions will impact residential and agricultural properties across the county.

• Case 4145: Renewal of short-term rental approval for a recording studio at 1067 Jennings Pond Road
• Case 4146 & 4147: Building permit extensions for Landmark Homes of Tennessee at 830 and 828 Molly Lane
• Case 4150: Road frontage variance for a house replacement at 1550 Poplar Hill Road
• Case 4148: Variance for a 10-foot fence at 1210 Janie Sue Court
• Case 4141: Side yard setback variance for an accessory structure at 6523 Greenvale Road