Planning commission backs rural‑residential rezoning for Dies property, forwards to County Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning about 10.01 acres at 3893 and 3895 Coles Ferry Pike from A‑1 (Agricultural) to R‑1 (Rural Residential) on May 22, 2026. The property owner, Jerry Dies, was present and said he wants to create a single new lot for a family member; planning staff indicated the change would address setback limitations that prevent a subdivision under current A‑1 standards.

Planning Commission member Ashe moved to approve the rezoning subject to staff recommendations; Turner seconded the motion and the commission voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation to the County Commission. The action carries the caveat that the approval be implemented consistent with staff comments and applicable stormwater, engineering, fire marshal, and utility district requirements.

Why it matters: the rezoning reduces the minimum side‑setback from 20 feet (A‑1) to 15 feet (R‑1) in the relevant configuration, which the owner said is necessary to locate a primary dwelling and create the proposed lot. The County Commission will consider the recommendation at a later meeting; no final subdivision approval was recorded at the May 22 session.

Staff and next steps: the commission’s approval was conditioned on compliance with written staff recommendations. The planning office will forward the commission’s positive recommendation and the project file to the Wilson County Commission for final action.