Timber Business Explores Options With Putnam Planning
Putnam County Planning Commission discussed ideas for a proposal to building a timber-framing business on Mike Maxwell Road, west of Cookeville. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the proposed development is for a Crossville-based company. Rush said that the project has a few issues that need to be addressed, including an existing billboard on the property […]
Commission Approves Norman Mayberry Road Final Plat
The Putnam County Planning Commission has approved a final plat for Blair Subdivision on Norman Mayberry Road. The planning commission had a concern about how narrow the road is. However, Norman Mayberry Road is a Jackson County Road. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that the road will work. “We measured the road, it is roughly […]
Putnam Planning Gets First Look At 850 Lot Development
The Putnam County Regional Planning Commission got a first look Tuesday night at a 560-acre subdivision proposed for Burgess Falls Road and Ditty Road. M2 Design Group Founder Matt Bryant said Scott Family Farm property would contain some 850 lots, based on the current design. The property also contains a 16-acre section that the Scott […]
Putnam Planning Rescinds County Road Recommendation
The Putnam County Planning Commission rescinded a recommendation to accept a new county road during its Tuesday meeting. Planning Director Kevin Rush said parts of Anna Maria Lane’s gravel were washed out by heavy rains after the commission suggested adding the street to the county list in February. Rush said he spoke with Road Supervisor […]
Putnam Planning Commission Approves New Rules For Public Comments
The Putnam County Planning Commission approved an amendment to its by-laws Tuesday night regarding how public comments are handled during its meetings. The new plan will allow for three people to speak for two minutes about each item on the agenda. Commissioner Phil Wilbourn said he thought the speakers should have more time. “We got […]
Putnam Planning Approves Next Step In 65-Lot Subdivision On Buffalo Valley
A new 65-lot subdivision on Buffalo Valley Road will move forward, pending contingencies from the Putnam County Planning Commission. The contingencies discussed during the Tuesday meeting include road adjustments, drainage easements for two of the lots, new lot stakes, and a letter of credit for $25,000. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the conditions should not […]
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 […]
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 […]
Putnam Planning Commission Approves Preliminary 49-Lot Moss Road Plat
Putnam County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat of a new 49-lot subdivision on some 47.72 acres along Moss Road. The proposed subdivision near the Ditty Road intersection was approved, but with a few stipulations. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that there could be potential sight issues along the road. “Depending on the exact location […]
Putnam Planning Approves Preliminary Plats On Two Subdivisions
The Putnam County Planning Commission approved two preliminary subdivision plats Tuesday night. Pippin Estates Division includes 20 lots on some 14 acres. The subdivision will be built on Blackburn Fork Road. Planning Director Kevin Rush said that there will be one new road required on the parcel to be named H.C. Pippin Drive. He said […]
