Planning commission defers Alcorn townhome preliminary plat, keeps PUD amendment in play Developers seeking roughly 150 townhome units north of Walmart asked for conditional approval while awaiting a traffic study; the planning commission deferred the preliminary plat 90 days but discussed and recommended a related Cedar Glade PUD amendment that would realign roads and preserve infrastructure sequencing.

The Shelbyville Planning Commission has hit pause on a crucial townhome project, leaving developers waiting for a traffic study that could change everything!

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Planning commission gives unfavorable recommendation on rezoning near Tyson facility The commission voted 6–1 to send an unfavorable recommendation to city council on a request to rezone about 14 acres at 933 West Jackson from I-1 to R-3 for duplex development, after public comments from a nearby resident and Tyson Foods raised concerns about compatibility, traffic and floodplain constraints.

The Shelbyville Planning Commission just voted 6–1 against a controversial rezoning that could reshape the character of a local neighborhood and raise environmental concerns!

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Commission schedules Feb. 4 hearings for Manchester Pike annexation and companion PID; commissioners press developer on buffering and traffic The commission set Feb. 4 public hearings for a ~93.6‑acre annexation (including ~3,150 ft of Manchester Pike right‑of‑way) and a companion PID from Scannell Properties; commissioners pressed the applicant on wetland‑sensitive buffer design and a warranted traffic signal at Elam Farms Parkway.

The Planning Commission is gearing up for a critical vote on a 93.6-acre annexation and new development plans, raising concerns about traffic and environmental impact.

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Planning Commission approves annexation and PRD rezoning for Old Salem Road development (Aubrey PRD) The commission approved annexation of about 32.1 acres along Old Salem Road and concurrent rezoning to a planned residential district (Aubrey PRD) allowing 98 homes (66 detached, 32 attached). Residents raised traffic, flooding and school-capacity concerns; staff and the applicant said wetlands would be preserved, sewer extension is the developer's

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission just greenlit a major development on Old Salem Road, proposing 98 new homes despite resident concerns over traffic, flooding, and school capacity.

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Council approves 119-unit Nolensville Pike rezoning; planning commissioncondition on sidewalk connection removed On Oct. 21, 2025, the council approved BL2025-1036 (rezoning to SP) and companion BL2025-1037 after the sponsor removed a planning commission condition that required a sidewalk connection to an adjacent neighborhood. The planning department said removing that condition would make the bill 'disapproved' by the planning commission, but the council's

The Metropolitan Council just approved a controversial 119-unit multifamily development, but not without removing a key sidewalk connection that sparked community concerns!

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Planning Commission approves Sweetwater preliminary plat after debate over wetlands, drainage and future changes The Tullahoma Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the Sweetwater subdivision (21 lots) after extensive public comment about wetlands, runoff and a pending U.S. Army Corps review. The approval carries a condition that any future plat modifications be treated as major and return to the commission.

The Tullahoma Planning Commission's narrow approval of the Sweetwater subdivision has sparked intense debate over potential flooding and environmental concerns, leaving many residents anxious about the future.

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Planning Board Defers Decision on Developer's Stormwater System and Easement Agreements Planning board defers decision pending completion of developer's stormwater calculations and easement letters.

The La Vergne Planning Commission has hit pause on a major development, giving the developer more time to tackle crucial stormwater and easement issues—what's next for this project?

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City Council debates vested rights extension for troubled subdivision project Council discusses amending plans for phases 2, 3, and 4 of new subdivision.

The Shelbyville Planning Commission is grappling with a controversial decision that could reshape a troubled subdivision project and impact local community standards.

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City Council votes to disapprove proposed urban design plans in contentious meeting Council members reject staff recommendations and push for community concerns to be addressed.

Nashville's Planning Commission takes a bold stand by rejecting urban design plans, prioritizing community voices over rapid development.

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Community voices opposition to radical rezoning plan in local meeting Residents demand thoughtful change over radical rezoning proposal affecting historic homes.

Residents of Nashville are rallying against a controversial rezoning plan that threatens their historic neighborhoods and calls for a more inclusive planning process.

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Planning Commission reviews 222K square foot industrial rezoning on Franklin Limestone Road Commission evaluates proposed SP aligning with district impact and conservation policies.

Nashville's Planning Commission is set to make a game-changing decision on a massive 222,000 square foot industrial development that promises to balance growth with environmental protection!

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