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Rosemont (1826 Benders Ferry Road) — Annexation and rezoning approved
- What passed: A package of four items (plan of services, annexation, codified annexation/reflection resolution, and rezoning from RS‑40 to RS‑30 PUD plus preliminary master plan) for the property known as Rosemont (approx. 19.64 acres at 1826 Benders Ferry Road). The board amended the plan to require a 10‑foot sidewalk on the Benders Ferry frontage to match nearby Tramor/Tramore improvements.
- Outcome: Approved (vote announced as carried; no detailed roll call recorded in the transcript).

Silver Springs Phase 8 (9621 Lebanon Road) — Annexation, land‑use, rezoning and preliminary plan approved
- What passed: Five items including plan of services, annexation into city, land‑use amendment to medium density residential, rezoning from Wilson County agricultural to RS‑20 PUD, and adoption of a preliminary master development plan for Phase 8 (phases 8–13).
- Key conditions: Developer agreed to $7,500 per lot voluntary contribution to a Lebanon Road fund (collected at grading permit), a designated construction entrance from Highway 70 before construction activities, and a 10‑foot sidewalk on Benders Ferry (completed by the project’s 35th CO). Applicant agreed to trim the phase from 96 to 92 lots to avoid a two‑ingress requirement.
- Outcome: Approved 4–1.

Ordinance extending sunset for temporary events/mobile vendors (UDC Article 3, temporary events/portable buildings/mobile food vendors)
- What passed: Ordinance extending the sunset date for provisions that regulate temporary events and mobile food vendors in certain districts from Dec. 31, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2025.
- Outcome: Approved (record: “11 a carries”).

ITS and signal improvements contract award
- What passed: Resolution awarding the construction contract for ITS and signal improvements (phase 2) and authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement.
- Outcome: Approved (record: “13 a carries”).

TDOT Central Pike interchange agreement and budget appropriation
- What passed: Resolution approving an agreement with TDOT for the Central Pike interchange and directing city staff to ensure TDOT inserts stipulated protections into the contract prior to signature; related budget amendment to appropriate initial city funding (initial request $5,000,000) was also approved.
- Outcome: Agreement approved with amendment requiring TDOT to add board stipulations to contract prior to mayoral signature; appropriation enacted.

West Elementary sewer infrastructure acquisition (budget amendment)
- What passed: Ordinance appropriating funds so the city may obtain ownership of West Elementary School sewer infrastructure (staff said the city already serves the school and an ordinance existed permitting service; the action codifies and appropriates funding).
- Outcome: Approved (record: “12 H carries”).

Surplus property and vehicle donations
- What passed: Two resolutions — one donating a surplus fire department vehicle used by the city beautification program to the Mount Juliet Help Center, and one declaring various department property surplus and authorizing disposal via GovDeals auction.
- Outcome: Approved (records: “13 c” and “13 d” carry).

Process notes
- Several items were amended on the dais (sidewalk width, collection timing for developer contribution, conditioned mayoral signature pending TDOT contract language) and those amendments were adopted before final votes.
- Multiple items listed on first reading (annexations and rezones for other parcels including a set of small annexations and the Christman property) will return to staff/planning commission for further review before final action.

If you need copies of the enacted ordinances, the amending language, or the staff reports for any specific item, planning and city clerk staff provided the packet at the meeting and will post finalized ordinances on the city website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners 01/13/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple annexations, rezones, budget amendments and agreements. This roundup lists each formal action, its outcome and key details decided at the Jan. 13 meeting.","taxTitle","Board of Commissioners Meetings, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee","taxId",69754,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6358288,"Christman property annexation and rezoning to neighborhood commercial moves forward for further review after residents cite safety concerns",2168,2303545,4472335,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2212677-fdc7233448163f157b0c60d11a4a8afd&start=2303&end=4472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2212677-fdc7233448163f157b0c60d11a4a8afd/thumbnail_2303545.jpg","/articles/6358288/Tennessee/Christman-property-annexation-and-rezoning-to-neighborhood-commercial-moves-forward-for-further-review-after-residents-cite-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358288-cdda53c795a79a146355f38ce3ae2a7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771023381&Signature=JpgUYzufDYUSXyYvt4w-~3ib3B9S2aDRbCnf4YGpGbazAK3Ap6LBNNlu1fu8KvaXqtyvqjNOEJsMqXJosCcfn9FWSqPFICrNlGyBMAVd83KxMFc55C-RTJklNczcSr8OXQUHDF1yWhlRoMOb2FQUAtILtyILwJxw6z5Z7FWKw59s00RU4PjG3VptxoCA0bsg7qcg23xv53mlVRy1AS06tJ55hF3eN42r4v8xI821AGAD0XTng26ZNezo2hzNeZRaea7~qxjOMwrm4f6FFmjbuUu1dqZA1fhCnvhFcpAMPPsPDvV~~mZikPXteq1h9oGuZbrDZpMk3lz3it93YKTqSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At first reading, the Mount Juliet Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 considered ordinances to annex roughly 3.53 acres known as the Christman property (map 54, parcels 63–65) at 9127 Lebanon Road and to rezone a portion of the site on Karen Drive to neighborhood commercial (CNS). The items were placed on first reading; commissioners set the ordinances for future hearings and review.

Resident concerns
Several residents spoke during citizen comments urging caution. Mike Weston, who said he received notice in the newspaper that the item was back on the agenda, reminded the board the issue had been considered in 2020 and referred to the county, which voted unanimously against the commercial proposal on safety and traffic grounds. “What's changed? Traffic's heavier. The safety issue is even more extreme,” Weston said, and asked the board to consider that before approving commercial uses connecting to Karen Drive.

Clyde Hicks and other Verona Hills residents said the land provides a wooded buffer behind their homes, citing concerns about blasting, wildlife loss and increased through traffic if Karen Drive is opened. “We have concerns about blasting. We have concerns about the elimination of wildlife,” Hicks said.

Planning and process notes
The ordinances for first reading were read into the record and will return for later considerations. Planning staff noted the item was set for first reading as part of a packet that included other annexations and rezones; staff will continue technical review and follow statutory notification requirements.

Outcome
No final zoning or annexation decision was made at first reading. The board read the ordinances and referred the items for the standard review process, which will include staff comments and future public hearings as needed.

Why it matters: The proposed neighborhood commercial zoning would allow uses distinct from the surrounding low‑density residential parcels and could add traffic to an already constrained Lebanon Road/Karen Drive intersection. Residents asked the board to consider school access, road capacity and safety before any final approval.","The board took first reading of ordinances to annex and rezone the Christman property near Karen Drive and Lebanon Road to allow neighborhood commercial uses; residents said county had previously rejected commercial proposals because of safety and traffic concerns.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6358293,"Mount Juliet conditions $5 million TDOT start‑up payment for Central Pike interchange; city requires contract protections",164,5483755,5648476,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2212677-fdc7233448163f157b0c60d11a4a8afd&start=5483&end=5648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2212677-fdc7233448163f157b0c60d11a4a8afd/thumbnail_5483755.jpg","/articles/6358293/Tennessee/Mount-Juliet-conditions-5-million-TDOT-startup-payment-for-Central-Pike-interchange-city-requires-contract-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358293-22367e273a2de063f72cf4b05e001d4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771023381&Signature=bNs1fnxB9IXDPnx~r4lsTXhjuTUQHSv03kFNj3SINkUd~82TrlVWTI7v1wb7SuWtflS2X-2DeyUIjVpe3eGCpikdzvb7hx0Gyefol4Ep2WtnIb~VziHrjWDFfRgzf18DKHDRNZXmDzQi7GsEds5eYCdscf5Df2X-9L2W13WuXmO9RSu8AK0IaK6CwmD6tcp~NzQtJFq2MxrayrMmRQbBe8D4BsJQY5h3F4hGU52sLXf6EJIpzazou3JuOD5WezFFzD0LgN6JZRV2nH0so13eN1FU2UoJUORgjbRXEac1KelbmMLXO6M99s8BrZlehF2YyaNIOaxxKeVErQ17zB9ceg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Juliet Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 approved a resolution authorizing an amended agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to move forward on the Central Pike/I‑40 interchange project, with the city agreeing to an initial $5 million deposit and added contractual protections to safeguard city funds and project timing.

Commissioners inserted a requirement that TDOT include the stipulations from the board’s resolution in the contract before the mayor executes the agreement. The stipulations are intended to protect the city if TDOT delays the project or if statewide funding is reallocated because of other urgent needs.

What the board approved
The resolution authorizes an agreement between the city and TDOT and a corresponding budget amendment to appropriate city funds for the project. City staff and Commissioner Giles told the board TDOT said the project would not have been included on the state’s 10‑year plan without the city’s earlier pledge of $25 million; TDOT subsequently asked the city to provide $5 million now to move design and right‑of‑way acquisition forward.

Commissioner Giles briefed the board on recent meetings with TDOT and recommended the mayor not sign the contract until the TDOT contract explicitly includes the board’s stipulations. The board adopted an amendment to that effect before voting to approve the agreement.

Funding mechanics and protections
City staff explained the $5 million will be deposited into a local government investment pool (LGIP) account under the city’s control; TDOT will draw from that account on approved invoices. Staff and the city legal team recommended the contract be updated to include the board’s stipulations — including milestones and conditions linked to additional city contributions — before either party signs.

City finance and legal staff also told commissioners that TDOT is managing recovery and reimbursement expenses after recent state incidents; if federal reimbursements to TDOT are delayed or reduced, some projects in the state plan could be pushed back. The added stipulations aim to preserve the city’s leverage and ensure the state proceeds through design and right‑of‑way acquisition as agreed prior to drawing additional city funds.

Outcome and next steps
The board approved the amended agreement and directed staff to ensure TDOT incorporates the stipulated protections into the contract before the mayor signs. Commissioners also approved the related budget amendment to appropriate funds for the interchange project.

The city will deposit the initial $5 million in the LGIP account and requires TDOT to provide the written contract language aligning with the board’s stipulations before final execution. Staff will report back on contract language and any changes to project schedule or scope.","The Board approved a TDOT agreement that begins city funding for the Central Pike interchange with an initial $5 million commitment and a requirement that TDOT add agreed stipulations to the contract before the mayor signs.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6358298,"Mount Juliet approves Silver Springs Phase 8 annexation and rezoning after residents press traffic, amenities and HOA concerns",5187,17295,5204515,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2212677-fdc7233448163f157b0c60d11a4a8afd&start=17&end=5204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2212677-fdc7233448163f157b0c60d11a4a8afd/thumbnail_17295.jpg","/articles/6358298/Tennessee/Mount-Juliet-approves-Silver-Springs-Phase-8-annexation-and-rezoning-after-residents-press-traffic-amenities-and-HOA-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358298-8f3257255f890839c682aa04c5302917/orig.mp4?Expires=1771023381&Signature=JCOLlCZhrJ0kWhT1JR6Y5U06dRC-YH4S2CjcaGumeraC3ziin5q0C5RAQM8Rtd7VlKwmx4mQwPbBjscl2DHKFVjPowR~VhqTM-Gv3k13eBLcSd~YNfMD8Fghy5uBIFon94Kexsx0t3qh79nXr40rVDLyU2i-jIOsutk18jf1qxxF4a8Rn8ee2wrilRRBbCqBjypR4QVxwwYyz3h1K-LhfQ03s48HOODgeIWKRsZ4bNKdZteLhMYTZpy8zqhVhntpQMchQLF5OwI9KjqAdBz~TAuoqcAct4QdDgxYc9OAfmWL-vGIXos1IsAknHLewfUp2VBitgNmI1h2~jRUdy-gDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Juliet Board of Commissioners on Monday approved the annexation, rezoning and preliminary master plan for Silver Springs Phase 8, a roughly 47.39‑acre addition to the existing Silver Springs subdivision, after more than an hour of resident comments about traffic, school capacity and homeowners association control.

The vote, on a package of five related items, passed 4–1 following amendments that require a 10‑foot sidewalk along Benders Ferry Road, a separate construction entrance when physically possible, and a voluntary contribution of $7,500 per lot to a city fund for Lebanon Road improvements, to be collected at the erosion‑control (grading) permit stage.

Why it matters: The project would add new lots directly behind established low‑density neighborhoods along Lebanon Road, an area residents said already experiences heavy congestion at school drop‑off and peak commute times. Commissioners and staff said the developer’s commitments reduce the traffic and infrastructure risks the city must manage while allowing the subdivision to continue under local zoning rules.

Resident objections and developer commitments
Residents pressed the board during the public comment period. Ryan Carr, a resident of Silver Springs at 320 Midtown Trail, told commissioners he opposed the annexation and feared long delays in when homeowners would gain control of the subdivision’s HOA: “The builder 100% controls our HOA. And he has for the past 16 years, and he will until every home in there is completely sold,” Carr said, adding that adding about 96 homes would strain the existing pool and amenity areas and increase HOA fees.

Veronica Bender, a Bender family member and longtime Mount Juliet resident, spoke in favor: “We chose Universal Builders really because we saw the beautiful homes in Silver Springs … I respectfully ask that you approve it,” she said.

Tom White, an attorney representing the developer and members of the Bender family, told the board the applicant had worked with staff after the prior hearing and would make several binding commitments if the board approved. White said the developer agreed to the $7,500 per‑lot contribution toward Lebanon Road widening, to reduce the number of lots in the phase so the new portion stays below the 100‑lot threshold that would otherwise require two full access drives, and to provide a designated construction entrance onto Highway 70 to limit construction traffic through the established neighborhood. “We listened very carefully to the comments that were made … and we’re willing to make the following commitments,” White said.

Engineer Mike Rye told the board the developer can reduce the phase’s lot count from 96 to 92 and provided a revised drawing to staff during the meeting to show how the southern cul‑de‑sac would be shortened to meet fire and access requirements.

Planning and public‑works details
Planning staff told the commission the requested RS‑20 PUD base zoning is lower density than earlier portions of Silver Springs (which were developed under an RS‑15 base zoning in 2003). Staff said the proposed lots in the new phase average about 11,000 square feet, up from roughly 7,700 square feet in the original neighborhood, and that the proposal provides about 7 percent open space within the PUD. Staff also confirmed the developer had provided a traffic analysis; that study estimated roughly 10 percent of new trips would use Cairn Drive, and that the intersection of Lebanon Road and Karen Drive already operates over acceptable LOS (level‑of‑service) during peak times.

Amendments and conditions
Before the board vote, commissioners adopted several changes: assign a 10‑foot, curb‑separated sidewalk with a grass strip along the Benders Ferry frontage to be completed by the project’s 35th CO (certificate of occupancy) instead of the originally proposed 6‑foot sidewalk; require the developer to collect the $7,500 per lot at the grading permit (erosion control) stage and deposit those funds in the city’s Lebanon Road improvement account; and require the construction entrance from Highway 70 to be completed and operational before construction activities for the new phases commence. The applicant also agreed to explore relocating a mail kiosk and to provide a new, local amenity area within Phase 8 rather than rely solely on the existing pool.

Next steps
The board approved the annexation, land‑use changes, rezoning and preliminary master plan 4–1. Planning staff will track the commitments in the ordinance and bring the final master development plan (FMDP) and subsequent administrative permits back through staff review and the planning commission as required.

Editors’ notes: The developer identified in the meeting as Universal Builders. The city packet and staff presentations were the basis for the planning analysis. Specific lot counts, construction schedule and final amenity location will be finalized in the FMDP stage.","The Mount Juliet Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 on Jan. 13 to annex and rezone about 47.39 acres for Silver Springs Phase 8, with the developer making commitments on sidewalks, a construction entrance and a voluntary per‑lot contribution for Lebanon Road improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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