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Wilson County approves two rezoning requests following public hearings
Summary
After public hearings, the commission approved rezoning requests for parcels on Coles Ferry Pike (Jerry and Lisa Dyes) and for a Bobo Road property owned by Michael Swope; planning staff had recommended both and commissioners cited local lot patterns and unique site constraints in their votes.
The Wilson County Commission on July 20 approved two rezoning applications after public hearings and staff review.
Christopher Lawless read notice of an application by Jerry and Lisa Dyes to rezone property on Coles Ferry Pike from A-1 (agricultural) to R-1 (rural residential). Randy Dyes told the commission the change would allow a family lot so his children can live nearby. Brian Keith, a surveyor, said the site already contains a one-acre tract and is surrounded by R-1 lots. The planning commission had forwarded a unanimous positive recommendation; Commissioner Glover moved to approve and the motion carried by voice vote.
The commission also considered an application by Michael Swope to rezone approximately 108.8 acres on Bobo Road from A-1 to A-2 (agricultural preservation). Commissioners asked staff how many homes could be built under current and proposed zoning. Lawless said the parcel is landlocked and currently allows one home unless road frontage is obtained; if road frontage were secured older rules could allow up to 44 homes, while the new zoning would limit potential development to about 20 homes if road frontage is obtained. After questions, the commission moved and approved Swope’s rezoning by voice vote.
Both items were presented to the planning commission with positive recommendations (Dyes: unanimous; Swope: positive recommendation with eight in favor, four opposed and one abstention at the planning commission). The county commission took no roll-call tallies at the meeting; votes were recorded by voice. Christopher Lawless noted rezoning application materials and related maps are available for public inspection in the planning office.
Several public commenters earlier in the meeting raised related land-use concerns. Derek Dodson urged commissioners to reconsider high-density cluster development proposals elsewhere in the county (Cumberland Oaks). Sean Davis, a neighbor of AJ’s Bar and Grill, brought separate concerns about septic systems and nonconforming uses; the mayor and staff said county staff will meet with the mayor and TDEC to follow up on those complaints on Thursday.
