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Board approves modified condition for Stones River Country Club parcel
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a modification to the special-use permit for Stones River Country Club (Z25O24), allowing a recorded land-use restriction on the accessory parcel instead of immediate resubdivision — a concession to avoid a costly survey. Staff recommended the alternative and the motion passed.
Board staff introduced application Z25O24, noting the Stones River Country Club wants to expand its institutional group-assembly use onto an adjacent 1.4-acre accessory parcel. Staff explained the standard condition to record a resubdivision plat would require surveying the entire 127-acre primary parcel and the accessory parcel, producing a survey cost the applicant estimated at roughly $20,000–$30,000.
Staff proposed an alternative condition: the applicant would record a restrictive covenant tying the accessory parcel to the primary parcel (treating them as one) and prohibit separate sale or placing separate buildings on the accessory parcel until a resubdivision plat is recorded. “The restriction shall provide that until such time as a subdivision plat is recorded for both parcels, the accessory parcel shall not have a building placed on it, nor will the accessory parcel be sold separately from the larger country club parcel,” staff said.
Board members questioned the parcel’s history, whether the restriction would be enforceable, and whether the condition could be satisfied in the future by recording a plat. One member noted the accessory parcel is landlocked and lacks road access; staff said this likely limits practical uses for the parcel. After discussion a motion to approve the modified condition was made, seconded and adopted by roll call.
