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Cheatham County commission passes resolution opposing expansion of commercial development in rural areas after large public turnout
Summary
After more than an hour of public comments focused on a proposed 'rural resort' near the Harpeth River, the Cheatham County Commission voted 10–2 on April 20 to adopt a resolution stating the commission does not want expansion of commercial development in rural areas and to discontinue consideration of the proposed rural-resort zoning amendment.
The Cheatham County Commission on April 20 adopted a resolution expressing opposition to expanding commercial development into rural areas, following an extended public forum in which dozens of residents urged commissioners to halt consideration of a proposed rural-resort zoning amendment tied to a property often called Bells Reserve.
The resolution, described by commissioners as a policy statement rather than a change to the text of the zoning code, passed by roll call 10 yes, 2 no. The vote followed a motion to end debate that commissioners approved before taking the final vote.
Why it matters: Residents who live near the Narrows of the Harpeth State Park and Kingston Springs told the commission that the proposal would violate the county’s growth plan, increase traffic on narrow…
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