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BRISTOL TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL-REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Easley Municipal Annex
104 8th Street | Bristol, TN 37620
July 20, 2026
5:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 15, 2026
IV. UNSCHEDULED COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers
B. Subdivision Concept Plan – Meadow View Road
C. Ordinance regarding Recreational Substance Retail
VIII. OTHER MATTERS
A. Update- Junkyards
B. Discussion – Data Centers
C. Presentation on Alley Study
D. City Council Update
E. Training Update
F. Site Plans and Subdivisions Report
IX. ADJOURNMENT
RISTOL TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL-REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
104 8 St | Easley Municipal Annex
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Bristol, TN 37620
June 15, 2026
5:00 pm
Planning Commissioners Present: Staff Present:
Jason Booher - Chairman Brian Ramsey – Interim City Manager
Kelly Graham – Vice-Chairman Ross Peters – Interim Director of Community
Tekai Shu – Secretary Development
Lea Powers Kim Lester – Chief Building Official
Mike Schmidt Danielle Smith – City Attorney
Mark Webb Heather Moore-Planning
Steve Blakenship- Planning
Planning Commissioners Absent: Nicole Lawrence- Community Development
Andrew Snyder – Assistant Secretary
Mahlon Luttrell
Matt Slagle
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Jason Booher called the Bristol, Tennessee Municipal-Regional Planning Commission
meeting to order at 5:00 pm on Monday, June 15, 2026. Roll call was performed, and a quorum
was declared present.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The Commissioners approved the agenda as presented.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Mayor Lea Powers motioned to approve the minutes for the May 18, 2026, Planning
Commission meeting. Mark Webb seconded the motion to approve the May 18, 2026, Planning
Commission meeting minutes as presented. The minutes were approved as written.
UNSCHEDULED COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Road Name Change Request- Exide Drive to Limestone Ridge Road
Chairman Booher introduced a request in 1993 to change the name of Exide Drive, formerly
known as Sperry Road, for the Exide facility, which runs from Volunteer Parkway/Highway 11E
to Highway 394.
There are several other properties that either front on this subject roadway or have their
vehicular access via this roadway, but do not currently have Exide Drive addresses. Renaming a
public street requires consideration by the Bristol Regional Planning Commission and passage of
a street name change ordinance on two readings by the Bristol, Tennessee, City Council.
Staff recommended that the Planning Commission send an unfavorable recommendation to the
City Council that the street name of Exide Drive not be changed to Limestone Ridge Road.
The following spoke against the renaming of Exide Drive to Limestone Ridge Road:
Mildred Allison, 652 Exide Drive, Bristol, TN.
Eddie Allison, 652 Exide Drive, Bristol, TN.
The commissioners discussed the name change and stated that roads should not be named
after businesses in the future. The commission also stated that the road should be renamed to
a more historically relevant name that relates to Bristol.
A motion was made to send an unfavorable recommendation on the proposed name change to
the City Council.
A motion was made.
Motion to send an unfavorable recommendation to City Council for renaming Exide Drive to
Limestone Ridge Road.
MOTION: Graham
SECOND: Schmidt
FOR: Booher, Graham Shu, Powers, Schmidt, Webb
AGAINST:
Motion Carried
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B. Rezoning – 308 Glenwood Drive
Chairman Booher introduced this item to the commission. Seth Minton of Turnkey Foundations
has submitted a request to rezone 308 Glenwood Road from R-2 (Single Family & Duplex) to B-3
(General Business). This request was made after speaking with staff about opening a retail
business there to sell precast fencing. The B-3 zoning district permits the Manufacture of
articles for sale at retail on the premises, provided that such manufacturing is incidental to the
retail business and employs no more than five operators.
Simerly Concrete previously operated at 308 Glenwood Road. A prior rezoning request to M-2
for a data center was not supported, and City Council voted against it. A BZA appeal in March
2026 was also denied.
The subject parcel has roughly 287 feet of road frontage along Glenwood Road. The subject
property contains approximately 1.93 acres and is commercial in nature. It is mostly zoned R-2,
with the northern corner zoned B-3 (General Business). B-3 properties continue to the north
and west, R-1A (Low Density Single Family) zoned properties are located to the east, and R-2
(Single Family & Duplex) zoned properties lie south and west of the subject property. Water
and sanitary sewer are available through the City of Bristol.
Staff concluded that this rezoning to B-3 conforms to the Future Land Use Plan and Policy and
recommends that the Bristol Tennessee Municipal Regional Planning Commission send a
favorable recommendation to City Council for this request.
A motion was made to approve the staff recommendation for rezoning 308 Glenwood Drive.
Motion to approve staff recommendation to City Council for rezoning 308 Glenwood Drive
from R-2 to B-3.
MOTION: Webb
SECOND: Schmidt
FOR: Shu, Schmidt, Webb
AGAINST: Booher, Graham, Powers
The motion to approve the staff recommendation to rezone 308 Glenwood Drive resulted in a
tie vote (3-3), and the motion failed. As a result, no favorable recommendation for rezoning
308 Glenwood Drive from R-2 to B-3 will be sent to City Council.
C. Alley Abandonment – Hill Street
Chairman Booher introduced this item to the commission. This item has been referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation after it failed to pass first reading at the June 2,
2026, City Council meeting.
The proposed alley abandonment involves parcels in a B-3 zone and follows its failure to pass at
the June 2, 2026, City Council meeting.
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Given the favorable public notification response and the fact that this portion of the right-of-
way is currently being used as a parking lot, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
forward a favorable recommendation to the Bristol City Council regarding the abandonment of
the unimproved alley right-of-way for the unnamed alley running parallel between Hill Street
and Wilson Avenue, while retaining utility easements for affected users. If the property owner
wishes to incorporate the abandoned portion of the alley right-of-way, a subdivision plat must
be submitted for review and approval.
The commission asked staff why the City Council had returned this item. Vice-Mayor Powers
stated she had requested its return before the commission moved it forward and stressed that
each alley abandonment should be reviewed individually, without necessarily waiting for the
Alley Study's completion. She asked staff to prepare a presentation for the City Council about
the Alley Study process and timeline.
A motion was made
Motion to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for Hill Street alley
abandonment.
MOTION: Powers
SECOND: Graham
FOR: Booher, Graham Shu, Powers, Schmidt, Webb
AGAINST:
Motion Carried
OTHER MATTERS
At this point, the commission requested a change in the sequence for discussion items. The
following items were then heard in the revised order.
1. Discussion – Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds
Chairman Booher began the discussion by stating that the moratorium on campgrounds expires
on October 1, 2026. After reviewing the proposed new Ordinance prepared by staff, the
commission had questions and suggested changes. As a result, the commission requested that
the City Council extend the campground moratorium until January 31, 2027.
A motion was made to request a campground moratorium extension to January 31, 2027.
Motion to request the City Council extend the campground moratorium to January 31, 2027.
MOTION: Booher
SECOND: Graham
FOR: Booher, Graham Shu, Powers, Schmidt, Webb
AGAINST:
Motion Carrie
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2. Discussion – Data Centers
Chairman Booher began the discussion regarding zoning for Data Centers. The commission
decided they need more time to discuss the language regarding setbacks abutting residential
areas and would like more detail on the water usage of the facilities and who is responsible for
the cleaning and supplying of the water required. This item will be brought back to the July 20,
2026, Planning Commission meeting for further discussion.
No further action was taken on this item.
3. Discussion – Tobacco and Vape Shops
Chairman Booher opened discussion regarding zoning for Tobacco and Vape shops. After staff
recommendations, the commission opted for staff to draft an ordinance like the one recently
enacted by Bristol, Virginia, for Bristol, Tennessee, and bring it to City Council at the June 23,
2026, work session, then to the July 7, 2026, meeting for further recommendations. The
Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council at its July 20, 2026, meeting,
with City Council hearing the final version on August 4, 2026, for public hearing and second
reading.
No further action was taken on this item.
4. Update – Junkyards
Staff informed the commission that on April 20, 2026, letters were sent to owners about
identified violations and the steps to comply by the set deadline.
Following the May Planning Commission meeting, staff has been in contact with a property
owner associated with multiple properties identified as in violation. Discussions regarding
potential compliance measures have begun, and a meeting with the property owner is currently
being scheduled.
The remaining property owners have not responded to the initial letters. Staff is preparing
follow-up correspondence advising that failure to bring the properties into compliance by the
required deadline of July 25, 2026, will result in the issuance of a summons to court. Staff will
continue to monitor these cases and provide updates to the Planning Commission as progress is
made.
No further action was taken on this item.
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CITY COUNCIL UPDATE
The rezoning on King College Road passed Second Reading on June 2, 2026. The rezoning on
Reed Road passed First Reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council meeting. The Alley
Abandonment on Hill Street did not pass First Reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council meeting
and was moved back to the Planning Commission. This item was heard tonight and will move to
the City Council meeting on July 7, 2026.
The City Council will also hear at its July 7, 2026, meeting, the First Reading for the rezoning on
Reed Road and the one-year Plan of Services for the Annexation on Beaver Creek Road.
ADJOUNMENT
Chairman Booher adjourned the meeting at 6:28 pm.
______________________________
Jason Booher - Chairman
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MEMO
To: Bristol Tennessee Municipal-Regional Planning Commission
From: Steve Blankenship
Date: July 20, 2026
Subject: Meadow View Road Subdivision Concept Review
The Glades at Hawley Road has submitted a concept plan for the Meadow View Road Subdivision located at 610
& 636 Meadow View Road to the Planning Commission for review.
The Subdivision Regulations provide the option of concept review for major subdivisions before
submitting a preliminary plat. This allows the applicant to present their ideas and receive feedback before
spending additional time and funds on the project. Per the Subdivision Regulations-
302.1 Purpose of Concept Review
The Planning Commission recommends the submission of a concept sketch from the developer for a pre-
application conference with the Community Development Department staff. The sketch should be a concept
plan for design purposes and should be used to discover all factors that may have an impact on the proposed
development. The purpose of the review is to advise the subdivider on the proposed subdivision before
substantial amounts of time and money have been invested in a development that may contain elements
contrary to these Subdivision Regulations.
Staff will provide an overview of the concept design during the meeting, and a representative will be present
to answer questions about the project. The proposal is approximately 11.9 acres in size, and the property is
zoned B-3 (General Business District). The proposed concept plan shows thirty-six (36) Lots. The plan indicates
that the potential developer proposes 36 homes, with minimum lot sizes ranging from 6,000 to 21,811 square
feet. The minimum road frontage proposed is 50 to 60 feet. The minimum lot size permitted in the B-3 zone
is 5,000 square feet.
The concept plan was sent to the following departments for review on July 06, 2026: Engineering, Utilities,
BTES, Fire, Police, Codes, Transportation, and the Bristol Tennessee City School system. Below are some
concept-level review comments received from two departments.
City of Bristol, Tennessee, Engineering Department:
• Traffic impact study will be required. Include all phases of the project.
• Water quality management plan required for all phases in accordance with NE Tennessee Water
Quality SCM Manual. Complete WQM checklist.
• Sidewalks with ADA curb ramps will be required.
• Verify adequate utility capacities to serve all phases of development.
• Street design should meet all Bristol, TN Infrastructure Design Standards and Subdivision Regulations
• Verify site distance requirements at all intersections
• Show all existing and proposed easements
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• Show any existing or proposed floodplains, streams, wetlands, sinkholes, or other environmentally
sensitive features affecting the subdivision.
• Provide the proposed right-of-way widths and pavement widths for all new streets.
• Label all adjacent parcel owners
City of Bristol, Tennessee, Utilities Department:
• Water and sanitary sewer are available along Meadow View Road. Water and sanitary sewer
extensions will be required to serve the subdivisions. If the utility extensions are to be turned over
to the City of Bristol, they will need to be installed to the City’s construction standards.
All other departments and the school system had no comments at this time.
Should the applicant move forward with this project, the Planning Commission will be required to review and approve the
subdivision plats for the project.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Steve Blankenship
Planning Technician
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MEMO
To: Bristol Tennessee Municipal-Regional Planning Commission
From: Ross Peters
Date: July 20, 2026
Subject: Recreational Substance Retail Ordinance
During the June Planning Commission meeting, staff presented information regarding
the current zoning regulations for tobacco and vape shops within the downtown area, along
with examples of ordinances adopted by other jurisdictions regulating the location of
recreational substance retail establishments. The Commission discussed potential zoning
amendments to regulate recreational substance retail uses within the City's business
districts, including the downtown area, to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Bristol, Tennessee.
Following the discussion, staff prepared a draft ordinance at the direction of the Planning
Commission based on the concepts presented at the meeting, which was then discussed
during the City Council Work Session on June 23. The proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance establish a new definition for "Recreational Substance Retail" and create
separation requirements between recreational substance retail establishments and
sensitive land uses, including churches, hospitals, schools, parks, daycare centers, and
similar facilities. Also, Recreational Substance Retail will be permitted only in the City’s B-3
(General Business), PBD (Planned Business), and M-1 (Light Industrial/Business Zone)
districts.
Under the City's typical legislative process, proposed zoning ordinance amendments are
first reviewed by the Planning Commission before being forwarded to City Council with a
recommendation. However, due to neighboring jurisdictions moving forward with similar
regulations and the need to consider timely adoption, Ordinance 26-13 was presented to
City Council on July 7, where it passed first reading.
Staff will present the attached ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and a
recommendation to City Council prior to the public hearing and second reading, which is
anticipated to be held at the August 4 City Council meeting.
Staff will be available to answer any questions and provide additional information as
needed.
Thank you,
Ross Peters
Interim Director of
Community Development
and Planning
MEMO
To: Bristol Tennessee Municipal-Regional Planning Commission
From: Carty Leonard
Date: July 20, 2026
Subject: Junkyard Update
During the June Planning Commission meeting, staff informed the Commission that
contact had been made with one property owner who is associated with multiple
properties identified as being in violation of Section 38-2 (Operation of Junkyards) of the
Code of Ordinances. At that time, discussions regarding potential compliance measures
had begun, and a meeting with the property owner was being scheduled.
Staff met with Mr. Buchanan on June 25, 2026, to discuss the options available for bringing
his properties into compliance. During the meeting, staff identified the areas that will
require screening and those that will not, due to sight distance concerns. Mr. Buchanan
committed to cleaning up his properties, and staff will continue working with him to ensure
the necessary improvements are completed and the properties are brought into
compliance.
The remaining property owners have not responded to previous correspondence. Staff will
conduct follow-up inspections prior to the July 25, 2026, compliance deadline. Any
property owner who has not contacted the City and whose property remains out of
compliance after the deadline will be issued a summons to appear in court. Staff will
continue to monitor all identified properties and provide updates to the Planning
Commission as progress is made.
Carty Leonard
Planner
MEMO
To: Bristol Tennessee Municipal-Regional Planning Commission
From: Ross Peters
Date: July 20, 2026
Subject: Data Center Ordinance Discussion
During the February Planning Commission meeting, the Commission directed staff to
establish a committee to develop a proposed ordinance regulating data centers for review
by July. Over the following months, the committee met regularly to discuss and refine the
proposed regulations as the topic of data center development and regulation continued to
receive significant attention at both the local and national levels.
At the June Planning Commission meeting, staff presented a draft Data Center Ordinance
for the Commission's review. The draft included a definition of "data center" along with
proposed standards addressing noise, air quality, and other operational considerations.
Following the discussion, the Commission directed staff to continue refining the ordinance,
indicating that additional time was needed to evaluate the proposed setback requirements
and the provisions related to facility water usage.
Since that meeting, staff has continued to revise the draft ordinance based on input from
both the committee and the Planning Commission. The updated draft ordinance is attached
for the Commission's further review and consideration.
Staff will be available to answer any questions and provide additional information as
needed.
Thank you,
Ross Peters
Interim Director of
Community Development
and Planning
Zoning Text Amendments – Data Centers
1. Added Definitions
Data Center – a data center is any use that falls within 2022 NAICS code sections
518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting,
and Related Services, including virtual or cryptocurrency mining)) and 541513
(Computer Facilities Management Services). Data Center does not include
computing facilities that are accessory to other uses such as commercial
businesses, manufacturers, hospitals, schools, public utilities, universities, and Formatted: Not Highlight
governmental institutions, provided that such facilities are located within the
same building as the primary use of the property, or within an accessory
structure that meets the requirements of this Zoning ordinance, and the floor
area of such facilities is less than 10,000 square feet. Facilities devoted in whole
or in part to cryptocurrency mining are considered data centers.
Accessory Energy Generation System (AEGS) - Refers to secondary or auxiliary
energy-producing installations that operate alongside a connection to the local
electric utility to provide supplemental, backup, or efficiency enhancing energy
generation. The AEGS is intended to improve overall operational resilience,
reduce dependence on grid-supplied electricity, or support onsite renewable
generation, and are not the main source of power. The AEGS serves as a
complementary mechanism that help ensure reliability, stability, and
sustainability within a larger energy network. AEGS may include, but are not
limited to, a range of technologies such as rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays,
small-scale wind turbines, microturbines, cogeneration (combined heat and
power, or CHP) units, hydrogen fuel cells, and kinetic recovery mechanisms.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Integrated technology designed to store
electrical energy in chemical form and release it when needed for the purpose of
supplemental, backup, or efficiency-enhancing energy generation. BESS are not
intended to serve as the primary source of power, but operate alongside a
connection to the local electric utility. A BESS consists of rechargeable batteries
(commonly lithium-ion, but may also include emerging chemistries such as flow
batteries, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries or other technologies) combined
with power conversion systems, control electronics, and safety mechanisms.
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2. Amend Manufacturing (M-2) to allow Data Centers/Crypto Mining as a use by right,
subject to Data Center Requirements.
NOTE EXISTING IMPACT OF BEING IN M-2 ZONE:
30 foot setback from property line; When adjacent
to a residential zone, a 50-foot buffer shall be
maintained along any shared property line. No
structures or improvements are permitted within
this buffer, except for landscaping, fencing, walls,
berms, stormwater management features, or
public utilities.
Building height of 65 feet
3. Amend M-1 and B-3 to allow Data Centers/Crypto Mining pursuant to a Special Use
Permit, subject to Data Center Requirements.
4. Add a Section to Chapter 2, General Provisions
Data Center Requirements. In order to minimize adverse effects on surrounding
residents and communities, when Data Centers are permitted uses, either by
right or pursuant to a Special Use Permit, they must conform to the following
standards.
A. Supplemental/Backup Power Sources
1. IThe AEGS nternal combustion engines that form part of any
AEGS of any Data Center permitted by special use permit in
the M-1 or B-3 district may not be must be designed to rely on
internal combustion engines operated for less more than four
hours total per 24 hour day during non-emergency operation.
30% of its capacity [energy consumption]. Commented [DS1]: Goal here is to limit presence of
internal combustion generators near residential areas and
1. If a Data Center’s AEGS is designed to rely on internal commercial corridors. Also to make sure that the data
combustion engines for more than four hours total per 24 centers in commercial areas are relying on grid primarily
rather than relying on AEGS for daily operation.
hour day during non-emergency operation, If the Data
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Center’s AEGS is designed to rely on internal combustion
engines for 30% or more of its capacity [energy consumption],
it must be located in the M-2 district. A 500 foot buffer will be
required between the AEGS and the property line of the
nearest residentially zoned lot.
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2. The AEGS of any Data Center permitted by special use permit
in the M-1 or B-3 district must be designed to rely on internal
combustion engines for less than 30% of its capacity [energy
consumption].
3. If total megawatt generation of facility AEGS (self-
generated)(primary power generation) is 5 megawatts or
above, regardless of source of power, then Data Center must
locate in M-2.
4. No Data Center will be permitted to rely on an AEGS that
consists of open combustion, incinerators, or waste to energy.
B. Noise
1. The noise from AEGS, BESS, cooling equipment and other
operations of the Data Center running at full load must not
exceed 65 dBA at the property line (this can be achieved by
mitigation/baffling or distance).
2. Routine AEGS testing must occur only on weekdays between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Testing must not last longer than 2
hours. The City Manager may grant a waiver of this
requirement in the event that inclement weather or other
natural events prevent routine testing during those times.
C. Air Quality
1. All AEGS, cooling systems and other emission sources must
comply with Federal Clean Air Act requirements.
2. Generator emissions must meet or exceed current EPA Tier 4
Final emissions standards.
3. Dispersion modeling is required as part of the site plan
submission if a facility is within 500 feet of a residential
district, school, park or hospital and if the facility’s generator
exceeds 1 megawatt.
4. Cooling towers must include drift eliminators and be managed
to prevent particulate emissions or microbial contamination.
D. Availability of Utilities
1. The site plan or application for special use permit must be
accompanied by a letter or letters from the applicable water,
wastewater, electric, and natural gas utilities certifying that the
respective utility currently has sufficient capacity to serve the
anticipated needs of the facility.
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2. If sufficient capacity is not currently available, the letter must
state that the utility has committed to increasing capacity and
such capacity is reasonably expected to be available prior to a
certificate of occupancy being issued for the facility.
E. Design standards. Regardless of location, all data centers must comply
with Chapter 4A Design Standards.
F. Setbacks. In approving an application for a special use permit for a
data center located in an M-1 or B-3 zone, the planning commission
may impose greater setbacks than would otherwise be required in the
applicable zone. Such setbacks must not be unreasonable. Nothing in
this section authorizes the planning commission to reduce the
otherwise required setbacks.
G. Screening and Landscaping
1. Mechanical equipment (including HVAC, generators,
transformers and cooling towers) must be fully screened by
masonry walls, architectural panels, or evergreen landscaping.
2. When located on arterial or collector roads as identified on the
Bristol Regional Planning Commission Major Road Plan Map or
adjacent to residential zones, fencing must be constructed of
materials other than chain link. The site plan must specify the
type of fencing to be used. Suggested alternatives are wrought
iron, brick, stone, or masonry walls with accents.
3. Fencing and landscaping must be maintained in the same
condition as shown on approved site plan or the City will have
grounds for enforcement. Deviation requires an amendment
to the site plan.
4. Fencing must be located within setbacks, and must not block
sight distances.
H. Decommissioning. As part of the site plan or special use approval
process, the applicant must submit a Decommissioning Plan that
includes the following.
1. The facility will be considered abandoned if it ceases
operations for a period of 12 consecutive months, unless the
owner provides evidence of intent to resume operations.
2. Decommissioning of the facility must begin within 6 months of
abandonment, and must be complete within twelve months.
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3. The sSite plan submitted must identify the location and type of
any hazardous materials to be removed at the point of
decommissioning.
4. Decommissioning will include removal of all any hazardous
material above or below-ground exterior mechanical
equipment, AEGS, BESS, cooling towers, and securing any
structures against unlawful entry or vandalism. Removal of
hazardous materials AEGS and BESS includes disposal of such
systems in accordance with solid waste and environmental
laws and regulations in effect at the time of disposal.
4.5. The Planning Commission may grant one or more six-
month extensions of the decommissioning requirements
based on a showing that the Data Center is being marketed for
sale or may otherwise be repurposed.
I. Inspections/Testing
1. The City may conduct compliance inspections as set out in
Chapter 8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Data Center owner or operator must provide the City with
the title, address, phone number, email address and other
contact information of a point of contact who can
accommodate the City’s request for inspection pursuant to
this subsection, and must provide updated information when
such information changes.
2. Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.75", No bullets or
numbering
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Planning Commissioners are required by TCA (Tennessee Code Annotated) to have four (4) hours of training within one year of
their appointment, and each calendar year thereafter. Also, a minimum of one (1) of the required hours must be training on
property rights. Planning staff will share the Training Hours chart with Commissioners throughout the year to facilitate ease in
reaching the four (4) training hours. Listed below the chart are training opportunities to fulfill that requirement.
Planning Commission Training Hours 2026
Navigating TN's New Planning Laws 7/30 9:00
Webinar Compliance with Public Chapter
Behind the Clouds - Data Centers - 1.5 hr
Property Rights - 2025 - 1 hr Property Rights (1 hr Required)
Name
1044 7/29 1.5 hrs Kingsport 3 hrs Total hours Received
Kelly Graham (Term ends 6/27) 0.0
Mark Webb (Term ends 6/27) 0.0
Tekai Shu (Term ends 6/29) 0.0
Mahlon Luttrell (Term ends 6/28) 0.0
Lea Powers - 0.0
Andrew Snyder (Term ends 6/29) 0.0
Jason Booher (Term ends 6/29) 0.0
A minimum of 1 hour of property rights training is required.
Note: If you have any problems viewing the seminars, please let us know so we can find a resolution.
Training Opportunities (Copy and paste to directly access a class.)
• Planning Webcast Series - https://www.ohioplanning.org/aws/APAOH/pt/sp/webcast_home_page Suggested-
Sustainable Urban Design: A Comprehensive Approach - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T76Dmq5ZZgg
Mapping the Food Landscape: Using Healthy Food Walk Audits to Assess Local Food Systems – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH65OqwRinw
2024 Ethics Roundup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Th9kl4rcE
Behind the Cloud: Planning for Data Centers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wp6DGEfoLs
• TAPA training webinars – https://tennessee.planning.org/knowledge-center/videos/
• Robert’s Rules session - https://youtu.be/Z0rGFVIFAro
• Property Rights training 2025 - https://youtu.be/us0Ze_dz8V0
May '26 - June '26
Minor/ City/ #
June '26 Recorded Subdivisions Location
Major UGB Lots
Dian & Pickens Gantt Property Deck Valley Ln Minor UGB 1
Holston View Subdivision Replat of Lot 5 & Bluff City Hwy/Holston
Minor City 1
Part of 6 View Dr
Todd Property Subdivision Volunteer Pkwy Minor City 1
Wanda C. Icenhour Property Hamiton Ln Minor UGB 1
Minor/ City/ #
May '26 Recorded Subdivisions Location
Major UGB Lots
W.T. Delaney Subdivision Replat Lots 19 &
Old Jonesboro Rd Minor UGB 1
Part of 20 Block 4
Hudson Terrace Phase 1B Section 2 Replat
Raceday Center Dr. Minor City 0
Lots 80 & 81
Candlewyck - Unit II Replat of Lots 19 & 20 Queensgate Minor City 0
June '26 Approved Site Plans Location Purpose
Friendship Ford of Bristol RV/Truck Garage 3192 W. State St Garage
Stonehurst Village 2089 King College Rd Shopping Center
Pal's Restaurant 1237 Virginia Ave Restaurant
May '26 Approved Site Plan Location Purpose
Pinnacle New Retail Building 549 Pinnacle Pkwy Business
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