Cookeville Sets Referendum For Dodson Branch Annexation
The Cookeville City Council held its final public hearing on the proposed Dodson Branch Road annexation Thursday night, clearing the way for voters in the affected area to decide the issue. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed annexation includes approximately 258.5 acres and 55 parcels just outside the current city limits. If […]
Cookeville To Make Improvements To Green Gate Lane
The Cookeville City Council discussed moving forward with paving and relocating a waterline on Green Gate Lane to assist with The Willows Development. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the improvements are the result of an agreement with Willow Avenue Church of Christ to acquire an estimated 20-feet of right of way on the south […]
Cookeville Advances Three-Lane Henley Drive Extension
The preliminary outline for the extension of Henley Drive, from Sams Street to Bunker Hill Road south of Interstate 40, approved by the Cookeville Planning Commission. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project sits on approximately 0.799 acres zoned for regional commercial use. “The submitted plat depicts the extension of Henley Drive from the […]
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 […]
Cookeville Advances Dodson Branch Road Annexation
A public hearing and referendum timeline set for Cookeville’s proposed annexation of the Dodson Branch Road area. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the annexation process began with a property owner request. He said the city later expanded the proposal to include surrounding properties to allow for efficient delivery of city services. “Upon studying the […]
Cookeville To Vote On Subdividing Commercial Units
Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on an amendment to permit subdividing commercial units into individual lots. When the amendment was first proposed in November, the council had concerns regarding how existing commercial developments would be impacted by the change. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city’s planning commission revised 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 […]
Potential Street Changes Coming To Womack Avenue
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss with the Planning Department potential street changes to Womack Avenue. That after the board approved a setback variance for three proposed lots. Community Development Director Jon Ward said he recommends approval, but would be subject to additional review by Public Works for any hydric soils issues or […]
BZA Approves Zoning Exception For Novastus Expansion
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning exception Thursday to accommodate an expansion project for Novastus. The recycling company already operates at 20 CC Camp Road, and wants to expand production. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the facility sorts out recyclable materials such as plastic water bottles, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals. Ward […]
