Mt. Juliet, Tennessee  
2425 North Mt. Juliet Rd  
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Thursday, February 19, 2026  
6:30 PM  
Commission Chambers  
Planning Commission  
Members: Luke Winchester, Rebecca Christenson, Bobby Franklin, Art Giles,  
David Rast, Larry Searcy, Nathan Bulmon, Preston George, Linda Armistead  
Resources: Jon Baughman, City Planner, Jill Johnson, Planner I, Shane  
Shamanur, Director of Engineering, Samantha Burnett - City Attorney  
Rollcall  
Vice Chair David Rast, Commissioner Rebecca Christenson,  
Commissioner Larry Searcy, Commissioner Nathan Bulmon,  
Commissioner Art Giles, Commissioner Linda Armistead, and  
Commissioner Bobby Franklin  
Present  
Commissioner Preston George  
Absent  
1.  
Call to Order  
Chairman Winchester called the meeting to order and read the quorum requirements.  
2.  
Set Agenda  
Chairman Winchester set the agenda as stated  
3.  
Staff Reports  
Staff reviewed their reports and updated the commission on projects.  
4.  
Citizen's Comments  
There were no citizen comments.  
5.  
Minutes Approval  
Review the minutes from the December 18, 2025, Mt. Juliet Planning Commission  
Meeting.  
5.A.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Christenson, seconded by Vice Chair Rast,  
that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Rebecca Christenson  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, Commissioner Armistead, and  
Commissioner Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner George  
Commissioner Giles  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
6.  
Consent Agenda  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Items 6.E & 6.J removed from consent agenda to be heard directly after item 13.B. There  
were no objections.  
There were no Citizen Comments  
Chairman Winchester closed the Planning Commission Meeting and opened a public  
hearing for items 6.B, 6.C, 6.D, 6.H, 6.I & 6.K. There were no citizen comments.  
Chairman Winchester closed the public hearing and re opened the Planning Commission  
meeting.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Bulmon,to approved  
with conditions this . The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Nathan Bulmon  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, Commissioner Giles, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner George  
Absent:  
The Development Letter of Credit (423879800) for Canvas at Mt. Juliet (Park Glen  
Ph.7-9, in the amount of $348,536.61, can be released.  
6.A.  
Review the Final Plat for Cedar Creek Estates, located at 1030 Nonaville Rd.  
6.B.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All conditions of ordinance 24-58 shall be adhered to.  
2. Delineate building envelopes around the stream buffers. Stream buffers cannot be in  
building envelopes.  
3. Delineate the required sidewalk along the Nonaville Road frontage.  
Engineering:  
1. General Note: Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development  
Code. The signing of the plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to applicant  
for revision if verbiage does not match the Code.  
2. Add Public Ways plat certificate from the land development code.  
3. The access easements shall be recorded by instrument and referenced on the plat. The  
instrument shall be submitted and reviewed by the City prior to the signing of the  
final plat.  
4. No easements are required for the sidewalks on Cedarstone Drive.  
5. Stormwater: As Built Needed - 1 paper, 1 thumb - PDF, DWG, SHP.  
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Engineer Certification Needed.  
Bio Retention testing certification needed.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments provided at the time report was submitted to Planning.  
Wilson County Schools  
1. No Comments  
Review the Final Plat for the Proposed Restaurant, located at 1209 Rutland Dr.  
6.C.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. The surveyor shall sign the plat before circulating for signatures.  
Engineering:  
1. Stormwater: Provide note - Indicate who maintains PUDE’s outside of public ROW.  
2. General Note: Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development  
Code. The signing of the plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to applicant  
for revision if verbiage does not match the Code.  
3. Surveyor shall sign the plat.  
4. Remove Public Ways plat certificate.  
5. Complete Note #10.  
6. Plat shall be recorded prior to the issuance of the erosion control permit for the  
created lot.  
7. Cross access easements are required wherever drive aisles are intended to cross  
property lines, including on the north side of the site and between Lot 2 and Lot 7.  
8. Add following note: “Cross access easements between lots 2 & 7 are to be recorded  
by instrument & referenced on the plat.” The draft instrument shall be submitted to  
Engineering and reviewed by the City Attorney at the signing of the final plat.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments provided at the time report was submitted to Planning.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
Review the Final Plat for McFarland Farms Ph 1C, located off Old Lebanon Dirt  
Road and Cedar Drive.  
6.D.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All conditions of ordinance 2023-14 shall be adhered to.  
2. Identify the zoning of adjacent parcels before recording.  
3. Correct the building setback lines and clearly label the width on the plat before  
recording.  
4. Add a note that all landscape buffers shall be located in open space and maintained  
by the management company.  
Engineering:  
1. General Note: Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development  
Code. The signing of the plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to applicant  
for revision if verbiage does not match the Code.  
2. Add following note: “Cross access easements between Lots 1 & 2 to be recorded by  
instrument & referenced on the plat.” The draft instrument shall be submitted to  
Engineering and reviewed by the City Attorney at the signing of the final plat.  
3. Public sewer shall be installed and letters of credit posted before the final plat is  
recorded.  
4. Erosion control permit will not be issued until the final plat is recorded.  
5. Indicate who will maintain PUDEs outside of the public ROW.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments provided at the time report was submitted to Planning.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
Review the Site Plan for The Joy Church Hope Center, located at 10085 Lebanon  
Rd.  
6.F.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All brick façade material shall be clay, baked and individually laid.  
2. All stone façade material shall be individually laid.  
3. All poles, posts and bollards shall be painted black or another neutral color, channel  
posts are not permitted.  
4. All landscaping plan comments shall be addressed before submittal of construction  
plans to Public Works.  
5. Signage shall be reviewed via a separate application to the Planning Department, if  
applicable.  
6. Flammable landscape materials are not permitted within 3’ of any structure.  
7. Paint wall mounted utility and meter equipment to match the façade it is attached to.  
8. Provide the building coverage in the site data table.  
Engineering:  
1. Landscaping plans shall be approved prior to the issuance of the Land Disturbance  
Permit.  
2. A letter from West Wilson Utility District shall be provided prior to the issuance of  
the Land Disturbance Permit.  
3. Sewer availability has been requested.  
4. Drainage report under preliminary review. A comprehensive review of the drainage  
report will take place at construction plan review.  
5. Pretreatment will be evaluated at construction plan review.  
6. Staff supports the request to exclude the parking on the entrance aisle. The space  
shall be reserved if needed in the future, as shown on the plans.  
7. Add a detail for a typical turn-down sidewalk.  
8. Curb ramps shall be installed on the existing sidewalk where the entrance aisle is  
being proposed.  
9. If the project is approved by the Planning Commission, submit a digital copy of the  
plans and drainage summary to Engineering for construction plan approval.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments provided at the time report was submitted to Planning.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
Review the Site Plan for the Lynwood Station Amenity Center, located at 10 Lea  
Ave.  
6.G.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All conditions of ordinance 2019-01 shall be adhered to.  
2. Landscape plan comments are via separate cover and any comments received shall be  
addressed prior to submitting construction plans to Public Works.  
3. Any signage shall be reviewed and approved via a separate application to the  
Planning Department.  
4. All brick shall be clay, baked and individually laid.  
5. All poles, posts and bollards shall be powder coated black.  
6. HVAC equipment shall be screened from horizontal view via masonry or  
landscaping.  
7. Provide some shaded areas within the dog park, such as a sail shade.  
8. Indicate the type of fencing to be located around the perimeter of the playground  
areas.  
9. Provide exterior lighting fixture and pole details. Fixtures shall be decorative and  
poles shall be painted black.  
Engineering:  
1. Handrails are required both sides of all ramps.  
2. The curb ramps at the crosswalk on Coronation Drive shall include returned curb  
instead of flares.  
3. Stormwater general note: No pool water to the storm system, this constitutes an illicit  
discharge, pipe to ground to infiltrate.  
4. If the project is approved by the Planning Commission, submit a digital copy of the  
plans and drainage summary to Engineering for construction plan approval.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments provided at the time report was submitted to Planning.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
Review the Final Plat for Villages of Greenhill, located at 13206 Lebanon Rd.  
6.H.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All conditions of ordinance 2023-11 shall be adhered to.  
2. Provide addresses before bringing the final plat in for signatures.  
3. The eastern side setback for lot 2 shall be 10’ wide in lieu of 30’ wide.  
Engineering:  
1. General Note: Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development  
Code. The signing of the plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to applicant  
for revision if verbiage does not match the Code.  
2. An additional plat will be required to dedicate the right-of-way required to  
accommodate the road improvements along S. Greenhill Road. That plat may be  
submitted concurrently with the request to annex the roadway.  
3. All remaining punch list items shall be completed before the final plat is signed.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments received. Consult with WWUD.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
Review the Final Plat for Bradshaw Farms Phase 3A, located off Vivrett Lane.  
6.I.  
Planning & Zoning:  
1. All conditions of Ordinance 2022-37 shall be adhered to.  
2. Building permits shall not be obtained until the final plat has been formally recorded.  
Engineering:  
1. Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development Code. The  
signing of the final plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to applicant for  
revision if verbiage does not match the Land Development Code.  
2. Ensure phasing plan is current with Planning and submit a copy of the phasing plan  
to Engineering.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments received. Consult with WWUD.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
Review the Final Plat for Tomlinson Pointe Phase 6, located at 9434 Lebanon Rd.  
6.K.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All conditions of Preliminary Master Development Plan approval (ord. 21-45) and  
subsequent modifications (ord. 22-48, ord. 23-19) shall be adhered to.  
2. Building permits shall not be obtained until the final plat has been formally recorded.  
Engineering:  
1. General note: Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development  
Code. The signing of the final plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to  
applicant for revision if verbiage does not match the Land Development Code.  
2. Ensure driveway flares do not conflict with storm drains.  
3. Sewer as-builts shall be approved prior to signing of the final plat.  
WWUD:  
1. An on-site visit has not been conducted at this time to verify the location of the water  
lines and related appurtenances.  
2. I think the water line on Vista Court is on the wrong side of the road.  
3. Check your fire hydrants on Parilee Court. I believe that they are shown in the wrong  
location.  
Wilson County Schools:  
No Comments Received.  
7.  
PUD Amendments  
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT  
PLAN FOR THE GOLDEN BEAR PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,  
ORDINANCE 2024-04, LOCATED AT MAP 078, PARCEL 17.01 IN THE CITY OF  
MT. JULIET  
7.A.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
There were no citizen comments  
Planning & Zoning:  
1. All conditions of ordinances 24-04 and 24-52 shall be adhered to.  
Engineering:  
1. No Comments  
West Wilson Utility District:  
1. No Comments Received  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received  
A motion was made by Commissioner Searcy, seconded by Commissioner  
Armistead, that this Ordinance be **Positive Recommendation to the Board of  
Commissioners, on meeting date of 3/9/2026. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
**POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Larry Searcy  
MOVER:  
Linda Armistead  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy, Commissioner  
Bulmon, Commissioner Armistead, and Commissioner Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner Giles  
Commissioner George  
Vice Chair Rast  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
8.  
Preliminary Master Development Plans  
**Review the Preliminary Master Development Plan PUD, including a rezone from  
RS-40 to RS-20 PUD, for the Kheil Subdivision, located at 115 Oakmont Dr.  
8.A.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Hayden DeBerry, L.I. Smith & Associates, 302 N Caldwell St Paris, TN represented  
the project as the engineer.  
Hayden DeBerry agreed to submit a survey to city attorney for review showing  
cemetery is not its own property and in fact owned by the project.  
Hayden DeBerry requested a 1 month deferral.  
This Ordinance was deferred.to the Planning Commission due back on 3/19/2026  
DEFERRED  
RESULT:  
9.  
Land Use Plan Amendments/ Rezones  
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 5.0  
ACRES OF PROPERTY AT 107 TIMBER TRAIL DRIVE, MAP 072, PARCEL  
001.03 FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO TOWN CENTER  
9.A.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Items 9.A. & 9.B proposed to be heard together, there were no objections.  
Jake Porter, Heritage Civil, 2055 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. Ste 204 represented the project.  
Dave Fountain, 7004 Timber Oak Dr, spoke out against a busy high traffic  
development.  
John Suhayda 6003 Crestview Court. spoke out against the proposal.  
Daniel Sutton 4010 Timber Ridge Ct. spoke out against only having a Land Use  
Plan Amendment and Rezone and not having a proposed development.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Giles, seconded by Vice Chair Rast, that this  
Ordinance be **Positive Recommendation to the Board of Commissioners, on  
meeting date of 4/13/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:  
**POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
David Rast  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Giles, Commissioner Armistead, and Commissioner  
Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner Bulmon  
Commissioner George  
Nay:  
Absent:  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 5.0 ACRES OF PROPERTY AT  
107 TIMBER TRAIL DRIVE, MAP 072, PARCEL 001.03 FROM AR-40 TO CTC  
9.B.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. Should the property be rezoned, the property is subject to the permitted uses and all  
regulations associated with the CTC zoning district.  
Engineering:  
1. No Comments  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received  
West Wilson Utility District:  
1. No Comments Received  
A motion was made by Commissioner Giles, seconded by Vice Chair Rast, that this  
Ordinance be **Positive Recommendation to the Board of Commissioners, on  
meeting date of 4/13/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:  
**POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
David Rast  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Giles, Commissioner Armistead, and Commissioner  
Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner Bulmon  
Commissioner George  
Nay:  
Absent:  
10.  
Final Master Development Plans/ Site Plans  
Review the Final Master Development Plan/ Site Plan for Village at Pleasant Grove,  
Phase 2: Vintage Vines, located at 855 Pleasant Grove Rd.  
10.A.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Luke Winchester not on roll Call  
Matt Gardner 4603 Skymont Dr Nashville, TN represented the project. Stated intent  
is to break ground 1 year from now.  
There were no citizen comments  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. The clubhouse is required to be a minimum of 2,000 sf, per multifamily regulations,  
5.104.1.  
2. All requirements of Ord 2021-48 and Ord. 2022-45 shall be adhered to, except any  
waivers/variances codified in ordinance 2022-45.  
3. Brick shall be clay, baked and individually laid.  
4. Gas grilling areas shall be set in a stone base.  
5. Stone shall be individually laid.  
6. All requirements of 5-104.1, multifamily regulations, in the zoning ordinance shall  
be adhered to, excepting any waivers granted and codified in ordinances 2021-48 and  
2022-45.  
7. Landscape plan comments are via separate cover, and all comments shall be  
addressed before submitting construction plans to Public Works.  
8. Signage is to be reviewed and approved via a separate application to the Planning  
Department.  
9. All fencing shall be decorative, low maintenance materials.  
10. Poles and posts shall be painted black and channel posts are not permitted.  
11. All parking lot and building mounted exterior lighting fixtures shall be decorative.  
12. The amenities shall be completed before the issuance of the final building shell and  
apartment unit certificate of occupancy, for buildings J, K and L.  
13. Preserve as many existing trees as possible and delineate tree protections areas on  
subsequent submittals for the project.  
14. All wall mounted mechanical and/or utility equipment shall be painted a color  
complimentary to the building.  
15. Provide a sidewalk connection to phase 1.  
16. Provide sidewalk along the entire Pleasant Grove Road frontage per the City’s  
subdivision regulations.  
17. Provide lot coverage and impervious surface data on subsequent submittals.  
18. Guardrails and handrails shall be painted black.  
19. Light bleed shall be zero at property lines adjacent to residential zoning.  
20. Rooftop mounted HVAC and utility equipment shall be screened by parapet walls at  
least as tall as the tallest equipment.  
21. Ground mounted utility equipment shall be screened with masonry.  
22. Provide limited time parking spaces immediately south of unit J.  
Engineering:  
1. All previously approved PMDP/PUD conditions apply.  
2. The drainage report is under preliminary review. A comprehensive review of the  
drainage report will take place at construction plan review.  
3. Landscaping plans shall be approved prior to the issuance of the Erosion Control  
Permit.  
4. A letter of approval from West Wilson Utility District shall be provided to  
Engineering prior to the issuance of the Erosion Control Permit.  
5. All access easements shall be recorded via instrument and sent to staff for review.  
Approved easements shall be referenced on all subsequent plats.  
6. Provide a 10’ multiuse path along the frontage of Pleasant Grove Road.  
7. ADA spaces shall be at least 9’ wide, matching City standard. At least one van  
accessible space shall be provided at each building.  
8. The maximum grade of the spine roads shall be 10%.  
WWUD:  
1. Need to check your callouts on the meters to accomplish what you are trying to do.  
The Schematic cannot be correct.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received  
A motion was made by Commissioner Giles, seconded by Vice Chair Rast, that this  
Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
David Rast  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, Commissioner Giles, and Commissioner  
Armistead  
Aye:  
Commissioner Franklin  
Commissioner George  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Review the Final Master Development Plan/ Site Plan for the Villas at Elliott  
Reserve, located at 12440 & 12582 Lebanon Rd.  
10.B.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
LW PW #10, PZ #3  
Jake Porter, Heritage Civil, 2055 NMJR STE 204 Represented the project.  
Estimates 2 more months on mass grading.  
Commissioner Giles, stated this project was approved because its initial PMDP  
approval came through before he was back in office. That is why he abstains from  
this item. Announced he has called a special meeting 1 week form tonight in this  
chamber regarding this project. Mentioned a flyer regarding the blasting that will be  
on the website.  
Shauna summers 5225 Southfork Blvd Old Hickory represented Stephanie Beamer  
(address) spoke out against the development.  
Glenn Weiss (check) 515 Montrose Dr, spoke out against the development.  
Kendra Mitz (check) 437 Whitley Way, spoke out against the development.  
Consider the neighborhood when approving the landscape plans  
(name) Johnson 543 Montrose Dr., spoke out against the development. Wants to  
see the buffer reestablished and maintained. rebuilding the area back up.  
LW motion subject to staff comments LS 2nd 4-4-0  
RC voted no because the buffers were destroyed and the price points were not  
what was initially stated  
DR voted no because the buffers were destroyed and have not been reestablished  
cant approve without that being reestablished.  
AG voted no because of safety concerns over the buffer being removed.  
NB voted no because of the buffers  
BF non compliant because the buffers were destroyed  
RC motion to deny until buffer is resolved DR 2nd vote interrupted. DR rescind 2nd  
RC rescind motion  
Jake Porter stated buffer was not disturbed and these claims have no basis.  
Shane Shamanur, there is a temporary sediment pond behind the homes on  
Montrose that will be removed when the townhomes are constructed.  
NB motion subject to staff comments LA 2nd approve 6-2-0  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. A minimum 2,000 sf clubhouse is required per multi-family regulations, 5.104.1.  
2. All requirements of Ord. 2024-41 shall be adhered to, excepting any  
waivers/variances, codified in ordinance 2024-41.  
3. Brick shall be clay, baked and individually laid.  
4. Stone shall be individually laid.  
5. All requirements of 5-104.1, multi-family regulations, in the zoning ordinance shall  
be adhered to, excepting any waivers granted and codified in ordinance 2025-34.  
6. The mail kiosk shall be well lit and covered.  
7. Landscape plan comments are via separate cover, all comments shall be addressed  
before submitting construction plans to Public Works.  
8. Signage to be reviewed and approved via a separate application to the Planning  
Department.  
9. All fencing shall be decorative, low maintenance materials.  
10. Poles and posts shall be painted black and channel posts are not permitted.  
11. The amenities shall be complete before issuance of the final townhome certificate of  
occupancy.  
12. Preserve as many existing trees as possible. Delineate tree protections areas on  
subsequent submittals. The tree protections areas shall include all existing vegetation  
along the perimeter of the development area, adjacent to the Nichols Vale  
subdivision.  
Engineering:  
1. Previously approved PMDP/PUD conditions apply.  
2. Drainage report under preliminary review. A comprehensive review of the drainage  
report will take place at construction plan review.  
3. Traffic calming devices on Sunset Drive are to be determined at FMDP. Staff  
recommend the FMDP for the commercial triggering the installation.  
4. Provide a civil details sheet.  
5. If the project is approved by the Planning Commission, submit a digital copy of the  
plans and drainage report to Engineering for construction plan approval.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments provided at the time report was submitted to Planning.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
Jake Porter for the record stated he is born and raised local. Is a local developer  
and wants to do right by the city and its citizens.  
Giles next Thursday at 6:30 pm is our meeting regarding this project.  
In recess 8:47 pm  
A motion was made by Chairman WInchester, seconded by Commissioner Searcy,  
that this Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion failed by the following  
vote:  
Luke WInchester: Aye  
David Rast: Nay  
Rebecca Christenson: Nay  
Larry Searcy: Aye  
Preston George: Absent  
Nathan Bulmon: Nay  
Art Giles: Nay  
Linda Armistead: Aye  
Bobby Franklin: Nay  
A motion was made by Commissioner Christenson, seconded by Vice Chair Rast,  
that this Action Item be denied. Vice Chair Rast rescinded his second.  
Commissioner Christenson rescinded her motion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Bulmon, seconded by Commissioner  
Armistead, that this Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
Nathan Bulmon  
MOVER:  
Linda Armistead  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, and Commissioner Armistead  
Aye:  
Commissioner Giles, and Commissioner Franklin  
Commissioner George  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Review the Final Master Development Plan/ Preliminary Plat for Triple Crown  
Phase 3 Section 1D and Phases 4-6, located off Triple Crown Pkwy.  
10.C.  
9:02 pm readjourned meeting.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Kyle Griffin, CSDG, 2305 Kline Ave, represented the project. East side rd. A temp  
turn around, ensure maintenance. agree to make lots on collector rd 100ft wide.  
Get lots to 100 ft for frontage variance.  
LW construction traffic to run through triple crown.  
There were no citizen comments.  
AG motion approve with condition and granting variances. BF (?) 8-0-0  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All conditions of Ordinance 1997-37 shall be adhered to.  
2. All requirements of article 5-104, single family residential guidelines, shall be  
adhered to, except any waivers granted via ordinance 1997-37.  
3. Landscape plan comments are via separate cover, and all comments shall be  
addressed prior to submitting construction plans to Public Works.  
4. All detention/retention areas shall have their perimeter screened with vegetation.  
5. Provide elevations for all sides of the homes.  
6. Metal and vinyl are not permitted as secondary façade materials.  
7. Brick shall be clay, baked and individually laid.  
8. Stone shall be individually laid.  
9. For all wet ponds, please include aeration with lighted fountains.  
10. All landscape buffers shall be located in open space and maintained by the HOA.  
11. The mail kiosk shall be covered, well-lit and include at least one designated parking  
space.  
12. Provide decorative streetlighting through the subdivision within the new phases.  
13. Provide a development timeline in the plan set.  
14. All fencing shall be constructed of low maintenance materials. Revise the details  
provided.  
Engineering (FMDP):  
1. Previously approved PMDP/PUD conditions apply.  
2. Drainage report under preliminary review. A comprehensive review of the drainage  
report will take place at construction review.  
3. Roadway culverts are to be straight runs without bends under roadways for future  
maintenance.  
4. Stream buffers are not allowed within building envelopes. Revise building envelopes  
accordingly.  
5. Staff supports steep slope requirement to allow homes to be placed in steep slope  
areas as long as foundations are built in cut conditions.  
6. Replace the details showing the current City standard streets with the street  
cross-sections to be constructed.  
7. The following variances to the subdivision regulations are requested:  
a. Allow lots to front a collector: Granted, conditionally that lots have at least  
100’ of frontage.  
b. To allow more than 25 lots on a cul-de-sac: Granted, conditionally that at  
least 24’ of pavement width is provided.  
c. To allow cul-de-sacs exceeding 700’: Granted, conditionally that at least 24’  
of pavement width is provided.  
8. Landscaped islands within the cul-de-sacs shall be designated as open spaces and  
maintained by the HOA.  
9. If the variance is approved by the PC, lots fronting the collector shall have a  
minimum of 100’ of frontage.  
Engineering (Pre Plat):  
1. Previously approved PMDP/PUD conditions apply.  
2. Landscaped islands within the cul-de-sacs shall be designated as open spaces and  
maintained by the HOA.  
WWUD:  
1. Water lines shown are not WWUD’s design.  
Wilson County Schools:  
No Comments Received  
A motion was made by Commissioner Giles, seconded by Commissioner Franklin,  
that this Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
Bobby Franklin  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, Commissioner Giles, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner George  
Absent:  
11.  
Site Plans  
Review the Site Plan for National Health Care, located at 10645 Lebanon Rd.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
11.A.  
Typo on variances "no vinyl" 60% masonry and 40% concrete fiber cement boards.  
excluding courtyard  
Extend easement to include the rd. north of what that outparcel will be.  
Removing those 5 parking spots immediately adjacent to the intersection and  
extending the access easement to that point.  
work with staff on internal walking path  
LS is a turning lane required at York rd.? TDOT could require it MJ would not  
require it on our own.  
Jake Porter, Heritage Civil, 2055 NMJR STE 204, represented the project.  
Requests 40%primary and 60% secondary  
formally requests to not include the sidewalk on york rd. because the corner is  
FEMA floodway.  
Provide internal walking path around the site.  
Andy Clark NHC, 100 E Vine St Murfreesboro TN, represented the project as the  
developer.  
Don Eskew 101 York Rd. Asked to preserve the trees along York Rd. Opposed  
sidewalks on York Rd.  
Andy Clark timeline quicker rather than later, opening sometime 2028 hopefully.  
DR/ LA subject to staff comments, no sidewalk on york, internal connectivity on site,  
preserve as many trees as possible 8-0-0  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. All commercial design regulations in 6-103.7 shall be adhered to, excepting any  
waivers granted.  
2. The Planning Commission granted a waiver to 6-103.7 Commercial Design  
Standards - allowing for no less than 60% masonry and 40% secondary materials  
excluding metal and or vinyl.  
3. Brick shall be clay, baked and individually laid. Metal and vinyl are not permitted as  
façade materials.  
4. Paint wall mounted utility equipment to match the façade it is attached to.  
5. The landscape plan comments will be via separate cover. Landscape plan comments  
shall be addressed prior to submitting construction drawings to Public Works.  
6. All signage shall be submitted by separate application to the Planning Department.  
7. Rooftop HVAC and utility equipment shall be screened from horizontal view.  
Identify the location on construction plans.  
8. Ground mounted HVAC and utility equipment shall be screened from horizontal  
view. If ground mounted equipment is used, screening shall consist of masonry  
enclosures. Identify the location on construction plans.  
9. Provide sidewalk along all road frontages per the requirements of the City’s  
subdivision regulations.  
10. The Planning Commission waived the requirement for a sidewalk along York Rd.  
11. Flammable landscape materials are not permitted within 3’ of the building.  
12. The retaining wall handrails shall be painted black.  
13. Preserve as many trees as possible especially those fronting York Rd.  
14. Work with staff to provide interconnectivity to the sidewalks internal to the site.  
Engineering:  
1. Drainage report under preliminary review. A comprehensive review of the drainage  
report will take place at construction plan review.  
2. Submit a copy of the access easement agreement for the City Attorney to review.  
3. An updated TDOT permit is required.  
4. Landscaping plans shall be approved prior to the approval of construction plan  
review.  
5. A letter of approval from West Wilson Utility District will be required prior to  
construction plan approval is issued.  
6. Sewer availability has been requested and granted.  
7. The 8” sewer main shown shall be public (minus service laterals) and within a 20’  
utility easement.  
8. Roof drains for the building shall be subsurface and connect into the storm collection  
system.  
9. The development is not proposing detention. Provide additional calculations showing  
the peak storm passing faster vs detaining onsite when assessing downstream  
conditions. The drainage report shall address downstream impacts. This will be  
required at construction plan review.  
10. General note: No construction activities in the 100-year floodplain can occur without  
submittal and approval to FEMA for a CLOMR-F or a “No-Rise” and approved by  
the City Engineering Department before construction can begin. The City’s  
Floodplain Administrator recommends not altering the Special Flood Hazard Area  
(SFHA) in any way.  
11. Signal modification plans and updated signal timing plans shall be submitted with  
construction drawings.  
12. TDOT access permit shall be required before applying for a grading permit.  
WWUD:  
1. Fill over the existing water line shall not result in the water line having over 10’ of  
cover.  
2. There shall be 18” minimum vertical separation between water line and storm and  
sanitary sewer lines.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Armistead,  
that this Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
David Rast  
Linda Armistead  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, Commissioner Giles, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner George  
Absent:  
12.  
Preliminary Plats  
Review the Preliminary Plat for Tate’s Landing, located at 212 Paul Drive.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
12.A.  
Jake Porter, Heritage Civil 2055 N. Mt. Juliet Rd. STE 204, represented the project.  
Dana Sayre, HOA President for Nichols Vale 15 Collett Ct spoke about traffic  
concerns. Concerned about development utilizing amenities. asked to please  
preserve as many trees as possible.  
waiver to allow rd B to be an access st. replacing the 10ft trail w/5ft sidewalk  
DR w/ waiver to rd b 5ft sidewalks 6ft grass strip LW 2nd HOA agreement include  
paragraph that this is not part of the Nichols Vale HOA 8-0-0  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Chairman Winchester, that  
this Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Rebecca Christenson  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, Commissioner Giles, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner George  
Absent:  
13.  
Freestanding Ordinances  
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A ONE-YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE  
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL FOR RM-8 AND RM-16 ZONED  
DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF MT. JULIET, TENNESSEE  
13.A.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
LW how do you measure this. How will we know the effectiveness or  
ineffectiveness of this.  
Art Giles left the meeting 10:23 pm  
LW suggested opening the land use plan and using good planning instead of a  
moratorium.  
DR echoed, this has to be measurable.  
BF suggests looking at where we place multifamily instead of a moratorium.  
There were no citizen comments  
Dr motion negative LA 2nd6-1-1 AG absent  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Armistead,  
that this Ordinance be **negative recommendation to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 3/9/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:  
**NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Linda Armistead  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, and Commissioner Armistead  
Aye:  
Commissioner Franklin  
Nay:  
Commissioner George, and Commissioner Giles  
Enactment No: 2026-37  
Absent:  
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PLANNING & ZONING  
DEPARTMENT AND AMEND THE CITY OF MT. JULIET CODE OF ORDINANCES  
CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 26-147 REGARDING FEES  
13.B.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
There were no citizen comments  
NB pos BF 7-0-0 AG absent  
A motion was made by Commissioner Bulmon, seconded by Commissioner  
Franklin, that this Ordinance be **Positive Recommendation to the Board of  
Commissioners, on meeting date of 3/9/2026. The motion carried  
Enactment No: 2026-31  
Final Plats  
Review the Final Plat for Legacy Pointe at Golden Bear Lots 13 & 14, located at  
205 Bear Xing.  
6.E.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Chairman Winchester closed the Planning Commission meeting and open a public  
hearing. There were no citizen comments. Chairman Winchester reopened the  
Planning Commission meeting.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. No Comments  
Engineering:  
1. General Note: Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development  
Code. The signing of the plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to applicant  
for revision if verbiage does not match the Code.  
2. As shown, sewer infrastructure is public and a letter of credit shall be placed at the  
signing of the final plat.  
3. Add following note: “Cross access easements between lots 12, 13, & 14 are to be  
recorded by instrument & referenced on the plat.” The draft instrument shall be  
submitted to Engineering and reviewed by the City Attorney at the signing of the  
final plat.  
4. Erosion control permit will not be issued until the final plat is recorded.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments provided at the time report was submitted to Planning.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1. No Comments Received.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Armistead,  
that this Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion carried  
Review the Final Plat for Griffith’s Creekside Estates, located off W. Division St.  
6.J.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Chairman Winchester closed the Planning Commission meeting and open a public  
hearing. There were no citizen comments. Chairman Winchester reopened the  
Planning Commission meeting.  
Planning and Zoning:  
1. Building permits shall not be pulled until the final plat has been formally recorded.  
Engineering:  
1. General Note: Ensure all plat certificates match verbiage from the Land Development  
Code. The signing of the plat can be delayed, and the final plat returned to applicant  
for revision if verbiage does not match the Code.  
2. Conditions of the previously approved preliminary plat apply.  
3. All remaining punch list items shall be completed before the final plat is signed.  
WWUD:  
1. No comments received. Consult with WWUD  
West Wilson Utility District:  
1. No Comments Received.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Christenson,  
that this Action Item be approved with conditions. The motion carried  
14.  
Adjourn  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Franklin, that this be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Bobby Franklin  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Commissioner Searcy,  
Commissioner Bulmon, Commissioner Armistead, and  
Commissioner Franklin  
Aye:  
Commissioner George, and Commissioner Giles  
Absent:  
**Indicates item is recommended to the Board of Commissioners. All final  
design layouts, conditions of approval and final approval will be voted on by  
the Board of Commissioners at a later date. The public is welcome and  
invited to attend.  
_______________________  
Luke Winchester, Chairperson  
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Tyler Gutierrez, Planning Commission Secretary