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Council rejects proposed R3 rezoning on 7M Ferry Road after resident opposition
Summary
The council voted down Ordinance 58 (R1→R3) 6–7 following resident concerns about traffic, road grade, and whether the project creates affordable housing; developer road-improvement pledges and density tradeoffs were central to debate.
The Clarksville City Council voted against Ordinance 58 on June 4, rejecting a request by Infinity Investments to change a parcel on 7M Ferry Road from R1 (single-family) to R3 (three-family) zoning.
Council members relayed constituent opposition and logistical concerns: Councilman Hollowman and others said they had received numerous emails and calls from residents opposing higher-density development and questioned whether proposed road improvements were feasible given easements and grade constraints. Council members referenced a traffic assessment indicating an intersection grade of E (failing) and cautioned that even the developer’s offer to widen the road might require additional property or easements.
The motion received six votes in favor and seven opposed, so the rezoning failed. Opponents emphasized infrastructure and community character; supporters argued for additional housing supply and developer funding for road improvements.
Council members signaled that future proposals could be reconsidered if developers provide enforceable infrastructure commitments and additional information on traffic mitigation and affordability.
