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Planning Commission recommends R-2 rezoning for 700 Fransel Road development amid traffic, truck-route concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning of a 17.4-acre parcel at 700 Fransel Road from A-1 to R-2 to allow a 26-lot development. Residents and commissioners pressed the developer on road upgrades, construction traffic routing and TDOT access limits; final approval rests with the County Commission.
The Loudon County Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning a 17.4-acre property at 700 Fransel Road from A-1 (Agriculture/Forestry) to R-2 to allow a 26-lot residential development, the commission heard during its meeting.
Sean Rodriguez, with Turner Homes, told the commission the company purchased the parcel (Lehi Ranch LLC) and proposes a single-family neighborhood of 26 lots clustered on about 17.4 acres. Rodriguez said the concept keeps open space along the highway and that water and sewer service are available at the site.
The item drew extended public comment and detailed staff discussion because the parcel sits adjacent to State Route 321 and residents worried construction and truck traffic would use narrow local roads. Jeff Franklin, who…
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