Tag Archives: Chair Jim Woodford

The Cookeville Planning Commission voted 6-2 Monday night against a proposed 10th Street development. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed subdivision would include 45 lots located at 1327 East 10th Street. Members of the community spoke out against the proposed devolvement, sighting concerns over infrastructure, and flooding, but the most common concern among members of the community was ... Read More »

Cookeville Planning Department will further study expanded zoning for campgrounds and RV parks after the planning commission postponed a vote on the item. The proposal considered would allow tourists in local commercial zoning. Chair Jim Woodford said the commission wants to form requirements that suit tourists before making a decision. “It is a request for RVs that we do not ... Read More »

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved rezoning a 25 acre parcel along Buck Mountain Road to allow denser residential developments Monday. The property at 2730 Buck Mountain Road can now be used for single-family detached dwellings.  The minimum lot size set at 10,000 square feet as long as wastewater services are available. Chair Jim Woodford said the rezoning was appropriate considering ... Read More »