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VAR-2019-0003 — Accessory structure (garage/pole barn) in Gallatin, TN
An appeal challenging the issuance of a building permit for an accessory garage structure on a 0.61-acre parcel in the Bay Point neighborhood. The core dispute involves whether zoning ordinance Section 13.08.010.B compatibility standards apply to the proposed structure, with staff arguing they do not apply in R20 zoning districts and the appellants arguing they do. The case raises significant issues regarding the interpretation and application of compatibility standards in residential zoning.
| Case number | VAR-2019-0003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Variance |
| Location | 817 Longboat Drive |
| County | Sumner County |
| Parcel / legal | Not stated in text |
| Acreage | 0.61 |
| Current zoning | R20 |
| Proposed use | Accessory structure (garage/pole barn) |
| Petitioner | David and Zoe Doyle (appellants; however the original permit applicants are referred to as "Woodall" in public comments) |
| Owner | David and Zoe Doyle |
| Hearing | 2026-01-26 |
| Hearing body | Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals |
| Staff recommendation | approve |
| Status | continued |
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Case history
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- Hearing scheduled — 2026-01-26: Hearing moved earlier, to 2026-01-26 · Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals
- First seen — 2026-09-04: First seen on a Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals agenda · Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals
- Staff recommendation — 2026-08-24: Staff recommendation: approve · Gallatin Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals
Also on the 2026-01-26 Gallatin agenda
- MDP-2023-0355 — 96 single-family homes and two mixed-use buildings containing 60 residential units and 20,000 square feet of commercial space
- COMP-2025-0013 — Industrial development (specific uses to be determined through future site plan review)
- MDP-2021-0207 — Residential (Single Family)
- MDP-2025-0476 — Assisted living, memory care, and independent living community
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