Cookeville City Council To Consider Applying For Third Spring St. Sidewalk Grant
Cookeville City Council will considering applying for an additional grant to install sidewalks on Spring Street, bringing the total project to potentially three phases. Community Planning Director Jon Ward said the original scope of the project from 2014 would construct sidewalks from Old Kentucky Road to Broad Street. He said they were awarded a second […]
Planning Commission Votes Down Cookeville 10th Street Development
The Cookeville Planning Commission voted 6-2 Monday night against a proposed 10th Street development. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed subdivision would include 45 lots located at 1327 East 10th Street. Members of the community spoke out against the proposed devolvement, sighting concerns over infrastructure, and flooding, but the most common concern among […]
June 15 Public Hearing Set On Cookeville Annexation
Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing June 15 to annex a 74-acre parcel off Tennessee Avenue. Council approved the resolution Thursday night. The annexation is by owner consent. Council will also set zoning for the land, expected to be commercial in nature, according to Community Development Director Jon Ward. The city will also […]
Cookeville Council Approves Paving Work, Using Extra Revenue
Cookeville City Council agreed to spend $1.14 million in additional money on Spring paving Thursday night. The revenue generated, in large part, by higher interest rates on the city’s investments. Finance Director Brenda Imel outlined numerous other budget adjustments Thursday night as the fiscal year draws toward an end. Sales tax revenue, for example, has […]
Cookeville Preparing To Survey Residents For 2030 Plan Update
The Cookeville Planning Department will soon survey residents about growth, housing, transportation and other issues surrounding the city’s future. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the feedback helps shape any needed changes to the Cookeville 2030 Plan. “It’ll ask a variety of different questions about why you live in Cookeville, our community characteristics, changes that […]
Cookeville To Allow Medical Clinics In Regional Commercial Zones
Cookeville Planning Commission voted Monday to allow medical clinics in the city’s regional commercial zones. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the CR zoning exists along major collector roads across the city. The zoning currently allows medical offices for dentists, opticians, chiropractors and physical therapists. “Areas along Neal Street within the CR district contain several […]
Cookeville Council Makes Changes To Campground/RV Rules
Cookeville City Council approved new codes for campgrounds and RV parks Thursday night, slightly amending rules proposed by the Planning Commission. The changes will continue to allow the facilities in the General Commercial District. Landowners could also appeal to have the use allowed in the Local Commercial District. After a Monday Work Session, the planning […]
Cookeville Council To Vote On Annexation Of Tennessee Avenue Parcel
The Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to begin the annexation process on some 74 acres at the Tennessee Avenue exit. “We haven’t had an annexation in quite awhile,” Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said. “This is a lot of opportunity for the city here for commercial development.” The land would likely be zoned […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Property Rezoning On South Jefferson And Old Sparta Road
Cookeville Planning Commission approved the rezoning of a 10-acre tract on South Jefferson and Old Sparta Road Monday night. The rezoning would change the property from high-density residential to local commercial. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the planning department wanted to rezone the area to a classification that would allow for both commercial and […]
Cookeville BZA To Consider Variances For Potential Commercial Property On S. Willow
Cookeville Board of Zoning appeals will consider a potential variance this week for a large retail development at the corner of South Willow Avenue and I-40. The preliminary plan calls for a some 148,000 square foot anchor tenant with at least five other adjacent retailers. This week’s zoning appeals focus on the signage and parking […]
