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Brentwood residents and applicants spar over Miracle Field rezoning at public hearing
Summary
At a public hearing April 13, the Brentwood Board of Commissioners heard testimony for and against rezoning 2001 Shamrock Drive from R2 to SI1 to allow a privately funded ‘Miracle Field’ for athletes with disabilities. Supporters emphasized inclusion; neighbors raised concerns about lights, noise and parking. No final vote on the rezoning was taken.
A public hearing April 13 drew a broad mix of supporters and neighbors to the Brentwood Board of Commissioners as the council considered Ordinance 2026-O-4, which would rezone property at 2001 Shamrock Drive from R2 (Suburban Residential) to SI1 (Service/Institution Religious) to allow a Miracle Field on Harpeth Hills Church property.
Kevin Gangewear, part of the applicant team, told the commission the project would create an accessible field "that serves the people with disabilities" and said the group expected to return in a few weeks for second reading. "It's a field created for folks with disabilities," he said, noting the design would let athletes participate alongside others rather than be segregated.
Lee Barclow, who said he…
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