Wilson County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Commission will discuss resolutions to amend zoning regulations regarding accessory detached dwelling units, structure heights, and permissible commercial and industrial uses. The body will also consider several rezoning requests and site plans for residential and industrial developments.

• Proposed zoning amendments for accessory detached dwelling units, limiting them to one per property with a maximum size of 1,000 square feet
• Rezoning request for 7.86 acres at 4560 Benders Ferry Rd from Agricultural (A-1) to Rural Residential (R-1)
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning request for 2.83 acres at McCrary Rd from Rural Residential (R-1) to Highway Commercial (C-3)
• Site plans for Thompson Industrial Buildings 1 and 2 at 3994 and 4000 Murfreesboro Rd
• Preliminary site plans for Brookshire Reserve (75 lots) and Cedar Hollow (54 lots)

The Wilson County Planning Commission denied the rezoning of a 7.86‑acre property at 4560 Benders Ferry Rd from agricultural to rural residential. It approved a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning of a 2.83‑acre property to highway commercial. Several site‑plan applications and zoning amendments were also approved, while one amendment on permissible uses was tabled.

• Denied rezoning of 4560 Benders Ferry Rd (A‑1 to R‑1) – all voting aye
• Approved rezoning of Derrell Cagle property (R‑1 to C‑3) – all voting aye
• Approved Thompson Industrial Building 1 site plan – all voting aye
• Approved Thompson Industrial Building 2 site plan – all voting aye
• Approved Highland Ridge Phase 3‑A site plan – all voting aye
• Approved Brookshire Reserve preliminary plan 7‑1 vote (Renfro voted no)
• Approved amendment to accessory detached dwelling unit definition – all voting aye
• Tabled amendment on permissible uses in C‑2/C‑3 districts – all voting aye

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Dec 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Room, Lebanon, TN. The board will hear public comment on five cases involving variances and a short‑term‑rental request. Decisions will address height and setback variances for accessory structures, a front‑yard setback variance, a side‑yard and front‑yard variance, and a request to increase the number of lots in a gated‑community development.

• Case 4363: Variance to allow a 33‑ft accessory structure at 550 Burnt House Road (A‑1) exceeding the 22‑ft height limit.
• Case 4364: Request for approval of a short‑term rental (Bed and Breakfast) at 2674 Quarry Road (R‑1) with caretaker contact requirements.
• Case 4365: Variance of 19 ft from the 30‑ft front‑yard setback for a carport at 296 Riverview Road (A‑1).
• Case 4366: Variance of 9 ft side‑yard and 2 ft front‑yard setbacks for an addition at 533 Westport Drive (R‑1).
• Case 4367: Variance of 25 lots to exceed the 50‑lot limit for a gated community at 3495 Hartsville Pike (R‑1).

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved four variance requests: an accessory‑structure height variance at 550 Burnt House Road, a short‑term rental permit at 2674 Quarry Road for one year with a four‑guest limit, a front‑yard setback variance at 296 Riverview Road, and side‑yard/front‑yard setbacks at 533 Westport Drive. The board denied a request to increase a gated‑community from 50 to 75 lots at 3495 Hartsville Pike by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved 33‑ft accessory‑structure height variance at 550 Burnt House Rd (unanimous)
• Approved short‑term rental at 2674 Quarry Rd for one year, max 4 guests (unanimous)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance at 296 Riverview Rd (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard and front‑yard setback variances at 533 Westport Dr (unanimous)
• Denied gated‑community lot variance at 3495 Hartsville Pike (3-2 vote)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will adopt its agenda and consider several resolutions, including naming the Sparta Pike bridge the Ray Donald Fleming Memorial Bridge and honoring Linn Yeager of Rehab 23. A public hearing will address a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning request for a 3.98‑acre property on McCrary Road, changing it from Rural Residential (R‑1) to Planned Commercial (C‑2). Additional items include a one‑time Board of Education budget amendment, a directive to dismiss a county appeal, and appropriations for opioid settlement and capital projects.

• Rezoning of 3.98 acres at 3266, 3290 & 3320 McCrary Rd from R‑1 to C‑2 Planned Commercial use
• Resolution to name Sparta Pike bridge over Spring Creek the Ray Donald Fleming Memorial Bridge
• Resolution honoring Linn Yeager of Rehab 23 for dedicated service
• One‑time Wilson County Board of Education budget amendment for FY 2026‑06
• Additional appropriation from the General Fund for opioid settlement to various organizations

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a resolution to amend the Planned Unit Development Overlay District provisions of the county zoning ordinance. Commissioners will review several land‑use plan amendment and rezoning applications, including a 31.57‑acre request to change from Agricultural (A‑1) to Planned Commercial (C‑4) at 2308 and 2450 Gwynn Road, and a 10.46‑acre request to change from Agricultural (A‑1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C‑1) at 4881 Murfreesboro Road. The agenda also includes presentation of multiple site plans and plats for affirmation covering lots such as the Enbridge Smokers Shed at 7555 Franklin Road and the Sunset Harbor subdivision on Hidden Harbour Drive.

• Resolution to amend Planned Unit Development Overlay District in the Wilson County Zoning Ordinance (Article 5.5)
• Land‑use plan amendment & rezoning of 31.57 acres at 2308 & 2450 Gwynn Rd from A‑1 Agricultural to C‑4 Planned Commercial (Panattoni Development)
• Land‑use plan amendment & rezoning of 10.46 acres at 4881 Murfreesboro Rd from A‑1 Agricultural to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial (Goddard Construction)
• Site plan approval for Enbridge Smokers Shed, 1 lot at 7555 Franklin Rd, zoned A‑1
• Final approval of Sunset Harbor subdivision, 16 lots on Hidden Harbour Dr, zoned R‑1

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved the 2026 calendar and two major land‑use amendments, including rezoning a 31.57‑acre Gwynn Rd property to C‑4 commercial and rezoning a 10.46‑acre Murfreesboro Rd property to C‑1 commercial (7‑1 vote). The commission also approved reimbursement of $1,200 to the Murfreesboro applicant, adopted several site and sketch plans, and gave a positive recommendation for a Planned Unit Development overlay amendment to the County Commission.

• Approved 2026 calendar (motion Weathers, second Nokes, all aye)
• Approved rezoning of 2308 & 2450 Gwynn Rd (31.57 acres) from A‑1 to C‑4 (motion Weathers, second Nokes, all aye)
• Approved rezoning of 4881 Murfreesboro Rd (10.46 acres) from A‑1 to C‑1 (7‑1 vote, Renfro no)
• Approved reimbursement of $1,200 to applicant (motion Ashe, second Turner, all aye)
• Approved Enbridge Smokers Shed site plan (motion Nokes, second Renfro, all aye)
• Approved 840 Logistics Park Phase 2 site plan (motion Renfro, second Ashe, all aye)
• Approved Harkreader Road sketch plan (motion Weathers, second Ashe, all aye)
• Recommended PUD overlay amendment to County Commission (motion Jones, second Nokes, all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review multiple requests for zoning variances and land-use approvals. Decisions will focus on property setbacks, structure height limits, and permissible uses for residential and agricultural properties.

• Case 4348: Request for an additional 8-foot west side yard setback variance at 5885 Franklin Road
• Case 4349: Request for a variance from paving requirements at 6060 Highway 109 North
• Case 4353: Request for warehouse/storage use and a variance for a 10,000 square foot accessory structure at 3890 East Division Street
• Case 4354: Renewal request to use 7040 Murfreesboro Road for The Haunted Woods
• Case 4355: Request for a front yard setback variance and a 97-square-foot variance to create a detached accessory dwelling unit at 8184 Carthage Highway

The board approved several variances, including a 10‑foot side‑yard variance for a mobile home at 5885 Franklin Road and a 16‑foot front‑yard variance for a deck at 101 Apple Valley Road. It denied a paving variance for 6060 Highway 109 North and a warehouse/storage use request at 3890 East Division Street. The renewal of The Haunted Woods at 7040 Murfreesboro Road was approved through November 2030.

• Approved 10‑ft side‑yard variance for 5885 Franklin Road (unanimous)
• Denied paving variance for 6060 Highway 109 North (unanimous)
• Approved variances for back deck at 101 Apple Valley Road (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard variances for patio at 1012 Bending Chestnut Drive (unanimous)
• Denied height variance for 597 Walnut Grove Road (unanimous)
• Denied warehouse/storage use and 8,000‑sq‑ft accessory variance at 3890 East Division Street (4‑1)
• Approved renewal of The Haunted Woods at 7040 Murfreesboro Road through Nov 2030 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will convene to adopt the agenda for the November 17, 2025 meeting. The body will consider a public hearing for a zoning amendment and a series of resolutions regarding financial appropriations and bond authorizations.

• Public hearing for Lane Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 4.66 acres at 3503 Murfreesboro Road
• Resolution 25-11-13 Amending Lot Size & Allowable Use Criterion Within Agricultural & Residential Zones
• Resolution 25-11-9 Authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds ($37,655,000.00)
• Resolution 25-11-10 Authorizing County District School Refunding Bonds ($48,375,000.00)
• Resolution 25-11-1 Approving Medical Provider Agreement with Family Medical Community Healthcare, PLLC

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider three rezoning requests and several fund appropriations. The meeting follows a Steering Committee session where representatives from the Wilson County Water Authority addressed wastewater system concerns.

• Rezoning of 5.01 acres on Murfreesboro Road from Agricultural to Highway Commercial
• Rezoning of 3.76 acres at 9303 Stewarts Ferry Pike from Agricultural to Interchange Commercial PUD
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 11 acres at 4881 Murfreesboro Rd to Highway Commercial
• Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with TDOT for $20,000.00
• Proposed increase in Mineral Severance Tax and modification of Litigation Taxes

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a resolution to amend lot size and allowable use criteria within the agricultural and residential zone districts of the county zoning resolution. The commission will also review two land‑use plan amendment applications: one by Steven Yarborough for 3744 Murfreesboro Rd (11.58 acres) and another by Jim Lukens for 2356 & 2416 McCrary Rd (17.97 acres). Several site plans and plats for affirmation will be presented for discussion.

• Resolution amending lot size and allowable use criteria in the zoning resolution (affects A2, A1, R‑1, R‑2 districts)
• Steven Yarborough application to rezone 3744 Murfreesboro Rd from A‑1 Agricultural to C‑3 PUD (11.58 acres)
• Jim Lukens (Ware Malcomb, Inc.) application to rezone 2356 & 2416 McCrary Rd from R‑1 Rural Residential to C‑4 Planned Commercial (17.97 acres)
• Site Plan – BJ’s Trailers LED Sign, 5940 Hwy 109 N, 1 lot, zoned C‑1
• Plat affirmation – Jordan Fleming Property, Riverview Rd, 2 lots, zoned A‑1

The commission voted 5‑4 to adopt a resolution amending lot‑size requirements, recommending that the A‑1 agricultural zone be reduced to 60,000 sq ft. It also approved a land‑use plan amendment for the Lukens property (10‑1) and denied the Yarborough land‑use amendment. Several site and subdivision plans were approved, including the BJ’s Trailers LED sign and the Cedar Hall preliminary plan.

• Approved lot‑size amendment reducing A‑1 to 60,000 sq ft (5‑4)
• Approved Lukens land‑use plan amendment (10‑1)
• Denied Yarborough land‑use amendment (unanimous aye)
• Approved BJ’s Trailers LED sign site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Cedar Hall Subdivision preliminary plan (unanimous)
• Denied Mira Bella sketch plan (10‑1)
• Approved Helenwood Subdivision sketch plan (8‑3)
• Approved Goodrich Subdivision sketch plan (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on October 16, 2025 to hear public comment on several zoning cases. One case is a request by Theodore Bunting to permit a short‑term rental (Bed & Breakfast) on a 10.87‑acre A‑1 parcel at 2101 Linwood Road. Additional items are variances for accessory‑structure height, front and side setbacks, lot‑width and lot‑size, and rear‑yard setbacks on various agricultural and residential properties. The Board will decide whether to grant each variance according to the referenced zoning ordinance sections.

• Short‑term rental (Bed & Breakfast) request – 2101 Linwood Road, 10.87 ac, A‑1 zone
• Height variance – accessory structure to 25 ft at 145 Karen Drive, A‑1 zone
• Setback, lot‑width and lot‑size variances for 1330 Vesta Road, A‑1 zone
• Rear‑yard setback variance for pool at 608 Cooks Hill Road, A‑1 zone
• Side‑yard and lot‑width variances for garage deck at 1002 Shadow Lane, R‑1 zone

The board kept the same officers for another year and approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted a short‑term rental permit for 2101 Linwood Road with a six‑guest limit, and approved several variance requests for accessory structures, setbacks, and lot dimensions across four properties.

• Retained Chairman Rusty Thompson, Vice Chair Perry Neal, and Secretary Howard Blaydes – unanimous vote
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous with Chairman Thompson abstaining
• Approved short‑term rental request at 2101 Linwood Road (limit six guests, not an event center) – unanimous
• Approved 25‑ft accessory structure variance at 145 Karen Drive – 4‑1 vote
• Approved multiple setback and lot‑size variances for 1330 Vesta Road – unanimous
• Approved rear‑yard variance for pool at 608 Cooks Hill Road – unanimous
• Approved 25‑ft accessory structure variance at 19 Harbor Drive – 3‑2 vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the August 22 meeting and consider several land‑use applications. Items include a request by Hillwood Investment Properties to rezone five adjacent parcels (81.9 acres) to C‑4, rezoning proposals for properties on Murfreesboro Rd and Stewarts Ferry Pike, and a series of site‑plan and plat approvals.

• Hillwood Investment Properties request C‑4 zoning for 5 parcels totaling 81.9 acres on Tax Map 158 (Parcels 3.00, 4.00, 26.00 and two others).
• David Usry seeks a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning from A‑1 to C‑3 for a 4.66‑acre parcel at 3503 Murfreesboro Rd (Parcel 35.14, Tax Map 114).
• Byron Gill (RMA PLLC) seeks a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning from A‑1 to C‑5 PUD for a 3.76‑acre parcel at 9303 Stewarts Ferry Pike (Parcel 64.01, Tax Map 116).
• Jams Investment Group proposes a new sign plan for lot 033/045.00 at 5780 Hwy 109, zoned C‑3.
• Plat amendment for The Reserve at Horn Springs Lot 27 at 1225 Ben Forkum Drive (lot 035I/A/022.00), zoned R‑1.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear public comment on multiple cases, including renewals of short‑term rental permits for three properties on Benders Ferry Road. Additional items include a side‑yard setback variance at 158 Karen Drive, a short‑term rental request for two units at 1325 Tate Lane, a variance for a large HVAC/plumbing accessory structure at 8385 Murfreesboro Road, and a short‑term rental variance request for 604 Gay Winds Drive that was previously denied.

• Case 4326: renewal of short‑term rental at 3650 Benders Ferry Road (approx. 24,700 sq ft, A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4327: renewal of short‑term rental at 3684A Benders Ferry Road (approx. 24,900 sq ft, A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4328: renewal of short‑term rental at 3684B Benders Ferry Road (approx. 24,900 sq ft, A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4329: 9‑ft side‑yard setback variance for shed at 158 Karen Drive, Verona Hills (A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4331: variance for 9,200 sq ft HVAC and plumbing accessory structure at 8385 Murfreesboro Road (A‑1 Agricultural)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing on a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning of 3410 McCrary Rd from Rural Residential (R‑1) to Highway Commercial (C‑3 PUD). They will also act on several budget line‑item transfers, including a $3,500 reduction for office supplies in the Trustee fund and a $500 reduction for maintenance in the Health Department. Additional items include various appropriations and a special recognition.

• Public hearing: McCrary IOS Ventures request to rezone 3410 McCrary Rd (5.01 acres) from R‑1 to C‑3 PUD
• Line‑item transfer in Trustee fund: decrease Office Supplies by $3,500
• Line‑item transfer in Health Department: decrease Maintenance and Repairs by $500
• Appropriation from the General Fund to the County Clerk Vehicle Insurance Reserve (amount not specified)
• Appropriation from the Capital Projects Fund to the Election Commission (amount not specified)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Education will consider Budget Amendment 2026-03 for the General Purpose School Fund. The amendment proposes additional funding for high‑school graduation costs, a full‑time registered nurse position, food‑supply purchases, classroom snack supplies, a Vanderbilt trainer contract, and other contracted services. It also reallocates funds from the Voluntary Pre‑K program to food supplies and earmarks money for non‑instructional coaches' TSSAA assessment fees.

• Add $25,000 for high‑school graduation costs
• Add $65,000 for a full‑time RN position
• Reallocate $2,000 from Voluntary Pre‑K to food supplies
• Add $100,000 for classroom snack supplies
• Add $49,900 for a Vanderbilt trainer contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a resolution to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District, specifically regarding minimum acreage requirements. The body will also review several rezoning applications, site plans, and plats for affirmation.

• Proposed PUD acreage changes: Commercial/Industrial minimum from 15 to 10 acres, Residential from 100 to 30 acres, and Mixed Use from 100 to 35 acres
• Rezoning request for 4881 Murfreesboro Rd from Agricultural (A-1) to Highway Commercial (C-3)
• Rezoning request for 81.9 acres (including parcels on Tax Map 158) to C-4 zoning
• Site plan reviews for Martin Marietta Quarry, Jay-Ton, Calvary Baptist Church, and TowerCo Gladeville
• Plats for affirmation for properties on Woods Ferry Rd, Academy Rd, Northern Rd, Chicken Rd, Stone Brook Dr, and Franklin Rd

The Planning Commission approved a land use plan amendment and rezoning for the 11‑acre property at 4881 Murfreesboro Rd (8‑2 vote). It deferred a Hillwood C‑4 rezoning request to the September 19 meeting and postponed a PUD overlay amendment resolution to November 21. Four site plans—Martin Marietta Quarry, Jay‑Ton, Calvary Baptist Church, and TowerCo Gladeville—were each approved unanimously. Officers were re‑elected, keeping the existing slate.

• Approved land use plan amendment and rezoning of 4881 Murfreesboro Rd (8-2)
• Deferred Hillwood Investment Properties C‑4 rezoning request to Sep 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Marietta Quarry site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Jay‑Ton site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Calvary Baptist Church site plan (unanimous)
• Approved TowerCo Gladeville site plan (unanimous)
• Deferred PUD overlay amendment resolution to Nov 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Re‑elected officers, retaining current slate (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 15 public cases including requests for structural setback variances, a dog kennel use, church use, event venue and short-term rentals, and a $5,000 tax refund. The meeting takes place at 9:00 a.m. on August 21, 2025, in the County Commission Room at the Wilson County Courthouse, 228 East Main Street, Lebanon.

• Variance for 2-foot setback between structures at 10905 Murfreesboro Road (Case 4312)
• Variance for 7-foot setback to allow pool at 1603 Brian Street (Case 4313)
• Dog kennel use with 500-foot setback variance at 474 Nokes Road (Case 4314)
• Refund request for $5,000 Adequate Facilities Tax paid twice at 503 Kipton Trail (Case 4321)
• Short-term rental use and 2-acre variance at 228 Bluegrass Circle (Case 4323)

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved every variance and use request presented at the August 21, 2025 meeting. Approvals covered accessory‑structure setbacks, height variances, a dog‑kennel use, and a church use, with unanimous votes except one case where a denial motion failed and the variance was still approved. No requests were denied.

• Approved Ronald Baltz variance for accessory structures (unanimous)
• Approved Patricia Fleming variance for pool placement (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Hale dog‑kennel use and variance (Crockett aye; Neal & Manning no)
• Approved Robert Smith accessory dwelling unit variance (unanimous)
• Approved Jamey Burris front and rear yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved Aleisha Settles accessory dwelling unit size and height variance (unanimous)
• Approved Paul Moody accessory structure height variance (unanimous)
• Approved Janet Miah church use (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider land use amendments and rezonings for two properties on McCrary Road. The meeting also includes several budget appropriations for the Sheriff's Department, Juvenile Services, and the Circuit Court, as well as changes to the Adequate Facilities Tax.

• Rezone 3410 McCrary Rd (5.01 acres) from Rural Residential to Highway Commercial PUD
• Rezone 3266, 3290 & 3320 McCrary Rd (3.98 acres) from Rural Residential to Planned Commercial Use Development
• Resolution 25-8-11 to increase the Adequate Facilities Tax for new commercial and/or industrial development
• Appropriations from the General Fund to the Sheriff's Dept, Juvenile Services, Finance, and Circuit Court
• Contract amendment with Axon (Resolution 25-8-4)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider new speed limits for Division Street and Royal Drive. The meeting includes a public hearing for zoning purposes and several appointments to county boards and committees.

• Establish speed limit on Division Street at 35 mph
• Establish speed limit on Royal Drive at 25 mph
• Public hearing for zoning purposes regarding an application by First Industrial Realty Trust
• Appointments for Road Commissioner (Zone 4), Board of Zoning Appeals, and Audit Committee
• Designation of July 27, 2025, as 'A Day of Prayer for Our Schools'

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will review several site plans and plats for approval. The agenda includes residential subdivisions and commercial developments across various commission districts.

• Aldi Warehouse Parking Expansion site plan at 2080 Aldi Blvd
• SELCAT Training Facility site plan at 299 McCrary Rd
• Final Willow Landing – Phase 5 (48 lots) at 1599 Cooks Rd
• Preliminary Kevin Burke Property (9 lots) at 2887 Saundersville Ferry Rd
• Plats for affirmation at Poplar Hill Rd, Greenwood Rd, Hidden Ridge Cir, and Central Pike

The commission approved four site plans—Aldi Warehouse parking expansion, SELCAT Training Facility, Willow Landing Phase 5, and the Kevin Burke Property—subject to staff recommendations. It also affirmed four subdivision plats on Poplar Hill Road, Greenwood Road, Hidden Ridge Circle, and Central Pike, subject to staff recommendations and required compliance. The minutes from the June 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Weathers, second Ashe, all aye)
• Approved Aldi Warehouse parking expansion site plan (motion Nokes, second Renfro, all aye)
• Approved SELCAT Training Facility site plan (motion Renfro, second Thompson, all aye)
• Approved Willow Landing Phase 5 site plan, adjusted to 33 lots (motion Thompson, second Weathers, all aye)
• Approved Kevin Burke Property site plan (motion Weathers, second Nokes; Renfro, Thompson, Nicholson voted no)
• Affirmed four subdivision plats (Poplar Hill Rd, Greenwood Rd, Hidden Ridge Cir, Central Pike) (motion Ashe, second Jewell, all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for zoning variances and special land-use permissions. Decisions will focus on setbacks, lot sizes, structure heights, and the use of residential properties for business purposes.

• Case 4306: Request to use an accessory structure for a fabrication business at 5785 Trousdale Ferry Pike
• Case 4307: Request to use 264 square feet of a home for gunsmithing and manufacturing at 4050 Beasleys Bend Road
• Case 4303: Variance request for side yard setback and lot width to replace a mobile home at 5885 Franklin Road
• Case 4310: Multiple variance requests for setbacks and lot size to allow a pool at 1070 Misty Lake Drive
• Case 4304 & 4308: Height variance requests for accessory structures at 1074 Burnt House Road and 1027 Vanderbilt Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two requests to change land use plans and rezone properties on McCrary Rd from rural residential to commercial. The body will also review site plans for several developments and plats for affirmation.

• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 5.01 acres at 3410 McCrary Rd from R-1 to C-3 PUD
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 3.98 acres at 3266, 3290 & 3320 McCrary Rd from R-1 to C-2
• Amendment to Couchville Pike Commercial master plan for rear setbacks at 645 & 657 Couchville Pike
• Preliminary plat for The Oaks Phase 3 (20 lots) at 1021 Lone Oak Rd
• Final plat for The Oaks Section Two (27 lots) at Molly Lane and Wiskey Trail

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved several site plans, including Couchville Crossings and United Rentals, and conditionally approved them pending Master Plan approval. It also approved land‑use plan amendments and rezoning applications for properties on McCrary Road, converting rural residential zones to commercial designations. Additional approvals included a lot‑size variance for a C‑2 PUD and various subdivision site plans, all with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Couchville Crossings site plan (2 lots) subject to Master Plan approval (all voting aye)
• Approved United Rentals site plan (1 lot) (all voting aye)
• Approved land‑use plan amendment for Couchville Crossings rear setbacks (all voting aye)
• Approved land‑use plan and rezoning for 3410 McCrary Rd (R‑1 to C‑3 PUD) (all voting aye)
• Approved land‑use plan and rezoning for 3266, 3290 & 3320 McCrary Rd (R‑1 to C‑2) (all voting aye)
• Approved C‑2 PUD lot‑size variance (all voting aye)
• Approved First Rockdale Park monument sign & address markers site plan (all voting aye)
• Approved Dillon Pointe Subdivision monument signs site plan (all voting aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for zoning variances and short-term rental approvals. Decisions will focus on property setbacks, lot size requirements, and building heights across various residential and agricultural parcels.

• Case 4293: Request to use 2976 Saundersville Ferry Road as a short-term rental
• Case 4294: Request for a 512 square foot variance from the 80,000 square foot lot size requirement at 2929 Callis Road
• Case 4295: Request for a height variance to allow a 40 foot 4 inch house at 1540 Horn Springs Road
• Case 4300: Request to renew a short-term rental approval for 531 Hunting Hills Drive
• Case 4254: Request for two dwellings and side yard setback variances at 5604B East Richmond Shop Road

The Board approved the May 15, 2025 minutes. It denied a side‑yard setback variance for 5604B East Richmond Shop Road and denied a short‑term rental request for 2976 Saundersville Ferry Road. It approved a lot‑size variance for 2929 Callis Road, approved a height variance for 1540 Horn Springs Road (with one dissent), denied an easement‑width variance for the Nokes Road parcel, and approved a side‑yard and structure‑spacing variance for 354 Twin Cove Drive.

• Denied side‑yard setback variance for 5604B East Richmond Shop Road (unanimous)
• Denied short‑term rental request for 2976 Saundersville Ferry Road (Blaydes voted no; request denied)
• Approved lot‑size variance for 2929 Callis Road (unanimous)
• Approved height variance for 1540 Horn Springs Road (all yes except Thompson no)
• Denied easement‑width variance for Nokes Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard and structure‑spacing variance for 354 Twin Cove Drive (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year and approve several budget appropriations and transfers. The meeting includes public hearings for two rezoning requests and the establishment of a new speed limit.

• Fixing the tax levy for the fiscal year beginning 7-1-2025 at $1.9089
• Rezoning request for 6.97 acres at 1928 Murfreesboro Road from Agricultural to Highway Commercial
• Rezoning request for 2.5 acres at 1635 Highway 109 North from Rural Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Conatser Road
• Approval of Board of Education Budget Amendment 2025-15

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to vote on several financial appropriations and budget amendments. The body will also hold a public hearing for zoning purposes and fill vacancies on the Beer, Library, and Solid Waste Regional Planning boards.

• Resolution 25-5-6: Increase in income limit for Property Tax Freeze eligibility
• Resolution 25-5-1: Establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Nice Road
• Resolution 25-5-7: Acceptance of the 2024-2025 Litter Grant Program grant
• Appointments for the Beer Board (5 members), Library Board (1 member), and Solid Waste Regional Planning Board (1 member)
• Appropriations for the Sheriff's Department, Trustee, and Finance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to change land use and rezone multiple properties to Planned Commercial for First Industrial Realty Trust. The body will also consider several site plans and subdivision plats.

• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning from R-1 to C-4 for properties at 1113 Couchville Pike and Underwood Rd
• Site plan for Dollar General Market at 8100 Hwy 109 N
• Site plan for East Division Street Warehouse at 1245-1401 E Division St
• Preliminary renewal for The Grove at Bartons Creek (57 lots) at 7166 Coles Ferry Pk
• Site plan for Bethlehem Church of Christ Classroom Addition at 6285 Trousdale Ferry Pk

The commission voted 4‑4 to deny the land use plan and rezoning application for the parcels at 1113 Couchville Pike and related parcels. Separate motions to approve parcels 39/39.03 and all parcels were also denied due to lack of a majority. The application was then referred to the County Commission with no recommendation. Several site‑plan applications were approved subject to staff recommendations.

• Denied land use plan and rezoning application (4/4 vote)
• Denied approval of parcels 39/39.03 (lack of majority)
• Denied approval of all parcels (lack of majority)
• Moved land use plan and rezoning application to County Commission with no recommendation (all aye)
• Approved Dollar General Market site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Big Rig Trucking Entrance Gate site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Superior Holdings Signage site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations
• Approved East Division Street Warehouse site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on May 15, 2025, to hold public hearings and vote on ten cases. The agenda includes short-term rental requests, height and setback variances for accessory structures, and a request for boat/RV storage. Two cases were deferred from the April 17, 2025, meeting. All decisions will be based on the county's zoning ordinances.

• Short-term rental renewal at 760 Flatwoods Road, Lot 2 (Case 4277, deferred from April)
• New short-term rental request at 760B Flatwoods Road, Lot 1 (Case 4278, deferred from April)
• Variance for accessory structure height (25'5") and size (4,200 sq ft) at 801 Chicken Road (Case 4284)
• Short-term rental request at 7255 Lebanon Road (Case 4286)
• Use request for boat and recreational vehicle storage at 5585 Highway 109 North (Case 4289)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It denied a short‑term rental renewal for 760 Flatwoods Road and deferred a similar request for 760B Flatwoods Road. The Board approved a variance for an accessory structure at 801 Chicken Road (4‑1 vote) and denied a setback variance for 743 Berkshire Drive. Finally, it approved a one‑year short‑term rental at 7255 Lebanon Road, limited to ten guests.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied short‑term rental renewal for 760 Flatwoods Rd (unanimous)
• Deferred short‑term rental request for 760B Flatwoods Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory structure at 801 Chicken Rd (4‑1)
• Denied setback variance for 743 Berkshire Dr (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year short‑term rental at 7255 Lebanon Rd, max 10 guests (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning request for 8.46 acres at 4280 South Mt Juliet Road from low-density residential to high-density commercial (C-3). They will also review multiple site plans and plats, including a 102-lot subdivision and several small lot divisions. A separate rezoning application for 0.96 acres at 8220 Central Pike is informational only and will go to Mt. Juliet's commission.

• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning (R-1 to C-3) for 8.46 acres at 4280 South Mt Juliet Road, requested by Kenneth Buckley with owner's permission
• Site plan for Cherokee Marina Pool House (1 lot) at 450 Cherokee Dock Rd, zoned C-2
• Site plan for Couchville Crossings (2 lots) at 645 & 657 Couchville Pike, zoned C-4
• Final plat for Dillon Pointe Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 (102 lots) on Old Hunters Point Pk, zoned A-1
• Informational only: Japal Properties rezoning of 0.96 acres from C-3 to C-2 at 8220 Central Pike

The commission approved the March 21 minutes and took no action on a withdrawn land‑use amendment request. It deferred the Cherokee Marina Pool House and Couchville Crossings site plans, the latter until the May 16 meeting. It approved the Dillon Pointe Subdivision plat and affirmed several other subdivision plats, all subject to staff recommendations.

• Approved March 21, 2025 minutes (motion Ashe, second Turner, unanimous)
• No action taken on withdrawn land‑use plan amendment for 4280 South Mt Juliet Rd
• Deferred Cherokee Marina Pool House site plan (motion Ashe, second Jewell, unanimous)
• Deferred Couchville Crossings site plan until May 16, 2025 (motion Weathers, second Turner, unanimous)
• Approved Dillon Pointe Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 plat, subject to staff recommendations (motion Nokes, second Ashe, unanimous)
• Affirmed multiple subdivision plats (Earl F. & Allie Coe Baker Property, Asa & Jessie Crawford, Louise Alsup, J.W. Young Sr. Estate, Kramer Projects) subject to staff recommendations (motion Turner, second Nokes, unanimous)
• Affirmed Norman J. Noffsinger Property plat, subject to staff recommendations (motion Weathers, second Turner, unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 21, 2025 to consider several resolutions, including amending lot sizes in the Agricultural (A-I) zone district, budget amendments for the school board and road commission, and line item transfers in Animal Control, Building Codes, Planning, and Tourism. They will also set a speed limit on Conatser Road, recognize public safety telecommunicators, and elect a Director of Judicial Commissioners. The agenda was approved by the Steering Committee.

• Resolution 25-4-7: Amending lot size requirements within the Agricultural (A-I) zone districts
• Resolution 25-4-8 and 25-4-9: Budget amendments for Wilson County Board of Education (amounts not specified)
• Resolution 25-4-11: Appropriation from Highway/Public Works Fund 131 to Road Commission
• Consent item 25-4-2: Establishing speed limit at 35 mph on Conatser Road
• Line item transfers: $3,000 in Animal Control (for dog tag machine), $900 in Building Codes (travel), $3,000 in Planning (employee promotion), $5,000 in Tourism (computer and desk)

County Commissioners

County committees met to distribute tourism grants, approve emergency management budgets, and hear funding requests for health and welfare organizations. The Emergency Management Agency Committee also discussed a potential $2.6 million expenditure for new AEDs and medical equipment.

• Development and Tourism Committee allocated funds to 9 organizations, including $10,000 to Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and $8,500 to Watertown Chamber of Commerce
• Emergency Management Agency Committee approved the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and the Ambulance Fund Budget
• EMS Chief Brian Newberry proposed $2.6 million for power loads, power cots, stair chairs, cardiac monitors, and 120 AEDs
• Health & Welfare/Recreation Committee heard grant requests from 45 organizations, including a $75,000 request from Wilson County Civic League, Inc.
• Emergency Management Agency Committee voted to sell surplus items on GovDeals with proceeds going to the Ambulance Fund

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on nine cases, including a request for a gun range on R-1 residential land, two short-term rental actions (one renewal, one new), and multiple setback and size variances for dwellings and accessory structures. A case deferred from February seeks a variance for two dwellings on one tract.

• Case 4275: Request to use 8.46 acres at 4280 South Mt Juliet Road for a gun range, parking for Solaren vehicles, and landscape business equipment (R-1 zone)
• Case 4276: Request for a 2,800 sq ft variance (to allow a 4,800 sq ft accessory structure) without a house on the property at 524 Acorn Way
• Case 4277: Short-term rental renewal for a property at 760 Flatwoods Road (previously approved July 2023)
• Case 4281: Variance request for a fuel canopy to be 35 ft (instead of 60 ft) from Couchville Pike front property line at 645 Couchville Pike
• Case 4280: Variance from sewer requirement for commercial use at 3625 Murfreesboro Road (C-3 Highway Commercial)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the March 20 minutes and then acted on six pending cases. It denied a variance for a residential addition, rejected a request to use 4280 South Mt Juliet Road for a gun range and related parking, and denied an accessory‑structure variance. Two short‑term‑rental requests and a two‑dwelling variance were each deferred to future meetings.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred two‑dwelling variance at 5604B East Richmond Shop Rd to June meeting (unanimous)
• Denied Stillwater Construction variance at 521 Lake Forrest Drive (unanimous)
• Denied gun range and related uses at 4280 South Mt Juliet Road (unanimous, amendment added)
• Denied accessory‑structure variance at 524 Acorn Way (unanimous)
• Deferred short‑term rental renewal at 760 Flatwoods Road to May meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred short‑term rental use at 760B Flatwoods Road to May meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a resolution to amend minimum lot sizes within the A-1 Agricultural zone district. Two previously deferred applications have been withdrawn by the applicants. Two land use plan amendments and rezonings in the City of Lebanon planning region are presented for informational purposes only. Several site plans and subdivision plats are also scheduled for approval.

• Resolution to amend minimum lot sizes in A-1 Agricultural district (e.g., reducing from 80,000 to 60,000 sq ft for units on public water/sewer)
• Withdrawn: First Industrial Realty Trust rezoning of 34.89 acres at 1113 Couchville Pike from R-1 to C-4
• Withdrawn: Dillon Pointe Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 (108 lots) on Old Hunters Point Pike
• Informational: Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 6.97 acres at 1928 Murfreesboro Road from A-1 to C-3
• Informational: Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 2.5 acres at 1635 Highway 109 North from R-1 to C-1

The Planning Commission voted to forward the proposed amendment to the A‑1 agricultural zone lot size with a negative recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Several site plans were approved, including the 840 Logistics Park Phase 1 and the Danny Parsons Property septic easement, each subject to staff recommendations. Additional plats, such as the Revised Preliminary Dillon Point Subdivision and multiple other subdivisions, were also approved or affirmed. The minutes from the February 21, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Amendment to A‑1 zone lot size forwarded with negative recommendation (Renfro motion, Jewell and Thompson NO, others aye)
• Approved 840 Logistics Park Phase 1 site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations and traffic signal study
• Approved Danny Parsons Property septic easement site plan (majority) despite two NO votes
• Approved Revised Preliminary Dillon Point Subdivision plat (majority) subject to staff recommendations
• Affirmed Crosswinds Subdivision and five additional plats (all aye)
• Approved minutes of February 21 2025 meeting (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on March 20, 2025, to decide on multiple variance requests and use appeals. Cases include a short-term rental variance from the 2-acre minimum, renewals of temporary fireworks stands, requests for church uses and expansions, an automotive shop use, and several residential setback variances. Two cases are deferred from previous meetings. The board will also consider a property division request to create two lots without public road frontage.

• Case 4255: Variance to allow short-term rental on 0.81 acres at 604 Gay Winds Drive (requires 2 acres minimum)
• Cases 4264 & 4265: Renewal of temporary fireworks stands at 3193 South Mt Juliet Road and 7458 Linwood Road
• Case 4266: Lighthouse Assembly of God requests church use extension to build a pavilion on Saundersville Road
• Case 4271: Request to use property at 1147 Rome Pike for a small automotive shop in R-1 Residential zone
• Case 4272: Short-term rental request on 26 acres at 844 Bond Road in A-1 Agricultural zone

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a subdivision request for 2988 Saundersville Ferry Road and a short‑term rental variance for 604 Gay Winds Drive. It approved renewals of temporary fireworks stands at 3193 South Mt Juliet Road and 7458 Linwood Road, as well as church uses and multiple variances for accessory structures and setbacks. All decisions were made by unanimous vote except the height variance at 6670 Cairo Bend Road, which recorded two dissenting votes.

• Denied subdivision request for 2988 Saundersville Ferry Rd (Case 4237) – unanimous
• Denied short‑term rental variance for 604 Gay Winds Drive (Case 4255) – unanimous
• Approved renewal of temporary fireworks stand at 3193 South Mt Juliet Rd for 5 years (Case 4264) – unanimous
• Approved renewal of temporary fireworks stand at 7458 Linwood Rd for 5 years (Case 4265) – unanimous
• Approved church use for Lighthouse Assembly of God at Saundersville Road (Case 4266) – unanimous
• Approved church use and 50‑ft front‑yard variance for Laguardo Missionary Baptist Church at 8147 Highway 109 North (Case 4267) – unanimous
• Approved 3‑ft height variance for accessory structure at 6670 Cairo Bend Rd (Case 4268) – two no votes (Blaydes, Thompson)
• Approved multiple setback variances for pool replacement at 702 Watson Court (Case 4269) – unanimous

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to change 1.22 acres at 8695 Highway 109 North from agricultural (A-1) to highway commercial (C-3). The commission will also vote on 21 resolutions covering one-time appropriations for schools, emergency management, sheriff's department, and other county funds, plus bids and property purchases. The meeting includes routine reports from committees and the director of schools.

• Public hearing and vote on land use plan amendment and rezoning of 8695 Highway 109 North (1.22 acres) from A-1 to C-3
• Resolutions 25-3-1 through 25-3-21: one-time appropriations for Board of Education, WEMA, Sheriff's Department, Archives, Animal Control, and bond payments
• Resolution 25-3-19 authorizing bid and construction of an Animal Control building
• Resolution 25-3-20 authorizing purchase of Road Commission property at 970 Tennessee Blvd in Lebanon
• Resolution 25-3-21 approving and accepting the bond for Wilson County Trustee Kenneth Hackett

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a land use plan amendment and rezoning from agriculture to highway commercial for a 1.22-acre property at 8695 Highway 109 North. Other items include approval of site plans for cell tower cabinet installations at three locations and two subdivision plats (Dillon Pointe with 108 lots, Windermere Cove with 73 lots). A plat affirmation for Seven Springs Subdivision Lot 17 is also on the agenda.

• Land Use Plan Amendment from low-density residential to high-density low-intensity commercial for 1.22 acres at 8695 Highway 109 North
• Rezoning from A-1 Agriculture to C-3 Highway Commercial for same property
• Site plan for American Tower/T-Mobile cabinet installation at Hunters Point site, 198 Africa Road
• Final plat for Dillon Pointe Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 (108 lots) on Old Hunters Point Pike
• Preliminary plat for Windermere Cove Subdivision (73 lots) on 348 Green Road

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved a positive recommendation for a land use plan amendment and rezoning of 1.22 acres at 8695 Highway 109 North from A-1 Agriculture to C-3 Highway Commercial, forwarding it to the County Commission. The Commission also approved three cell tower site plans, deferred the Dillon Pointe Subdivision final plat for 30 days, and approved several other plats. All decisions were made with recorded votes.

• Approved land use plan amendment and rezoning at 8695 Highway 109 North (all aye)
• Approved site plan for American Tower/T-Mobile Hunters Point (Renfro no)
• Approved site plan for American Tower/T-Mobile Bobo (Renfro no)
• Approved site plan for Crown Castle/T-Mobile Watertown (Renfro no, Jewell abstained)
• Deferred final plat for Dillon Pointe Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 for 30 days (Weathers, Turner, Jones no)
• Approved preliminary plat for Windermere Cove Subdivision (all aye)
• Affirmed plats for Seven Springs, King Property, Southwinds, Gray Property, and Crosswinds (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 13 cases including a renewal of a short-term rental (deferred from November), requests for boat repair, landscape supply, trucking, events, and multiple variances for accessory structure height, setbacks, sewer requirements, and a major variance for a 256-lot subdivision off Mays Chapel Road.

• Case 4256: Ashton Nashville Residential LLC requests variance of 206 lots from 50-lot requirement for private access community (Willow Landing off Mays Chapel Road).
• Case 4222: Edward Hagerty requests renewal of short-term rental at 105 Riverside Drive (deferred from November 2024).
• Case 4250: Jonathan Rone requests use for trucking business and variance from sewer requirement at 3625 Murfreesboro Road.
• Case 4254: Jamie or Alice Duncan request variance to allow two dwellings on one tract at 5604B East Richmond Shop Road.
• Case 4255: David Steunebrink requests short-term rental and variance from 2-acre requirement at 604 Gay Winds Drive.

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals met on February 20, 2025, to hear 42 zoning cases, including requests for short-term rentals, variances, and special uses. However, the minutes do not record any decisions or votes; all cases were deferred to the next meeting on March 20, 2025. No substantive actions were taken.

• All 42 cases deferred to March 20, 2025 meeting
• No votes or decisions recorded in minutes

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several appropriations for WEMA and budget amendments for the Board of Education. The body will also consider the purchase of real property at 121 Rogers Avenue and a request to the General Assembly regarding real estate transfer tax allocation.

• Purchase of real property at 121 Rogers Avenue
• Resolutions 25-2-2, 25-2-3, and 25-2-4 regarding appropriations into WEMA
• Wilson County Board of Education budget amendments 2025-08 and 2025-09
• Request to General Assembly for 1/2 of real estate transfer tax to be allocated to the county
• Public hearing for zoning purposes

County Meetings

The Wilson County GIS Committee will meet to consider approval of minutes from 2021, discuss aerial imagery and county-wide GIS projects, review a sinking fund, and elect committee officers. The agenda contains no specific contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinances; it is primarily procedural and organizational.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2021
• Discussion of aerial imagery and county-wide GIS projects
• Review of a sinking fund
• Election of officers for the committee

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on several land-use amendments and rezoning applications. The body will also consider appropriations for the Sheriff's Department, Veterans' Services, and WEMA, as well as the dissolution of the Public Building Authority.

• Rezoning of 1615 Sparta Pike from Rural Residential to General Commercial
• Rezoning of 11.99 acres on Central Pike from Rural Residential to Highway Commercial
• Rezoning of 1108 Highway 109 North from Rural Residential to Highway Commercial
• Appropriations for the Sheriffs Department, Veterans' Services (No Vet Left Behind), and WEMA
• Resolution 25-1-9 to dissolve the Public Building Authority of Wilson County, Tennessee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Cumberland Oaks Subdivision master plan regarding lot sizes and building separation. The body will also review two site plans and one combination plat.

• Master plan amendment for Cumberland Oaks Subdivision at 124 Chalford Place (406.81 acres)
• Site plan for Friendship Christian School gym addition at 5400 Coles Ferry Pike
• Site plan for Speedway IP Ph. 2 building alteration and expansion on Richard Petty Way
• Combination plat for Joe Wayne Hardy Property on Midgett Road

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved two amendments to the Cumberland Oaks Subdivision master plan, allowing reduced building separations and smaller lot sizes across several districts. The amended plan will go to the County Commission with a positive recommendation. The commission also approved a site plan for a gym addition at Friendship Christian School and a site plan for a Speedway building expansion, and affirmed several plats.

• Approved amendment to allow 20-foot building separation in Neighborhood Center, Neighborhood General, and Waterfront districts (all aye)
• Approved amendment to reduce minimum lot sizes in Neighborhood Center, Neighborhood General, and Waterfront districts (all aye)
• Approved Friendship Christian School gym addition site plan, subject to staff recommendations (all aye)
• Approved Speedway IP Phase 2 Lot 14 building alteration and expansion site plan, subject to staff recommendations (all aye)
• Affirmed combination plat for Joe Wayne Hardy Property on Midgett Road (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several requests for short-term rental renewals and new approvals. The board will also consider variance requests regarding property setbacks and lot size requirements.

• Short-term rental renewal requests for 105 Riverside Drive, 400 Gilley Road, 135 Cherokee Dock Road, and 155 Cherokee Dock Road
• Short-term rental application for 6505 Hickory Ridge Road
• Request to park tractor trailer trucks and perform repairs at 5425 East Division Street
• Setback variance requests for 1611 Harkreader Road, 2100 Donna Kaye Court, and 451 Braid Drive
• Lot size variance requests for short-term rentals at 135 and 155 Cherokee Dock Road

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several requests, including short-term rental renewals and variances, and denied one truck parking request. All decisions were made unanimously except for two short-term rental approvals where one member voted no. One case was deferred due to an agenda error.

• Approved short-term rental renewal at 6505 Hickory Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Denied truck parking request at 5425 East Division Street (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental renewal at 400 Gilley Road (unanimous)
• Approved front yard variance at 1611 Harkreader Road (unanimous)
• Approved rear yard variance at 2100 Donna Kaye Court (unanimous)
• Approved rear yard variance at 451 Braid Drive (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental renewal at 135 Cherokee Dock Road (4-1)
• Approved short-term rental renewal at 155 Cherokee Dock Road (4-1)