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Planning commission approves Joy Bell Estates concept plan; neighbor raises dark‑sky, traffic and tree‑canopy concerns
Summary
The Williamson County Planning Commission approved a 12‑lot concept plan for Joy Bell Estates, a 110.1‑acre subdivision off Eudaly Covington Road, after staff recommended approval. A nearby resident raised concerns about lighting, construction traffic and whether the stated 96% tree‑canopy retention will hold.
At a meeting of the Williamson County Planning Commission, commissioners voted to approve the concept plan for Joy Bell Estates, a 12‑lot subdivision proposed on 110.1 acres off Eudaly Covington Road in the county's Second Voting District.
Staff told the commission the development would contain 12 lots ranging from about 5.04 to 8.4 acres, retain roughly 96% of the existing tree canopy, and leave approximately 14.21 acres as open space. Water service will be provided by the Milcroft Utility District and wastewater will be handled by individual on‑site septic systems. Staff recommended approval with the standard conditions in the staff report; the commission approved that recommendation.
Neighbor Peggy…
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