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Despite heavy resident opposition, commission approves Hawthorne Valley Phase 3 final plat 8–2
Summary
After extensive public testimony citing safety and emergency-access concerns, the Planning Commission approved the Hawthorne Valley Phase 3 final plat (76 lots) on Aug. 16 by an 8–2 vote. Residents asked for a second entrance and construction entrance; developer said conditions and turn lanes required by TDOT were met.
The Wilson County Planning Commission approved the Hawthorne Valley Phase 3 final plat on Aug. 16 despite prolonged and emotional public opposition focused on safety, traffic and emergency access.
Staff told the commission the final plat meets subdivision requirements and noted that Phase 2 had received a court-ordered reversal of a prior denial; the developer said it had secured Tennessee Department of Transportation approval for required turn lanes on Central Pike and other technical clearances. Kyle Griffin, representing CSTG and…
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