Cookeville Tired Of Delinquent Hotel/Motel Payments
Possible changes coming to Cookeville’s hotel/motel tax ordinance, as the city tries to deal with delinquent payments. The Council will consider an ordinance that would make it unlawful for a hotel to operate if its occupancy tax is delinquent. City Clerk Darian Coons said most hotels are paying on time, while some are frequently delinquent […]
Council Concerned About Changes Subdividing Property
A proposal to allow subdividing commercial property from the Planning Commission raised questions among Cookeville City Council members Monday. One concern was how the city would ensure subdivided properties would meet parking requirements if the use were to be changed. Community Development Director Jon Ward said it would essentially be an HOA-like model, where owners […]
Environmental Work Set For Downtown Wilson Property
Cookeville City Council approved a second environmental review on the Wilson Property purchased last month. City Manager James Mills said the previous uses of the property likely left environmental concerns that need to be identified. The survey will take four to six weeks at a price tag of $42,700. “The phase two ESA is necessary […]
Cookeville To Award Interstate Drive Sidewalk Bid Thursday
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to award an estimated $1.9 million bid for the city’s Interstate Drive Sidewalk Project. The project will construct sidewalks on both sides of Interstate Drive from Willow Avenue to Jefferson Avenue and will also include a segment on Jefferson on the West side from Interstate Drive to Walnut Avenue. […]
Cookeville Considering Changes To Driveway Requirements
Cookeville City Council will consider making changes to the city’s zoning code regarding driveway surfacing Thursday. The amended code would require driveways to be surfaced to the back of the public right-of-way or for a distance of ten feet into the driveway in single-family districts. Community Development Director Jon Ward said Public Works has seen […]
Public Meetings Set For Cookeville Westside Development
Public meeting dates have been set for next Tuesday and Wednesday to gather public input on Cookeville’s Westside Development Project. ASA Engineering firm will host several meetings with different focus groups, including the general public and community stakeholders. ASA Engineering Senior Project Manager Kevin Tucker said using focus groups helps the engineering firm obtain a […]
Cookeville Considering Changes To Dumpster Requirements
Cookeville City Council will consider making changes to the city’s dumpster requirements after discussions at a Monday work session. The amendments consist of adding dimensions, new inspection requirements, and requiring all dumpsters be screened to prevent trash from blowing out. Screen materials must be block/brick or a wooden privacy fence. Community Development Director Jon Ward […]
Cookeville Proposing Subdividing Commercial Property
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved amending the city’s zoning code to allow subdividing commercial units on individual lots. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the amendment will allow commercial properties to be broken into smaller lots and be sold individually. Ward said access drives and parking would be considered common elements managed by a […]
Depot Park, New Broad Street First Design Ideas Revealed
A preliminary design for the Wilson Property includes moving Broad Street south of the Depot, building a park around the trains and lining a new Broad Street with new retail and restaurants. Cookeville City Council called it a starting point as they approved an engineering consulting contract for the property Thursday night. Traffic would leave […]
Cookeville Consider Engineer Contract For Depot Project
Cookeville City Council will consider the engineering contract with ASA Engineering to develop a master plan for the Depot Street Project after a discussion Monday. City Manager James Mills said the master plan will include traffic studies and drawings for stormwater and utilities. Mills said the contract will cost the city an estimated $425,000. Mills […]
