Cookeville Looking At Zoning Changes For Dumpster Gate Requirements
Cookeville City Council considering changes to zoning code requirements for dumpster gates. Community Development Director Jon Ward said there have been persistent problems with the gates for the Public Work Department’s efficiency in garbage collecting. “I mean the guys having to get off the trucks to open the gates, they’re left open when they leave,” […]
Cookeville Renews Contract With Retail Strategies
City of Cookeville renewing a contract with consulting firm Retail Strategies for a ninth consecutive year. Community Planning Director Jon Ward said the company provides services for retail recruitment, research, and market analysis. He said they measure information using credit card swipe locations, cell phone data, and regional trends. “I think the use of it […]
Cookeville Seeking RFQs For Due Diligence Work At Lemon Farris Industrial Site
City of Cookeville soliciting requests for qualifications (RFQ) from professionals to move forward on the Lemon Farris industrial site. The site is located off Highway 111 near the I-40 interchange. Community Development Director Jon Ward said due diligence tests include geotechnical work and wetland determination. He said having due diligence services completed will be instrumental […]
Cookeville Planning Approves New Zoning Code For Moderate Density Single-Family Development
Cookeville Planning Commission approved a new zoning code Monday night in hopes of finding a middle ground density for single-family development homes. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the new zoning is intended to serve as a moderate single-family residential environment where public wastewater services are available. He said the Planning Department developed this zoning […]
PRD Encouragement Passes In Cookeville Code Changes
Cookeville City Council passed changes to the city zoning code Thursday night designed to encourage the use of planned residential developments. Planning Director Jon Ward said the changes to the perimeter setbacks and screening requirements that had been in place kept developers from looking at PRDs. Planned residential developments can be a way to encourage […]
New Car Washes Under Construction In Cookeville
Two new car washes are currently under construction in Cookeville. Planning Director Jon Ward said both are part of chains expanding to the area. One will be a Wash-N’-Roll on Willow Avenue next to Bojangles. The other will be a Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Jefferson Avenue. Ward said that the plans had been approved […]
Cookeville Considering The Creation Of New Community Development Department
Cookeville considering creating a new city department for community development. “I think this is the best way to move forward,” City Manager James Mills said. “I think it provides the best in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.” The proposal by Mills to council during a Monday work session would abolish the Planning Department and Codes […]
Cookeville Looking To Take Next Step On Gateway Monument Project
Cookeville City Council getting ready to undertake architectural designs for the Entranceway Project Planning Director Jon Ward said that the city has engaged with Upland Design Group to provide architectural services for two gateway monument signs. “This contract would include all of the design and necessary construction documents to move the project forward,” Ward said. […]
Council Members Want To Explore Options With Lovelady Road Rezoning
Public outcry about the rezoning of some 107 acres on Lovelady Road has Cookeville City Council wanting to explore potential compromises. Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning to a higher density designation that could allow for the development of some 337 lots. Council members discussed the decision Monday during a work session in preparation for […]
Residents Express Concern About Rezoning Of Cookeville’s Lovelady Road Property
A potential 300-lot subdivision on Lovelady Road on Highway 111 near South Jefferson Avenue drew the ire of residents at a Monday night Cookeville Planning Commission meeting. The Commission voted 7-2 in favor of rezoning some 107-acres from low-density to high-density residential. Resident David King said that he’s considered about what traffic will look like […]
