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City staff presented the rezoning request — Ordinance 2024-22 — for property west of Interstate 65 and south of Bakersbridge Avenue at 1800 Galleria Boulevard. Planning staff described the request as a plan district with entitlements of 6.94 dwelling units per acre, 1,659,584 square feet of nonresidential space and 120 hotel rooms and said the proposal aligns with the city’s Envision Franklin regional commerce policies. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning and of Resolution 2024-70, the revised PUD development plan, but recommended approval of the plan with conditions because the plan “does not demonstrate the larger guiding principle of exceptional design” and provides only “minimal” usable open space.

Applicant representatives described their design intent and said they would follow the zoning ordinance while providing supplemental illustrative materials to convey architecture, civic spaces and phased implementation. Scotty Bernick, a landscape architect for the applicant, said the explanatory document was developed “based off input we’ve heard meeting with several of the aldermen” and that the team had not requested modifications of standards.

Alderman Patrick Baggett said the proposed plan met only the minimum policies and urged the board to use its vote to secure “exceptional design and quality,” arguing the development plan is the one chance to require a more complete design package and more usable open space. Baggett said he wanted to defer the resolution to obtain stronger design commitments. Alderman Burger and others questioned what additional detail Baggett sought and asked the applicant for design assurances; Bernick described plans for phased civic space and design approaches to break building massing into distinct volumes.

The board approved the rezoning ordinance by unanimous voice vote. When the board voted on Resolution 2024-70 — the revised development plan — the motion passed 7–1, with Alderman Baggett casting the lone no vote.

Separately, the board approved several contracts tied to the redevelopment: City contract 2024-0253, a public-private partnership with Cool Springs Expansion Land LLC for Mowery Cool Springs Boulevard and the I‑65 ramp improvements, and City contract 2024-0383 with CVL Properties for a parkland impact-fee and construction agreement for the Cool Springs Galleria PUD subdivision. Those contracts passed by unanimous vote. Staff said the applicant and property owner CBL are participating in the project’s implementation.

During discussion of the broader project, members raised traffic and circulation concerns in the Mallory Lane corridor adjacent to the mall. Board members and staff discussed whether roundabouts or other intersection redesigns would be feasible; staff warned that retrofitting roundabouts could be expensive because of utilities and right-of-way, and that a study with survey work and consultant analysis would be required.

What passed: the rezoning ordinance (Ordinance 2024-22), the revised PUD development plan (Resolution 2024-70, approved with conditions by 7–1), the PPP contract for roadway/ramp improvements (Contract 2024-0253, unanimous) and the parkland impact-fee and construction agreement (Contract 2024-0383, unanimous). Staff retained responsibility for drafting the plan conditions and next steps for final design and implementation.

The board’s action allows the applicant to move into subsequent design and permitting phases subject to the conditions the city will attach to the revised development plan and the contractual terms in the PPP and parkland agreements. Further design materials and the city’s conditions were described as outstanding. The applicant said it will provide additional architectural materials to staff as the project progresses.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Franklin, BOMA Meeting 3-25-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on March 2025 approved an ordinance rezoning 86.52 acres at the Cool Springs Galleria and a related revised development plan, and it approved related contracts for roadway improvements and parkland obligations.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee","taxId",4577,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106083,"Board approves $750,000 settlement in City of Franklin v. Battleground Academy",29,3323000,3352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2784414-ffb6653d4e599664af9d071a6bcaa774&start=3323&end=3352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2784414-ffb6653d4e599664af9d071a6bcaa774/thumbnail_3323000.jpg","/articles/6106083/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Board-approves-750000-settlement-in-City-of-Franklin-v-Battleground-Academy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106083-94f7904926e292ea34c768e35a8b3f0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185077&Signature=DNM~QeUJ1zK2cy1BJf93y1Aty24-rs0fjov6sRqWLOGWEvBCrcDqryvRtEQftCYZNEcsTVyD7b1ptlJTx8kVGXT6dLygU7Mm~6559qIktdqOcPEUDnLA0G~~PZN-2aYVjk7DyiCJca2vjK6V9Uar2YxGU~ZcmyiLsPJTevwHCtcH5wlwU2GP-Ffb~LDKSslTuCaAIyz8nL-k42yTISsCJssOmR9JwNEIzLoqAloAxieaFQhKRU9rvZz3~3lWWieL9rgJ~7NbYmfK9VyrNi2N0QzGHoXUZmS2mIN8pv5GkxYrNT3iYYIWKC5CtHwl1VOKdloyLcYR0riknpO5E4wTjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following an executive session, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve a settlement in the case of City of Franklin v. Battleground Academy for a total payment of $750,000 plus some minor paving work to be performed by the city. The paving work was described in the motion as to be negotiated and finalized by the city administrator or his designee.

The motion to approve the settlement was moved and seconded in open session and passed unanimously on roll-call vote. The board did not discuss additional settlement details in open session beyond the negotiated amount and the paving work; the city administrator was authorized to finalize the paving scope on the city’s behalf.

The approval concluded the executive-session item and the meeting adjourned.","After an executive session the board voted unanimously to approve a settlement with Battleground Academy totaling $750,000 plus minor paving work to be negotiated by the city administrator or designee.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106087,"Board appoints Nicole Neeson to Franklin Public Art Commission",95,2223000,2318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2784414-ffb6653d4e599664af9d071a6bcaa774&start=2223&end=2318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2784414-ffb6653d4e599664af9d071a6bcaa774/thumbnail_2223000.jpg","/articles/6106087/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Board-appoints-Nicole-Neeson-to-Franklin-Public-Art-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106087-95fb1975ef880e889a4b88a17015509a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185077&Signature=ekcgUb24JWyPBtarygCAhbomDsr8U~Iod9c-CBsMPXO3braHL8e2WuobSTBnBTEBOLqhfxDKiY8xcgnTH4eGf0lOqSJ9JW2GfAmdWamQFnMucAvUCESdCHYYGapAFb1vYk5HhcWf3n0cWEDGUVAkNdV0M~Oqtnv2NrhaCyUMu9yOL0nsKuZ5sKhGGT9d7Z3Q0CI2a-nCT0ewNusuL9rBlvRsIq2pQMazoZvM8LvMoqRPZEnsYFnrj5ksC3UcLwBi42PdJgfSW0OS4WheOYoTqJGYEVcHj59QKDk5CYfUZ~xKVycAfE7elNfZKZov80pIaXMc~MUmWyt9ByHrF0-IRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved the mayor’s nomination of Nicole Neeson to the Franklin Public Art Commission.

The mayor said Neeson graduated with honors with both a bachelor’s and a master’s from Tel Aviv University, has served as a university lecturer and as a college art curator, and has lived in Franklin for 12–15 years; she also has a child at Page High School. The mayor said Nicole Neeson had attended a Public Art Commission meeting and that the mayor interviewed multiple applicants before choosing Neeson.

The nomination was moved and seconded and passed unanimously on voice vote.

Neeson was present at the meeting and the board congratulated her following the vote.","The board unanimously appointed Nicole Neeson to the Franklin Public Art Commission. Mayor described Neeson’s academic credentials and prior experience as an art curator and lecturer.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6106092,"Board approves $579,500 design contract for Liberty Park–Mallory Lane intersection; debate continues over roundabouts",0,2421000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2784414-ffb6653d4e599664af9d071a6bcaa774&start=2421&end=2421","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2784414-ffb6653d4e599664af9d071a6bcaa774/thumbnail_2421000.jpg","/articles/6106092/Franklin-City/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Board-approves-579500-design-contract-for-Liberty-ParkMallory-Lane-intersection-debate-continues-over-roundabouts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6106092-f5d52b18d456b1e97e4a8cecd59a7abe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185077&Signature=XXd-WjIuMdZ7ACwiSjq~Lu4rUd45Re5iFh6qiNhnxurPQ5SCmRcFLC4PwSQBFYuR1Jduwz2IUe2~IPUn5BsDz0nZCedySr5ZF8o~K0auV7ksSOqvfsZolo6P0jfdeMMKMA2oPgL8cgxZjJtZK-oZU5Z2JEps9kCDrPbnB2gFdVdE1mBcbZtUiystnsVUPs1GjwoTQq9ia2ubG78IFvmi2PZC~gLTh4NruvSIy997pdSTm5pc4JaGdtaYuJh9WEd6iB7TIHyGFXoQif1ba5AAenjWd0r7LScqxjUv0q-xU6e6NCtbCag2ERivvsNae6R3tcvo7zWMqWhho6Cnr5X9Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on March 2025 approved City contract 2025-0035 with Rummel, Klepper & Call LLP for the final design of Liberty Park and Mallory Lane intersection improvements at a contract cost of $579,500.

The motion to approve passed 7–1. The roll-call vote recorded Alderman Blanton as the lone no vote; Aldermen Barnhill, Caesar, Peterson, Burger, Brown, Vice Mayor Potts and Alderman Baggett voted yes.

During discussion earlier in the meeting — while members were considering the Cool Springs redevelopment — several aldermen raised safety and capacity concerns on Mallory Lane and nearby intersections. Councilmembers asked whether roundabouts would be a better long-term solution than more turn lanes and signal adjustments. Paul (city staff) said that while roundabouts “are always going to outperform a typical intersection for the most part,” retrofitting roundabouts in a built corridor would likely be “extremely expensive” because of utilities and right-of-way impacts and would require survey work and consultant analysis. He said any such evaluation would need a due-diligence study to assess cost, feasibility and traffic operations.

Alderman Baggett and others urged the board to study roundabouts as part of future evaluations, noting the corridor is heavily congested and may be a candidate for federal funding as one of the Safe Streets top-five projects. Alderman Peterson said he did not see a way to place a roundabout at the specific locations under consideration without major expense and supported moving the project forward so it would replace surface parking and add uses beyond paved lots. Several aldermen recommended a study similar to prior intersection evaluations at Liberty and Mallory to review roundabout feasibility and cost.

The contract with Rummel, Klepper & Call LLP was approved with a 7–1 vote and authorizes final design work for the Liberty Park and Mallory Lane improvements. Staff said the design work will evaluate options and produce construction-ready drawings; any construction would require separate board approval and funding allocations.","The board approved a $579,500 contract with Rummel, Klepper & Call LLP for final design of intersection improvements at Liberty Park and Mallory Lane. Members debated whether roundabouts should be studied instead of signal tweaks; staff said roundabouts likely perform better but retrofit costs and utilities make them expensive to implement.","actionData","errors"]

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