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The proposal, discussed under new business, responds to committee concerns that capacity on the Couchville Pike corridor is limited and should not be held for speculative projects that do not proceed to construction. Committee members said they want to avoid turning sewer capacity into a commodity and to prioritize high-value, active development that benefits residents.

Christopher, county staff, told the committee that development teams can obtain Planning Commission site-plan approvals before the committee stamps final site plans; however, building permits generally require proof of paid sewer fees and a paid receipt. Several members said it would be preferable to have Planning Commission approval before the committee approves capacity so staff and the public know which projects are near construction. The committee asked staff to place the proposed policy change on the next meeting agenda (a special sewer-access meeting before the County Commission meeting was discussed); staff said five days' advertising would be sufficient.

The committee also discussed possible ways to regain or increase capacity, including capital improvements to pump stations and potential jurisdictional partnerships or line swaps with neighboring authorities. One committee member observed that upgrading pump stations could free additional flow capacity on the existing line, while others suggested workshops with the City of Lebanon and other regional partners to explore options.

Why it matters: With roughly 15.43 SFUs remaining on a corridor segment discussed at the meeting, members said clearer policy is needed to ensure scarce capacity is allocated to completed, ready-to-build projects rather than speculative holds.

Ending: Committee members agreed to advertise and schedule the policy discussion for a short special meeting before a county commission session; staff will prepare a draft policy for committee review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wilson County Sanitary Sewer Access Committee - February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members agreed to place a policy change on a future agenda to require Planning Commission–approved site plans (not just conceptual master plans) before approving sewer capacity reservations, citing scarce remaining capacity and concerns over speculative holds.","taxTitle","Wilson County, Tennessee","taxId",19117,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6354138,"Sewer committee approves two capacity reservations, leaving 15.43 SFUs available on Couchville Pike segment",458,660000,1118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220505-e9189a873cbbbbdf5c0b1e393d2b3b95&start=660&end=1118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220505-e9189a873cbbbbdf5c0b1e393d2b3b95/thumbnail_660000.jpg","/articles/6354138/Wilson-County/Tennessee/Sewer-committee-approves-two-capacity-reservations-leaving-1543-SFUs-available-on-Couchville-Pike-segment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354138-20887ea956b846504f258a59f4f66d56/orig.mp4?Expires=1770777330&Signature=AdORn5HwELtzfur4~vUlbawhzYNIiH1dm0S28Riclj1e62EpXxNg9yhDCDHE9poO-ywsJ0g6FRQbZDoG2~hUmvztxbI7RtBC8pQXyGU8vwdz8DK6-DKcMctZYEA-ZyZ~cjpo6hUt98G9HdbS6eEdOnxEeHElpKmu8J8932VgUf6yJNKGot9tbOjpvcW71FGplltYG4S458m2IS2iPMs3hwFpLH9gNKsc-rAKBVV0P-oC~FP4mrbZdo1t72KojF-FlUQxlMgs2bD8gAQ-a73IOTMqvR~w9E-hpnemK00ixZiuzeDa5FSn6jue570SHAnTHNshmIrfSJSrKt0QtzSyHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wilson County Sewer Access Committee voted to approve two sewer capacity reservations for industrial/distribution developments, reducing unreserved capacity on the Couchville Pike segment to about 15.43 sewer flow units (SFUs).

Committee members approved a reservation request from McCreary East Ventures and Freehill Ventures for 57 SFUs (up to 19,950 gallons per day). County staff estimated the total payment due at final buildout would be $1,710,000 (57 SFUs at $30,000 per SFU) and noted a 10% reservation fee of $171,000 is due within 30 days of approval and is nonrefundable if the capacity is not used within two years. Staff said final sewer access fees will be payable to the county before issuance of final approvals for specific site plans and related capacity commitments.

The committee also approved a reservation for the Wilson Business Center (CSDG) at 2525 Lone Oak Road for 23 SFUs (up to 8,050 gallons per day). Staff recapped that this site was previously approved for 23 SFUs in August 2024 but the applicant did not pay the reservation fee then and the reservation expired; the current approval requires a new 10% deposit of $69,000 due within 30 days. Staff estimated the total payment at full buildout as $690,000 (23 SFUs at $30,000 each). Committee members were told the City of Lebanon completed a fee calculation review for both projects and those fee letters are attached to the committee packet.

County staff reiterated that approvals are for the site as presented and that final site plans must be stamped at a later step; staff asked to receive updated numbers for each facility as site plans are finalized to ensure capacity is not exceeded. Joe Haddix, representing ESDG, said the Wilson Business Center is close to closing and expected to complete the reservation payment within 30 days: \"Within the next 30 days, they will close on the property, make their reservation payment,\" Haddix said.

Both approvals were taken by voice vote; the committee chair called for \"aye\" and the ayes were recorded. Staff said applicants will receive an approval letter and were reminded to deliver the 10% deposit within 30 days or the reservation will be forfeited. Staff also instructed checks be made payable as directed in the approval letter (the presenter said payments should be made to the county attorney's office per packet instructions).

Why it matters: Committee members said the county has limited remaining capacity on the Couchville Pike segment and wants to ensure capacity is used by developments that proceed to construction. Committee discussion noted the county intends to monitor reserved capacity against final stamped site plans and that the standard timeline for reservations is two years with a possible two-year extension tied to submission and approval of site plans for the property.

Ending: Staff closed the item by noting they had no additional cases to present and that the committee would continue to track available capacity on the corridor. The committee did not record roll-call tallies by name; approvals were taken by voice vote during the meeting.","Wilson County committee approved sewer access reservations for McCreary East/Freehill Ventures (57 SFUs) and Wilson Business Center/CSDG (23 SFUs). Each reservation carries a two-year nonrefundable timeline and a 10% deposit due within 30 days.","actionData","errors"]

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Sewer committee to consider requiring planning-commission approved site plans before granting capacity reservations

Sewer committee approves two capacity reservations, leaving 15.43 SFUs available on Couchville Pike segment