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Franklin Municipal Planning Commission, October 22, 2026

Recommends denial: Iron Horse PUD rezoning PD 13.2 to PD 15.0, 5-2

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What happened

On October 22, 2026, the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission recommended denial of Iron Horse PUD rezoning PD 13.2 to PD 15.0 (5-2).

The Franklin Municipal Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of Ordinance 2026-27, the Iron Horse PUD rezoning of 20 acres north of Mack Hatcher Parkway and east of Franklin Road from PD 13.2 to PD 15.0 (a 30-unit addition by owner Snell Properties, bringing the total to…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Franklin, TN
Governing body
Advisory (makes a recommendation)
Date
October 22, 2026
Decisions
6 zoning decisions
Outcome
Recommends denial, 5-2
Next step
Final board vote (pending)

Projects in this meeting (5)

Iron Horse

Denied 5-2
Open this project

Old Lighthouse

Recommended
1 condition of approval
Open this project

Huffines Ridge PUD revised development plan

Recommended
1 condition of approval
Open this project

Carothers Glen PUD vesting extension

Recommended
Open this project

Huffines Ridge

Recommended
Open this project

Free sample: decision 1 of 6

Carothers Glen PUD vesting extension

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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Key Decisions (6)

Approved

Carothers Glen PUD vesting extension

Vote: unanimousMoved by Franks
Denied

Iron Horse PUD rezoning PD 13.2 to PD 15.0

Vote: 5-2Moved by Allen
Denied

Iron Horse PUD revised development plan

Vote: 5-2Moved by Mann
Approved

Huffines Ridge PUD rezoning

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Huffines Ridge PUD revised development plan

Vote: passed1 conditions attachedMoved by Franks
Approved

Old Lighthouse site plan, 251 2nd Avenue South

Vote: passed1 conditions attachedMoved by Allen

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Zoning Changes (2)

Development Activity (4)

Iron Horse PUD infill building (Retreat at Iron Horse)

Residential

Huffines Ridge PUD condos

Mixed-Use

Carothers Glen PUD

Residential

Old Lighthouse redevelopment

Mixed-Use

Market Signals (3)

Infrastructure

The Mack Hatcher Parkway / Franklin Road intersection is described…

Sentiment

Franklin's January 2026 reduction in parking minimums is prompting infill…

Housing Demand

Residents and the applicant both described a Franklin housing crunch,…

Agenda results

2026 251 2nd Avenue subdivision

Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Allen1 condition of approval

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Consideration Of Ordinance 2026-27, An Ordinance To Rezone 20.0 Acres From Planned (PD…

Case Ordinance 2026-27
Denied 5-2
freeDenied 5-2moved by Allen

508 Duke Drive subdivision

No vote recorded

More land-use items (16)

16 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • 508 Duke Drive subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • Berry Farms Reams-Fleming Tract PUD Subdivision, Site Plan, Infrastructure
    No vote recorded
  • Franklin Industrial Park Subdivision, Site Plan (APCOM)
    No vote recorded
  • Grace Point Church Subdivision, Site Plan
    No vote recorded
  • Highlands At Ladd Park PUD Subdivision, Final Plat, Section 4
    No vote recorded
  • Longview Subdivision, Final Plat, Revision 1, Lots 11 And 12
    No vote recorded
  • McEwen Town Center PUD Subdivision, Site Plan, Section 3 (Infrastructure)
    No vote recorded
  • Ovation Subdivision, Site Plan (Infrastructure)
    No vote recorded
  • Ovation Subdivision, Site Plan, Lot 3 (Ovation East End)
    No vote recorded
  • Quality Inn And Suites Subdivision, Site Plan
    No vote recorded
  • Riverbluff PUD Subdivision, Final Plat, Section 4
    No vote recorded
  • Stream Valley PUD Subdivision, Site Plan, Section 13
    No vote recorded
  • Twice Daily Subdivision, Site Plan
    No vote recorded
  • Wynfield Village Subdivision, Site Plan
    No vote recorded
  • 806 Murfreesboro Road subdivision
    No vote recorded
  • Consideration Of Approval Of Items 5-19 And 25-27 On The Consent Agenda site plan
    No vote recorded

Who spoke

20 distinct speakers; 4 identified names.

All speaker roles: 6 Commissioner, 6 Public, 1 Applicant Rep, 4 Staff, 1 Chair, 2 Applicant.

Identified name roles: 3 Commissioner, 1 Applicant Rep.

Speaker sample: Greg Gamble, Applicant Rep.

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Zoning terms (13)

88 recorded timestamps

  • motion to approve (4 timestamps)
  • PUD (13 timestamps)
  • subdivision (11 timestamps)
  • approved (15 timestamps)
  • zoning (9 timestamps)
  • rezone (5 timestamps)

Decision moments (6)

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