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Residents urge council to oppose Franklin Limestone rezoning, citing forest loss, truck traffic and safety
Summary
Dozens of residents opposed proposed rezonings for parcels on Franklin Limestone Road and nearby sites (BL2025-872 and BL2025-873), citing lost tree canopy, endangered species habitat, increased truck traffic and narrow roads; councilmembers deferred the items for further review.
Multiple residents spoke on July 15 in opposition to ordinances BL2025-872 and BL2025-873, which would rezone land along Franklin Limestone Road for industrial use and related development. Commenters described the parcels’ forested character, the role trees play in noise and dust mitigation, and safety concerns related to narrow roads and anticipated truck volumes.
Macy Fluharty called the proposal “a bill [that] aims to destroy a forest in…
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