Planning Commission unanimously recommends rezoning at Highway 48 South for proposed RV/campground

The Dickson County Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Dickson County Commission rezone tax map 139, parcel 30.079 (about 0.2 acres) on Highway 48 South from A‑1 (agriculture) to C‑2 (general commercial). The recommendation followed discussion of a concept plan for a short‑term RV and camping facility adjacent to a Dollar General store.

Commissioner Tina Farris moved for the favorable recommendation and said she would forward the rezoning to the county commission. The roll-call vote recorded all commissioners in favor.

Staff and the applicant said the concept plan envisions primarily short‑term RV resort spaces—pull‑through spaces 100 feet long for tow vehicles and 50‑foot back‑in spaces with adjacent parking—and that some contractors might take month‑long sites on occasion. The applicant said preliminary soil maps look promising for septic systems but that definitive septic design and soil‑boring results will come at the site‑plan stage. The record shows no existing sewer from the Water Authority of Dickson County at the site.

Planning attorney and staff reminded the commission that the proposed use will require site‑plan review and potentially a special exception under the C‑2 district; a full traffic‑impact study will be required because projected daily trips exceed 150. Commissioners also asked staff to ensure the applicant and neighbors are provided appropriate contacts and to confirm state or metropolitan contacts referenced on the concept plan are corrected at the site‑plan stage.

The commission emphasized that rezoning is a recommendation to the county commission; final approval of any RV/camping operation will depend on subsequent site‑plan review, septic approval, and any required special exceptions or permits.