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Planning staff recommends disapproval of Liberty Pike rezoning; other rezoning and vesting items move to public hearings

Board of Mayor and Aldermen · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Staff and the planning commission recommended disapproval of a rezoning request for two lots along Liberty Pike that would not meet Envision Franklin height guidance; the board established public hearings on two rezoning requests and considered a three‑year vesting extension for Madison & Franklin PUD (64 units), with questions about street connections and traffic.

The board reviewed multiple land‑use items at its Jan. 13 work session.

Rezoning: Planning staff described Ordinance 2025‑51, which would rezone roughly 16.81 acres near Liberty Pike from General Office to Regional Commerce (RC‑4). Staff and the planning commission voted 9‑0 to recommend disapproval, saying the request conflicts with Envision Franklin’s height and transition guidance for the parcel. Alderman Burger, whose ward includes the property, said he agreed with the…

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