Algood Planning Commission To Further Study Regulations On Accessory Buildings
The Algood Planning Commission will further study guidelines to limit the size of accessory structures. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the commission wants to refine the restrictions as it relates to lot sizes. “If they’re on a fairly small lot, and they are going out there to build a monstrosity of a building that overwhelms […]
Planning Commission Needs Commission Approval For Small Plat Approval
The Putnam County Planning Department will need to make one of its common practices legal again after a change to state law. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the department has historically approved plats up to two-lots in-house. However, legislation passed in the most recent General Assembly session now requires a one-time approval by the county […]
Planning Commission Approves Study Of Lovelady Road Subdivision
A proposed Cookeville subdivision that has been at the center of public concern approved for study by the Cookeville Planning Commission Monday night. The preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision on Lovelady Road includes 316 lots. The conceptual layout of the development will be presented to the commission at a future meeting. The Planning Commission approved […]
Putnam Planning Approves Preliminary West Cemetery Subdivision
The Putnam County Planning Commission gave preliminary approval to a 10-lot West Cemetery Road subdivision Tuesday night. Planning Director Kevin Rush said commissioners also recommended for the developer to leave access to the acreage behind the lots. “We’re proposing that we recommend to the developer that they leave another 50 foot strip going back to […]
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 […]
Algood To Consider Term Limits For BZA, Planning Commission
Algood City Council will consider new term limits for those serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Municipal Planning Commission. City Manager Keith Morrison said that the limits would be six consecutive years for those on the BZA and eight consecutive years for those on the Planning Commission. “A council member just requested […]
Algood Planning Recommending Changes For Future Residential Homes
The Algood Planning Commission will recommend two zoning ordinance amendments focusing on homes imported into the city. Planner Tommy Lee said the recommendations come from concerns about the relocation of non-site built structures, like double-wide manufactured homes. Lee said if the city approves, there will be multiple requirements for any new home coming into Algood. […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Amendment Changing Sidewalk Regulations
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a subdivision regulation amendment that could require sidewalks for new residential developments along existing streets. Planning Director Jon Ward said those new developments with access to public sewer and within 1,000 feet of an existing sidewalk qualify. “This is a big change in and of itself,” Ward said. “We’ve never […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Approves Two Subdivision Extensions
Work for two Cookeville subdivisions have been delayed by six months. The Reserve at the Country Club was approved its first extension by the Planning Commission Monday. The development plans include 101 single family lots on Shag Rag Road. The Brook View Subdivision was granted its second six month extension during the same meeting. Sixteen […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Approves Subdivision Extensions
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved six month extensions for two preliminary subdivision plats during Monday’s monthly meeting. The proposed West Towne Village off Broadway Avenue is made up of 50, single family lots. Scenic Bluffs off South Jefferson Avenue and Interstate Drive is a plat of eight lots. According to Planning Director Jon Ward, this […]
