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Planning commission approves Bulldog Drive preliminary plat and Kroger site plan as schools, traffic and buffering draw scrutiny
Summary
After extended discussion with school officials, traffic engineers and developers, the Planning Commission approved the Bulldog Drive preliminary plat and a Kroger site plan. Rutherford County Schools confirmed an option to accept roughly 35 acres in the parcel; traffic and buffering requirements remain conditions for future work.
The Smyrna Municipal Planning Commission on April 3 approved a preliminary plat for the Bulldog Drive subdivision and, later in the meeting, approved a site plan for a Kroger-anchored shopping center on Lot 1 of that subdivision.
Preliminary plat Town staff presented a preliminary plat covering roughly 27.67 acres with eight lots fronting Bulldog Drive and Lee Victory Parkway. The commission heard multiple staff comments that remain on record — standard plat housekeeping items, easement labeling, dedicated right-of-way for principal-arterial Lee Victory Parkway, stormwater and utility-profile clarifications. After discussion, the commission voted to approve the preliminary plat with staff comments; the motion carried.
School board option and community concerns Rutherford County Schools told the commission it has an option (first right of refusal) to accept about 30–35 acres within the larger property. Trey Lee, chief operations officer for Rutherford County Schools, said the school board has…
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