Planner outlines revisions to Clevenger Farms subdivision plan, staff recommends approval

Planning staff presented a revised preliminary plan for Clevenger Farms at 1629 Ragsdale Road, describing engineering and environmental revisions needed to obtain grading and construction approvals. The application (revised preliminary plan) covers a private gated subdivision on roughly 34 acres; staff said the preliminary plan had previously been approved on June 3, 2024 and that the revisions respond to engineering review and TDEC requirements.

Staff listed the most significant revisions: adding or clarifying wetland buffers along Ragsdale Road; enhanced erosion and sediment controls to meet TDEC and ARAP review; adjustments to the storm sewer and pond sizes to meet peak discharge requirements; removal of a retaining wall around one pond; removal of street trees under R‑2 private subdivision rules; and a correction to cemetery plan notes where two plans differed. Staff said the previously approved amenity building remains but the color was changed from red to dark gray.

Staff said there are 17 standard conditions of approval and recommended the commission approve the revised preliminary plan. During public comments a resident noted the property owner was present; the resident asked about the red barn and the owner confirmed it would remain on the property. "The owner is here. He's building house for his 4 kids in there," the resident said.

No formal vote was recorded in the transcript; staff recommended approval subject to the stated conditions and required creation of an HOA to maintain open space and private streets because Brentwood does not maintain private streets. Additional engineering and permitting (including TDEC and ARAP where applicable) will be required before construction permits are issued.