Nolensville commissioners debate annexation, neighborhood parking and Kidd Road improvements during work session

The Nolensville Board of Commissioners used its April 21 work session to discuss several substantive land-use and public-safety matters, most prominently the owner-initiated annexation and rezoning request for property identified as 0 York Road (Evans Annexation), neighborhood no-parking petitions tied to school drop-off and cul-de-sac safety, and proposed traffic-safety work at the Kidd Road and Clovercroft approaches to Nolensville Road. Board members also reviewed the town budget draft, the town’s five-year funding plan and capital-project priorities including Sunset Road park and related sewer work.

Annexation and rezoning: Evans property David Evans, owner of the property referenced as Tax Map 058 Parcel 05200 (0 York Road), asked the board for clarity about whether annexation would proceed only if the board approved his requested rezoning to Character District (CD) 3. Evans said he submitted annexation and rezoning requests “concurrently” and that developers and property owners need clarity before moving to Williamson County. Town staff and the planning commission staff summary noted the property is contiguous to town limits and within the town’s urban growth boundary (MGA‑1). The planning commission recommended annexation but disfavored CD 3; its vote on rezoning was 0–7 against CD 3 while annexation was recommended 7–0.

Town attorney and staff said state law (citing TCA 13‑4‑310(d)) allows a developer a three-year vesting period to commence site preparation, with additional time to begin construction if site preparation occurs. Town legal counsel concluded the Darcy/PD vesting analysis means vesting likely remains in effect because demolition/site work has occurred and because planned-district (PD) zoning creates separate zoning districts that can carry different standards. Staff also observed that sewer availability and other service logistics are a constraint; a plan-of-services statement in staff materials noted the applicant is proceeding “at their own risk” with the expectation sewer would be available in the future.

Commissioners expressed general support for contiguous annexation but concern about granting CD 3 zoning without a clearer mapped plan showing how CD 3 would transition to adjacent districts. Several commissioners said they would support annexation while resisting CD 3 at this time; others said that if the rezoning fails and the applicant needs a Williamson County denial letter to pursue county approvals, the board could consider how to provide clarity or a denial letter consistent with state procedures. Staff clarified that an applicant can withdraw applications and that a denial of a specific rezoning request is distinct from a town refusal to annex.

Neighborhood parking and school-zone safety Two separate neighborhood requests drew extended discussion. Residents from Scales Farmstead’s Tully Court urged the town to declare no-parking for a cul-de-sac after repeated incidents — including one in which a fire truck could not pass — and said their HOA’s CC&Rs already prohibit street parking. Commissioners and staff said the problem posed a public-safety risk and discussed options including T-post signs and standard regulatory signs paid for from town funds in prior cases. Staff said the developer currently controls the HOA fund and the town would follow standard process (request funds from the developer or require HOA action) to pay for signs if needed. Several commissioners asked that a representative attend the May voting meeting so the board could act with neighborhood input.

Separately, the Britton Downs HOA requested time-limited no-parking on a short segment that serves a pedestrian crossing to Sunset Middle School, citing obstructed visibility and congestion during pick-up/drop-off. Staff said the management company had painted markings on curbs without authorization and had been asked to remove nonconforming paint but could retain a marked crosswalk if MUTCD signage is added. Commissioners asked staff to secure a formal request and to invite HOA representation to the May voting meeting. Commissioners suggested the first step be a warrant/assessment and potential limited-time parking restriction (for example, single-side parking during school hours), or temporary signage ahead of broader engineering work.

Kidd Road, Clovercroft and temporary signals Staff and consultants outlined options to address safety at the Kidd Road intersection with Nolensville Road. A recommended first step is a traffic-warrant analysis (estimated ~$7,500) to determine whether signalization is justified. If warranted, the town could seek temporary signal installation (consultant estimates for a temporary signal ranged $50,000–$75,000 in prior local projects) while considering a larger concept/design phase (planning-level analysis roughly $50,000; preliminary design and right-of-way work higher, with construction estimates discussed in the millions depending on scope). Commissioners voiced support for a temporary signal to improve safety quickly but also asked that a concept plan and cost estimate for a longer-term reconfiguration be included in the capital plan so the town can budget and pursue the needed right-of-way and utility work.

Budget and capital planning Town staff presented a draft FY2025–26 budget and a five-year capital plan. Staff’s illustrative tax-rate scenarios included a recommended minimum total rate to fund the five-year plan (example discussed: a total certified rate in the low‑to‑mid 50¢ range per $100 assessed value), with a larger figure discussed if the council elects to accelerate debt-funded projects (fire station, police station). Commissioners asked for a clear breakdown showing how an IRS-related payment (previously discussed in memos) is included in the budget amendment and requested a detailed attachment explaining the $178,768 figure referenced at prior meetings (which included past payments, penalties and related items). Commissioners also asked staff to include proposed capital project figures for Kidd Road and the Clovercroft approach as part of first‑reading materials.

Other items - Staff updated the board on mobile food-vendor ordinance revisions; commissioners continued a discussion about enforcement and agreed to consider simplified rules and suppress requirements that are difficult to police (restroom and permanent seating requirements drew particular concern). The board plans to consider ordinance amendments on second reading with line‑by‑line votes. - The board reviewed park design and grant-administration proposals for the Sunset Road park; staff said grant-funded design and administration work would be reimbursable under the awarded grant and that sewer installation sizing will be coordinated with park planning so restrooms and potential future buildings are supported.

Actions (work session procedural votes) - Motion to amend the agenda to add Darcy vesting discussion and to modify line referencing the safe-haven baby box request: moved and passed unanimously (aye 5–0). - Motion to approve work-session minutes from March 24, 2025 as amended (amendment to clarify staff had not provided baby-box requirements at that prior meeting): passed unanimously (aye 5–0).

Why it matters Annexation and rezoning decisions shape the town’s long-term growth, infrastructure needs and fiscal commitments (sewer, roads and service capacity). Neighborhood parking and school-zone safety items address immediate public-safety concerns; decisions about temporary signals versus full intersection redesign affect near-term safety and multi-million-dollar future capital needs. Budget choices on the certified tax rate determine whether the town accelerates capital projects or phases them over a longer timeframe.

Next steps - Annexation and rezoning: The Evans Annexation and related rezoning will appear on upcoming agendas (first/second reading schedules noted). Commissioners signaled they are more likely to support annexation than an immediate CD‑3 rezoning; staff and the applicant discussed procedural options and the potential for a denial letter if the applicant prefers county review. - Parking requests: Staff to request HOA representation and formal written petitions; items placed on May voting agenda for consideration and potential placement on a two-reading process. - Kidd Road: Staff to proceed with a warrant analysis and return with costed options for a temporary signal and a concept plan for longer-term improvements. - Budget: Staff to include requested clarifications and attachments about the IRS item and to place capital project figures for Kidd Road/Clovercroft on first reading materials.

Speakers (attributed quotes in text come from these people) - David Evans — property owner/applicant (citizen) - Charles (last name not recorded in transcript) — Town attorney - Victor (Town Manager) — Town manager/staff - Brad (planning staff) — Planning staff - Commissioner Gill — Nolensville Board of Commissioners - Commissioner Carpenter — Nolensville Board of Commissioners - Commissioner Veil — Nolensville Board of Commissioners (voiced support for school zone action) - Resident representatives from Scales Farmstead (Tully Court) and Britton Downs HOA — residents/citizens

Proper names - Town of Nolensville (government) - Sunset Middle School (school referenced in Britton Downs request) - Darcy (development name referenced in vesting discussion) - Williamson County (county)

Authorities - statute: Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 13‑4‑310(d) — referenced by town attorney in vesting-rights discussion (referenced_by:["discussion of Darcy vesting/annexation"]).

Clarifying details - Darcy vesting: Staff cited TCA 13‑4‑310(d) (three-year site-preparation vesting) and noted a building demolition on site as evidence of site preparation; staff also noted that PD districts are treated as distinct zoning districts and that subsequent PD amendments may reset standards. - Tully Court: Resident said 8 of 10 households support no-parking; reported a fire truck could not pass; CC&Rs include no-street-parking covenant. - Britton Downs: HOA requested no parking on both sides of a short segment during school drop-off/pick-up; management company painted curbs without authorization and was instructed to remove unauthorized yellow paint; staff said an official crosswalk could remain if made MUTCD-compliant and signage added. - Kidd Road improvements: warrant analysis estimated ~$7,500; temporary signal installation $50,000–$75,000 (past local precedent ~$50,000); concept/planning-level analysis ~$50,000; preliminary design and construction estimates vary widely depending on scope (lane work, right-of-way). - Budget: An IRS-related payment figure (~$178,768) was discussed; staff will attach memos and detailed breakdown to the budget amendment before the voting meeting.

Community relevance - Geographies: Nolensville (town), York Road area, Scales Farmstead, Britton Downs, Kidd Road/Clovercroft corridors - Impact groups: homeowners in affected neighborhoods, school parents and students, property owner/applicants, town taxpayers, drivers on Nolensville Road

Meeting context - engagement_level: speakers_count ~20 across items; duration_minutes ~220 for full meeting but work-session portion ~3 hours; items_count: several substantial agenda items (annexation, parking, traffic engineering, budget) - implementation_risk: medium (annexation and capital projects depend on sewer availability, right-of-way, TDOT reviews and grant timelines) - history: Darcy/annexation and zoning discussed at prior BOC and planning commission meetings; planning commission recommended annexation but not CD 3.

Searchable tags: ["annexation","rezoning","no-parking","school-safety","Kidd-Road","traffic-warrant","budget","capital-projects","Sunset-Road-park"]

Provenance - Transcript segments (topicintro) for annexation: {"block_id":"block_92","local_start":0,"local_end":72,"evidence_excerpt":"That takes us to new business resolution 25 dash 0 2 8 a resolution annexing certain territory upon written consent of the owners to incorporate the same within boundaries of the town of Nolensville, Tennessee tax map 058 Parcel 05200 also referenced at 0 York Road, Nolensville, Tennessee 37135 Evans Annexation." ,"tc_start":"01:22:06.45","tc_end":"01:23:13.005","reason_code":"topicintro"} - Transcript segments (topfinish) for annexation discussion end: {"block_id":"block_140","local_start":0,"local_end":88,"evidence_excerpt":"But I I the public safety was number 1, and then I am thankful that you all came forward with the 8 out of 10, because I wanted to know what the the neighbors how they felt. So, yeah, I'm I'm comfortable moving forward." ,"tc_start":"01:35:20.775","tc_end":"01:37:10.11","reason_code":"topicfinish"}],