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Annexations approved to connect parcels to city sewer and to enable a small RV camping area
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Summary
The planning body approved two annexation requests: one to bring Tax Map 126 Parcels 601 & 602 (about 1.03 acres) into the city to address a failing septic system affecting businesses; and another for Tax Map 127 Parcel 8001 to connect water/sewer so the owner can develop 6–10 RV sites. Staff recommended moving the annexation processes forward.
The planner presented two annexation requests and the planning body approved recommendations to move both forward.
For Tax Map 126 Parcels 601 and 602, the planner said the properties have a failing septic system and that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) advised the owners the only way to fix the problem would be to connect to city sewer. The parcels total roughly 1.03 acres and the area contains businesses the planner listed by name as being affected: the Salvation Army, a Subway, C & W Mechanical, and D & D HVAC. The planner said staff recommends proceeding with the annexation process; the motion to move forward was seconded and carried.
The planner described options for providing service, including extending a mainline sewer or running a bore under an existing casing where a low‑pressure sewer currently runs; engineering has not yet produced cost estimates or a firm recommendation.
On the second request, for Tax Map 127 Parcel 8001, the planner said the owner seeks annexation to connect to city water and sewer in order to develop a small camping area with approximately 6–10 RV sites, using about one‑third to one acre of the parcel for sites and leaving the remainder as natural habitat. The planner said existing water and sewer lines are at the front of the property. Staff recommended moving forward with the annexation process and the body approved the recommendation.
The planner said, “TDEC actually advised them that the only way to fix the issue would be to connect to city sewer.” The planner also explained that either a mainline extension or a bore could serve the parcels and that engineering would provide cost estimates before a final decision on the method of extension.
The planning body approved both annexation recommendations; engineering and cost estimates will follow as staff and the property owners work through annexation and utility extension options.
