The Wilson County Planning Commission on Nov. 21 deferred action on a proposed 146‑lot sketch plan for 13530 Central Pike to allow the developer time to produce a traffic study and related safety information.

Christopher (planning staff) told the commission the sketch plan would require a traffic‑impact study at the preliminary stage and that the site lies “literally hundreds of feet” from a new elementary school scheduled to open next August. After extended discussion about safety, connectivity and stub‑out requirements, the commission accepted a developer request to defer consideration for no longer than six months so staff, TDOT and the school system can be supplied with traffic counts and analysis.

Chair made the motion to defer and stated, “I will motion we defer this for a time limit of no longer than 6 months,” which the commission approved. Christopher estimated a typical traffic study from scratch takes roughly 90 days, and commissioners emphasized that, while a sketch approval is not a pledge to final construction, an initial approval makes later changes more difficult.

The developer and staff agreed to provide documentation and to work with TDOT and Wilson County School representatives on traffic study scope, peak‑hour analysis and any proposed roadway improvements. The deferral includes a cap on the duration and requires the developer to notify staff in time for agenda advertising when the materials are ready for reconsideration.

Next steps: the developer may return within the six‑month window with a traffic study and revised materials; if no submission is made within the cap and no further agreement exists, the sketch plan could automatically be approved or proceed per the board’s existing rules. The commission made clear that any subsequent preliminary plat will trigger a formal traffic‑impact study and further staff and agency review.