Franklin Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Franklin held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (80% approval rate), 2 denied. Activity was down 19% compared to September (214 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Iron Horse PUD rezoning PD 13.2 to PD 15.0

Denied.

Proposed rezoning of 20 acres north of Mack Hatcher Parkway and east of Franklin Road from PD 13.2 to PD 15.0, adding 30 multifamily units to the existing 270 (300 total). Owner is Snell Properties; Greg Gamble of Kimley-Horn represented the applicant. A motion to approve failed (Harrison and Franks voted aye; Allen, Lindsay, Mann, McLemore and Peterson voted no; Williamson recused). A motion to deny then carried, so the Commission recommends denial to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Residents opposed the item, citing parking loss and construction impacts.

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Parking frontage variance (existing building) at 1213 Country Road

Approved.

Variance to allow one additional drive aisle and three additional rows of parking bays within the Franklin Road frontage area for an existing principal building (church) at 1213 Country Road, zoned CI (civic and institutional). Part of Crosspoint church expansion on a 21-acre lot. Approved unanimously (5 members voting approve).

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Old Lighthouse site plan, 251 2nd Avenue South

Approved.

Town of Franklin subdivision site plan for lots 24, 40 and 48 (the Old Lighthouse): 21,241 sf of commercial space and 31 hotel keys on 1.06 acres in the HPO. Pulled from the consent agenda because of a recusal; approved with conditions.

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Iron Horse PUD revised development plan

Denied.

Revised development plan to demolish two accessory garage buildings and build a three-story multifamily building with 30 units (overall density 15.0), with three modifications of standards. Votes on the modifications: MOS 2 (keep existing perpendicular parking) recommended for approval; MOS 3 (parallel parking on one side of the drive) recommended for disapproval 4-3; MOS 4 (planting strip location) recommended for approval. The main motion to recommend disapproval to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed.

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Parking frontage variance (proposed building) at 1213 Country Road

Approved.

Variance to allow two additional drive aisles and four additional rows of parking bays within the Franklin Road frontage area for a proposed principal building (new church building) at 1213 Country Road. Approved unanimously (5 members voting approve).

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Huffines Ridge PUD rezoning

Approved.

Rezoning of 26.85 acres from PD 18.65 (with 47,000 sf non-residential) and RC-6 to PD 17.80 (with 47,000 sf), adding about 4 acres and 53-54 multifamily units. Goldberg plans 54 for-sale condos. Recommended for approval to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously.

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Huffines Ridge PUD revised development plan

Approved.

Revised development plan for 478 multifamily units and 47,000 sf of commercial space on 26.85 acres. MOS 1 (apply current parking standards) was approved unanimously. MOS 2 (allow a pedestrian connection instead of vehicular cross-access) was approved against staff's recommendation. The main motion to approve with conditions passed.

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Carothers Glen PUD vesting extension

Approved.

Resolution amending the Carothers Glen PUD subdivision (45 single-family lots) to extend vested rights for one year, from December 9, 2026 to December 9, 2027, so the applicant can record the final plat, obtain building permits and start vertical construction. Property is north of South Carruthers Road and east of Surry Lane. Staff deferred the decision to the Commission (no recommendation). Approved unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Franklin meetings →

Zoning Changes

• PD 13.2 → PD 15.0, 20 acres at North of Mack Hatcher Parkway and east of Franklin Road (Iron Horse PUD) (Snell Properties)
• PD 17.80, 26.85 acres at 1311 and 1343 Huffines Ridge Drive

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 39 instances
• zoning: 38 instances
• PUD: 13 instances
• subdivision: 11 instances
• density: 9 instances

What to Watch

• PUD is new this month with 13 mentions, not present in September.
• Subdivision is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in September.
• Density is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in September.

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