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‘So Good’ restaurant proposal requires road improvements, right‑out only access at Old Nickel
Summary
A proposed fast‑casual restaurant called So Good would renovate an existing building on Mallory with a drive‑through exit routed as ‘right‑out only’; Franklin (the adjacent jurisdiction) requires a turn‑lane and dedication of right‑of‑way, meaning a revised final plat will be required as a condition of approval.
Planning staff presented a site plan for a proposed restaurant, identified in the record as So Good, to occupy a West Mallory building formerly used by the Tennessee Teachers Bridal Union. Staff said the operator is a startup with no other locations and that the project meets parking and landscaping requirements.
Commissioners and staff discussed vehicle access. Staff said Franklin (the adjoining road authority) reviewed the project and is requiring a turn lane and a right‑out only exit onto Old Nickel; the plan does not create a new left‑turn exit. Because the road improvements require dedication of right‑of‑way, staff said the developer will need to submit a revised final plat as a condition before receiving a building permit.
Staff said the proposal includes exterior renovations, no demolition of the existing building, and no changes that would increase required parking beyond what is already provided. Questions from commissioners focused on the exit location, nearby commercial properties (Crispy Kreme, Cracker Barrel, Ethan Allen, Sports Academy) and whether the road changes would impede local traffic; staff said that the right‑out arrangement would not negatively affect other properties and that Franklin’s conditions are intended to address safety and turning movements.
Staff told commissioners that the site will be restriped for parking and that the developer will comply with all standard staff notes. The transcript does not record a formal vote or final action on the plan in the excerpt provided.
