Planning Commission
Regular MeetingCookeville, TN · July 27, 2020
Minutes
COOKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 27th, 2020
The Cookeville Planning Commission met on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Cobb, Tracy Cody, Judy Jennings, Jim Stafne, Kay Starkweather, Leslie
Sullins, and Chris Wakefield and Eric Walker.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Daniel Odom.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jon Ward, Ken Young, and Haley Dickson.
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: James Mills.
OTHERS PRESENT: Susan & Greg Vandergriff, Douglas Airhart, Steve Harris, Patricia Pitts, Ben
Wheeler, Harold Brown, Douglas Airhart, Jason Fowler, Russ Fowler, Taylor Dillehay, Carol & John
Bartlett, Kris & Dale Ballanger and Isaac Zuercher.
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Chairman Stafne announced that a quorum was present for the meeting.
CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. John Ward recommended to
remove Action Item 3 due to no electronic meeting being held. Eric Walker made the motion to approve
the agenda as submitted. Jim Cobb seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED.
CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL THE MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 2020. Leslie Sullins made the motion
to approve the minutes of June 22, 2020. Chris Wakefield seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously. APPROVED.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
THE JULY 27TH, 2020 MEETING OF THE COOKEVILLE MUNICIPAL PLANNING
COMMISSION SHALL BE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS AS PERMITTED BY EXECUTIVE
ORDER NO. 16, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 34 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 51. Item removed
from agenda.
CONSIDER FOR ACTION THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CABOT LANE SUBDIVISION
(PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AS W.P. BROWN SUBDIVISON) , SIXTEEN LOTS LOCATED
AT 1501 BUNKER HILL ROAD. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY WILLOW PARK PARTNERS.
Jon Ward stated that Mr. Jack Lynn with Willow Park Partners has submitted for approval a Preliminary
Plat of Cabot Lane Subdivision, a 16 lot single family detached development of their property located in
the 1500 block of Bunker Hill Road west of the intersection of Bunker Hill Road, White Road and
Messenger Road.
Analysis: The property proposed for development is identified on Tax Map 083 as Parcel 009.00
and contains approximately 5.90 acres. This property is zoned RS-10, (Single Family Residential) and
all adjacent properties are zoned RS-15, (Single Family Residential). An existing house at 1501 Bunker
Hill Road is to be removed as well as an existing shed. The plat depicts the creation of a new cul-de-sac
approximately 367 feet in length. The length of the new street and the number of lots is well within the
requirements for streets with one (1) point of access. A new four (4) foot wide sidewalk is proposed to
be installed along the southern right-of-way of the new street. Public Works requires that the plat and
street plans must depict a five (5) foot passing lane on the proposed sidewalk every 200 feet to comply
with current ADA requirements. No new sidewalk is required along Bunker Hill Road as it is an existing
street. The typical road section depicted on the plat also shows a curb and gutter profile with a two (2)
foot grass strip between the curb and the sidewalk. Public Works requires that the developer submit
street plans including a road profile, drainage plans to include storm water detention, water quality and
grading plans.
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The Water Quality Control Department requires the submittal of State approved engineered plans for the
provision of water and sewer. Water will connect to the six (6) inch line located in the Bunker Hill right-
of-way. Sewer will tie in to the existing eight (8) inch gravity main also located in the right-of-way.
There is an existing fire hydrant located at the southeast corner of Lot 3 in the Bunker Hill Road right-
of-way and one (1) new hydrant is proposed at the terminus of the new cul-de-sac to provide adequate
coverage for fire protection. The Electric Department requires that all electric is to be installed
underground per CED specifications and easements shall be established as needed.
The USFW GIS wetland area data indicates that a freshwater pond is located on the property in the area
of the closed contour shown primarily on Lot 8. Whittenburg Surveying reports that a ground
topography survey they completed on the site recently for the purposes of developing the property
confirmed there is not a pond there and that the ground is dry. Public Works has verified the former
pond area is dry and there is no wetland.
Recommendation: Conditional approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following:
Developer must schedule and attend a pre-construction meeting with all the appropriate city
departments
Developer understands and agrees that all right-of-ways must be cleared prior to any installation of
utilities
Developer must submit a street plan and profile with storm sewer and sidewalk details to the
Department of Public Works for all new streets. Plan shall include typical road section, subgrade,
base width and asphalt width
Developer shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the Department of
Public Works
Developer must provide easements as required by the utilities
Developer must submit State approved water (including fire hydrants) and sewer plans to the Water
Quality Control Department
Developer shall submit plans for the installation of underground electric per the Electric Department
design requirements
Developer to provide all conduit for underground communications facilities, CAD files and
electrical layout plan to Frontier Communications
Developer accepts responsibility to make arrangements with the USPS for mail delivery
Completion of corrections or addition to the plat as determined necessary by the Planning
Department and/or other city departments
Kay Starkweather made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Jim Cobb seconded
the motion and the motion carried unanimously. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL.
CONSIDER FOR ACTION THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PRESCOTT HEIGHTS, SEVEN
(7) LOTS LOCATED AT WEST CEMETERY ROAD AND WHITE ROAD. REQUEST
SUBMITTED BY FOWLER & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Russ
Fowler with Fowler and Sons Construction, LLC has submitted for approval a Preliminary Plat of the
Prescott Heights Division, a seven (7) lot single family detached development located on West Cemetery
Road and White Road. Although the proposed development has less than 10 lots and has frontage on
existing streets a preliminary plat is required because sewer will have to be extended to serve the lots
fronting West Cemetery Road.
Analysis: The subject property is identified on Tax Map 083J Group C as Parcel 005.00. The
property contains approximately 3.39 acres and is zoned RS-10 (Single Family Residential) as are all
adjacent parcels. Lots 2-7 will front West Cemetery Road and Lot 1 will front White Road.
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Water will be served by an existing eight (8) inch water line in the right-of-way of West Cemetery Road
and a six (6) inch water line located in the right-of-way of White Road. There is an existing eight (8)
inch gravity sewer main located in the right-of-way of White Road that will serve Lot 1. An eight (8)
inch gravity sewer main in the right-of-way of West Cemetery Road terminates at a manhole located
near the southwest corner of the subject property. The developers will be required to extend this sewer
line to serve Lots 2-7. State approved water and sewer line plans must be submitted to the Department of
Water Quality Control. In addition, there are three (3) existing fire hydrants located within the required
proximity for fire protection.
The Cookeville Electric Department requires that the developer provide utility easements as needed and
that they open and close all underground electric ditches per C.E.D. specifications. There are no
topographic constraints indicated by available GIS data, such as sinkholes, wetlands or FEMA special
flood hazard areas on the site. However, Public Works has noted that there will be significant grading
required for the lots fronting West Cemetery Road.
Recommendation: The Planning Department recommends conditional approval of the preliminary
plat subject to the following:
Developer must submit State approved water and sewer plans to the Water Quality Control
Department
Developer accepts responsibility to make arrangements with the USPS for mail delivery
Completion of corrections or additions to the plat as determined necessary by the Planning
Department and/or other appropriate city departments
Kay Starkweather made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Chris Wakefield
seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FOR ACTION AMENDMENTS TO THE COOKEVILLE MUNICIPLE CODE,
TITLE 15, “MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAFFIC & PARKING”, INSERTING A NEW CHAPTER 9,
“RESIDENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS”. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY STAFF. Jon Ward stated
that City of Cookeville representatives have heard concerns from residents regarding student parking
along East 8th Street. These concerns are specifically with Tennessee Tech students utilizing East 8th
Street for on-street parking. The proposed Municipal Code Amendment would establish a means to
establish Residential Parking Districts within the City of Cookeville.
Analysis: The proposed Ordinance would amend in Title 15, “Motor Vehicles, Traffic, and Parking”,
by adding a new Chapter 9, entitled “Residential Parking Districts”. The Residential Parking District
Chapter will establish provisions for the Cookeville City Council to authorize Residential Parking
Districts along city streets within the City Limits of Cookeville. The ordinance would establish a
process for residents to petition to establish a Residential Parking District and obtain Residential Parking
Permits for resident vehicles and two (2) guest permits per household, and will also include penalties for
any non-permitted vehicle parking on the street during days/times when parking is prohibited by any
non-resident motorist.
A summary of the proposed ordinance is as follows:
Residential Parking Districts will be authorized by Resolution by the City Council.
A petition must be submitted to the Planning Department containing two-thirds or 66% of the
dwelling units in the proposed area, defined as minimum of two (2) adjacent block faces and the
block faces on the opposite side of the street. A Block Face is defined as all the properties on one
(1) side of a given street existing between two (2) consecutive intersecting streets.
Upon receipt of a valid petition, the Planning Department will conduct a parking study to evaluate
parking utilization during peak periods.
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The Planning Department will make a recommendation to the City Council based on the petition and
results of the study on whether or not to designate an area as a Residential Parking District and the
hours to authorize such restrictions.
The City Council will hold a public hearing and approve or reject the petition to establish a
Residential Parking District.
The City Council, by resolution to establish a Residential Parking District, will establish permit fees
associated with establishment of the district.
The motivation for the proposed ordinance results from residents of East 8th Street who have concerns
about student commuter parking. East 8th Street is utilized by Tennessee Tech students for on street
parking when classes are in session. City of Cookeville representatives have had multiple meetings with
Mrs. Susan Vandergriff on behalf of the residents. Mrs. Vandergriff claims that escalated student
parking produces significant increased congestion and decreased driving safety. East 8th Street has a
wide pavement width to accommodate on-street parking, however, some who utilize on-street do not
adhere to required parking standards. The Planning Department is not aware of any other streets in the
City where commuter parking along a residential street is as prevalent as it is on East 8th Street.
However, it is important to note that the Ordinance would establish a means for residents in other areas
of the City to petition to implement Residential Parking Districts.
On-street parking is regulated in Title 15, Chapter 6 of the Cookeville Municipal Code. The Planning
Commission reviewed and recommended approval of revisions to parking requirements at the
September 25, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. These amendments were approved by the City
Council and became effective in December 2017. East 8th Street is a classified as a local street as
included in the Classification of Thoroughfares. On-street parking is permitted on East 8th Street based
on provisions of the Cookeville Municipal Code.
The Planning Department analyzed on-street parking along East 8th Street. From our analysis, we
determined that 47 parking spaces can be accommodated along the street that meet City of Cookeville
established parking guidelines. The Cookeville Police Department has also provided a summary of
vehicle accident data for East 8th Street from North Jefferson Avenue to North Washington Avenue.
From a period from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2020, (8years, 6 months) accident data for this
street segment shows four (4) reported accidents, all of which were property damage only. Including the
intersection of North Jefferson Avenue and East 8th Street and North Washington Avenue and East 8th
Street there were three (3) additional accidents, again, all of which were property damage only.
There are 19 residential properties with street frontage along East 8th Street. Mrs. Vandergriff submitted
a petition with signatures from 12 property owners requesting that residential only parking be instituted
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Since accepting the petition, one (1) resident has
contacted the planning department and asked for their name be removed from the petition. Mrs.
Vandergriff has asked that the Ordinance only require a petition of a simple majority of the properties.
The Planning Department recommends a super majority, (2/3 majority or 66%) to avoid a scenario
where the change of ownership of one or two residents could result in a petition to remove an area from
an established parking district. Also, Mrs. Vandergriff has asked to provide permits on a three (3) year
basis. The Planning Department consulted with the City Clerk’s Office and the proposed Ordinance
includes Residential Parking Permits issued on a calendar year basis.
Costs estimates associated with establishing a District are included below. Using East 8th Street as an
example, Mrs. Vandergriff has requested eight (8) signs be installed within the District. The Public
Works Department has confirmed that sign costs are $150 per sign (8x$150=$1,200). Also, estimated
permit label costs for 19 households range from approximately $193 to $328 dollars per year and guest
tag costs range from $170 to $245 per year. Permit fees will be determined by City Council by the same
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Resolution that would establish a Residential Parking District based on the conditions of the area under
consideration.
The proposed Ordinance would restrict commuter use of the public right-of-way for nonresidents along
city streets. Also, once established any resident or their guests who are parked in a defined District that
have not obtained a Residential Parking Permit would be in violation and cited accordingly. Although
an analysis of East 8th Street has been provided, this Ordinance would apply to any city streets that
legally permit on-street parking. Also, if the Ordinance is approved, residents of East 8th Street must
satisfy the conditions of the Ordinance in order to establish a Residential Parking District.
Recommendation: The proposed Ordinance would address issues of nonresident commuter
parking along City Streets.
Jim Cobb asked if households with driveway parking have to purchase parking permits.
Jon Ward stated that the permits are for street parking and if the homeowner wants to park on the street
that they will need to purchase a permit.
Eric Walker stated that those who do not want to participate in the Residential Parking Program will still
need to abide by the ordinance.
Jim Cobb asked if the residents will be held responsible for the signage costs.
Jon Ward stated that per the ordinance, residents will pay for the permits, signage and administration
fees through the permit costs.
Jim Cobb asked why would the city pay for the Historic Zoning signs but would require residents to pay
for the Residential Parking Program.
Jon Ward stated that the ordinance can be revised. If there is no fee for the residents, the cost burden is
passed on to the tax payers for the residents on that street. If the ordinance is approved and the 8th Street
District comes to the board to set up a Residential Parking District, the Planning Commission can
determine if the cost be covered by the residents or the city.
Kay Starkweather asked if those who do not participate will still have to pay.
Jon Ward stated that the permit fees would cover the costs and if they do not participate in the program
then they do not pay.
Eric Walker stated that permit costs would cover the program. He brought up the idea of a temporary
guest pass instead of a yearly pass in order to decrease the chance of someone selling their guest parking
pass. Mr. Walker asked if the Planning Commission would determine how many parking spaces would
be used by the Residential Parking District.
Jon Ward stated that the parking study would determine the implementation of the program.
Eric Walker stated that alternate remedies might be a possible solution for the parking issue such as
painting parking spaces and that the Residential Parking Program alone won’t fix the parking issue. He
stated that the parking spots need to be painted in order to be enforced.
Jim Cobb stated that in the ordinance, it mentions that a participant must prove that their parking pass
had been stolen and how do they go about proving that.
Jon Ward stated that according to the ordinance, the participant must file a police report to report the tag
as missing or stolen.
Kay Starkweather asked if the city plans on painting the parking spaces on 8th Street.
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Jon Ward stated that painting parking spaces creates an ongoing maintenance issue but the painting
could happen if Public Works is directed to by the City Manager.
Kay Starkweather asked the audience if just painting parking spaces would suffice.
Susan Vandergriff of 298 East 8th Street stated that painting parking spaces would be nice but it would
not prevent students from parking there.
Kris Ballanger of 287 East 8th Street echoed her families support for the ordinance and stated that the
parking situation has gotten out of hand since Tennessee Tech has implemented their parking permit
fees.
Douglas Airhart stated that he owns the property at 322 East 8th Street but does not live there. He
mentioned that he faculty of Tennessee Tech and has to park in front of his property when he commutes
to work due to parking on campus being so bad. He understands that he is contributing to the problem
and would like to see a solution.
Greg Vandergriff of 298 East 8th Street stated that the proposed Residential Parking Area only includes
Single-Family Residential zoning and has no adverse effect on businesses.
Isaac Zuercher of 271 East 8th Street stated that the neighborhood is old and was designed for street
parking and that the driveways are single lane which forces residents who park in their driveway have to
shuffle around their cars in order to leave. Mr. Zuercher also stated that if you leave your home in the
middle of the day that you are not going to be able to park in the vicinity of your home due to Tech
students taking the parking spot.
John & Carol Bartlett of 262 East 8th Street stated that the trash pickup is a problem. There has been
times where the trash cannot be picked up due to cars being parked too close to their driveway and the
garbage truck cannot get close enough to pick it up.
Eric Walker stated that the proposed ordinance allows one way for Residential Parking Districts to be set
up and maybe there are alternative ways to go about it. He recommended that the Planning Commission
needs more time to iron out the details of the ordinance. He stated that the ordinance doesn’t
immediately fix the problem on 8th Street and that they would need to submit another petition and go
under a parking study before the district is designated.
Jim Cobb made the motion to postpone the request until the August 24th Planning Commission meeting.
Leslie Sullins Draper seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. POSTPONED UNTIL
AUGUST 24TH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
CONSIDER FOR ACTION SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
UNIVERSITY CENTER TOWNHOMES PHASE II, 14 SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED LOTS
LOCATED AT EAST 12TH STREET, AUTUMN AVENUE AND BRANDON DRIVE.
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY JERRY C. GAW. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Jerry Gaw has submitted a
request for a six (6) month extension of his University Center Townhomes Phase II Preliminary Plat,
which is a 16 lot single family attached subdivision located off of W. 12th Street and Autumn Avenue. The
Preliminary Plat was approved by the Planning Commission on July 22, 2019 for a period of one (1) year.
Analysis: As provided in Article II, Section D, Subsection 9 of the Subdivision Regulations, a six
(6) month extension can be applied for by the developer and granted by the Planning Commission
provided a $50.00 fee is submitted with the request. Mr. Gaw submitted the fee along with his written
request for an extension. Substantial improvements have been made on the site but have not quite
reached the point of final plat consideration. In addition, there have not been any changes made to the
plat since the preliminary plat was approved.
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Recommendation: Approval of the request for a six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat
subject to all conditions as established by the Planning Commission on July 22, 2019.
Chris Wakefield made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Jim Cobb seconded the
motion and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FOR ACTION SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
CLAREMONT SUBDIVISION, 12 LOTS LOCATED AT 507 WEST STEVENS STREET.
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY AARON BERNHARDT. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Aaron Bernhardt
has submitted a request for a second six (6) month extension of his Claremont Preliminary Plat, which is
a 12 lot single family attached subdivision located off of West Stevens Street. The Preliminary Plat was
approved by the Planning Commission on January 27, 2019 for a period of one (1) year. On January 27,
2020 the Planning Commission granted an initial six (6) month extension.
Analysis: As provided in Article II, Section D, Subsection 9 of the Subdivision Regulations, a
total of two (2) six (6) month extensions can be applied for by the developer and granted by the Planning
Commission provided a $50.00 fee is submitted with the request. Mr. Bernhardt submitted the fee with
his request for an extension. No work has begun to install improvements on the site, nor have any
changes been made to the plat since the preliminary plat was approved.
Recommendation: Approval of the request for a second six (6) month extension of the preliminary
plat subject to all conditions as established by the Planning Commission on January 27, 2019 and
reaffirmed on January 27, 2020.
Leslie Sullins Draper made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Chris Wakefield
seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED.
CONSIDER FOR ACTION SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WESTBROOK FARMS PHASE II SUBDIVISION, 30 LOTS LOCATED ON CORA ROAD.
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY HAROLD BROWN. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Harold Brown with
ERB Properties has submitted a request for a six (6) month extension of his Westbrook Farms
Preliminary Plat, which is a 30 lot single family detached subdivision located off of Cora Road. The
Preliminary Plat was approved by the Planning Commission on July 22, 2019 for a period of one (1)
year.
Analysis: As provided in Article II, Section D, Subsection 9 of the Subdivision Regulations, a six
(6) month extension can be applied for by the developer and granted by the Planning Commission
provided a $50.00 fee is submitted with the request. Mr. Brown submitted the fee along with his written
request for an extension. No work has begun to install improvements on the site, nor have any changes
been made to the plat since the preliminary plat was approved.
Recommendation: Approval of the request for a six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat
subject to all conditions as established by the Planning Commission on July 22, 2019.
Chris Wakefield made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Kay Starkweather
seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED.
CONSIDER FOR ACTION THE FINAL PLAT OF SPRING HILL TOWN HOUSES, 9 LOTS
LOCATED ON EAST SPRING STREET. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY BERNHARDT
CONSTRUCTION. Jon Ward stated that Developer Aaron Bernhardt has submitted for approval the
Final Plat of Spring Hill Town Houses, a nine (9) lot single family attached development of his property
located in the 1500 block of East Spring Street. The plat was submitted and taken for study at the May
2019 Planning Commission meeting and was initially approved on June 24, 2019. On June 22, 2020 the
Planning Commission granted Mr. Bernhardt’s request for a six (6) month extension.
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Analysis: The subject property is identified on Tax Map 052P Group C as Parcel 001.07. The
property is zoned CL, “Local Commercial” and consists of approximately 0.58 acres. Adjacent
properties to the east and west are also zoned CL. The adjacent property to the north is zoned RS-20,
(Single Family Residential). A Type 1 Screen/Buffer has been installed as shown on the plat which was
required along the common boundary with the development property and the RS-20 property to the
north. There are no evident topographic constraints indicated on the site.
The development consists of eight (8) building lots and Lot 9 encompasses the remaining common
areas. All of these lots front a new private interior parking and ingress/egress named Electric Avenue
that terminates in a dead end. The plat depicts the turnaround area constructed toward the front of the
property which allows for turning movements for individual cart trash collection and emergency
vehicles. A trash cart laydown area has been completed. A central mailbox unit receptacle (CBU) has
been installed as shown on the plat for mail pickup and delivery as required by the USPS. All
landscaping on the site has been completed.
The units all contain two (2) bedrooms. Off street parking was calculated at the rate of 1.25 spaces per
bedroom for a minimum total of 20 required parking spaces. All parking and drive surfaces have been
completed, inspected and approved by Public Works. A new five (5) foot wide east-west sidewalk has
been constructed along the East Spring Street frontage and a new four (4) foot wide north-south
sidewalk has been constructed internally if front of the units. A striped crosswalk has been created along
the Spring Street drive opening. The developer must pay Public Works $150 total for a stop sign and a
street name sign.
Each dwelling unit has been outfitted with sprinkler systems that meet the National Fire Protection
Association design standard 13D. In addition, an existing fire hydrant (1500+ GPM) is approximately
340’ from the site which is within the required proximity for fire protection. Water and sewer connects
to the eight (8) inch sewer line and six (6) inch water line located in the street right-of-way. Water
Quality Control requires that “as-built” plans be submitted for the water and sewer components. There is
an existing 20’ wide utility easement running east/west along the front of the parcel as shown on the
plat. The Electric Department required that all electric was installed underground per CED
specifications. Solid waste management is with individual canisters. A detention pond has been
constructed, inspected and approved by Public Works. The developer is required to submit a “Detention
Pond Maintenance Agreement” to Public Works.
All of the property including the driveway, parking areas and other common areas and infrastructure
components are private with the exception of water which will be public. A two (2) year “Warranty of
Improvements” in the amount of $8,000 is required to cover the public water system. Repair and
maintenance of the common elements will be covered under a Homeowner’s Association Agreement
that is to be submitted in a timely manner after the final plat is recorded.
Recommendation: The Planning Department recommends conditional approval of the final plat
subject to the following:
Developer must submit “as-built” water and sewer plans to the Water Quality Control Department
Developer shall submit a “Detention Pond Maintenance Agreement” to Public Works
Developer shall submit $150 to Public Works for signs
Developer shall submit a two (2) year “Warranty of Improvements” in the amount of $8,000
Completion of corrections or additions to the plat as determined necessary by the Planning
Department and/or other appropriate city departments
Submittal of the recorded Homeowner Association Agreement in a timely manner after the final plat
is recorded
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Eric Walker made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Chris Wakefield seconded
the motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED.
STUDY ITEMS:
(1) Consider for study rezoning of 1940 East Spring Street from CG (General Commercial) to QM
(Quarry & Mining). Request submitted by RQ Development, LLC.
(2) Consider for study the rezoning of two parcels located at South Maple Avenue & Neal Street
(Parcels 066D A 001.02 & 066 032.02) from CR (Regional Commercial) to CG (General
Commercial). Request submitted by Bernhardt Construction.
Kay Starkweather made the motion to accept the items for study. Chris Wakefield seconded the
motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED.
STAFF REPORTS:
(3) Minor plats approved & recorded:
Granted six (6) month extension of the preliminary PCD plan for the East 10th Street PCD
(Planned Commercial Development) – Justin Cumby of Titan Development
Roberson Division Re-Division of Lot 1, two (2) lots located at 1035 & 1045 Interstate Drive –
Hariohm Partnership
Brantly/Birdwell Combination Plat, two (2) lots located at Freeze Street & Denton Avenue –
Amanda Brantley & Birdwell Trustee
Sparrow Ventures 2 Lot Subdivision Plat, two (2) lots located at West Broad Street and West
Jackson Street – Sparrow Ventures, GP (Jack Stites)
Sparrow Ventures 2 Lot Subdivision Plat Redivision of Lot 1, two (2) lots located at West
Broad Street and West Jackson Street – Sparrow Ventures, GP (Jack Stites)
ADJOURNMENT: 6:46P.M.
SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING
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HALEY DICKSON JIM STAFNE, CHAIRMAN
PLANNING ASSISTANT COOKEVILLE PLANNING
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Agenda
Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission Agenda
July 27, 2020 5:30 P.M.
Action Items:
(1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted.
(2) Consider for approval the minutes of June 22, 2020.
(3) Consider a Resolution, determining that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the
Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission shall be by electronic means as permitted by
Executive Order No. 16, No. 32 & No. 51. Request submitted by staff.
(4) Consider for action the preliminary plat of Cabot Lane Subdivision (previously submitted
as W.P. Brown Subdivision), 16 lots located at 1501 Bunker Hill Road. Request submitted
by Willow Park Partners.
(5) Consider for action the preliminary plat of Prescott Heights Division, seven lots located at
West Cemetery Road and White Road. Request submitted by Fowler & Sons
Construction, LLC.
(6) Consider for action amendments to the Cookeville Municipal Code, Title 15, “Motor
Vehicles, Traffic and Parking”, inserting a new Chapter 9, “Residential Parking Districts”.
Request submitted by Staff.
(7) Consider for action six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat of University Center
Townhomes Phase II, 14 single family attached lots located at East 12th Street, Autumn
Avenue and Brandon Drive. Request submitted by Jerry C. Gaw.
(8) Consider for action six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat of Claremont
Subdivision, 12 lots located at 507 West Stevens Street. Request submitted by Aaron
Bernhardt.
(9) Consider for action six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat of Westbrook Farms
Phase II Subdivision, 30 lots located on Cora Road. Request submitted by Harold Brown.
(10) Consider for action the final plat of Spring Hill Town Houses, 9 lots located on East
Spring Street. Request submitted by Bernhardt Construction.
Study Items:
(1) Consider for study rezoning of 1940 East Spring Street from CG (General Commercial) to
QM (Quarry & Mining). Request submitted by RQ Development, LLC.
(2) Consider for study the rezoning of two parcels located at South Maple Avenue & Neal
Street (Parcels 066D A 001.02 & 066 032.02) from CR (Regional Commercial) to CG
(General Commercial). Request submitted by Bernhardt Construction.
Staff Reports:
(1) Minor Plats Approved & Recorded:
Granted six (6) month extension of the preliminary PCD plan for the East 10th Street
PCD (Planned Commercial Development) – Justin Cumby of Titan Development
Roberson Division Re-Division of Lot 1, two (2) lots located at 1035 & 1045
Interstate Drive – Hariohm Partnership
Brantly/Birdwell Combination Plat, two (2) lots located at Freeze Street & Denton
Avenue – Amanda Brantley & Birdwell Trustee
Sparrow Ventures 2 Lot Subdivision Plat, two (2) lots located at West Broad Street
and West Jackson Street – Sparrow Ventures, GP (Jack Stites)
Sparrow Ventures 2 Lot Subdivision Plat Redivision of Lot 1, two (2) lots located at
West Broad Street and West Jackson Street – Sparrow Ventures, GP (Jack Stites)
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