Project Background

On October 22, 2019, 26 parcels located to the east of Interstate 65, south of Long Lane, continuing further south until approximately Pratt Lane were annexed by referendum. The total area that was annexed outside of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) totals 474 acres. On November 3, 2020, additional property owners came forward and also requested to be annexed into the City of Franklin. This included nine parcels totaling 341 acres. Tennessee state law allows property owners to request annexation. These properties were located outside of the City’s UGB and were annexed by referendum. The properties are currently zoned Estate Residential (ER) which allows one dwelling unit on a minimum of two acres. Moreover, the City is also proposing to expand the UGB to include the recently annexed parcels as well as additional lands in the Goose Creek drainage basin. The City also anticipates additional annexation requests in this part of the community. 

In 2018, the City staff identified the Goose Creek Basin as a Short-Term Annexation Capability based upon developable acreage, future land use patterns, ability to provide services, and magnitude of investment. 

How was the Consultant Team Selected?

The City of Franklin released a national Request for Qualifications prior to the initiation of the project, and reviewed applications from consulting firms from around the Country. The firms deemed to have the best qualifications were given an opportunity to interview with a panel of City staff; after all the chosen firms were interviewed, staff discussed and selected who they believed would be the best candidate for the project. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) approved a contract with Rundell Ernstberger and Associates (REA) as the prime consultant. REA provided consultant services to the City of Franklin on Connect Franklin (Major Thoroughfare Plan) and Envision Franklin. 

What are the Envision Franklin policies set forth for the area?

Design Concepts were assigned for the parcels annexed in 2019, but they have not been assigned for the parcels annexed in 2020. Any additional parcels included in the UGB will also receive a design concept and be subject to Envision Franklin, Connect Franklin, and the sewer basin plan. 

The Franklin Municipal Planning Commission adopted Envision Franklin on January 26, 2017. Envision Franklin articulates the long-term vision that will direct future development in a way that strengthens the City and creates exceptional places for people. It serves as the City's land use planning document adopted and maintained by the The Franklin Municipal Planning Commission (FMPC). 

What are the next steps for the Goose Creek Coordinated Study?

The City is participating in the Williamson County Growth Plan Update and is proposing extending the UGB in the Goose Creek Basin as well as some other changes to the UGB. The adoption process has officially started and is expected to continue into the late fall of 2023. More information is available on the UGB webpage. 

Envision Franklin is undergoing a comprehensive update and is on a similar project timeline as the UGB Update. More information can be found on the project webpage. The Goose Creek Study is tied to both of these planning efforts and it is anticipated that recommendations will be included into the comprehensive Envision Franklin Update. 

Staff has released the public draft of the updated Envision Franklin document, the analysis that came from the Goose Creek Study has been incorporated into the recommendations for Envision Franklin. Please visit the Envision Franklin Update project webpage to view the public draft. 

Presentations and Additional Resources: 

January 2024 Final Goose Creek Technical Memo

June 22, 2023 Joint Conceptual Workshop Presentation

Interactive Conservation Map with Slope Analysis 

Interactive Online Map for Citizen Engagement

December 8, 2022 Joint Conceptual Workshop Presentation

October 26, 2022 Community Meeting Comments Received

October 26, 2022 Community Meeting 2 Presentation

October 26, 2022 Community Meeting 2 Boards 

October 27, 2022 Joint Conceptual Workshop Presentation 

Infrastructure Financing Strategy Memo

Updated Land Use Concepts June 2022

May 26, 2022 Joint Conceptual Workshop Presentation and Video Recording

May 26, 2022 Stakeholder Meeting Notes 

March 23, 2022 Joint Conceptual Workshop Presentation and Video Recording

Draft Market Study 

January 13, 2022 Community Meeting Presentation

          View the recording of the January 13, 2022 community meeting.

January 2022 Stakeholder Meeting Notes

February 23, 2021 BOMA Work Session Presentation identifies key issues. 

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