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Franklin aldermen approve rezoning near Roper’s Knob despite one member’s objections
Summary
On third and final reading the Franklin Board approved Ordinance 2025-54 to rezone about 202.60 acres near Roper’s Knob; Alderman Brown voiced opposition during debate but the ordinance passed 6–1 (Alderman Potts opposed).
The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 26 approved Ordinance 2025‑54 on its third and final reading, rezoning roughly 202.60 acres south of Macatcher Memorial Parkway and east of Franklin Road (354 Franklin Road) to revise the Hillrest/Hillside overlay district.
Alderman Brown said he continued to oppose rezoning the northeast edge of Roper’s Knob, telling colleagues, "I still believe that we need to protect what I would consider to be the northeast edge of Roper's Knob," and adding, "there will never be a day that I'll ever approve anything to be built in that space." Despite those remarks, the roll call vote recorded Brown as voting in favor; the ordinance passed 6–1, with Alderman Potts recorded as the lone no vote.
The third‑reading approval followed earlier staff presentations and prior hearings referenced by board members. No amendments or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes or discussion on May 26. The ordinance was presented as the final step in the rezoning process; the board completed the statutory three readings required for land‑use ordinances.
Outcome and next steps: the ordinance passed and is effective per municipal procedures; the meeting record does not note any additional conditions or a motion for reconsideration.
Speakers quoted or referenced in this article are members of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and are identified by name and role in the meeting record.
