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Franklin County approves rezoning for Tinsley Asphalt despite neighbor concerns over truck traffic
Summary
The Franklin County Commission voted 14–2 on March 17 to rezone about 15 acres on Greenhaw Road from agricultural to I‑1 industrial for an expansion proposed by Tinsley Asphalt; neighbors raised concerns about truck traffic, road wear and noise while the applicant said the site would employ roughly 24 people and maintain access to an on‑site cemetery.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on March 17 approved a rezoning that will allow Tinsley Asphalt to expand industrial operations on about 15.05 acres on Greenhaw Road.
The commission voted 14–2 to rezone part of Parcel 22.01 from A (Agricultural) to I‑1 (Industrial District, Special). The application was filed by Clifton Miller as agent for Tinsley Asphalt and had a favorable recommendation from the Franklin County Regional Planning Commission.
At the planning commission hearing in January, adjoining property owners urged caution about increased truck traffic, damage to county roads and elevated noise levels if the site is used for quarrying, crushing or asphalt operations. Neighbor Neal Merrett led comments about truck volumes and road wear. Applicant representative Clifton Miller told the board the operation would likely employ about 24 people on site and said the company has fenced a family cemetery on the property and would maintain an access drive.
Planning staff noted the parcel fronts Greenhaw Road (a county road with a 50-foot right‑of‑way), that potable water is provided by Decherd Water and that the site is not in an identified FEMA flood hazard area. The staff report traced the parcel’s zoning history, including earlier I‑1 special zoning and approvals related to mining and quarrying on parts of the property. That history was presented as context for the commission’s consideration.
Supporters of the rezoning, including the planning commission’s majority, pointed to the county zoning code and the staff recommendation. Opponents emphasized traffic and noise impacts. The commission’s recorded vote shows two commissioners opposed; the measure passed by the required majority.
The county will now process permit and regulatory requirements associated with the I‑1 special designation before site work begins. Any operational permits for quarrying, crushing or asphalt production will be subject to applicable county zoning conditions and state permitting requirements.
The commission also approved related consent items later in the meeting and adjourned.
