Developer Appeals Cookeville Planning Decision Limiting Signage
The developer of a 10th Street shopping development has appealed a Cookeville Planning Commission decision to the City Council. The council will hear the appeal December 7. The commission upheld the original rules concerning signage at the Old Kentucky Commons Shopping Center where Wendy’s wants to build a new location. Community Development Director Jon Ward […]
Interstate Dr Sidewalks Or Willow/Jackson Improvements; Council Getting Costs
Cookeville City Council will consider two engineering agreements Thursday designed to move forward on the Interstate Drive sidewalks and the Willow Avenue/West Jackson Street upgrades. The city has money from the State Transportation Block Grant to move forward with both projects. However, the funds likely will not be enough to complete both projects. The Interstate […]
Wingstop Takes Last Commercial Spot At Shoppes At Eagle Point
Wingstop is coming to Cookeville’s Shoppes At Eagle Point. Community Development Director Jon Ward said it is the last spot in the shopping center. Ward said a building permit has been issued, so Wingstop is now free to remodel the space. Ward said businesses contact the city daily about locating here. Finding a space can […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Approves Rezoning For Fisk Road Property
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the rezoning of 2210 Fisk Road from a multi-family residential to a commercial-industrial mixed-use property. The request was submitted to allow the creation of a convenience store with a restaurant or townhomes. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the neighboring properties, both within and outside of the city limits, contain […]
Cookeville Postpones Decision On RVs In Mobile Home Parks
Cookeville City Council began preparations for winter last night, purchasing 500 tons of road salt. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said the city is currently two-thirds full on salt. The city salted just once last winter, during the Christmas Eve weather event. Pricing did not change from a year ago. Council also voted Thursday night […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Votes To Further Study Campgrounds/RV Parks
The Cookeville Planning Department will once again further study the addition of campgrounds and RV parks under local commercial districts. Community Development Director Jon Ward presented preliminary guidelines to the Planning Commission Monday. Ward said the proposed amendments would remove the developments from general commercial. “This is a pretty complex issue,” Ward said. “We want […]
Downtown Cookeville Housing Project Takes Next Step Toward Approval
One of Cookeville’s first downtown living areas took a step toward approval Thursday night, with Cookeville City Council’s first reading on rezoning. The council unanimously approved a redevelopment area overlay rezoning for the 2.87 acre site off Spring Street. It includes some 60 units on the old Builder’s Supply property. It sits just blocks from […]
Cookeville To Consider Selling Two Highlands Business Park Lots
Cookeville City Council will consider selling two lots in the Highlands Business Park. The land is set to be developed by the Hollingsworth Company, which also developed the Ficosa building in the Business Park. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the lots will serve as “spec” sites for potential future industries. “This is an opportunity […]
Cookeville BZA Approves Parking Variance For HRS Property Redevelopment
Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for parking lots at Highlands Residential Services’ old Claude Darwin property at Boatman and Darwin Streets. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the property is in the process of redevelopment by a third party. He said the current zoning code requires 1.25 parking spaces per bedroom for […]
