Trae Co Investments Peters Creek Parkway Rezoning (F-1673)
At a glance
- What: rezoning of a 1-acre former church at 5307 Peters Creek Parkway (southern line is the Davidson County line) from Highway Business Limited Use to Highway Business Special Use, to reuse the building as an indoor dog kennel with a fenced outdoor area. Petitioner: Trae Co Investments (spelling approximate in captions, also "Treyco").
- Outcome: approved unanimously with the site plan and special use district permit on Oct 15, 2026, after the Planning Board recommended approval unanimously on Aug 13, 2026.
- Next: none expected.
Main points
- Consistent with the South Suburban Area Plan Update (commercial) and Forward 2045; site is in growth management area 3 with water and sewer.
- Notice went to adjacent property owners (including Davidson County owners within 500 feet), not apartment tenants; a June 23 outreach meeting drew no attendees. Jeff Brinker represented the petitioner.
- Nearest apartments about 250 feet away with a combined 60-foot buffer; outdoor dog hours 8 a.m.-6 p.m., supervised; 5-foot vinyl fence.
- Presented by Chris Murphy.
Discussion time
About 25 minutes across 3 meetings (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 - Board of County Commissioners | 13 |
| 2026-10-12 - Board of County Commissioners Briefing | 6 |
| 2026-10-01 - Board of County Commissioners | 6 |
Log
- 2026-10-15 - Board of County Commissioners - Public hearing; Chris Murphy presented, Jeff Brinker spoke in favor, no opposition. Approved unanimously.
- 2026-10-12 - Board of County Commissioners Briefing - Briefing before the hearing. Chris Murphy described the indoor kennel reuse of a former church (consistent with area plan; Planning Board recommended approval unanimously Aug 13, no opposition). A commissioner captioned "Bessie" (likely Dan Besse) asked whether apartment tenants, not just the titular owner, were notified; staff said tenant notice is not required, only neighborhood outreach, and the packet should describe it. The commissioner said he would have more questions Thursday.
- 2026-10-01 - Board of County Commissioners - First briefing for the Oct 15 hearing: Chris Murphy presented the request (consistent with area plans; Planning Board unanimous Aug 13). A commissioner asked how many kennels sit on major roads and worried about escapes; staff said outdoor areas must be fenced.
- 2026-08-13 - City-County Planning Board - Consent agenda; staff recommended approval (consistent with the south suburban area plan, church reused as an indoor kennel with an outdoor play area) and the board recommended approval unanimously, no opposition (from auto-captions).