Board approves first readings for three rezonings on Deckard, Collins and Cedar Lane parcels

The Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on first reading three ordinances to amend the city's zoning map, permitting rezonings for three separate parcels.

Ordinance 1648 would rezone 208 West Deckard Street from medium‑density residential (R‑2) to high‑density residential (R‑3) to allow subdivision into smaller lots. A city staff member explained the technical basis: "This property is currently an 18,500 square foot lot. So if it is subdivided while it meets the lot width requirements, it's just not large enough. R‑2 requires a 10,000 square foot lot size minimum, and these lots would net out to be about 8,250 square feet." The board voted in favor, 6‑0.

Ordinance 1649 would rezone 115 North Collins Avenue from General Commercial (C‑2) to Neighborhood Commercial (C‑3). The board discussed the item briefly and approved the first reading, 6‑0.

Ordinance 1650 would rezone a newly created parcel described in the meeting packet at 1311 Cedar Lane from restricted industrial and warehousing (I‑1) to low‑density residential (R‑1). Staff explained the parcel was newly created at the planning commission meeting and that a tax map ID number was not yet available because recording is pending; the parcel will carry a McKellar Drive address once recorded. The first reading passed 6‑0.

All three items were noted to have come to the board with favorable recommendations from the planning commission. These votes advance each ordinance to the second of two readings as required by the Tullahoma Municipal Code; further public hearings or actions may occur at the next reading.