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Jonesborough approves annexation and PRD zoning for property off Boones Creek Road
Summary
The town adopted a plan of services, approved annexation, and passed an ordinance to zone the annexed parcel PRD as part of the Reserves at Boones Creek project.
The Jonesborough Board of Mayor and Aldermen on final reading approved three related actions to bring a parcel off Boones Creek Road into town limits as part of the Reserves at Boones Creek project: (1) adoption of a plan of services, (2) formal annexation, and (3) enactment of an ordinance assigning Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning to the property.
Town staff presented the packet materials and a short staff report. Alderman Dixon moved to approve the plan of services; the board approved the motion. The board then approved annexation of the parcel, and on final recommendation approved the ordinance to zone the newly annexed land PRD. Officials described PRD zoning as the town’s long‑used tool to allow the municipality to shape neighborhood design — including sidewalks, underground utilities and street lighting — through conditions attached to the PRD plan.
Why this matters: Annexation and PRD zoning will bring the parcel under town standards for infrastructure and development review and is intended to allow the town to require sidewalks, underground utilities and other improvements that the council said will improve safety and long‑term design outcomes.
What the board directed: The board approved all three items on separate motions and closed the matter. The town attorney advised that each action be taken separately and that the record show the required findings for annexation and zoning were made.
Formal actions recorded at the meeting include motions to adopt the plan of services, to annex the property, and to approve the PRD zoning ordinance; all passed as recorded in the meeting minutes.
