Rutherford County BZA OKs accessory structure before house at 2483 Taylor Lane

Rutherford County’s Board of Zoning Appeals on an unspecified date approved a special exception permitting an accessory structure to be established before a principal dwelling at 2483 Taylor Lane in the Prairie Sunset subdivision.

Planning staff told the board that the parcel, platted in 2023 and currently vacant, is in the RL zone and that applicants had placed a 44-by-14 structure on the lot. Staff recommended approval of the special exception with a condition requiring verification that the structure meets the 40-foot front setback when the applicant files for permitting. "It’s a request for special exception approval for the establishment of an accessory structure before the principal structure," a staff presenter said during the meeting.

The applicant at the podium said they have engaged an architect and expect to begin construction of the principal dwelling within two years. "Our goal is to break ground as soon as possible, certainly this year barring something unforeseen," the applicant said. When asked whether a two-year timeline for placing the house was acceptable, the applicant replied, "No problem."

Staff reported receiving several phone calls about the application but said no callers indicated opposition once the request was explained. After closing the public hearing, a board member moved to approve the request "subject to staff comment," the motion was seconded, and the board voted unanimously in favor: Mike Curtis—Yes; Amber Brown—Yes; Jerry Sartain—Yes; Renee Curtis—Yes; Patrick Hale—Yes; Zane Cantrell—Yes.

Next steps: staff will verify the 40-foot front setback during the permitting process; the applicant may proceed with permitting and building consistent with that review.