Planning Commission Streamlines Subdivision Plat Approvals
Certain minor subdivision plats can now move forward in Cookeville without requiring a formal Planning Commission hearing. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the change aligns local regulations with Tennessee state law to speed up the development process for smaller projects. Ward said the amendment specifically applies to plats involving no more than 25 lots […]
Planning Commission Approves 49-Home Subdivision
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the final plat for phase two of the River Ranch subdivision Monday night. The approval cleared the way for 49 new single-family homes on Mine Lick Creek Road. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the subject property consists of approximately 64.2 acres and is zoned for low-density residential use. […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Addition Of VA Clinic Streets
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat Monday to establish new streets and right-of-way dedications for the planned VA clinic near Neal Street. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project involves the construction of a new public street called Truitt Drive and the extension of Guardian Way to provide access to the facility. […]
Rezoning Requested For Property On North Willow Avenue
A rezoning request for a property on North Willow Avenue is moving forward in the City of Cookeville’s approval process, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the request involves roughly 3,000 square feet of property located just north of 12th Street and south of West Jere Whitson Road. […]
Rezoning Approved For 16-Acre Boyd Farris Road Development
The Cookeville Planning Commission voted Monday to approve a rezoning request that clears the path for a new high-density single-family neighborhood on Boyd Farris Road. The property is located off Highway 111 and Boyd Farris Road and is currently split between commercial and residential zoning. Community Development Director Jon Ward presented the application for the […]
Mine Lick Creek 16-Lot Development Final Plat Approved
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved a final plat for the 16-lot River Ranch Development located on Mine Lick Creek Road. Community development Director Jon Ward said the preliminary plat was granted with the condition of a divided median with 12-foot travel lanes. Ward said the fire department had concerns with the depicted grass median, […]
Planning Approves Dodson Branch Annexation Plan Services
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a plan of services Monday night for the proposed Dodson Branch annexation. The commission asked if some of the sewer services would be cost-shared with the developer who requested annexation. Community Development Director Jon Ward said those conversations are in the works, but have not gone very far. “Cost shares […]
Cookeville Planning Looking To Update Major Street Plan
The Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission began the process of updating the city’s Major Street Plan during a Tuesday work session. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the plan currently includes 54 street projects, from paving new streets, to extending existing streets, adding turning lanes to changing intersections. One new project the commission discussed was […]
Cookeville Hosts Growth Boundary Public Hearing Thursday
Cookeville City Council is set to host its first public hearing this Thursday on the city’s proposed urban growth boundary expansion. The Cookeville Planning Commission has already approved a plan that expands to the east, south, and west by an estimated 4,225 acres or 6.6 square miles. Community Development Director Jon Ward said areas in […]
Commission Approves Urban Growth Boundary Plan
Cookeville’s desire to expand its Urban Growth Boundary took a step forward Monday night after the city’s planning commission approved an expansion plan. The boundary sets limits and defines areas in which the city could expand. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the expansion would total an estimated 4,225 acres or 6.6 miles. It would […]
