May 5 Referendum Proposed On Dodson Branch Annexation
Cookeville City Council will hold a May 5th referendum next year on the proposed annexation of some 275 acres in the Dodson Branch Road area. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Election Commission recommended holding the referendum as part of the regular election cycle, instead of conducting a special election. “This annexation was initiated […]
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 […]
Planning Commission To Examine Growth Boundary Study
Cookeville Planning Commission approved a study to expand the city Urban Growth Boundary Monday, hoping to protect areas where Cookeville could expand. Planning Commission Chairman Jim Woodford said the commission predicts the city will continue expanding at a steady rate. The city has seen significant growth over the past few years. Woodford said the boundary […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Updating Comprehensive Plan
The Cookeville Planning Commission began the process of updating its comprehensive plan Monday. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the plan has not been updated since 2010. Ward said with recent growth, it was time for the commission to consider its development goals and objectives. Ward said a big item the commission will have […]
Planning Denies Secondary Access For Proposed Church
A secondary access point for a proposed church on Cookeville’s Neal Street will not move forward after several residents voiced concerns. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints requested a secondary access point on Maple Point Drive in addition to an access point on Neal Street after completing a traffic impact study. 28 households […]
Cookeville Zoning Code Amended Regarding Drive-Thrus
The Cookeville Planning Commission eliminated drive-thru restaurants inside Neighborhood Commercial zones during its Monday night meeting. Code stated drive-thru restaurants could be developed by permitted use on a major collector roadway inside a Neighborhood Commercial zone. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the newly amended code would only apply to restaurants. “Walgreens has a […]
Cookeville Considers Dodson Branch Annexation Study
The Cookeville City Council received a proposal Monday to annex a part of the Dodson Branch area. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city did an annexation study on the Dodson Branch Area which revealed two possible scenarios. One includes 131 acres. The other, 252 acres. Ward said the estimated cost to provide […]
Habitat Adjusting West End Expansion Plans
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity recently withdrew its preliminary plat application for a ten-lot expansion of the West End neighborhood.
Planning Commission Approves Work Plan For 2025
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an annual report Monday night outlining the city planning division’s focus for 2025. Community Development Director Jon Ward said one of the items the department wants to look into is the city’s parking requirements. Ward said members of the planning commission asked his department to look into the matter last […]
Cookeville Planning Studying Truck Stop, Gas Codes
The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider ordinance amendments defining truck stops, automobile and truck field centers, and gasoline and motor fuel retail. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city recently received several calls from developers asking about potential gas facility locations. “We are just looking to clarify some of that language in […]
