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Contract awards and capital projects
- The commission recognized selection of Boyce Ballard Construction (Murfreesboro) as the contractor for the new Coffee County Health Department; the board noted site work was substantially complete and contracts were ready for signature. Vote: 18–0 to recognize contractor selection.
- The commission likewise recognized Romac Construction (Murfreesboro) as the selected contractor for the new county animal shelter; several commissioners credited past donors of land and staff who advanced the project. Vote: 18–0 to recognize contractor selection.

Appointments and proclamations
- The commission approved an appointment to the opioid abatement funds disbursement committee: Dr. Jeff Kiel was appointed to fill the vacancy. Vote: 18–0.
- The commission approved two appointments to the regional planning commission: Randy Harrell (reappointment) and Laura Vasquez. Votes: both approved (Randy Harrell reappointment and Laura Vasquez appointment recorded as 18–0 where shown).
- Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing March as UT Extension month and received remarks from Amy Willis Prince, UT Extension agent.

Grants, equipment and budget amendments
- The board approved a $50,000 grant application (Lowe’s hometown/community grant sequence) to pave the VFW parking lot and driveway; commissioners noted the grant would not cost county funds. Vote: 18–0 to apply/accept, where recorded.
- The county approved purchase of election-machine transport carts with state reimbursement for the cost. Vote: 18–0.
- Itemized budget amendments passed across general, school and capital funds, including an amendment to cover ambulance repairs after an accident, school window-laminate work and other departmental transfers. Individual amendments were approved by recorded votes (most unanimous 18–0 where recorded).

Other actions
- A solar farm resolution (standards) was considered and adopted by a recorded vote (16 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain as recorded for that item).
- The commission approved the county’s 10-year solid waste plan for submission to the state, noting Rural Solid Waste Board approval. Vote: 18–0.

Several commissioners thanked staff and committee chairs for advancing capital projects and encouraged public engagement for forthcoming budget work. These administrative approvals generally passed with unanimous support or clear majorities and will move into procurement, contract execution and administrative processing as noted by staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/11/25 Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the same meeting, commissioners recognized contractor selections for a new health department and animal shelter, approved appointments to the regional planning commission, accepted grants and passed several budget amendments and other administrative items.","taxTitle","Coffee County, Tennessee","taxId",70973,"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},6282577,"Commissioners rezone Randy Anderson parcel after surveyor explains split-district rule",8796,1696000,10492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2594583-74499ae67aa0f5647d8d8604006d8c50&start=1696&end=10492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2594583-74499ae67aa0f5647d8d8604006d8c50/thumbnail_1696000.jpg","/articles/6282577/Coffee-County/Tennessee/Commissioners-rezone-Randy-Anderson-parcel-after-surveyor-explains-split-district-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282577-2d1bdded7eca31fca5db0bdfd4fd5658/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929669&Signature=fyw2pDSD1wnuMXwCz5G5W1OdOTEd2ISS5oZXI6XxgTAQig3Ut9ezmnCxTChXdmavgKt9N-rk57dg~RxQs7lBdZdAhzUJ5gnPTwSE7xrcumeJO7yzBvAKY2QQDOQMs8SJZ6t96hvHVUrEo2ewR9lgonldnEh2WxuR7WATvmdhDxmj24n0ltHQkBb4fgBXnsMKlgEDrUug2hDxWW9fyDGtP56ahULDZXRt6ZBWNZNaBcVUJXvx6rh9zhmCN4iexw7lRHE6QzApU6BVOBtrqVjde3ZG9W0svyMGi0aX7w1YxLEc5BVkcosn7J3LYadlR-yNO6dDOA~eWEWI05CR-DS7Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coffee County commissioners approved an amendment to a prior rezoning so that property owned by Randy Anderson on Old Manchester Highway was rezoned commercial, after county staff and a surveyor explained a zoning rule that permitted a single owner’s lot to take the regulations of one district where a boundary divided a lot.

Nicholas Northcutt, the surveyor who surveyed Anderson’s property, told the commission that part of Anderson’s parcel was already zoned commercial and that the split left the owner with a narrow, essentially unusable residential strip between the commercial area and railroad tracks. Northcutt said the rezoning would make the lot one contiguous commercial parcel rather than split zoning.

Deborah Davenport, who lives at 4238 Old Manchester Highway, spoke in opposition during public comment and urged commissioners to consider the rural character of the area and the presence of farms and horses. After Northcutt explained the split-district provision and county staff reviewed the code, Mayor Hunt apologized for the confusion and said county staff had overlooked the zoning-parcel provision when Anderson first applied. The mayor said Anderson had the option to withdraw but elected to proceed.

The commission voted to approve the rezoning by a unanimous recorded vote of 18–0. Commissioners said the decision was consistent with a provision in the county’s zoning resolution that allows a lot divided by a district boundary to be regulated as a whole by either district under certain conditions.

The rezoning will be processed administratively consistent with county procedures; any subsequent development proposals will proceed through the planning commission and other required permitting steps.","The commission approved a rezoning request converting Randy Anderson's lot to commercial after staff and a surveyor explained a zoning-district boundary rule affecting split lots; vote was unanimous.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6282582,"Commissioners send proposed A1 zoning changes back to planning commission, postpone vote",9316,2204000,11520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2594583-74499ae67aa0f5647d8d8604006d8c50&start=2204&end=11520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2594583-74499ae67aa0f5647d8d8604006d8c50/thumbnail_2204000.jpg","/articles/6282582/Coffee-County/Tennessee/Commissioners-send-proposed-A1-zoning-changes-back-to-planning-commission-postpone-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282582-aad6936d1076446dd07502a68044168f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929669&Signature=HOvKiuvB7dFlh3k0ZUnwbY1pSfSMMshGizwqmo6xMjRIqOksvJ6x-6Q6nPVGKGtDA9RuC3bjeQPTV1VtrFYl54nafvaVZa5STYmswexAgNlRezUXoWZGm8efhnWR2-qfoFLC-BmT8fz0oHxW89SRYsA2hr0dPAWwm0tMY86~eLvNbpFlG6KukHLKIxViy722vHEHvQoTEuLnX8Fty4ASIAGxNgkNfWKRe7IabLVBjxcjrrR3b1T9qvyu-4WOgngLF3NOWs7jX2t3q8gaDqTksLhJ~9QXATdmFTQGNmZ-ruN2Zx9QabT~nRYYzewT0PWh54sfw-tJImsgo2MqtCJBWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coffee County commissioners voted to postpone consideration of a package of proposed changes to the county’s A1 (agricultural/forestry) zoning provisions and related subdivision regulations, directing the planning commission to include the items in its code review during the newly adopted moratorium.

The set of proposed changes—presented to the commission as Resolution 2025-05—would have altered minimum lot sizes in the A1 district (proposing a five-acre minimum), clarified road and right-of-way standards for major subdivisions (a 50-foot right-of-way and 20–22 feet of asphalt surface), and updated water-service and fire-flow language to reference utility providers and diameter requirements.

Speakers from the public and the planning commission described competing priorities. Nicholas Northcutt, a local surveyor, told commissioners the proposed limits would “add more government, more restrictions, more red tape” and reduce landowners’ options. Several residents and farmers, including Janaan (Beech Grove) and Quinn Sullivan, said stricter minimums and road standards protect rural character and reduce conflicts between farming activities and dense residential development.

Planning commission chairman Cunningham told commissioners his board had already been working through the zoning code for months and recommended a pause to allow a comprehensive review rather than piecemeal changes. Cunningham said the commission’s draft was prepared after multiple meetings and public input and that the proposed language was not intended to prevent development but rather to manage where and how growth occurs.

Commissioner Miller moved to postpone action on the A1 amendments until the moratorium is lifted and the planning commission finishes its work; the motion passed 14–4. Commissioners emphasized that any changes to the zoning resolution must return to the full legislative body for public hearing and final vote. The county attorney and planning staff will continue to provide technical assistance as the planning commission prepares its recommendations.

The postponement keeps the specific amendment language off the commission’s agenda while the planning commission, during the moratorium period, completes its review and consolidates suggested updates. Once the planning commission completes its work, commissioners said the county will hold the required public hearings before any ordinance changes take effect.","After hours of testimony from farmers, landowners and developers, the county commission voted to postpone final action on proposed A1 (agricultural/forestry) zoning changes and fold them into the planning commission’s ongoing review during the moratorium.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":78,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6282587,"County commissioners approve 180-day moratorium on major subdivision plat reviews after contentious hearing",1379000,10175000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2594583-74499ae67aa0f5647d8d8604006d8c50&start=1379&end=10175","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2594583-74499ae67aa0f5647d8d8604006d8c50/thumbnail_1379000.jpg","/articles/6282587/Coffee-County/Tennessee/County-commissioners-approve-180-day-moratorium-on-major-subdivision-plat-reviews-after-contentious-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282587-aeec9251dce00cfd7c215345deb45923/orig.mp4?Expires=1770929669&Signature=Jt31lK9L2OLvVMfwg-WQaj9yZmb6W04mYAPfisRv~rv4ONYiNBSUcdWUDFdTksFXX1yD97tkhuSP61Ur5nXL1fOVuw-UTqSuLYfWXF-bvyzxzU~AiGhCfIaX0RAOGQUeaDRiH8FMuqpCPqPaEOZRe10TDyyNIZj~fDQHPsz7SbI3NLfbEO-W3bvCDXc1beDJ4ufHu~MJsmwUWlFtjcCe8g95ZRXiRtyZxXsLIimoddFcRTZ4I4Z5XD8jvfQek7M0~L-MC0hcfEOOY2pIrwpiSqgaYG7FeUMKJllb4ZymNTJz3C7bF11XNx8yslKHKiJ6RqMCliV3IKBe3Jq7j46Isw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coffee County commissioners voted to impose a 180-day moratorium on planning-commission review of major subdivision plats, a pause backers said would give the planning commission “time to review and update” the county’s zoning rules. The measure passed after more than three hours of public comment and extended debate among commissioners.

Supporters of the moratorium argued it would protect farmland, reduce conflicts between agricultural and residential uses, and allow the planning commission time to revise technical standards such as minimum lot sizes, right-of-way widths and fire-flow requirements. Nicholas Northcutt, a surveyor who said he represents landowners and developers, urged caution about sweeping changes, telling commissioners that new restrictions would “limit what people can do with their land and deprive them of the full value of their property.” Several other speakers said a pause was needed to study infrastructure impacts.

Opponents warned the moratorium could send a negative signal to retailers and industry recruiters and constrict housing availability. Commissioner Seaborn, who has worked in municipal economic development, said the county should avoid appearing “interested in slowing or stopping growth,” arguing such a perception could hurt efforts to attract retail and industry to the region.

Mayor Hunt and other commissioners emphasized the moratorium is narrowly written. The resolution restricts only planning-commission plat review and does not prevent property owners from submitting applications or pursuing other approvals; the planning commission may end the moratorium earlier if it completes its work. The county attorney’s office prepared the draft resolution and the planning commission recommended the pause.

Commissioners debated shorter timeframes and alternatives. A motion to postpone consideration of the moratorium for 90 days failed, 7–11; the main motion for a 180-day moratorium then passed by recorded tally. The chair announced the final result as 10 yes, 8 no and no abstentions. Commissioners and the planning commission repeatedly told the public they could hold special meetings and work more than once a month to speed revisions during the pause.

What the moratorium does, supporters said, is create a predictable window for careful review rather than ad hoc changes made while plats are pending before the planning commission. Opponents said the same objectives could be achieved without a countywide pause if the planning commission met more frequently. The planning commission is scheduled to meet and may bring recommended code changes back to the full commission for final action, which will require public hearings and a legislative vote.","After a night of public comment that split rural landowners, farmers and developers, the Coffee County Commission approved a 180-day moratorium on planning commission plat reviews intended to give the county time to consider zoning-code changes.","actionData","errors"]

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