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Clarksville City Council Meeting – October 30, 2025

City Council — Thursday, October 30, 2025

BodyClarksville, Tennessee

SessionCity Council

DateThursday, October 30, 2025

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Speaker 1

0:00

Is to bring the property up to codes and one day further develop.

0:03

Again, back in 2023, this previously had a case trying to attempt R4 at the

Unassigned speaker

0:09

time.

Speaker 1

0:11

Here's the zoning case zoning map here.

0:14

You can see there's R4 on the corner, R4 across Peters Mill, R3 in between it, a little bit of R3 on the front of this property that used to have a rental on it, and then R1 is the remainder.

Unassigned speaker

0:27

This

Speaker 1

0:28

is the future land use map.

0:30

You can see the majority of this area is in suburban neighborhood, and then some areas for neighborhood commercial and mixed residential neighborhoods across the street on Peters Mill Road.

0:44

Here's the property looking towards Peters Mill

Unassigned speaker

0:47

Road.

Unassigned speaker

0:52

And

Speaker 1

0:52

then from Peachers Mill Road on the left.

0:58

Department comments.

1:06

CDE made a comment about future development of the site and utility lines on site.

1:12

The school system provided the comments for their schools listed.

1:19

If fully developed, staff does recommend approval.

1:22

The request is consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the plan.

1:26

The future land use designation for this parcel is suburban neighborhood, and this designation indicates that attached housing is appropriate along major transportation corridors.

1:36

Pollard Road is classified as a collector and serves a major transportation route in the area.

Unassigned speaker

1:41

The

Speaker 1

1:41

proposed R4 multifamily district is not out of character with the development pattern along Peters Mill Road Corridor, and the planning commission also recommended approval.

Unassigned speaker

1:50

Thank

Speaker 2

1:50

you, Mr.

1:50

Tendall.

1:51

Councilman Streetman, you're recognized.

Speaker 3

1:53

Thank you, Mayor.

1:58

I had concerns with I know the person that the applicant had talked about future development, that that's not what they're trying to do right now.

2:09

However, as we've often set up here, although it may not be the intent right now, we do have to think about the future.

2:17

And should we vote to change this to R4?

2:20

They could still turn right around and be able to develop that.

2:24

And I just didn't feel as though it fit in the area where it's at.

2:28

As you can see, um half of it, well, really three-fourths of it is surrounded by the R1 zoning.

2:34

I know you have the R3 to one side of it and a very small portion of the R3 there on the corner, but I I just couldn't see supporting this, and that was why I voted against it at the RPC meeting and will again be voting against it come Thursday night.

Speaker 2

2:51

Councilman Chandler, you recognized.

2:53

Thank

Speaker 4

2:53

you, Mayor.

2:54

Uh, to echo

Unassigned speaker

2:56

Speaker 4

2:57

Mr.

2:57

Straightman's comment.

2:59

Unassigned speaker

3:00

Speaker 4

3:00

too much of a question.

3:01

If you look right across from uh Pictures Mill Road, opposite side of Pollard Road.

3:09

There's that huge development that's going in right now.

3:11

We have no idea what that effect is going to be on traffic.

3:16

Uh you know, it took years to bring Pollard Road up to the standard.

3:20

I mean, not Pollard Road, but Pictures Mill Road up to the standard that it is.

3:25

And I just can't see adding any more traffic until we know exactly what's going to go on with this new or bigger development.

3:34

Thank you.

Unassigned speaker

3:35

Thank

Speaker 2

3:35

you.

3:36

Any more comment or question?

3:38

We're ready for item B, ordinance 28, 2025-26.

3:42

Mr.

3:43

Tyndall, please, sir.

Speaker 1

3:44

Thank you, Mayor.

3:45

This is Planning Commission case Z40 2025.

3:48

This is an application of Richard Garrett.

Unassigned speaker

3:50

Uh,

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Zoning And Land Use██████████████████████████████████34%

Public Safety██████████████14%

Transportation Safety████████████12%

Water And Wastewater Management████████████12%

Procedural████████8%

Technology and Innovation███████7%

Cannabis Regulation████4%

Public Engagement███3%

Community Engagement███3%

Summary of Proceedings

Clarksville City Council Meeting – October 30, 2025

The Clarksville City Council convened on October 30, 2025, for a regular session that included first readings for numerous zoning ordinances, a consent agenda, and committee reports. Extensive discussions took place on establishing a Gas and Water Board and implementing oral drug testing equipment for the police department.

Consent Calendar

The Council approved a consent agenda that included wine certificates for Kroger #580 and Sudden Service #75, a liquor store certificate for Corks and Caps Liquor Store (repealing a prior certificate for Barrel and Bottle Liquor Store), appointments to several boards, and the adoption of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Councilman Paul Chandler requested and received clarification on the liquor store certificate process involving a change of address by the lottery winner.

Planning Commission & Zoning (First Readings)

RPC Director Jeffrey Tyndall presented several first-reading ordinances.

Ordinance 27 (Z-39-2025, Chris Dority): Requested zone change from R-1/R-3 to R-4 on Pollard Rd. Councilmembers Streetman and Chandler expressed opposition, citing incompatibility with surrounding R-1 zoning and traffic. Staff recommended approval.
Ordinance 28 (Z-40-2025, Janet Palmer): Requested change from R-1 to O-1 on Memorial Dr. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended disapproval, calling it an intrusion into a single-family block face. Councilman Brown noted residents spoke in opposition at the Planning Commission meeting.
Ordinance 29 (Z-41-2025, Michael T. Booth): Requested change from R-2 to R-2A on Dotsonville Rd. Staff recommended approval. Councilman Chandler raised concerns about traffic safety and project uncertainty. Street Director Smith noted access ordinance limitations.
Ordinance 30 (Z-42-2025, John Mark Holleman): Requested change from R-1 to R-6 on Paradise Hill Rd. Staff recommended approval as a logical extension of the existing R-6 zone.
Ordinance 31 (Z-43-2025, Shaun Robertson): Requested change from AG to R-5 on Meriwether Rd. Staff recommended disapproval, citing traffic capacity limits on Trenton Rd. Councilwoman Lovato strongly opposed the request, citing traffic hazards, school pedestrian safety, and flooding risks. Councilman Shekina asked about traffic plans; Mayor Pitts added the topic to the list for the upcoming T-DOT commissioner meeting. Councilman Streetman also stated his opposition.
Ordinance 32 (Z-45-2025, Faith Investments): Requested change from M-2 to C-2 on College St. Councilwoman Smith expressed concerns about traffic and street widening. Staff recommended approval.
Ordinance 33 (Z-46-2025, William Page): Requested change from R-4 to C-5 on Hwy 41A Bypass. Staff recommended approval.
Ordinance 34 (Z-47-2025, Michael Burkhart): Requested change from R-4 to C-2 on Madison St. Councilman Streetman expressed support for the adaptive reuse of the historic structure. Staff recommended approval.
Resolution 29 (AB-04-2025): A partial right-of-way abandonment of Cambridge Rd was presented. Councilman Brown inquired about how the property division would be handled.

Finance Committee (Chairman Stacey Streetman)

Ordinance 21 (Alcohol Procedures): A first reading was heard requiring proof of ownership or a lease before entering the liquor store lottery. Councilwoman McLaughlin explained it prevents gaming the lottery system.
Ordinances 22, 23, 24 (Habitat for Humanity): First readings authorized the Mayor to negotiate purchases of three properties (209 Plum St, 121 Sampson St, 105 Brooks Aly) for affordable housing in partnership with Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity. Councilwoman Smith voiced support.
Ordinance 25 (Gas & Water Board): Director Mark Riggins presented the proposal for a five-member customer board. Councilwoman Lovato asked extensive questions on residency requirements, rate oversight, stormwater responsibilities, and transparency. An amendment will be brought to align with TCA. Councilman Brown noted compensation is $125 per month as dictated by state law.
Ordinance 26 (Greenway Donation): First reading for accepting a property donation from River Chase Marine Terminal, LLC for the Greenway Walking Trail.
Resolution 24 (Oral Drug Testing Equipment): Chief Birdine presented a grant-funded MOU for the SoToxa oral drug testing system. It tests saliva after probable cause is established. No local cost for equipment or training was emphasized. Councilwoman Smith raised concerns about false arrests, while Councilman Chandler and Councilwoman Lovato supported the measure.

Parks & Recreation Committee (Chairman Brian Zacharias)

Chairman Zacharias announced the Clarksville Half Marathon (Nov 14), the Speakeasy Soiree (Nov 14), and a book presentation by Ronnie Tumlinson on Tennessee Charcoal Iron (Nov 15).

Council Comments

Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the wheelchair-accessible expansion at Ewling Birchett Park.
Councilman Stacey Streetman reminded the public to schedule mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Joe Pitts announced the debt interfund loan report will be read at the next meeting and urged federal officials to work efficiently.

Key Outcomes & Next Steps

All zoning ordinances discussed will proceed to a second reading.
Ordinance 25 (Gas & Water Board) will receive an amendment to clarify board member residency requirements consistent with TCA.
A discussion on traffic improvements for Meriwether Rd and Trenton Rd was added to the agenda for the pending T-DOT commissioner meeting.

Meeting Transcript

Is to bring the property up to codes and one day further develop. Again, back in 2023, this previously had a case trying to attempt R4 at the time. Here's the zoning case zoning map here. You can see there's R4 on the corner, R4 across Peters Mill, R3 in between it, a little bit of R3 on the front of this property that used to have a rental on it, and then R1 is the remainder. This is the future land use map. You can see the majority of this area is in suburban neighborhood, and then some areas for neighborhood commercial and mixed residential neighborhoods across the street on Peters Mill Road. Here's the property looking towards Peters Mill Road. And then from Peachers Mill Road on the left. Department comments. CDE made a comment about future development of the site and utility lines on site. The school system provided the comments for their schools listed. If fully developed, staff does recommend approval. The request is consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the plan. The future land use designation for this parcel is suburban neighborhood, and this designation indicates that attached housing is appropriate along major transportation corridors. Pollard Road is classified as a collector and serves a major transportation route in the area. The proposed R4 multifamily district is not out of character with the development pattern along Peters Mill Road Corridor, and the planning commission also recommended approval. Thank you, Mr. Tendall. Councilman Streetman, you're recognized. Thank you, Mayor. I had concerns with I know the person that the applicant had talked about future development, that that's not what they're trying to do right now. However, as we've often set up here, although it may not be the intent right now, we do have to think about the future. And should we vote to change this to R4? They could still turn right around and be able to develop that. And I just didn't feel as though it fit in the area where it's at. As you can see, um half of it, well, really three-fourths of it is surrounded by the R1 zoning. I know you have the R3 to one side of it and a very small portion of the R3 there on the corner, but I I just couldn't see supporting this, and that was why I voted against it at the RPC meeting and will again be voting against it come Thursday night. Councilman Chandler, you recognized. Thank you, Mayor. Uh, to echo uh Mr. Straightman's comment. Uh is too much of a question. If you look right across from uh Pictures Mill Road, opposite side of Pollard Road. There's that huge development that's going in right now. We have no idea what that effect is going to be on traffic. Uh you know, it took years to bring Pollard Road up to the standard. I mean, not Pollard Road, but Pictures Mill Road up to the standard that it is. And I just can't see adding any more traffic until we know exactly what's going to go on with this new or bigger development. Thank you.

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Clarksville City Council Meeting – October 30, 2025

Consent Calendar

Planning Commission & Zoning (First Readings)

RPC Director Jeffrey Tyndall presented several first-reading ordinances.

Ordinance 27 (Z-39-2025, Chris Dority): Requested zone change from R-1/R-3 to R-4 on Pollard Rd. Councilmembers Streetman and Chandler expressed opposition, citing incompatibility with surrounding R-1 zoning and traffic. Staff recommended approval.

Ordinance 28 (Z-40-2025, Janet Palmer): Requested change from R-1 to O-1 on Memorial Dr. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended disapproval, calling it an intrusion into a single-family block face. Councilman Brown noted residents spoke in opposition at the Planning Commission meeting.

Ordinance 29 (Z-41-2025, Michael T. Booth): Requested change from R-2 to R-2A on Dotsonville Rd. Staff recommended approval. Councilman Chandler raised concerns about traffic safety and project uncertainty. Street Director Smith noted access ordinance limitations.

Ordinance 30 (Z-42-2025, John Mark Holleman): Requested change from R-1 to R-6 on Paradise Hill Rd. Staff recommended approval as a logical extension of the existing R-6 zone.

Ordinance 31 (Z-43-2025, Shaun Robertson): Requested change from AG to R-5 on Meriwether Rd. Staff recommended disapproval, citing traffic capacity limits on Trenton Rd. Councilwoman Lovato strongly opposed the request, citing traffic hazards, school pedestrian safety, and flooding risks. Councilman Shekina asked about traffic plans; Mayor Pitts added the topic to the list for the upcoming T-DOT commissioner meeting. Councilman Streetman also stated his opposition.

Ordinance 32 (Z-45-2025, Faith Investments): Requested change from M-2 to C-2 on College St. Councilwoman Smith expressed concerns about traffic and street widening. Staff recommended approval.

Ordinance 33 (Z-46-2025, William Page): Requested change from R-4 to C-5 on Hwy 41A Bypass. Staff recommended approval.

Ordinance 34 (Z-47-2025, Michael Burkhart): Requested change from R-4 to C-2 on Madison St. Councilman Streetman expressed support for the adaptive reuse of the historic structure. Staff recommended approval.

Resolution 29 (AB-04-2025): A partial right-of-way abandonment of Cambridge Rd was presented. Councilman Brown inquired about how the property division would be handled.

Finance Committee (Chairman Stacey Streetman)

Ordinance 21 (Alcohol Procedures): A first reading was heard requiring proof of ownership or a lease before entering the liquor store lottery. Councilwoman McLaughlin explained it prevents gaming the lottery system.

Ordinances 22, 23, 24 (Habitat for Humanity): First readings authorized the Mayor to negotiate purchases of three properties (209 Plum St, 121 Sampson St, 105 Brooks Aly) for affordable housing in partnership with Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity. Councilwoman Smith voiced support.

Ordinance 25 (Gas & Water Board): Director Mark Riggins presented the proposal for a five-member customer board. Councilwoman Lovato asked extensive questions on residency requirements, rate oversight, stormwater responsibilities, and transparency. An amendment will be brought to align with TCA. Councilman Brown noted compensation is $125 per month as dictated by state law.

Ordinance 26 (Greenway Donation): First reading for accepting a property donation from River Chase Marine Terminal, LLC for the Greenway Walking Trail.

Resolution 24 (Oral Drug Testing Equipment): Chief Birdine presented a grant-funded MOU for the SoToxa oral drug testing system. It tests saliva after probable cause is established. No local cost for equipment or training was emphasized. Councilwoman Smith raised concerns about false arrests, while Councilman Chandler and Councilwoman Lovato supported the measure.

Parks & Recreation Committee (Chairman Brian Zacharias)

Chairman Zacharias announced the Clarksville Half Marathon (Nov 14), the Speakeasy Soiree (Nov 14), and a book presentation by Ronnie Tumlinson on Tennessee Charcoal Iron (Nov 15).

Council Comments

Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the wheelchair-accessible expansion at Ewling Birchett Park.

Councilman Stacey Streetman reminded the public to schedule mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mayor Joe Pitts announced the debt interfund loan report will be read at the next meeting and urged federal officials to work efficiently.

Key Outcomes & Next Steps

All zoning ordinances discussed will proceed to a second reading.

Ordinance 25 (Gas & Water Board) will receive an amendment to clarify board member residency requirements consistent with TCA.

A discussion on traffic improvements for Meriwether Rd and Trenton Rd was added to the agenda for the pending T-DOT commissioner meeting.

Meeting Transcript