Residents Worried About Traffic, Density Smith Road Project
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an increased density of 12 homes for property along Bill Smith Road Monday night. Residents voiced concerns including increased traffic and possible poor quality in the construction. James Loates lives about a block from the lot. He said photos presented at the meeting do not show how small it is. […]
Planning Commission Approves 2 New Projects
The White County Planning Commission approved two new subdivisions, one on Frank Anderson Road and one on Old Smithville Highway and Will Thompson Road. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the Frank Anderson Road subdivision will turn 17.5 acres into 23 lots ranging from half an acre to 1.5 acres per lot. The Old Smithville […]
New Development Proposed Off Highway 70 Outside Baxter
Putnam County Planning Commission got its first look Tuesday night at a 106-lot residential development planned just outside Baxter. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the 55-acre lot sits between Prosperity Point and Laffew Road, off Highway 70. He said rather than a septic system, developers plan to install a step system for decentralized sewer. He […]
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 […]
Celina Prohibits Sewer Taps Outside City Lines Without Annexation
Celina Aldermen will not allow any sewer taps outside of the city limits without annexation. Mayor Luke Collins said the issue arose when the city provided sewer lines to an industrial property outside of the city that was later turned into residential housing. Collins said that led to more residences trying to get added to […]
Preliminary Plat Of New Cookeville Subdivision Approved
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat of a new residential development off Highway 70. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed Ashbury Farms Subdivision will be approximately 5.14 acres and feature townhomes. “The plat depicts the construction of two new private streets, proposed as Foxwood Landing and Waylen Way as shown on […]
Putnam Planning Approves Subdivision Preliminary Plat Off Of Medlin Road
Putnam County Planning Commission Approved the preliminary plat for a new subdivision off of Medline Road that would create some 54-lots on 63 acres. The item had been tabled at the last meeting so the county’s attorney and the developer’s attorney could reach an agreement for needed road improvements before the development was approved. Putnam […]
White Planning Commission Approves Preliminary 19 Lot Subdivision And Three Final Plats
A preliminary plat for a new subdivision at Duck Pond Road has been approved by the White County Planning Commission. UCDD Staff Planner Tommy Lee said 19 lots proposed to subdivide some 10 acres. “It is an existing county road,” Lee said. “An existing water line was already in place, and before the final becomes […]
Big Picture Planning Key For Baxter’s Development Demands
Water and sewer are the main concerns when it comes to Baxter’s rapid growth affecting utilities. City Engineer Tom Bennett said that’s why he asked the Baxter Planning Commission to better define the process of approving subdivision developments. He said that first phase of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant project will help meet some of […]
Baxter To Change Large Subdivision Proposal Protocol
Baxter Planning Commission will change its protocols when it comes to approving plats for large subdivisions. City Engineer Tom Bennett brought for the idea citing concerns about utility capacity for large subdivisions. Building and Codes Inspector Bob Lane said developers will now have to get preliminary approval from department heads before bringing the submission before […]
