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Planning commission approves two-lot Watt Nolen subdivision after debate over 5-acre exemptions and safety
Summary
After extended debate about emergency access and the state law that exempts parcels larger than five acres from some planning review, the Sumner County Regional Planning Commission approved a two-lot subdivision (Watt Nolen Tract 3) in Cottontown by a 3-2 vote, with conditions that signatures and state permits be obtained prior to recording/construction.
On April 15, 2025, the Sumner County Regional Planning Commission narrowly approved a two-lot subdivision for Watt Nolen Tract 3 in Cottontown, a 5.03-acre parcel in the Rural Preservation zone, by a 3-2 roll-call vote after a lengthy discussion about state exemptions for parcels larger than five acres and concerns about emergency access and private shared drives.
Josh Suddath, Sumner County Director of Planning & Engineering, said the proposed plat meets county zoning standards for the RP zone, that public water service from White House Utility District is available at the shown hydrant, and that the lots will be served by septic systems with soils…
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