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Commission pauses Franklin Limestone rezoning to industrial‑restrictive after residents raise congestion, environmental and notice concerns
Summary
A proposal to rezone 23.48 acres on Franklin Limestone Road from AR‑2 to Industrial Restrictive drew extensive public opposition on traffic, dust, tree loss and environmental risk; commissioners voted to defer the matter for two meetings so staff and the applicant can continue outreach.
The Planning Commission on Feb. 13 deferred consideration of a rezoning request for a 23.48‑acre portion of property along Franklin Limestone Road from Agriculture Residential (AR‑2) to Industrial Restrictive (IR) after residents raised concerns about traffic, dust from adjacent quarry and asphalt operations, stream and watershed impacts, and notice to nearby homeowners.
Staff presenter Yomi Akume described the site and staff recommendation. The property is within a District Impact policy area and a Conservation policy area that includes floodplain, floodway, steep slopes and streams. Staff recommended IR zoning, saying the industrial‑restrictive district allows…
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