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Cheatham County denies R‑1-to‑R‑3 rezoning for parcel on Old Clarksville Pike after public hearing
Summary
After a brief public hearing with residents split over traffic and past permitting, the Cheatham County Legislative Body voted 7–5 to deny a requested change from R‑1 to R‑3 zoning for parcels at 7515 Old Clarksville Pike.
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. — The Cheatham County Legislative Body voted 7–5 on Nov. 21 to deny a request to rezone two parcels at 7515 Old Clarksville Pike from R‑1 (single‑family residential) to R‑3 (multi‑family residential).
The item drew a short public hearing before the legislative session. Claude Adams (District 2) opposed the change, citing traffic concerns on Old Clarksville Pike. Tracy Baker, who the record identifies as an authorized real estate agent for the property owners Danny and Jeannie Young, urged approval and told commissioners the county issued a building permit in 1995 under different zoning, a fact she said supports the request. Wanda Boyd also spoke in favor of the rezoning during public comment.
After the hearing, Building Department staff presented the matter to the full body. Ann Jarreau moved to deny the zone change; Walter Weakley seconded. The roll‑call vote on Resolution 4 recorded seven votes in favor of denial and five against. The minutes list who voted yes and no by name on the official roll call.
Why it matters: Rezoning from R‑1 to R‑3 would have allowed higher‑density residential development; opponents raised infrastructure and traffic impacts, and supporters said prior permits and township planning support rezoning in that area. The denial preserves the parcels’ existing residential zoning and leaves any future applications subject to the county’s land‑use process.
What’s next: The record does not show immediate follow‑up steps; the applicants may seek to revise and refile or pursue other appeals as allowed under county procedures. The county’s planning staff and the building department retain jurisdiction over subsequent permit and application questions.
