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Cheatham County commission denies two rezoning requests after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing Jan. 24, the Cheatham County Legislative Body denied two zoning change requests — for 2839 Hwy 12 N. and 5196 Hwy 41‑A — following resident opposition and Planning/Building Department recommendations; both motions passed on roll-call votes, 8-0.
The Cheatham County Legislative Body on Jan. 24 denied two advertised zone‑change requests after a brief public hearing and roll‑call votes.
The commission voted 8-0 to deny a request to change the zoning of 2839 Highway 12 North from R‑2 (residential) to C‑3 (commercial). The request was listed on the agenda as being made on behalf of Khushi Partners by Elsa Ariesanti and Melisa Hudson Wells. During the public hearing, Amanda Bell, a property owner at 2901 Highway 12 North, spoke in opposition. A representative identified as Rastgo Hawrami described the proposed use as routine research activity, said the project would not harm animals, and said it could offer educational opportunities for high‑school students. The Building Department moved to deny the request; the motion carried on an 8‑0 roll‑call vote.
The commission also voted 8-0 to deny a second rezoning petition for 5196 Highway 41‑A, a request by Ciara Properties to change the parcel from E‑1 to R‑3. Residents representing the neighborhood, summarized in the record by Randy Reeves, spoke in opposition; the Planning Commission had previously denied the request. The legislative body’s motion to deny carried on a roll‑call vote.
Both denials were recorded in formal resolutions adopted during the meeting. No ordinance or variance was approved in either case; the properties remain under their existing zoning designations. The meeting then proceeded to other agenda items and adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
