Development Service Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed recent state law updates impacting development review processes and surety release requests, including necessary procedural adjustments for site plans. Furthermore, staff provided a mid-year development activity report, which indicated that residential and commercial project development remains stable and construction values continue to be high, notwithstanding a slight decline in permit volume.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting
City of Franklin Board of Mayor and Alderman Work Session Meeting Minutes
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The work session involved a review of the development activity report for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting permit counts and fees collected. Discussions included event permit considerations for Porchfest and the Franklin High School Homecoming Parade, as well as procurement resolutions for a mini-packer garbage truck and a financial ERP solution from Tyler Technologies. Lease updates, parkland impact fee agreements, and a donation contract for Rotary Plaza were also reviewed. Furthermore, the council held a detailed discussion regarding the potential use of city-owned property at 113 Old Carter's Creek Pike, evaluating proposals for a transitional housing project called Stable House and a facility for processing biosolids, with an emphasis on balancing community needs, location logistics, and operational costs.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Mayor & Aldermen Meeting Minutes
The Board of Mayor & Aldermen meeting covered a wide range of agenda items, primarily focusing on zoning, development plans, and contractual agreements. Key topics included the approval of several ordinances for rezoning properties to Planned District classifications, including developments like Bassett PUD, Denson Place PUD, Iris Place PUD, and Poplars Reserve PUD, often involving modifications of development standards. The board also addressed various infrastructure agreements and parkland impact fee contracts, including funding agreements with community organizations such as The Arc, Boys & Girls Club, and Second Harvest. Additionally, the Board discussed an I-65 Corridor Linkage Study, reappointments to various commissions, and various municipal contracts for services like landscaping, billing, and electrical work. An executive session was held to reject a settlement offer regarding a circuit court case.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Development Service Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission discussed several key items regarding development review and local planning. Topics included proposed fee updates for plan reviews, an overview of the City of Franklin Parking Study which aims to address downtown parking demand and strategy, and an analysis of recent state legislation impacts on local development review processes, including timelines for approvals and decentralized wastewater systems. The Commission also reviewed the mid-year development activity report, which detailed permit and impact fee trends for the fiscal year, and received an update on the internal FIT 5 strategic planning performance measures.
