Cheatham County approves four zone changes after brief public hearing

The Cheatham County Legislative Body approved four advertised zoning changes at its Oct. 19 regular meeting following a public hearing that drew no speakers.For the most significant changes, commissioners approved rezoning a parcel at 5170 Highway 41‑A (Map 39, Parcel 78.02) from I2 (industrial) to R1 (residential), and two parcels on Highway 41‑A (Map 23, Parcel 92 and Parcel 161.00) owned by Gary and Laken Binkley from C5 to C1. Two additional requests — portions of Map 38, Parcels 40.04 and 40 — were approved to change from E1 to R1 and are located on Old Clarksville Pike and at 7842 Old Clarksville Pike respectively.The hearing was opened by Chairman Donnie Jordan at 6:05 p.m.; minutes show “no one spoke for or against this change,” and the public hearing was closed the same minute. Building Commissioner Franklin Wilkinson presented the requests on the record."No one spoke for or against this change," the minutes state, and the commission moved directly to a roll-call vote.The roll-call vote recorded eight yes votes, zero no votes, three absences and one abstention; Commissioner Gary Binkley is recorded as abstaining. The zoning approvals are recorded in Resolution 4 and are entered into the county zoning record.Prospective property owners and developers should consult the county planning office for any conditions, platting requirements or subsequent permitting steps needed to implement the rezoning. The commission did not record additional conditions or amendments on the floor; the minutes note only the motion, the roll call, and the resolution number as the formal action.