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Commissioners approve rezoning at 4531 Sears Rd.; neighbors split at public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing with multiple residents speaking for and against, the Cheatham County Legislative Body approved a zone change from E1 to R1 for 4531 Sears Rd. (Map 93, Parcel 10) by roll call 8–3, with Planning & Zoning having recommended denial.
The Cheatham County Legislative Body voted Aug. 18 to approve a zoning map amendment that reclassifies 4531 Sears Rd. (Map 93, Parcel 10) from E1 to R1 in the county's 5th Voting District.
The public hearing drew several residents: James Thigpen, Lee Carol, Crystal DiGenova, Patrick O'Neill and Ceasar Cirigliano spoke in opposition; Matthew Shuff, Terry Woodall, Kevin Eakes and contractor Steve Lewicki spoke in favor; Diana Pike Lovell read a letter from Pegram Mayor Charles Morehead supporting the request. Planning and Zoning had not recommended approval, a fact Building Department director Franklin Wilkinson noted during the board discussion.
Commissioner Diana Pike Lovell said she supported the change because it helps keep families in the county and cited Pegram's low population. After discussion and a call for the question, the motion to approve the zone change passed by roll call vote: eight in favor, three opposed, one absent. Commissioners Walter Weakley, Eugene O. Evans Sr. and James Hedgepath recorded "No" votes in the minutes.
Wilkinson also answered a procedural question from Commissioner Weakley about whether minimum acreage requirements for building in agricultural zones could be imposed; Wilkinson said that would need to go before the Planning Commission and invited the commissioner to attend the next meeting.
The decision stands as recorded in Resolution 8; affected property owners and applicants may follow up with the Building Department and Planning Commission for implementation and any subsequent permit requirements.
