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Commission approves First Baptist Church PND to add about 205 parking spaces; neighbors raise concerns about home loss and lighting
Summary
The commission recommended rezoning approximately 3.88 acres to a Planned Institutional District (PND) for First Baptist Church Murfreesboro to create an expanded parking area of roughly 205 spaces; supporters cited safety and traffic relief while opponents said the plan would remove homes and harm neighborhood character.
The Murfreesboro Planning Commission on Jan. 8 recommended approval of a rezoning that would create a Planned Institutional District (PND) for First Baptist Church Murfreesboro, adding roughly 205 parking spaces across approximately 3.88 acres along South Bilborough Avenue and East Castle Street.
Planning staff said the PND is a typical zoning tool for institutional uses such as churches and schools and explained the application combines multiple lots under one district. Staff noted the applicant…
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