Planning Commission backs annexation, rezoning of 2458 Fly Road for Southern Land residential plan

The Nolensville Planning Commission on July 8 voted unanimously to recommend annexation (Resolution 25‑057) and rezoning (Ordinance 25‑28) of property at 2458 Fly Road to the Board of Commissioners, clearing the next procedural step for a Southern Land Company residential proposal.

Town staff told the commission that "the subject property is approximately 33.63 acres with access to Fly Road" and is contiguous to existing town limits near the Farrington development. Staff said the applicant is proposing single‑family residential development and noted an illustrative concept plan that the applicant identified as showing 17 lots rather than the 16 shown in the packet. Staff recommended a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

The recommendation matters because the annexation and rezoning would bring the parcel inside town limits and apply the town's character‑district standards to any future development. Town staff cautioned that "the applicant and developer will be responsible for the provision of any required utilities to develop the property" and that "the town remains in discussion with Metro Nashville as a sewer provider for this area," meaning utility provision and sewer service remain outstanding implementation issues.

At the meeting the commission also asked staff about public‑safety review. A commissioner asked whether staff normally confirms service capacity with police and fire; staff replied that, to their knowledge, "neither police nor fire have made any comments or raised any concerns." Kelly Frank, the civil engineer representing Southern Land, described the concept plan as illustrative and said the access for the corner lot identified as Lot 17 "would would come from Fly Lane." Frank emphasized the applicant will return with development plans that include driveway locations, utilities and other construction details.

The Planning Commission made a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on both the annexation (Resolution 25‑057) and the zoning map amendment (Ordinance 25‑28). The commission's votes were recorded as passing unanimously. The record shows the commission recommended the annexation and rezoning; the next formal decision point is the Board of Commissioners.

Clarifying details: the parcel is approximately 33.63 acres; the illustrative concept plan was corrected by the applicant from 16 to 17 lots; the applicant (Southern Land Company) will be responsible for required utility provision; access points are proposed on Fly Road and Fly Lane; sewer service for the area is subject to ongoing discussions with Metro Nashville.

Local officials and applicants will present the recommendation and related materials to the Nolensville Board of Commissioners for final action.