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Planning commission approves 183‑lot Telluride subdivision despite traffic concerns
Summary
The Rutherford County Regional Planning Commission on March 23 approved a preliminary plan for the Telluride Subdivision — 183 lots on 170.06 acres — while asking staff and the developer to work out traffic improvements, funds‑in‑lieu agreements and utility coordination with CUD and neighboring municipalities.
The Rutherford County Regional Planning Commission on March 23 approved the preliminary plan for the Telluride Subdivision, a 183‑lot development on 170.06 acres along Stewart Creek Road, after staff and county engineers described traffic and utility issues that will require further agreements.
Doug Damasi, planning staff, told the commission the plan conforms to RM zoning and proposed 15,000‑square‑foot minimum lots and multiple connections to the adjacent Brewer Point subdivision. Damasi said the applicant proposes to “rework that portion of Stewart Creek Road,” removing two 90° curves and creating a T intersection at North Road to improve safety and flow.
County engineering staff reviewed a traffic impact study that flagged delays at several intersections, most notably at Almaville (state route 102) and Burnt Knob. Mike, the county engineer leading the analysis, warned that…
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