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Applicant representatives attended the hearing; planning staff thanked Public Works and engineering for collaboration. Staff said the applicant responded to multiple rounds of comments and revisions and that the site had complicating factors — wetland areas requiring buffers and Tennessee MS4 permit considerations for stormwater and land disturbance — that required several rounds of engineering revisions.

Staff indicated the applicant has prepared the documents needed for stormwater and land‑disturbance permitting, but the city will require a signed long‑term detention/stormwater maintenance agreement to be submitted to Public Works before building permits are issued. Commissioners asked technical questions about stormwater detention sizing and who would be the engineer of record; staff said the applicant initially used an out‑of‑state engineer unfamiliar with Tennessee MS4 specifics and that the current submission addresses state permitting and buffer needs.

With staff conditions in place and required maintenance agreements to be executed, the commission approved the site plan. Staff said final permitting and land‑disturbance approvals follow site plan approval and must be completed before construction permits are issued.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tullahoma Planning Commission May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Telehoma Regional Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new Dollar Tree at 633 East Carroll Street after staff and Public Works worked with the applicant to resolve stormwater, wetlands buffers, and permitting issues; the commission approved the plan 6‑0 with recorded maintenance and permitting requirements to follow.","taxTitle","Planning Commission Meetings, Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee","taxId",70981,"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},6235590,"Commission defers West Deckard minor subdivision after concerns about odd lot shapes",679,1196000,1875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564&start=1196&end=1875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564/thumbnail_1196000.jpg","/articles/6235590/Tennessee/Commission-defers-West-Deckard-minor-subdivision-after-concerns-about-odd-lot-shapes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235590-19156e00675275ffccf408e13155b686/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055815&Signature=nhCSavH8A~5NdEdY4OLcgRVojhG~l38-capvuEGj0rSMMzd7wRIiDJYvuB37lqUrHibXPipSupLiqGOSPnq0Zd2V4CqKdXOfdNYfzYDbU2032rTVgRYMd1X4OY6q88LHn5OZ0WvgtmRYxigj1rzvJee1CcDIm07o7px5WLn99V6qqiiOdS7KHoPM-E9oZGZA7OMSgzJanm0lPni1PzhDpgBSer~1JhUqzhEZ6273i0IQu8AaG3jxFeLw3xVpaoaR0ibRVbrKzoZkt8sksvQ1JHmBOdEBp0MXa~zvHMYER4-nou29kHBbkuUchWyDV-R9cn6Ol8t5VfbALqbd8la1FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Telehoma Regional Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to defer the West Deckard Minor Subdivision final plat to the June meeting, asking the applicant to submit a revised subdivision layout to resolve concerns about lot geometry and maintenance of narrow residual strips.

The proposal would create four lots at 400 Spruce Alley (Coffee County tax map references included in the file) and is proposed to be zoned R‑2. Planning staff reported that one dwelling is already under construction on Lot 1 and that a 20‑foot drainage easement containing a constructed swale crosses the property; Public Works monitored the swale to ensure it remained functional.

Commissioners raised repeated practical concerns about Lot 4’s narrow 5‑foot strip (approximately 5 feet by 190 feet), asking who would maintain such a narrow area and whether fencing and mowing would create future conflicts. Staff explained the lot configuration resulted from the interaction of minimum lot size and lot width standards in the ordinance; the layout as proposed is technically compliant, but commissioners said it appeared impractical.

Staff said they could not grant a variance to minimum lot sizes under existing rules; the chair and staff noted the commission has the option to defer and request alternatives. A commissioner moved to defer the item to the June meeting and asked staff to work with the applicant and surveyor (staff mentioned contacting a surveyor, Andy) to attempt a more feasible layout. The motion to defer passed 6‑0.

A question arose about Tennessee timing rules for plat review; staff clarified the commission has one deferral and must approve or deny the application at the subsequent meeting under applicable state procedural timelines discussed during the hearing.

The commission did not deny the application; it deferred it to allow the applicant to present a revised design.","Commissioners deferred action on a proposed four‑lot subdivision at 400 Spruce Alley so the applicant can provide a revised layout; commissioners cited awkward five‑foot strips and ordinance constraints tied to minimum lot sizes and widths.",{"_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},6235595,"Commission adds hammerhead‑turnaround note, approves Randy Smithson minor subdivision",399,792000,1191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564&start=792&end=1191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564/thumbnail_792000.jpg","/articles/6235595/Tennessee/Commission-adds-hammerheadturnaround-note-approves-Randy-Smithson-minor-subdivision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235595-b9d4793fd490781d4a52345d6888e4af/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055815&Signature=hJ-6iGFwS2CBzAN8oIzBWr~OZYJpZsXB5JU7rOjMpaw9SwQ0-B68hbHk5QUhnug3cpcdAReFfLUA0-hBEt9lgUGo~zcwJepjP~JwIvJ-H5Oe2D8KydRjWmsyHGXzO5sNUEG21NEvpvnkLX56X-rp0QG-~6MxNOOLER4O9AHJ4VsRIdDvR~WfmrjwjUFyhwsHRwtHGqkcbGFY0cFBagW5Au9eJNHwYpuFJT6MIW-2UwvetuRKeH7JN1aLNJVqorgwVsZJwGcUir6xY7l3kNtnqXGJyBC-toUP1w9opAQ3aRPZYtjS2M5aA8vhmh5b84MsxlSldWcnpgnTLRDQJ2X~OQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Telehoma Regional Planning Commission approved the Randy Smithson Minor Subdivision final plat — which creates four lots at 0 Carroll Hollow Road in the Coffee County urban growth boundary (UGB) — and added a note to the plat requiring a hammerhead turnaround on Riley Creek Road, by a 6‑0 vote.

Planning staff advised the commission that the applicant, Randy Smithson, was not present and that planner Nicholas Northcutt was attending another municipality’s meeting. Staff explained lots 3 and 4 show hatched soil areas because viable soils were limited on those lots; lots 1 and 2 have viable soils across the site. The hatched areas denote soil areas where disturbance should be minimized and where wastewater drainfields must be sited carefully.

A commissioner asked whether the soils were for parking; staff clarified they were for wastewater disposal systems and indicated an LPP wastewater system was anticipated. Commissioners proposed and approved a motion to add a plat note specifying a hammerhead turnaround along Riley Creek Road to avoid backing onto the road. One commissioner noted the hammerhead requirement is consistent with subdivision regulations but had been omitted from the draft plat notes; the motion added that note.

The commission voted to approve the plat as amended (motion to add the note moved by Mr. Hall; second by Mr. Sellers), and the amended plat passed 6‑0. Staff said the hammerhead condition will be placed on the recorded plat. No public comments were recorded at the hearing.","A minor subdivision application for property at 0 Carroll Hollow Road (within Coffee County UGB) was approved with an added plat note requiring a hammerhead turnaround; commissioners also discussed soil constraints for wastewater systems on some lots.",{"_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},6235600,"Tullahoma planners approve Hernandez East Lincoln minor subdivision creating three lots",308,481000,789000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564&start=481&end=789","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564/thumbnail_481000.jpg","/articles/6235600/Tennessee/Tullahoma-planners-approve-Hernandez-East-Lincoln-minor-subdivision-creating-three-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235600-e8217927c84b2b8a7b7fd25db951d5b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055815&Signature=b5gYrLlP5sgDoR19~5vEZsH-sA6jNPOXbwEO8ExCqW~3yywPCWgce-Bkch8M9H9fy1sb2EeNmp1Ml7aUTC4S4KDsiF5LQPaUvdVZ~hjv6xrgvkaG5EJQCnBxxYy~SMDaEf2wiM2K-5YtfI2YBixTEqxw1l5AAr9bg7cN-H8KIgcVMhUYLOQLZIMbeN0wc8fnC0yEs2JvSu~kucn4mrzYvnfzgkpa-5eE6XwoceAcBI-euVK~CfCxOmeMCTJ9mTcmtfgTiZWAuKhc7zTtHNCLmaTugc3f0X1LlZv9o4Ih2iL1d8PSEpmyBnFJPbkXh4Ypkt~x1ySIEbwuAq2PZARAKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Telehoma Regional Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Hernandez East Lincoln Minor Subdivision, a proposal to create three lots of record from property at 1004 and 1006 East Lincoln Street, by a 6‑0 vote.

The applicant, Patrick Rhodes, accompanied by David Rhodes, described the plan; planning staff explained how one existing lot (1004) would be split and a rear portion of 1006 would create a flagpole access to East Lauderdale Alley for the new lot.

Planning staff member Mr. Luthy summarized the plat: Lot 1 will be the existing lot after removal of its rear portion; Lot 2 will retain the current structure; Lot 3 will be the new parcel with legal access to East Lauderdale via a 30‑foot‑wide flagpole (subdivision regulations require 30 feet). Luthy said refuse pickup arrangements would not pose an issue because an existing home at the end of the dead‑end, gravel East Lauderdale already receives trash service.

A motion to approve the final plat “with staff comments” was moved and seconded by commissioners; the commission voted 6‑0 to approve. Commissioners asked questions about the flagpole access and whether the alley terminates in a cul‑de‑sac; staff clarified the alley is a gravel dead end and that the official right of way stops at the flagpole portion.

The parcel is zoned R‑2. No public comments were offered during the hearing.

The commission’s approval was conditioned on staff comments noted on the record; no additional conditions or deferments were imposed.","The Telehoma Regional Planning Commission approved a final plat to split properties at 1004 and 1006 East Lincoln Street into three lots, voting 6‑0 and noting staff conditions and access arrangements for the new parcel.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6235605,"County adopts 5-acre minimum for A-1 zoning, excludes urban growth boundaries; Tullahoma planners discuss local effects",197,213000,410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564&start=213&end=410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397125-8ef4f9238d63a107b938d244c8e60564/thumbnail_213000.jpg","/articles/6235605/Tennessee/County-adopts-5-acre-minimum-for-A-1-zoning-excludes-urban-growth-boundaries-Tullahoma-planners-discuss-local-effects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235605-32d394c0f7b66d2426170e5f82f8eb34/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055815&Signature=Z~fxoqikzgQPs27Vo1ykB6-FOTY3hQ6j-CadBqnVYArMU92u9QWKCvvQk29-yyELND6pput0pUNzoyxLJVSklNDxr-v5KfiWIE-nO9ZqOQz1Jtpt6Qeh7~6nNbmWtYWwrysr~25Kq9xgwFKykXNbh1nNuPseiiaUBrvnh4-MeHDpxk5e1b2I1yRtdeY9Y5~GQ3e~u7my38z~3D~362BPX7pRfeBSp4iwvyqTZTu9g0P556g5zbXrngfLHhf~NfYROLUUtyw2HhTG7PLlWdKw~a7PIGrxMQuDVMUiqyKO1R~DlAERVbHR7i6opzGdB46OWXCn2fBQYc741xuL4PMaTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Telehoma Regional Planning Commission members discussed how a recent Coffee County Commission zoning change requiring a 5‑acre minimum lot size for A‑1 parcels — with an explicit exclusion for municipal urban growth boundaries (UGBs) — could affect properties within Tullahoma’s UGB that remain under county zoning.

The discussion followed a report from a commissioner summarizing the county vote and staff clarifications about how local review and rezoning would interact with the new county rules.

The county commission “passed a work of change to their zoning regs to limit A‑1 5 acre minimum lot sizes excluding urban growth boundaries,” a commissioner told the panel. Chairman Paul Schwere opened the item and asked staff to explain local consequences.

City planning staff member Mr. Luthy said properties physically inside Tullahoma’s UGB that have not been rezoned remain governed by Coffee County zoning until they undergo municipal rezoning. He explained, “any property that is in the UGB that we have not rezoned is still under and controlled by the county zoning.”

Luthy and the commission clarified the review path for subdivision and rezoning applications: the regional planning commission reviews subdivision and rezoning applications within the UGB; once the commission acts on a subdivision, staff forwards the minutes and application to Coffee County for final action. Luthy summarized the procedural outcome options: if the Regional Planning Commission denies a subdivision, the applicant may request that the full Coffee County Commission review and either overturn or uphold the regional commission’s decision.

Commissioners emphasized that the county amendment leaves existing municipal UGB rules unchanged until individual properties are rezoned into the city’s zones. One commissioner noted uncertainty about exact lot‑size thresholds inside the UGB prior to rezoning; staff said those thresholds are controlled by the county until the municipal rezoning occurs.

No formal action by the Telehoma commission was taken on the county ordinance during the meeting; the discussion was informational and procedural.

The matter matters because the change affects landowners inside the UGB who may be subject to county minimums until municipal rezoning proceedings occur, and because the county retains a review avenue that can override the regional commission’s denial of a subdivision.

Staff recommended commissioners consider the interplay of county zoning changes and municipal rezoning timelines when advising applicants or preparing future zoning or subdivision code updates. The commission did not set any new municipal policy at the meeting.","Telehoma Regional Planning Commission members discussed last week’s Coffee County Commission decision to require a 5‑acre minimum for A‑1 lots while exempting properties inside municipal urban growth boundaries (UGBs), and staff clarified how the change affects parcels inside Tullahoma’s UGB that have not yet been rezoned.","actionData","errors"]

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