Resolution 2022-43 -- Annexation of 184 +/- Acres of Land Located North and South of Sam Donald Road
Department:
Planning & Codes
Information
Subject
Resolution 2022-43 authorizes the annexation of ≈ 184 acres of land located along the north and south sides of Sam Donald Road, approximately 0.20 miles east of its intersection with Split Log Road, including a Plan of Services.
Background
At its regular meeting of March 28, 2022, the Board of Commissioners voted to approve Resolution 2022-20, which called for the scheduling of a public hearing on the proposed Plan of Services (POS) for six properties located along the north and south sides of Sam Donald Road within the City's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and abutting the current City limits. The resolution is a result of a request for the voluntary annexation of the properties by the owners into the City. The public hearing for the plan of services before the Board of Commissioners took place on June 13, 2022.
The agenda for the July 25, 2022, meeting will also include second and final reading of Ordinance 2022-06, which proposes to establish the R-2 zoning classification to the areas to be annexed.
The property proposed for annexation is currently zoned MGA-1 by Williamson County. Please refer to the Zoning Exhibit attached below, which details the boundaries of the areas discussed here. The tracts in the City adjacent to the subject property are predominantly zoned OSRD and are already receiving municipal services. The following six properties having a combined area of ≈ 184 acres are included as part of the proposed annexation.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION -- SCALES ET AL. PROPERTY
OWNER
ADDRESS
PARCEL #
AREA (AC)
Clark & Tamara Presley
9814 Sam Donald Rd.
056 09402
12.25
James & Sherri Newsom
9813 Sam Donald Rd.
056 09404
15.07
Beth Bradley
9817 Sam Donald Rd.
056 09405
15.12
Beth Bradley O'Connell
9821 Sam Donald Rd.
056 09407
15.13
Randall & Delores Hunnicutt
Clovercroft Rd.
059 00202
23.08
Larry & Eric Scales & Phyllis Sanford
Sam Donald Rd.
059 00204
103.38
TOTAL
184.03 +/-
The tracts can be developed under the existing zoning classification in the County. The MGA-1 district was established in 2013 and assigned to all properties outside municipal boundaries and within the various UGBs around the County. The district standards require a minimum lot area of one acre and a gross density of one dwelling unit per acre, similar to the City's Suburban Residential (R-2) district. However, there are differences in the technical standards related to accessory uses and structure standards. MGA-1 allows the following accessory uses/structure standards:
Accessory dwelling units within an existing dwelling unit (interior apartment) or as a separate structure -- converted garage, carriage house or stable;
Only one accessory dwelling unit, regardless of the number of principal dwellings located on a single parcel are permitted;
Accessory dwellings shall be limited to 750 sq. ft. or 25% of the square footage of the principal structure, whichever is greater. In no case shall the accessory dwelling be more that 75% of the square footage of the principal dwelling; and
Interior apartments may be contained within the existing house or attached onto the exterior. They must be constructed so that the exterior appearance of the home is maintained. A second front door is not permitted.
Please note that the County does not regulate the existence or operation of Short Term Rentals in the MGA-1 district. Requirements are that each operator must register with the County and collect the applicable Hotel/Motel taxes, which are charged to the occupant and collected by the property owner.
Sewer service to the property is provided by Metro Water Services, while water service is provided by the Nolensville College Grove Utility District. The project will not impact the City's water/sewer infrastructure.
Under Tennessee law, a written plan of services (POS) for the annexed area is required, detailing the provision of services to residents and property owners in the newly incorporated areas. These services include emergency services (police, fire and emergency communications), street maintenance, water and sewer services, brush pick-up, planning, zoning and codes services, parks and recreation and library services.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact staff with the Planning and Codes Department.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution and plan of services to annex the subject property.
Previous Commission Action
On July 11, 2022, the Board of Commissioners conducted the required public hearing for Ordinance 2022-06. One resident spoke as part of the public hearing. Her concerns are also listed below.
Preservation of trees (buffer) along the common property line.
Also, on June 13, 2022, the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously five for and zero against (5-0) to recommend approval of Ordinance 2022-06 on first reading.
On June 13, 2022, the Board of Commissioners conducted the required public hearing for the proposed annexation of territory by owner consent and the plan of services for said territory located on the North and South sides of Sam Donald Road within the Urban Growth Boundary. No one spoke either for or against the proposed annexation.
On March 28, 2022, the Board of Commissioners voted to approve Resolution 2022-20, which called for the scheduling public hearing on the proposed annexation, by owner consent, for property located on the north and south sides of Sam Donald Road and directing staff to prepare a Plan of Services.