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Planning commission approves multiple plats, variances and site plans including a fire‑station addition
Summary
The commission approved preliminary and final plats for several subdivisions, accepted a hydrant letter of credit, approved site plans for a retail building and bank addition, and granted a 9‑ft setback variance for a fire station addition; most approvals were contingent on standard permits or council actions where noted.
The Crossville Regional Planning Commission approved a string of land‑use actions including subdivision plats, variances and conditional site plan approvals at its most recent meeting.
City planner presented the Stoneview Phase 3 preliminary plat proposing 19 new lots; staff recommended approval because the plat is under the state threshold requiring full construction of utilities and roads. The commission approved the preliminary plan by voice vote.
For the Hitch/Baisley Division final plat staff explained that a 2.67‑acre portion is being subdivided, that the city is installing a 12‑inch water line via an ARPA grant, and that the developer provided a letter of credit guaranteeing installation of a new fire hydrant. The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority provided a cost estimate of $12,628.95; the commission approved a variance, accepted the letter of credit, and approved the final plat.
The commission accepted a certified check for $47,887 as a financial guarantee for a 301‑foot extension of Donnelly Place and approved the final plat contingent on City Council’s passage of a right‑of‑way abandonment ordinance.
Commissioners also approved a final plat for Genesis Plaza dividing Lot 6 (18.49 acres), Lot 7 (2.26 acres) and Lot 8 (1.89 acres). Because Lot 8 lacks immediate utilities, staff recommended a variance (Note K) that waives the requirement for immediate construction of road/water/sewer provided the city’s proposed large‑scale commercial development proceeds; if not, the owner of Lot 8 would be responsible for constructing the infrastructure prior to development.
Site plans approved included an approximately 8,500 sq ft retail/service building on Miller Avenue (approval contingent on required stormwater permits and a TDOT driveway permit), and a 4,720 sq ft addition to Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union (contingent on stormwater permits). The commission also approved a 5,968 sq ft addition to Fire Station 1 and granted the requested 9‑ft setback variance from Erwin Avenue after staff noted the addition aligns with neighboring structures.
Most motions passed by voice vote with no roll‑call tallies recorded in the transcript; the planning staff will report approvals to City Council or record plats once contingencies or council actions are completed.
