Putnam Planning Approves Dale Lane Estates Subdivision
A new 18-lot subdivision off Free Hill Road in Putnam County has gained conditional preliminary approval from the County. Planning Commission. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the developer must complete specific soil work to ensure the land can support septic systems for each of the proposed lots. Rush said the approval is also contingent on […]
Putnam Cities Redefine Boundaries For Future Annexation
Putnam County began the final stages Tuesday of a long-term process to redefine the urban growth boundaries of the four municipalities. Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said the county and each city had to appoint the Joint Economic Community Development Board as the Growth Coordinating Committee to oversee the changes. Rush said the county […]
Commission Grants Mann Subdivision Preliminary Approval
The Putnam County Planning Commission granted preliminary approval a new Subdivision on Martin Creek Road. Putnam Planning Commission Director Kevin Rush introduced the proposal for the five-lot subdivision, which includes plans for sidewalks, a 24-inch water line, and sprinklered houses. The decision followed a discussion about the visibility of lot boundaries and the need for […]
Putnam Planning Approves 58-Home Subdivision In Baxter Area
Putnam Regional Planning Commission approved the final layout for a nearly 70-acre subdivision in the Baxter area Tuesday night. The final plan for Watermark Subdivision, at the end of Medlin Road, would add 58 homes. Some concerns were raised about potential runoff that could cause the road to washout. Planning Commission Engineer Patrick Rinks said […]
Putnam Planning Gives Conditional Approval To Six-Lot Dyer Ridge Project
The Putnam County Regional Planning Commission Tuesday night gave conditional approval to a six-lot subdivision off Dyer Ridge Road. Debate arose regarding approval for the plat because of an existing cemetery. Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said that state law requires public access to a cemetery. “You know we could approve it conditional too, […]
Putnam Planning Approves New Traffic Study Regulations For Certain Developments
Putnam County Planning Commission unanimously approved new subdivision regulations implementing a traffic study requirement for certain developments Tuesday night. This, after several conversations on how to best approach those cases. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the approval allows the planning department to require a traffic study and sets the standards for those traffic studies. “The […]
Putnam Planning Defers Decision On Traffic Study Requirement
Putnam County Regional Planning Commission deferred action on establishing a tiered traffic study requirement for future developments citing a desire to simplify the regulation. The need to create such an option comes as a result of a newly-established state law that prohibits regional and municipal planning commissions from requiring certain things from developers as conditions […]
Putnam Residential Development Slowing Down Slightly
Development in Putnam County showing signs of slowing down slightly after its recent boom. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that doesn’t mean it shows signs of stopping. “There’s always a lag between development and when the market is hot,” Rush said. “When the market is hot you see people start looking at developing property, but […]
Putnam Planning Approves Final Plat For Window Cliffs
Putnam County Regional Planning Commission approved the final plat for the new Window Cliffs subdivision in southwest Cookeville. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the plat had originally been filed with 22 lots. He said that there were questions about access points and the remainder between lots. Rush said Developer Jackie Schubert had combined two lots […]
Putnam Planning Gives Contingency Approval For Autumn Woods Subdivision Phase II Final Plat
Putnam County Planning Commission gave a contingency approval of the final plat for the second phase of the Autumn Woods Subdivision at its meeting Tuesday night. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that the 56-lot subdivision off of Cumby Road needed work done on its drainage, electricity, and getting the roads up to county standards, among […]
