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 Approves Clemmons Preliminary Plat, With Concerns
The Putnam County Planning Commission approved an eight-lot preliminary subdivision plat on Clemmons Road during Tuesday’s meeting. The plat requested a variance as two of the lots were within 520 feet of a fire hydrant, which does not meet the 500 feet requirement. Planning Commission Chairman David Mattson said he preferred the commission to remain […]
Boat Dock Utility Asking For Charter Change For Wastewater
Putnam County Commissioners approved amending of the charter for the Cookeville Boat Dock Road Utility District Monday night to possibly add wastewater service. County Attorney Jeffery Jones presented the utility district’s petition. Jones said the initial charter was drafted for water service. Jones said the utility district wants the option because of increased development in […]
New Mail Regulations Now In Place For Putnam Subdivisions
Future subdivisions in Putnam County must meet new delivery regulations after a Planning Commission vote. Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said the postal service had changed requirements that required some new subdivisions to have cluster boxes for mail delivery. Rush said the change will require developers to work with the postal service to determine […]
Putnam Planning Delays Scott Farm Subdivision Vote
Still concerned about the width of lots in the proposed Scott Farm development, the Putnam County Planning Commission delayed a vote on the concept plan Tuesday night. Developer M2 Group proposed 45, 55, and 65-foot wide lots. But for the second straight meeting, commission members said they were worried about utility line placement on the […]
Putnam Planning Defers Decision On 850 Lot Project
Putnam Planning Commission deferred a decision Tuesday night on a new 850 lot subdivision planned off Highway 70 between Cookeville and Baxter due to utility and sewer concerns. Board members had concerns with small lots and utility lines locations. Commission Member David Mattson said he is concerned that the majority of the lots are too […]
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 […]
Putnam Planning Wants Further Study On Road For Possible Water Plant Rd. Subdivision
A developer of a 40 lot subdivision on Water Plant Road will need to conduct further studies before moving forward on a planning request. Developer Pete Scerbo approached the Putnam County Planning Commission Tuesday about improving an unkempt segment of road on the site. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the foundation of the road needs […]
