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2B THE TENNESSEAM Tuwd.T APRIL 4. 1989 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Kitchen Cabinet SALE Franklin officials banking on '87 ordinance in subdivision dispute JIM EAST Staff Writer lAMERICA'S CABINETMAKER FRANKLIN Mayor Lillian Stew art and city planning commissioners will rely on a 1987 ordinance when they square off tonight against a Knoxville developer over the density Now A Beautiful Kitchen Is An Affordable Kitchen! The "Custom Look" Without The 'Custom" Prlcetag. SALE ENDS APRIL 15th of his proposed subdivision. A concept plan for the Bennington subdivision, a 386-lot residential de velopment on 1 57 acres at Del Rio Pike and Highway 96 west, will be considered at the Planning Commission's 7 p.m. meeting at City Hall.

Stewart and Knoxville developer Bryan Testerman, who bought the property three years ago, have ar 377-0677 nature of the project they have in mind." City Planning Director Bob Martin said yesterday that tonight's meeting was to consider only the concept of Bennington and not a specific site plan. "I never have agreed with this concept plan stage because the applicant and the city have few guarantees on the front end," Martin said. "For example," Martin said, "we went out there and looked at his property and there are trees all over that property that are not even shown on the concept plan. "What if he is designing streets and lots right across these things? That could affect his density." Martin said there were elements of the plan to which he could agree and others which he could not. "I don't think he has anything to sue on at this point," Martin said.

"He can't go get his permit anyway until after he tries his site plan and final plans. If a judge wants to tell us that we have to decide on density at this stage, fine, we'll do it but I don't think he's going to do that." Regardless of tonight's Planning Commission vote, Testerman is expected to ask the board of aldermen's approval at its April 1 1 meeting. since it calls for more than 99 lots. She said the city's PUD law, designed by Chicago consultant Lane Kendig and passed in 1987 under the administration of former Mayor Jeff Bethurum, allows the Planning Commission to "tailor" the project. "My interpretation is that the PUD allows the Planning Commission and the board to set the density conditional upon other things, a host of other things," Stewart said.

"It enumerates scores of things that you can require or disapprove upon, like schools. If schools are inadequate to handle the additional students caused by the subdivision, you could legally disapprove the sketch plan." The 1987 ordinance gives the Planning Commission and board of aldermen authority to impose conditions that "insure that the development will be consistent with the plans and ordinances to be adopted as a result of the ongoing planning and regulatory process." Stewart said that section gave the city the right to order changes in the density of Bennington. "The PUD ordinance says that they must bring you the density at the concept plan stage but you don't have to approve it," she said. "That is just to get you acquainted with the general KITCINS a kka i lAmnii nam gued over the denisty of Bennington KING KFTCHENS for several weeks. JL 7104 Crossroads Suite 101 Brentwood.

TN 37027 Last month, Testerman threatened to sue the city if he is forced to reduce the density. Current city zoning law for conven tional subdivisions under 100 lots allows density of 3.6 units per acre and Testerman has proposed 2.4 units per acre for Bennington. However, a new long-range plan. expected to be adopted in June, calls for single-family residential density no greater than two units per acre. Stewart said yesterday that the Bennington project must be considered a planned unit development Plans for outdoor YMCA pool approved; would include cover for year-round use BETHBOYl) Slaw Writer BRENTWOOD City planning commissioners approved yesterday revised site plans for an outdoor pool at the YMCA that would include a covering "bubble" to accommodate the high school swim team.

"We forsaw we had to expand, said Bob Adgent, community develop ment director for Williamson County and a member of the YMCA. Adgent said the need for a outdoor landscaping and screening needs lo be added to screen pool noise from neighbors. Also, final construction plans must be taken to the city engineer, the Public Works Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure flood fringe provisions are met. In other action, planning commissioners approved revised site plaas for a driveway that would connect parking lots at Brentwood Academy off Granny White Pike.

The revised plan removes the parking lot previously shown on site plaa to the south of the main drive and adds 45 spaces on either side of the main drive. Residents of Green Leaf Court expressed concern about the parking lot previously shown on site plans, saying that their quality of life would be lessened with a parking lot so close to their subdivision. a bubble be added to accommodate the Brentwood High School swim team during its season. "I feel committed to the city to go along with the bubble," Adgent said. Adgent said the YMCA got heavy donations from board members and from residents of the city to help pay for the construction.

Memberships are also being sold based on the addition of the pool. "We're begging if need be," said Adgent. "The pool is a big need in the summertime." The pool will be located at the rear of the building off Concord Road. The opening date is targeted for June 1 Planning commissioners expressed concern for a gap in the tree line around the property and filling in the gap was a stipulation for the approval of the site plans. According to staff notes, additional swimming pool was based on a mar ket survey done by the YMCA.

The pool is estimated to cost $210,000 with the addition of the bubble and heater for year-round use. Without the bubble, the cost is estimated at $178,000. The City Commission recently do nated $50,000 for the construction of the pool with the expressed intent thai Computer lab to "break cycle of illiteracy' CLE! US SK KI1.R State Writer FRANKLIN Williamson County Literacy Council Inc. will use the new computer lab to "break the cycle of illiteracy" by making it available to adult students and their families. "By making the computer lab available to the students and their families, we are trying to mesh learning opportunities into one so the children will know what the parent or grandparent has learned and also leam how to use the computer," explained Janice Keck, council president.

"By learning with the parent or grandparent, the children will then be motivated to continue to learn." Keck said that schools focus on children and the literacy program focuses on adults, and the experience of learning together is sometimes overlooked. "Computers are not the ultimate so bring these two groups together in an educational way," she said. Rita Dozier, coordinator for the Literacy Council, noted that the computer lab also would be used as a supplementary tool to one-to-one reading instruction. "Tutors will also be learning about the computers," Dozier said. "This will be an equalizing experience where tutors and students can learn together." The Williamson County Literacy Council was started in February 1986 and serves students ages 17-70.

"The average age of our students is 34 years old and at one time we had more men than women," Dozier said. The program is designed to help adults who want to read better. "We have some students who completed high school and still cannot read," Dozier said. "Most of our students have jobs, families, drive; they compensate very well. This is not a visible thing." Another addition to the program is helping students with specific language disabilities by using a multi-sensory approach, which helps people who have problems learning in traditional ways.

"We have a class at the administrative complex for people with specific language disabilities," Dozier said. To sign up as a student or as a tutor, Dozier said, interested people could stop by the Williamson County Library in Franklin at Five Points, or call 794-3156. The computer lab is set to open in June at the Williamson County Administrative Complex. The lab was made possible by grants from IBM and the Gannett Foundation, Keck said. Other contributions to the Literacy Council are being used to purchase software.

The Williamson County Literacy Council is using space at the Williamson County Library in Franklin and is a United Way agency. jxJvIjwuLso lution but it is another tool in the hands of education and literacy to Simulates 52 OF PROSPECTIVE HOME BUYERS USE THE TENNESSEAM AND NASHVILLE BANNER CLASSIFIED! Call Classified 254-1031, Mon. thru 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The TENNESSEAN Seniors set for arts, crafts FRANKLIN Arts and crafts classes will be held today at the J.L Clay Senior Citizens Center, a spokesman said.

The sessions will begin at 10 a.m. at the center, which is located on Bridge Street. On Thursday, senior citizens will play rook, pedro and bridge beginning at 9 a.m. and a covered dish luncheon will be held at noon. Center to benefit school LEIPERS FORK Williamson County's latest convenience center opened yesterday and funds from the facility's recyling venture will go to the Hillsboro School Library.

The center, located beside the school on Pinewood Road, will be open from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Bins have been set aside for metal items, household garbage and other bulky items and senior citizens will staff the facility. GOP elects 1st chairwoman FRANKLIN A Brentwood woman has been elected chairwoman of the Williamson County Republican Party, the first female to lead the group.

Marsha Blackburn, a former member of the Williamson County Election Commission, replaced George Miller, also of Brentwood. Other officers include Raymond Baker, first vice chairman; Sara Hassell, second vice chairman; Melvin Spain, treasurer; David White, assistant treasurer and Suzanne Whitesides, secretary. CONTRIBUTING: Jim East. Cletus Sickler. Back taxes of $28,192 owed FRANKLIN The owners of 171 parcels of land in the city owe back taxes totaling $28,192 and the money ranges from $1.08 to over $6,500, city officials said yesterday.

Carter's Court Associates owes some $6,538 on the Columbia Avenue specialty shop area. A number of businesses listed on the delinquent tax list for 1 987 are no longer operating. Officials have not yet decided how to collect the money. Sasser aide to meet citizens FRANKLIN A field representative of Sen. Jim Sasser will be in Franklin today to meet with Williamson County residents who want to comment on federal matters.

Maribeth Blank will be at City Hall from 1 1:30 a.m. until noon, a Sasser spokesman said yesterday. Calligraphy classes offered FRANKLIN Beginning classes in calligraphy start at 7 p.m. today at the Williamson County Administrative Complex on West Main Street. Cost of the four-week sessions is $35, including supplies.

The class is sponsored by the Franklin Williamson County Recreation Department and will be taught by Maggie Coyle. Nashville Banner Source: 1988 Nashville Market Study A.