City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council approved three requests from Summit Development for a 246-acre project on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane, including a plan of services, annexation, and zoning approval for the Sorelle Hybrid Specific Plan. The council also approved a zoning code amendment regarding vested rights and several budget amendments.
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- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Lebanon, TN
- Meeting Date
- January 6, 2026
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Start free trialRequest by Summit Development for Plan of Services approval for about 246 acres at unaddressed properties on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane (Tax Map 46 Parcels 18, 18.01 & 21.01) near Ward 1
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1 at their November 17, 2025 meeting (Reference Resolution No. 26-2810).
Request by Summit Development for Annexation approval for about 246 acres at unaddressed properties on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane (Tax Map 46 Parcels 18, 18.01 & 21.01) to be added to Ward 1
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1 at their November 17, 2025 meeting (Reference Resolution No. 26-2811).
Request by Summit Development for Zoning approval for about 246 acres at unaddressed properties on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane (Tax Map 46 Parcels 18, 18.01 & 21.01) to Sorelle Hybrid Specific Plan in Ward 1 (PN 1877386 & 1877423)
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1 at their November 17, 2025 meeting (Reference Ordinance No. 26-7340).
Request by Staff for Zoning code amendment approval to add 14.1212 Vested Rights to specify the type of development plans that will cause property rights to vest.
Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0 at their November 17, 2025 meeting (Reference Ordinance No. 26-7341).
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
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COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS
COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES / ALDERMEN / OFFICERS
Ordinance No. 25-7324, second reading, to approve grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for playground improvements at Don Fox Park, to authorize Engineering Services, and to approve the related budget amendment
By Kristen Rice, Executive Director Engineering and Planning and William Porter, Parks & Recreation Director.
Ordinance No. 25-7326, second reading to approve a budget amendment for the Street Department to roll over funds for the purchase of a Tilt Front Hitch
By Lee Clark, Public Works Director.
Ordinance No. 25-7327, second reading, to authorize the issuance of a refund to Bridgetown Foods due to gas overbilling and to approve the related budget amendment
By Chad Mueller, Gas Department, Manager.
Ordinance No. 25-7328, second reading, to approve the Consent Decree in Tennessee Riverkeeper, Inc. vs. City of Lebanon, Tennessee, US District Court Case No. 3:23-CV-01369 and to approve the related budget amendment
By Andy Wright, City Attorney.
Resolution No. 26-2810, first reading, adopting a Plan of Services for the annexation at unaddressed properties on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane (Tax Map 46 Parcels 18, 18.01 & 21.01) to be added to Ward 1
Request by Summit Development (Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1 at their November 17, 2025 meeting).
Resolution No. 26-2811, first reading, annexing property at unaddressed properties on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane (Tax Map 46 Parcels 18, 18.01 & 21.01) to be added to Ward 1
Request by Summit Development (Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1 at their November 17, 2025 meeting).
Ordinance No. 26-7340, first reading, to amend the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Lebanon, Tennessee, by requesting zoning approval for about 246 acres at unaddressed properties on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane (Tax Map 46 Parcels 18, 18.01 & 21.01) to Sorelle Hybrid Specific Plan to be added in Ward 1 (PN 1877386 & 1877423)
Request by Summit Development (Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-1 at their November 17, 2025 meeting).
Ordinance No. 26-7341, first reading, to amend Title 14, Chapter 8 Section 13 to add Vested Rights to specify the type of development plans that will cause property rights to vest
Request by Staff (Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0 at their November 17, 2025 meeting).
Ordinance No. 26-7345, first reading, to approve a budget amendment for the Police Department Local Option Fund for delayed vehicle orders
By Mike Justice, Police Chief.
Ordinance No. 26-7346, first reading, to authorize hiring legal counsel to represent the City regarding the Gasification Facility matter
By Andy Wright, City Attorney.
Ordinance No. 26-7347, first reading, to approve budget amendments for the Street Department to promote Light Equipment Operators
By Lee Clark, Public Works Director.
Ordinance No. 26-7348, first reading, to create budget for gas line relocation at Hartsville Pike TDOT Project
By Chad Mueller, Gas Department, Manager.