Planning Commission

Cookeville Planning Commission Minutes August 26th, 2024 The Cookeville Planning Commission met on Monday, August 26th, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Councilman Ali Bagci, Jim Cobb, Bob Faulhaber, Jason Fowler, Judy Jennings, Mallie Rogers, Kay Starkweather & Jim Woodford. Members Absent: Lauren Metts. Staff Members Present: Christopher Phillips, Jon Ward & Haley Dickson & Ken Young. Staff Members Absent: James Mills & Matt Billings. Others Present: Ken Matheney & Nathaniel Wolffe. Establishment of Quorum: Chairman Woodford announced that a quorum was present for the meeting. Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Kay Starkweather made the motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Jim Cobb seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Approved. Consider for Approval the Minutes of July 22nd, 2024. Jim Cobb made the motion to approve the minutes of July 22nd, 2024. Kay Starkweather seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Approved. Consent Agenda: All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Planning Commission member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Additionally, any citizen or agenda applicant may request that consideration be given by the Planning Commission to remove any item from the Consent Agenda so that discussion may be held on the item. a. Consider the resubmission of Saxony Phase IV Preliminary Plat, 123 lots located on East Spring Street (Tax Map 053-L, Group C, Parcel 017.01). Request submitted by Gary McNabb. b. Consider the six-month extension of the preliminary plat of The Reserve at the Country Club. Phase VI, 31 lots located on Couples Drive and Nicholas Avenue (Tax Map 041 portion of parcel 027.00). Request submitted by Tom Sergio with Design Development of TN, LLC. c. Consider the six-month extension of the preliminary plat of Lone Oak Townhomes, 15 lots located on Lone Oak Drive (Tax Map 066-A, Group A, Parcel 010.00). Request submitted by Chris Shah. d. Consider the six-month extension of the preliminary plat of Glenview Phase II, 32 lots located on Glenview Drive (Tax Map 066-A, Group A, Parcel 009.00). Request submitted by Aaron Bernhardt. e. Consider the six-month extension of the preliminary plat of the Mahler-Walnut Townhomes, five (5) lots located on North Walnut Avenue and Mahler Avenue (Tax Map 053-B, Group H, Parcel 009.00). Request submitted by Jack Lynn. Recommendation: Approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilman Ali Bagci made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Kay Starkweather seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Cookeville Planning Commission 2 August 26th 2024 Consider for action the preliminary plat of Conexus Park Subdivision, 28 lots located on Old Sparta Road, South Jefferson Avenue & River Bluff Road (Tax Map 096, Parcel 078.04). Request submitted by Raj Patel. Mr. Jon Ward stated that Mr. Raj Patel has submitted for approval the preliminary plat of Conexus Park Subdivision, a 28-lot single-family attached development located on Old Sparta Road, South Jefferson Avenue, and River Bluff Road. Analysis: The subject property is identified as Parcel 078.04 on Tax Map 096 and contains approximately 2.76 acres. The property is zoned CL, “Local Commercial” as are the adjacent properties to the north and south. The property is bordered by RS-20, “Single-Family Residential” to the east and west. The plat depicts 27 single-family attached townhomes. Lot 28 is common area and not a buildable lot. Two (2) ingress/egress points are depicted from Old Sparta Road and one ingress/egress point is depicted from South Jefferson Avenue. Sidewalks will be required along all public street frontage, an in-lieu of fee or waiver can be requested. A plat review meeting was held on August 13, 2024. All relevant city departments were present and provided comments for conditional approval. Recommendation: Conditional approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following:  Fire hydrant to be installed, per Cookeville Fire Department  Adjacent zoning to be added to the plat, per Planning Division  Sidewalks required along all street frontage (in-lieu of fee or waiver can be requested)  Provide storm drainage system plan showing existing and proposed features, culverts, drainpipes, structures, filtration, and ponds, per Public Works  Provide a landscape plan, per Public Works  CAP Form and Fee to be submitted to Water Quality Control  Proposed water and sewer to be shown on plat, per Water Quality Control  Water Quality Control requests a 20-foot easement  Preconstruction meeting to be held with all relevant city departments  Completion of corrections and/or additions to the plat as determined necessary by Planning and/or other appropriate city departments Jim Cobb made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Councilman Bagci seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Consider for action the preliminary plat of Big Oak Tree Commons, 101 lots located on South Jefferson Avenue & Old Sparta Road (Tax Map 096, Parcel 057.01). Request submitted by Burnett Properties, LLC. The developer has requested this plat be postponed to the September 23, 2024, meeting. Kay Starkweather made the motion to approve the request to postpone the request. Councilman Bagci seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Postponed. Consider for action the preliminary plat of Windle Subdivision, three (3) lots located on West Broad Street (Tax Map 054-D, Group A, Parcel 027.00). Request submitted by David M. Windle. The Developer has requested this plat be withdrawn from Planning Commission consideration. Cookeville Planning Commission 3 August 26th 2024 Councilman Bagci made the motion to approve the request to withdraw the plat from consideration. Kay Starkweather seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Withdrawn. Review of recommended amendments to the Zoning Code relative to defining Truck Stops, Automobile and Truck Fuel Centers, and Gasoline and Motor Fuel – Retail, and to allow Automobile and Truck Fuel Centers in the CI, “Commercial-Industrial Mixed Use” Zoning District as a use permitted by right. Request submitted by Staff. Jon Ward stated that the Planning Commission recommended amendments to the Zoning Code relative to defining truck stops, automobile and truck fuel centers and gasoline and motor fuel – retail and allowing automobile and truck fuel centers in the CI, Commercial-Industrial Mixed-Use District at the July 22nd, 2024, meeting. The City Council has set-a-date for September 5th, 2024, to consider the amendments. Analysis: The Planning Commission discussed some concerns with proposed definitions relative to diesel fuel. Diesel is utilized by some passenger vehicle and is available at many automobile fuel centers that are not intended to provide fueling service for long-haul trucks. The Planning Division has prepared some revisions to the definitions to include diesel fuel for automobile fuel stations, and to provide clarification for truck as follows:  Gasoline and Motor Fuel – Retail: An establishment used for the retail sale and dispensing of automotive and diesel fuel, oil, and accessories in connection therewith and for the self-servicing of consumer and passenger vehicles, often with a small convenience store carrying a limited selection of grocery and household items. The establishment may also include restaurants as a secondary use.  Automotive and Truck Fuel – Retail: An establishment used for the retail sale and dispensing of automotive and diesel fuel, oil, and accessories in connection and for the self-servicing of passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, often with a small convenience store carrying a limited selection of grocery and household items. On-site truck parking, overnight parking, truck wash bays or garages are prohibited within an automobile and truck fuel establishment. The establishment may also include restaurants as a secondary use.  Truck Stop: A site of more than two (2) acres providing specialized facilities for retail fueling services for automobiles and long-haul trucks, often with a small convenience store carrying a limited selection of grocery and household items. The use may include truck parking, overnight truck parking, shower accommodations, sleeping quarters, servicing and repair facilities and other facilities or services for large trucks. The establishment may also include restaurants as a secondary use. Truck stops are built to accommodate the needs of truck drivers who might be on the road for extended periods and require more extensive services than an automotive and truck fuel – retail establishment. Recommendation: Approval of the revised definitions. Kay Starkweather made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Councilman Bagci seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Consider a Resolution in support of a street improvement project on South Willow Avene and submittal of the project to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Statewide Partnership Program. Request submitted by Staff. Mr. Jon Ward stated that the Planning Staff have prepared a Resolution in support of a street improvement project to be submitted to the Tennessee Department of Transportation Statewide Partnership Program. The project will provide improvements to South Willow Avenue (SR 135). Cookeville Planning Commission 4 August 26th 2024 Analysis: The Statewide Partnership Program was enacted as a component of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s 10-Year Project Planning process as a means for municipalities and local stakeholders to provide input on the priority of the projects they would like to see completed. The program allows local authorities to maximize funding dollars for the most impactful projects to their communities. TDOT states, “The SPP is primarily meant as a first step in the planning process to gather data on local needs, priorities, and ability to partner with TDOT.” The process is meant to serve as an “open enrollment” for projects to be considered for TDOT funding. The City of Cookeville has identified multiple street improvement projects throughout the municipality. City departments identified traffic congestion along South Willow Avenue (SR 135) as a priority project for TDOT consideration. The proposed project includes the construction of a dedicated right-turn lane from South Willow Avenue (SR 135) to Interstate Drive. The city has continued to observe increased traffic congestion at this intersection and queuing at the westbound off-ramp of Interstate 40 onto South Willow Avenue (SR 135). The City Council approved the Resolution, R24-08-18 at the August 15th meeting, authorizing submittal of the project to the Statewide Partnership Program and committing funding to the project. Planning Staff have prepared a Resolution for consideration by the Planning Commission in support of the project. Recommendation: Approval of the Resolution. Jim Cobb made the motion to approve the request recommended by staff. Councilman Bagci seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Study Items: (1) Consider for study rezoning property located on at 220 West 2nd Street & property located on Montgomery Avenue (Tax Map 053-B, Group M, Parcels 010.00 & 012.01) from MS (Medical Services) to CL (Local Commercial). Request submitted by Ray Wear on behalf of DEL Properties. Kay Starkweather made the motion to accept the above items for study. Councilman Bagci seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Staff Reports: (1) Minor Plats  Judy Bybee Division, one (1) lot located at 475 Bybee Avenue (Tax Map 053-P, Group A, Parcels 005.00 & 026.00) – Judy Bybee  Pitts – West Broad Division, one (1) lot located at West Broad Street & Tennessee Avenue (Tax Map 039, portion of Parcel 205.00) – Pitts Limited Partnership  Mahan & Mahan Division, two (2) lots located on Lee Seminary Road (Tax Map 065, Parcel 116.01) – Larry & Kendra Mahan  Wiggins Adjustment Final Plat, two (2) lots located on Lee Avenue, West 17th Street & Byrne Avenue (Tax Map 050-G, Group C, Parcels 001.06 & 001.10) – City of Cookeville Water Quality Control, Owners John & Kerry Wiggins  High Ridge Park Lot #2 Division, two (2) lots located on Hughes Street & S. Franklin Avenue (Tax Map 053-I, Group A, Parcel 001.00) – David Burnett Cookeville Planning Commission 5 August 26th 2024  Maple Project Lot #1 Final Plat, one (1) lot located on S Maple Avenue – Paul Gaw, Jr / Gaw Family Partnership Adjournment: 5:43 P.M. Submitted for Approval Submitted for Recording ____________________________ ____________________________ Haley Dickson Jim Woodford, Chairman Planning Assistant Cookeville Planning Commission