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Neighbors press board to reject Old Franklin rezoning over erosion, traffic and rural‑character concerns
Summary
Dozens of residents spoke against a proposed rezoning on Old Franklin Road citing springs and streams feeding Overby Branch, stormwater and erosion from nearby developments, narrow roads and loss of rural character. The Board of Commissioners denied the rezoning 4–1 after debate and a failed motion to postpone pending new zoning code work.
Residents and property owners urged the Fairview Board of Commissioners on Nov. 6 to deny a proposed rezoning of roughly 10.07 acres south of Old Franklin Road, citing environmental and traffic impacts and the desirability of preserving the area’s rural character.
Owen Jones, who said his family has lived in the area for generations, told the board the parcel’s western boundary includes a ravine and springs that feed a stream on his property and ultimately Overby Branch. He said denser development "could very seriously impact" the springs and cause erosion that neighbors already have seen from nearby construction. Other speakers described the area as a mix of legacy…
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