Planning Commission
Regular MeetingCookeville, TN · May 23, 2022
Minutes
Cookeville Planning Commission
Minutes
May 23rd, 2022
The Cookeville Planning Commission met on Monday, May 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee.
Members Present: Jim Cobb, Judy Jennings, Lauren Metts, Jim Stafne, Kay Starkweather, Eric Walker
& Jim Woodford.
Members Absent: Chad Gilbert & Leslie Sullins.
Staff Members Present: Jon Ward, Christopher Phillips Ken Young & Haley Dickson.
Staff Members Absent: James Mills.
Others Present: Larry & Paula Baugher, Kay Detwiler, Michael Detwiler, Kathleen Powell, Janet
Whiteaker Riley, Dallas Riley, Donnie Suits, and Benjamin Armstrong.
Establishment of Quorum: Chairman Woodford announced that a quorum was present for the meeting.
Moment of appreciation for Dr. Angelo Volpe.
Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Kay Starkweather made the motion to approve the
agenda as submitted. Jim Stafne seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Approved.
Consider for Approval the Minutes of April 25th, 2022. Jim Stafne made the motion to approve the
minutes of April 25th, 2022. Kay Starkweather seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Approved.
Consider for action the final plat for Reese/Hudson/Viar Property, three (3) lots located between
South Whitson Avenue and South Maple Avenue. Request submitted by Michael Detwiler on behalf
of Barry Reese, Tony & Haven Hudson and Donna Roach Viar. Mr. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Michael
Detwiler, on behalf of Barry Reese, Tony and Haven Hudson, and Donna Roach Viar, has submitted
for approval the Final plat for Reese/Hudson/Viar Property, three (3) lots located between South
Whitson and South Maple Avenue.
Analysis: The purpose of the submitted plat is to create a new building lot that will be conforming to
all subdivision and zoning regulations. The new lot will consist of approximately 1.35 acres and will
be created from portions of three existing lots: Tax Map 053N, Group C, Parcel 001.05, Tax Map
053N, Group C, Parcel 001.04, and Tax Map 066C, Group A, Parcel 033.00. The creation of the new
lot will not create any nonconforming issues with the existing lots. The property is zoned RS-15,
single-family residential as are adjacent properties to the north, south and east. Property to the west is
zoned CG, general commercial.
The plat is to be revised to show the new lot will join with the existing driveway easement and front
South Whitson Avenue. Public sewer and water service is available within the South Whitson Avenue
right-of-way. A fire hydrant is located across South Whitson Avenue near the northwest corner of the
new lot. No portion of the subject property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area according to the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps for the area, nor is there any indication of Sinkhole Retention Areas according
to the available GIS data.
Recommendation: Approval of the request subject to revisions and/or corrections as requested by the
Planning Department and/or other city departments.
Eric Walker made the motion to approve the request submitted by staff. Kay Starkweather seconded the
motion and the motion carried unanimously. Approved.
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Consider for action the rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane (Tax Map 053, Group B, Parcels 021.00
& 021.01) from CR (Regional Commercial) to CG (General Commercial). Request submitted by
Donnie Suits on behalf of Capital Communities. Mr. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Donnie Suits, on behalf
of Capital Communities, has submitted a request to rezone from CR, “Regional Commercial” to CG,
“General Commercial” properties located at 510 and 520 Ruby Lane. The rezoning request was taken
for study at the April 25, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting.
Analysis: The subject properties are identified as Tax Map 053, Group B, Parcels 021.00 and 021.01
and contain approximately 2.23 acres. The entire area proposed for rezoning, including street rights-
of-way contains approximately 2.37 acres. The properties are currently zoned CR, “Regional
Commercial,” as are the adjacent properties to the east, south, and west. The properties are also
bordered by CG, “General Commercial” to the north. The rezoning application was submitted to allow
for construction of a new townhome development.
The CR district is intended for medium to large-scale commercial operations of a predominantly
regional nature. These districts shall not be located on streets of less than Major Collector
classification. All uses are to be developed within the district so as to offer convenient ingress and
egress to such streets. The CG district is intended for moderate and larger-sized offices, personal and
business services, and general retail business. Section 222.3A of the Cookeville Zoning Code also
stipulates single-family attached dwellings (townhomes) are a use permitted upon approval by the
Planning Commission of a subdivision plat submitted in accordance with the Cookeville Subdivision
Regulations.
The Future Land Use Concept element of the Cookeville 2030 Plan depicts this area as best suited for
Regional Commercial uses.
Ruby Lane is classified as a Local Street. The street is a substandard dead-end street that will require
significant upgrading to support any new development. Regional commercial development is not
compatible with Ruby Lane. Ruby Lane is not classified as a Major Collector street and the property
does not have adequate convenient ingress and egress from the street. Downgrading the zoning to CG
will provide flexibility in development on the subject property. The developer is aware that street
improvements to Ruby Lane will be required prior to any development of the property.
Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning request.
Jim Stafne made the motion to approve the request submitted by staff. Jim Cobb seconded the motion and
the motion carried unanimously. Approved.
Consider for action the rezoning of 1331 South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066 Parcel 104.00) from
RS-10 (Single-Family Residential) to RS-5 (Single-Family Residential). Request submitted by
Donnie Suits on behalf of Capital Communities. The developer has requested this item be withdrawn.
Jim Cobb made the motion to approve the request to withdraw. Kay Starkweather seconded the motion
and the motion carried unanimously. Approved.
Study Items:
(1) Consider for study amendment to the Future Land Use Concept Plan of the Cookeville 2030 Plan
to depict a parcel located at 950 North Old Kentucky Road as appropriate for Lower Density
Residential to being appropriate for Planned Commercial Development. Request submitted by Eric
Brown on behalf of Track West Partners.
(2) Consider for study the preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, 316 lots located on Lovelady
Road (Tax Map 096 Parcel 069.00). Request submitted by Titan Development.
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Jim Stafte made the motion to accept the above items for study. Jim Cobb seconded the motion and the
motion canied unanimously. Anproved.
StaffReports:
r Masters Subdivision Re-Division of Lots 4-6, two (2) lots located on East l6th Street &
Mississippi Avenue - Hillary Froning
. Slingshot Partners Division, one (l) lot located at 1694 West Broad Street - Josh Stites
. Cookeville Housing Authority Division, one (l) lot located at 235 West Jackson Street -
Cookeville Housing Authority
r Midway Heights Lot 8 Re-Division Revised Amended Plat, six (6) lots located at Inglewood
Drive, Wall Avenue & East lOth Street - Wade Verbal & Capital Communities, LLC (utility
easement relocation only)
o Magnolia East 2 Lot Final Plat, two (2) lots located on East 10th Street - Jerry Gaw
o C.H.l./Cookeville, LLC Re-Subdivision of Lot 2-8, two (2) lots located at West Stevens Street
& South Willow Avenue - Stevens Street Baptist Church (053-I, D,020.02)
Adjournment: 5:45 P.M.
Submitted for Approval Submitted for Recording
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Haley Woodford, Cft
Planning Assistant ookev i lle P I anning C ommis s ion
Agenda
Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission
Agenda
May 23rd, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Action Items:
Moment of appreciation for Dr. Angelo Volpe
(1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted.
(2) Consider for approval the minutes of April 25th, 2022.
(3) Consider for action the final plat for Reese/Hudson/Viar Property, three (3) lots located
between South Whitson Avenue and South Maple Avenue. Request submitted by Michael
Detwiler on behalf of Barry Reese, Tony & Haven Hudson and Donna Roach Viar.
(4) Consider for action the rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane (Tax Map 053, Group B, Parcels
021.00 & 021.01) from CR (Regional Commercial) to CG (General Commercial). Request
submitted by Donnie Suits on behalf of Capital Communities.
(5) Consider for action the rezoning of 1331 South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066 Parcel 104.00)
from RS-10 (Single-Family Residential) to RS-5 (Single-Family Residential). Request
submitted by Donnie Suits on behalf of Capital Communities.
Study Items:
(1) Consider for study amendment to the Future Land Use Concept Plan of the Cookeville 2030
Plan to depict a parcel located at 950 North Old Kentucky Road as appropriate for Lower
Density Residential to being appropriate for Planned Commercial Development. Request
submitted by Eric Brown on behalf of Track West Partners.
(2) Consider for study the preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, 316 lots located on
Lovelady Road (Tax Map 096 Parcel 069.00). Request submitted by Titan Development.
Staff Reports:
(1) Minor Plats Approved & Recorded:
• Masters Subdivision Re-Division of Lots 4-6, two (2) lots located on East 16th Street
& Mississippi Avenue – Hillary Froning
• Slingshot Partners Division, one (1) lot located at 1694 West Broad Street – Josh Stites
• Cookeville Housing Authority Division, one (1) lot located at 235 West Jackson Street
– Cookeville Housing Authority
• Midway Heights Lot 8 Re-Division Revised Amended Plat, six (6) lots located at
Inglewood Drive, Wall Avenue & East 10th Street – Wade Verbal & Capital
Communities, LLC (utility easement relocation only)
• Magnolia East 2 Lot Final Plat, two (2) lots located on East 10th Street – Jerry Gaw
• C.H.I./Cookeville, LLC Re-Subdivision of Lot 2-B, two (2) lots located at West
Stevens Street & South Willow Avenue – Stevens Street Baptist Church (053-I, D,
020.02)
April 25th, 2022 Minutes
Cookeville Planning Commission
Minutes
April 25th, 2022
The Cookeville Planning Commission met on Monday, April 25th, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers, 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee.
Members Present: Jim Cobb, Chad Gilbert, Judy Jennings, Lauren Metts, Jim Stafne, Leslie Sullins, Eric
Walker & Jim Woodford.
Members Absent: Kay Starkweather.
Staff Members Present: Jon Ward, Christopher Phillips Ken Young & Haley Dickson.
Staff Members Absent: James Mills.
Others Present: Marcia Shaver, Julie Thompson, Miriam Vaughn, Bill Grogan, Jessica Usrey, Danny
Vaughn, Seth Hudson, Chad Combs, Matt Davidson, Betsy Scarisbrick, Richard Stone, Debbie Locke,
Michelle Price, Jack Lynn & Jorge Fernandez.
Establishment Of Quorum: Chairman Woodford announced that a quorum was present for the meeting.
Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Mr. Jon Ward stated that Study Item 1, The
Preliminary Plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, has been withdrawn by the developer. Jim Cobb made the
motion to approve the agenda. Chad Gilbert seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Approved.
Consider for Approval the Minutes of March 28th, 2022. Leslie Sullins made the motion to approve the
minutes of March 28th, 2022. Jim Stafne seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Approved.
Consider for action the rezoning of 115 & 125 West First Street (Tax Map 053-B, Group K, Parcels
011.00 and 012.00) from CL (Local Commercial) to CBD (Central Business District). Request
submitted by Barry Reese on behalf of RBI Group. Mr. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Barry Reese, on behalf
of RBI Group, has submitted a request to rezone from CL, “Local Commercial” to CBD, “Central Business
District” properties located at 115 and 125 West 1st Street. The rezoning request was taken for study at the
March 28, 2022, Planning Commission meeting.
Analysis: The subject properties are identified as Tax Map 053B, Group K, Parcels 011.00 and 012.00 and
contain approximately 0.35 acres. The entire area proposed for rezoning, including street rights-of-way
contains approximately 0.55 acres. The properties are currently zoned CL, “Local Commercial,” as are the
adjacent properties to the north and west. The properties are also bordered by CBD, “Central Business
District” to the east and south. The rezoning application was submitted to allow for maximized parking
for a new commercial use of the existing building (restaurant).
The CL district is intended for small and moderate sized offices, personal business services, and general
retail businesses serving the general population of the city. The parking requirements for the CL district
require landscaping strips as defined in Section 208 of the Zoning Code. Section 208.5A states:
1. Landscape yards shall be established along all abutting streets within required front, side, and/or rear
yard setback areas.
2. The minimum width of the landscape yard shall be ten (10) feet, exclusive of curbing.
The CBD district, with complementary office and related uses, forms the center for commercial, financial,
professional, governmental, and cultural activities. Section 208.5A exempts the CBD from landscape yards
required in the CL district.
The existing structure at 115 West 1st Street has characteristics of the Central Business District. The
building is nonconforming to all setback requirements of the current CL Zoning Designation as the
structure occupies the entire lot. The property has no available parking to support a commercial use. The
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petitioner has acquired the vacant lot adjacent to the existing building to the west at 125 West 1st Street.
The vacant lot would be utilized for parking to support a commercial use in the existing building. Rezoning
the property to CBD would eliminate the landscape yard requirement and would permit additional parking
spaces to be constructed on the vacant lot.
The Future Land Use Concept element of the Cookeville 2030 Plan depicts this area as best suited for
Local Commercial uses. CBD Zoning is compliant with the Future Land Use designation.
Recommendation: Approval of the request
Jim Stafne made the motion to approve the request submitted by staff. Eric Walker seconded the motion
and the motion carried unanimously. Approved.
Consider for action the rezoning of 14 & 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street (Tax Map 053-A,
Group G, Parcels 005.00, 006.00 & 007.00) from RS-10 (Single-Family Residential) to CL (Local
Commercial). Request submitted by Billy & Rhonda Grogan. This item was postponed at the March
28th meeting. Mr. Jon Ward stated that this item was postponed at the March 28th, 2022, Planning
Commission meeting.
The Planning Commission postponed consideration of the Hunter Avenue, West Broad Street rezoning
request due to questions about the stated intent of the rezoning request. The rezoning application was
submitted to rezone the property to allow for an automobile customization shop. The lots are currently
zoned RS10, Single-Family Residential. Automobile customization is not a listed use in the Chart of
Permitted Uses; however, Auto Paint and Body Repair is listed as a use permitted as special exception by
the Board of Zoning Appeals, subject to additional conditions. Mr. Grogan had stated that the proposed
customization shop would have a paint component. but they would not be performing general automobile
body repair service for damaged or wrecked vehicles. The subject property is currently utilized by Bob’s
Body Shop, which is an automobile salvage yard and automobile body shop repair business. The Planning
Department’s analysis provided that the nonconforming use of the property as Bob’s Body Shop was
protected by 13-7-208, which permits nonconforming commercial uses to continue and expand. The
Planning Department has consulted with the City Attorney, and the City Attorney does concur with this
analysis.
Mr. Grogan met with Planning Department Staff and indicated that he no longer plans to construct an
automobile customization shop on the subject property. Mr. Grogan does want to move forward with the
rezoning. He plans to remove the remaining remnants of the automobile salvage yard and market the
property for sale.
The Planning Department provided an analysis of the commercial rezoning at the March meeting.
Recommendation: Approval of the request.
Planning Commission Meeting Recommendations, March 28, 2022
Rezoning of property located at 14 and 18 Hunter Avenue and 684 Broad Street from RS-10
“Single-Family Residential” to CL “Local Commercial”
Summary: Mrs. Rhonda Grogan has submitted a request to rezone from RS-10, “Single-Family
Residential” to CL, “Local Commercial” her properties located at 14 Hunter Avenue, 18 Hunter
Avenue, and 684 West Broad Street.
Analysis: The subject properties are identified as Tax Map 053A, Group G, Parcels 005.00, 006.00,
and 007.00 and contains approximately 1.51 acres. The entire area proposed for rezoning, including
street rights-of-way contains approximately 1.89 acres. The properties are currently zoned RS-10,
“Single-Family Residential,” as are the adjacent properties to the east, south, and west. The properties
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are also bordered by CL, “Local Commercial” to the west and north. The rezoning application was
submitted to allow for a new commercial building to be constructed on the properties.
The RS-10 district is intended to provide a low to moderate density single-family residential
environment in areas where public wastewater services are available. The CL district is intended for
small and moderate sized offices, personal business services, and general retail businesses serving the
general population of the city. The maximum square footage of individual developments is restricted
within the CL district and is determined by street classification.
The Future Land Use Concept element of the Cookeville 2030 Plan depicts this area as best suited for
Local Commercial and Mixed-Density Residential uses. The subject area has frontage on West Broad
Street, which is classified as a major arterial street. Properties with frontage on streets classified as
major collector or higher are typically considered more appropriate for commercial development. The
eastern portion of the subject area has significant topographical constraints, with approximately 22-24
feet of relief along the eastern boundary. The eastern boundary also includes approximately 75 feet of
a 150 feet TVA utility easement. No structure or portion of a structure is permitted within the utility
easement. The lot to the south is owned by the City of Cookeville.
The subject properties were obtained by Bob Hill from the City of Cookeville in 1979. Aerial
photographs dating back to 1981 show the properties have been used continuously as automobile
salvage for Bob’s Body Shop. Due to the continuous use for over 40 years, the Planning Department
interprets this as a legal nonconforming use in the RS-10 Zoning District. Tennessee Code Annotated
13-7-208 would permit the nonconforming auto salvage use to continue and expand on the properties
unless the use ceased for a period of thirty (30) consecutive months. The petitioner has submitted the
request to rezone the property to combine the three (3) individual lots into one (1) building lot to
construct a car customization shop. The Codes Department has determined this would be compliant
in the proposed CL District. Any new construction would have to meet the requirements of the Zoning
Code, including controlled access, surfacing requirements, landscaping, screening, and buffering
requirements, and architectural design standards. The utility easement provides a significant buffer to
the properties to the east. In the opinion of the Planning Department, rezoning the property for a use
that would be conforming to the Zoning Code would have less impacts on the surrounding properties
than if automobile salvage continued or expanded at the location.
Recommendation: Approval of the request.
Leslie Sullins made the motion to approve the request submitted by staff. Kay Starkweather seconded the
motion and the motion carried unanimously. Approved.
Study Items:
(1) Consider for study the preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, 316 lots located on Lovelady Road
(Tax Map 096 Parcel 069.00). Request submitted by Titan Development. Mr. Justin Cumby on
behalf of Titan Development has requested that this item be withdrawn from the agenda.
(2) Consider for study the rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane (Tax Map 053, Group B, Parcels 021.00 &
021.01) from CR (Regional Commercial) to CG (General Commercial). Request submitted by Donnie
Suits on behalf of Capital Communities.
(3) Consider for study the rezoning of 1331 South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066 Parcel 104.00) from RS-
10 (Single-Family Residential) to RS-5 (Single-Family Residential). Request submitted by Donnie
Suits on behalf of Capital Communities.
Eric Walker made the motion to accept the above items for study. Kay Starkweather seconded the motion
and the motion carried unanimously. Approved.
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Staff Reports:
(1) Kenneth & Chasity Bryant Division Flag Lot (approved by the Planning Commission on February 28th,
2022) has been withdrawn
Adjournment: 5:41 P.M.
Submitted for Approval Submitted for Recording
____________________________ _________________________________
Haley Dickson Jim Woodford, Chairman
Planning Assistant Cookeville Planning Commission
Action Item 3
Consider for action the final plat for Reese/Hudson/Viar Property, three (3) lots located between
South Whitson Avenue and South Maple Avenue. Request submitted by Michael Detwiler on
behalf of Barry Reese, Tony & Haven Hudson and Donna Roach Viar
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Action Item 4
Consider for action the rezoning of 510 & 520 Ruby Lane (Tax Map 053, Group B, Parcels 021.00
& 021.01) from CR (Regional Commercial) to CG (General Commercial). Request submitted by
Donnie Suits on behalf of Capital Communities.
APPLICATION FOR REZONING Date Filed: 4-4-2022
OFFICE ONLY
_________________________
The City of Cookeville
4-25-2022
Date taken for Study: ________________
In order to be considered by the Cookeville Planning
Commission, this form shall be filed with the Cookeville Planning Commission: Approved 'HQLHG
Planning Department by 12:00 noon on the first Monday of
Date: __________________________
the month during which it is to be considered. All supporting
documentation, as well as a filing fee of $200.00, shall
Date sent to Council: ________________
accompany this form. You are urged to consult with the staff
of the Cookeville Planning Department in order to determine
Date of Public Notice: ________________
what documentation will be required.
Ordinance Number: _________________
CR
EXISTING ZONING __________________________ 1st Reading: _______________________
CG
PROPOSED ZONING _________________________ 2nd Reading: _______________________
Effective Date: _____________________
LOCATION OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED * OWNER OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED
510 & 520 Ruby Lane NAME: _______________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________
053-B-021.00 & 021.01 ADDRESS: ___________________________
TAX MAP NUMBER: _________________________________
CITY: ___________ STATE: ____ ZIP:_____
SUBDIVISION (If applicable): _________________________
* A copy of the Putnam County Tax Map showing the property to be rezoned PHONE: _____________________________
shall be attached. If available, a survey of the site shall also be attached.
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AUTHORIZED AGENT * LAND USE
NAME: Capital Communities, LLC - Donnie Suits
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EXISTING LAND USE:
ADDRESS: 116 Locust Avenue, Suite F
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CITY: Cookeville
_______________ STATE: TN 38501
_______ ZIP:_____
PHONE: 770-231-2114
_____________________________________ PROPOSED LAND USE:
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dfsuits@capital-communities.com
* If an attorney, real estate agent, family member, or other individual is to
serve as agent or spokesman for the property owner, a letter from the owner
designating said agent shall accompany this form.
REASON FOR REQUESTING REZONING:
To build townhomes
Jon Ward
REVIEWED BY: ____________________________ April 4th, 2022
DATE: ___________________________________
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Action Item 5
Consider for action the rezoning of 1331 South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066 Parcel 104.00)
from RS-10 (Single-Family Residential) to RS-5 (Single-Family Residential). Request submitted
by Donnie Suits on behalf of Capital Communities.
APPLICATION FOR REZONING Date Filed: 4-4-2022
OFFICE ONLY
_________________________
The City of Cookeville
4-25-2022
Date taken for Study: ________________
In order to be considered by the Cookeville Planning
Commission, this form shall be filed with the Cookeville Planning Commission: Approved 'HQLHG
Planning Department by 12:00 noon on the first Monday of 5-23-2022
Date: __________________________
the month during which it is to be considered. All supporting
documentation, as well as a filing fee of $200.00, shall
Date sent to Council: ________________
accompany this form. You are urged to consult with the staff
of the Cookeville Planning Department in order to determine
Date of Public Notice: ________________
what documentation will be required.
Ordinance Number: _________________
RS-10
EXISTING ZONING __________________________ 1st Reading: _______________________
RS-5
PROPOSED ZONING _________________________ 2nd Reading: _______________________
Effective Date: _____________________
LOCATION OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED * OWNER OF PROPERTY TO BE REZONED
1331 South Maple Avenue NAME: South Maple Farmstead
_______________________________
Trust
ADDRESS: ________________________________________
066-104.00 1331 South Maple Avenue
ADDRESS: ___________________________
TAX MAP NUMBER: _________________________________
___________ STATE: TN
CITY: Cookeville ____ ZIP:_____
38501
SUBDIVISION (If applicable): _________________________
* A copy of the Putnam County Tax Map showing the property to be rezoned PHONE: _____________________________
shall be attached. If available, a survey of the site shall also be attached.
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AUTHORIZED AGENT * LAND USE
NAME: Capital Communities
______________________________________
EXISTING LAND USE:
ADDRESS: 116 Locust Avenue, Suite F
___________________________________
CITY: Cookeville
_______________ STATE: TN 38501
_______ ZIP:_____
PHONE: 770-231-2114
_____________________________________ PROPOSED LAND USE:
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dfsuits@capital-communities.com
* If an attorney, real estate agent, family member, or other individual is to
serve as agent or spokesman for the property owner, a letter from the owner
designating said agent shall accompany this form.
REASON FOR REQUESTING REZONING:
To allow residential development
Jon Ward
REVIEWED BY: ____________________________ April 4th, 2022
DATE: ___________________________________
Aprll21,2A22
ToWhom lt MayConcem:
l, Roger Judd, Trustee of the South Maple Farmstead Trust wish to allow Donnie Suits to
represent me with the Cookeville City Planning Department and the Cookeville City Councilfor
the specific purpose of rezoning my property located at 1331 South Maple Ave. Cookeville, TN .
Regards,
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May 16, 2022
Traffic Analysis
Crash Data for South Maple Avenue Created by
Sheila Julian
Crime Analyst
The data compiled below contains crashes that occurred on South Maple Avenue from the Neal Street intersection
to the Highway 111 intersection from January 1, 2018 to May 15, 2022:
Year Total Crashes Injury Crashes # People Injured Total Vehicles Involved
2018 17 2 2 28
2019 16 1 3 28
2020 16 3 4 29
2021 13 0 0 23
2022 4 0 0 7
Totals 66 6 9 115
Of the 66 crashes since 2018, 8% involved injuries and 92% Hour Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Total
were non-injury crashes. There were no fatalities.
12 AM 1 1
Crashes occurred the most in September with Tuesdays 1 AM 1 1 2
and Wednesdays having the most crashes. Crashes 2 AM 1 1 2
occurred most often between 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM as well as 3 AM
between 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 4 AM
5 AM 2 2
The top reasons for the crashes were in order: Following
6 AM 1 1
Improperly, Speed too Fast for Conditions, Failure to Yield,
and Failure to Keep in Proper Lane. 7 AM 2 1 1 4
8 AM 1 1 4 1 7
9 AM 1 1 1 1 4
Month 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total 10 AM 1 1 2
Jan 2 1 1 4 11 AM 1 1 2 2 6
Feb 2 1 3 12 PM 1 1 2
Mar 1 1 1 3 1 PM 1 1 2
Apr 3 1 3 2 9 2 PM 1 1 2
May 1 1 2 3 PM 1 1 3 1 2 8
Jun 3 3 4 PM 1 1 4 6
Jul 1 2 1 4 5 PM 1 1 2 1 1 6
Aug 2 2 1 3 8 6 PM 1 1 2 4
Sep 3 3 2 6 14 7 PM 1 1
Oct 2 1 3 8 PM 2 2
Nov 3 1 2 1 7 9 PM 1 1
Dec 2 3 1 6 10 PM 1 1
Total 17 16 16 13 4 66 11 PM
Total 4 10 14 13 8 12 5 66
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Haley Dickson
From: Tracy Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 10:11 AM
To: Larry Baugher
Cc: Jonathan Ward; Haley Dickson
Subject: RE: Please Forward to: Planning Commission - Rezoning off South Maple Near Windrowe Subdivision
Mr. Baugher:
I have copied Mr. Ward, Planning Department Director on this correspondence. Should you have additional questions or
concerns, please feel free to contact him or Haley Dickson.
Regards,
Tracy Johnson
Administrative Assistant
45 East Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
931-520-5241
tracy@cookeville-tn.gov
From: Larry Baugher <larry_baugher@msn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 8:23 AM
To: Tracy Johnson <tracy@cookeville-tn.gov>
Cc: Paula Baugher <paula_baugher@hotmail.com>
Subject: Please Forward to: Planning Commission - Rezoning off South Maple Near Windrowe Subdivision
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To the Planning Commission,
Our subdivision met last night, concerned that you were considering a rezone different from our
subdivision. All of us feel rezoning to a smaller footprint is a very bad idea. Windrowe is RS20. We
think all neighboring subdivisions should carry the same lot size. Our lot size is not extravagant. It
would destroy the community uniformity, increase traffic on a busy road already.
We do understand the planning commission is trying to create more affordable housing so
Cookeville can grow. I would suggest the focus be on >>> multi-family dwellings! Plan for
Townhouses that can be rented and apartments. Most people cannot afford 30 Year Fixed rates
approaching 5.5%!! They do not have the down payments for the mortgages either. Rather, going
the route I suggest, the family just needs a good credit history and can move in.
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I moved to the city last year and live in Windrowe. Quite frankly, love it here, but would not want
a lot size any smaller than Windrowe’s.
Thank you.
Larry E. Baugher MIS, PMP, CBIP, CDP-DM, ITILv3, TOGAF9, (LEAN, LSSGB, ITILv3-SOA, PgMP)
Christian, Former USMC Vietnam Era Veteran
By His Grace living out Ecc. 5:19,20
Phone: 314-540-9183
Don’t regret growing older. It’s a privilege denied to many.
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Study Item 1
Consider for study amendment to the Future Land Use Concept Plan of the Cookeville 2030 Plan
to depict a parcel located at 950 North Old Kentucky Road as appropriate for Lower Density
Residential to being appropriate for Planned Commercial Development. Request submitted by
Eric Brown on behalf of Track West Partners.
Location Map 1040
1520
1510
950 N Old Kentucky Road 1490
1500
WI L S O N
1480
1039
Consider for study amendment to the Future Land Use
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Concept Plan as appropriate for Planned Commercial AVE
Development from Lower Density Residential
ST
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1445 1545
Center
1425 of Vision
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1361 1360
BI L BRE
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Calvary 950 LD
1372 1382
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TU 1545
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IVY LN
940 YR 1545
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1370 1380 1430 1440 1510 1520 1530
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1365 Feet 1425
1355 1415 950 N Old Kentucky Rd
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950 N Old Kentucky Rd
RD
200 100 0 200
Study Item 2
Consider for study the preliminary plat of Timberwalk Subdivision, 308 lots located on Lovelady
Road (Tax Map 096 Parcel 069.00). Request submitted by Titan Development.
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