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Franklin Municipal Planning Commission, April 23, 2026

Recommends approval: Rezoning for Coletta Park PUD - Mercerboro Rd./S Carothers Rd., unanimous (7-0)

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What happened

On April 23, 2026, the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezoning for Coletta Park PUD - Mercerboro Rd./S Carothers Rd (unanimous).

Franklin Municipal Planning Commission approved 15 modifications of development standards for the Ovation PUD subdivision at McEwen Drive and Carothers Pkwy., including controversial angled parking (5-2 vote) and digital wayfinding displays.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Franklin, TN
Governing body
Advisory (makes a recommendation)
Date
April 23, 2026
Decisions
10 zoning decisions
Outcome
Recommends approval, unanimous (7-0)
Next step
Final board vote (pending)

Projects in this meeting (8)

Berry Farms Town Center Revised Development Plan

Recommended 7-0
1 condition of approval
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Harlan PUD Amended Conditions - 1247 Hillview Ln.

Recommended 7-0
1 condition of approval
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Large Format Digital Display Screen for Ovation

Recommended 7-0
1 condition of approval
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Vested Rights Extension for Franklin Grove Subdivision

Recommended 7-0
1 condition of approval
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Coletta Park PUD Revised Development Plan

Recommended 7-0
1 condition of approval
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Ovation PUD Development Plan with 15

Recommended 7-0
1 condition of approval
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Digital Wayfinding Signs for Ovation

Recommended 5-2
1 condition of approval
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Angled Parking for Ovation

Recommended 5-2
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Free sample: decision 1 of 10

Vested Rights Extension for Franklin Grove Subdivision

Extended vesting period for Franklin Grove subdivision at 423 S Margin St. for one year until April 27, 2027. The 5.19-acre site plan includes 1,535 square feet of institutional space. Applicant Pape Dawson reported grading permit was pulled the day before the meeting.

  • Vesting extended to April 27, 2027 to allow applicant to secure permits and commence site preparation

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Key Decisions (10)

Approved

Vested Rights Extension for Franklin Grove Subdivision

Vote: unanimous (7-0)1 conditions attached
Approved

Harlan PUD Amended Conditions - 1247 Hillview Ln.

Vote: unanimous (7-0)1 conditions attached
Approved

Rezoning for Coletta Park PUD - Mercerboro Rd./S Carothers Rd.

Vote: unanimous (7-0)1 conditions attached
Approved

Coletta Park PUD Revised Development Plan

Vote: unanimous (7-0)1 conditions attached
Approved

Berry Farms Town Center Revised Development Plan

Vote: unanimous (7-0)1 conditions attached
Approved

Ovation PUD Development Plan with 15 Modifications of Standards

Vote: unanimous on main resolution (7-0)1 conditions attached
Approved

MOS 1 - Angled Parking for Ovation PUD

Vote: 5-2 (Mann and Williamson opposed)
Approved

MOS 7 - Digital Wayfinding Signs for Ovation PUD

Vote: 5-2 (Mann and Williamson opposed)1 conditions attached
Approved

MOS 8 - Large Format Digital Display Screen for Ovation PUD

Vote: unanimous (7-0)1 conditions attached
Approved

MOS 12 - Internal Illumination for Small Hanging Signs at Ovation

Vote: 6-1 (Mann opposed)

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Zoning Changes (2)

PD 1.26PD 1.27204.34 acres
PD 1.26R10.55 acres

Development Activity (5)

Franklin Grove Subdivision

Other

Harlan PUD Subdivision

Mixed-Use

Coletta Park PUD Subdivision

Residential

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Market Signals (4)

Commercial Demand

Office demand has shifted post-COVID, leading Berry Farms Town Center…

Commercial Demand

Ovation development planning approximately 1,000 events per year (about 20…

Housing Demand

Berry Farms Town Center converting office space to residential townhomes…

Infrastructure

Harlan PUD developer Boyle Investment Company voluntarily agreed to complete…

Agenda results

Consideration Of Resolution 2026-21, A Resolution Amending The Franklin Grove Subdivision… rezone

Approved unanimous (7-0)
freeApproved unanimous (7-0)1 condition of approval

1 recorded conditions. Full condition text is available in Pro.

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Consideration Of Resolution 2025-26, As Amended, A Resolution Approving A Development… subdivision

Approved unanimous (7-0)
freeApproved unanimous (7-0)1 condition of approval

1 recorded conditions. Full condition text is available in Pro.

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Consideration Of Ordinance 2026-06, An Ordinance To Rezone 204.34 Acres From Planned (PD…

Case Ordinance 2026-06
Approved unanimous (7-0)
freeApproved unanimous (7-0)1 condition of approval

1 recorded conditions. Full condition text is available in Pro.

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508 Duke Drive subdivision

No vote recorded

508 Duke Drive subdivision

No vote recorded

Berry Farms Town Center PUD Subdivision, Final Plat, Section 1, Revision 2, Resub Of Lots…

No vote recorded

Berry Farms Town Center PUD Subdivision, Final Plat, Section 4

No vote recorded

Carothers Development Property Subdivision, Final Plat, Revision 1

No vote recorded

More land-use items (14)

14 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • Franklin Industrial Park Subdivision, Site Plan (APCOM)
    No vote recorded
  • Highlands At Ladd Park PUD Subdivision, Site Plan, Section 18
    No vote recorded
  • Quail Hollow Subdivision, Site Plan, Section 2, Lot 11 (O'Reilly Auto Parts)
    No vote recorded
  • Simmons Ridge PUD Subdivision, Final Plat, Section 1
    No vote recorded
  • Water's Edge PUD Subdivision, Final Plat, Section 1
    No vote recorded
  • Williamson Square Subdivision, Final Plat, Section 1, Revision 5
    No vote recorded
  • Wynfield Village Subdivision, Site Plan
    No vote recorded
  • Consideration Of Resolution 2026-25, A Resolution Approving A Revised Development Plan……
    No vote recorded
  • Consideration Of Resolution 2026-23, A Resolution Approving A Revised Development Plan……
    No vote recorded
  • Consideration Of Resolution 2026-24, A Resolution Approving A Revised Development Plan……
    No vote recorded
  • 555 Franklin Road subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • 4340 South Carothers Road subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • 300 Beasley Drive subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • Consideration Of Approval Of Items 3-14 And 21-24 On The Consent Agenda site plan
    No vote recorded

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Zoning terms (13)

112 recorded timestamps

  • approved (27 timestamps)
  • subdivision (13 timestamps)
  • zoning (15 timestamps)
  • traffic study (2 timestamps)
  • PUD (13 timestamps)
  • residential (6 timestamps)

Decision moments (7)

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