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Cheatham County denies R2-to-C3 rezoning, approves six other rezones and zoning-code changes
Summary
After a public hearing Aug. 21, 2023, the Cheatham County Legislative Body denied a high-profile rezoning request for property at 2839 Hwy 12 North and approved six other rezones. Commissioners also amended accessory-dwelling rules to allow detached units, shortened the notice window for rezonings and raised the public-announcement sign fee.
The Cheatham County Legislative Body on Aug. 21, 2023 heard public comment on multiple rezoning requests and voted to deny one contested application while approving several others and a set of zoning-code changes.
At a public hearing convened by Chairman Tim Williamson, residents and proponents addressed the commission. Several speakers — including Sharon Armstrong — opposed the requested R2-to-C3 rezoning for property at 2839 Hwy 12 North, citing an attorney general's opinion and a deed restriction; other speakers, including Economic and Community Development Director Gina Anzaldua and resident Derek Batts, spoke in favor, saying the proposal could bring community benefits such as school-supporting development.
On the motion to deny the Rastgo Hawrami application (R2 → C3, Map 034, Parcel 067.00), moved by Walter Weakley and seconded by Eugene O. Evans, Sr., the commission voted 7–4 (one commissioner absent). The roll call recorded David Anderson, Bill Powers and Chris Gilmore among the four dissenting votes.
Other rezoning votes during the meeting included: - Approval of Brenda Tatum's request to rezone a one-acre portion of Map 77, Parcel 24 from Agriculture to R1 (motion by Diana Lovell; roll call 11–0, 1 absent). - Approval of Aleem Abdulhayoglu's request to rezone Map 42, Parcel 41 from E1 to R1 (motion by David Anderson; roll call 11–0, 1 absent). - Approval of Darrell Pulley's request to rezone Map 50B Group A, Parcels 12 and 13 from R1 to E1 (motion by Diana Lovell; roll call 11–0, 1 absent). - Referral of the Betty Nollner application (Map 30, Parcels 28 and 28.01) back to the planning commission for further review (motion by Diana Lovell; roll call 11–0, 1 absent). - Approval of Marissa and McKenzie Binkley's request to rezone Map 27, Parcel 47 from Agriculture to R1 (motion by Walter Weakley; roll call 11–0, 1 absent). - Approval of Jesse Tritschler's request to rezone Map 91, Parcel 130 (E1/I1 → C3) and a one-acre portion of Map 91, Parcel 48 (E1 → C3) (motion by James Hedgepath; roll call 11–0, 1 absent).
The commission also voted unanimously (11–0, 1 absent) to amend the Cheatham County Zoning Resolution as follows: remove the phrase “Mother In Law Apartments” from the accessory-dwelling section and permit detached accessory dwelling units; require accessory units to comply with the same bulk and density standards as principal dwellings; and delete the provision that previously prohibited rental of accessory dwelling units. Commissioners also amended Section 9.090 to change the county notice requirement for commission public hearings from 30 days to 15 days and increased the cost of a public announcement sign in Appendix A Table V from $20 to $30.
County Attorney Michael Bligh briefed the commission on how the county's growth plan interacts with zoning allowances; his update factored into discussion and the vote on the Rastgo Hawrami application.
What happens next: approved rezones and zoning-resolution amendments were entered as formal resolutions in the record. The Betty Nollner application will return to the planning commission for further consideration.
