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Franklin Council approves rezoning and four‑lot Angel’s View subdivision on Lakeview Drive
Summary
The Franklin City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2020‑05 to rezone roughly 8.489 acres at the east end of Lakeview Drive from R‑1B to R‑1A, and adopted Ordinance 2020‑06 approving the Angel’s View four‑lot final plat; neighbors’ drainage concerns were raised and addressed during the public hearing.
Franklin City Council on May 4 unanimously approved two related pieces of legislation to rezone and subdivide an 8.489‑acre parcel at the east end of Lakeview Drive into four single‑family lots.
City Engineer and Zoning Official Barry Conway told council the Bencsik family requested rezoning of the property from R‑1B (Suburban Residential) to R‑1A (Estate Residential) and that Planning Commission voted 6–0 to recommend approval. "This zoning change will provide for bigger lots, houses and setbacks," Conway said, summarizing the practical effect of the proposed change and noting the application met the referenced sections of the City Code.
Neighbor Pete Alex told the council he lives adjacent to the parcel and asked how public access would be handled and whether the new subdivision would have to follow his subdivision’s rules. Conway replied that Lakeview Drive is a public street and the property owners have a right to use it as the sole access; Law Director Lynnette Dinkler confirmed the project remains subject to City Code review.
Applicant Ron Bencsik said the property was surveyed and that drainage measures were planned for the subdivision; Troy Messer, P.E., of the Kleingers Group screened grading plans showing drainage engineering, street design and curbing. Messer’s presentation included engineering measures described in the record as ten‑year storm catch basins and the use of swales between lots to direct water away from neighboring properties.
During council discussion, Councilmember Matt Wilcher—who noted he also lives below the property—said he wanted to ensure drainage had been properly addressed; Conway and the applicant reiterated that drainage was included in the design. Vice Mayor Todd Hall moved to adopt Ordinance 2020‑05 (rezoning); Mr. Denny Centers seconded. The council then adopted Ordinance 2020‑06, the Angel’s View Final Plat, on a motion by Mr. Wilcher and second by Mr. Aldridge.
Both measures passed unanimously in the recorded roll calls.
The ordinances reference the City’s subdivision and zoning standards (City Code Chapter 1115) as the criteria for approval. Council’s actions complete local approvals for the rezoning and final plat as presented at the May 4 meeting.
