Planning commission approves Crutcher Station Phase 3 final plat, imposes $171,200 surety

The Sumner County Regional Planning Commission approved the final plat for Crutcher Station PUD Phase 3, a 28‑lot subdivision north of Jenkins Lane in Hendersonville, by a 4–1 vote.

County Planner Sydny Simpson said the project is vested under the Tennessee Vested Property Rights Act of 2014 and that roads, curb and gutter, binder and base stone, water lines and hydrants have been installed to meet spacing requirements. Simpson told commissioners that as‑builts and a stormwater maintenance agreement must be recorded and that sidewalks will be installed concurrently with home construction.

Developer Michael Natelli told the commission that Phase 2 and Phase 3 drain by gravity to an existing 12‑inch sewer main and that grinder pumps or a force main were not required for the lots now before the commission. He said builders requested capacity letters from White House Utility District and that the district issued letters based on their assessment. "We felt comfortable issuing it, understanding how long construction takes," Natelli said.

Commissioners raised concerns about density and currency of utility letters. Vice Chairman Chrissi Miller criticized higher densities and urged getting the county's comprehensive plan in place to avoid repeat scenarios; Jon Belcher asked staff to add time‑limit requirements for dated project documents.

Ron Strahle moved to find county requirements met and approve the final plat with conditions including: final construction/stabilization prior to signature, $171,200 surety for remaining right‑of‑way improvements, county‑approved as‑builts, and maintenance of bonds/letters of credit until release. Adam Issa seconded. Vote: Belcher, Issa, Elsten, Strahle = Aye; Miller = Nay. Motion carried 4–1.

The conditions must be satisfied before the plat is recorded and the developer must coordinate with White House Utility District on any future water/sewer questions.