Design Review Board

COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD VIDEO CONFERENCE MEETING MAY 27, 2020 MINUTES YouTube Streaming link: https://youtu.be/2CP81iqF8iE Attachment 1—Staff Report Present: Rick Lambert, Chair, Ian Duncan, William O'Neal, Tara Spencer, Steve Magoon, Christopher McCarthy. Absent: Cameron Swails. Staff: Brittany Johnson, Peter Stone, Brad Morrison, Jeff Ulma, Kent Prause, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Lambert called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm and reviewed the procedures with the public. A. Approval of Agenda Mr. O’Neal moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of Minutes Mr. Duncan moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. All in favor. C. General Public Comment There being no comments, Mr. Lambert continued with the agenda. D. General Correspondence All correspondence received was forwarded to the Board and linked to the agenda. E. Consent Motions There were no consent motions.  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 2 of 9 F. Business 1. Ty’s Roadside, 713 Coleman Blvd., TMS# 532-02-00-033, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). David Thompson, architect viewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Mr. Magoon moved for final approval. Ms. Spencer seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Bull & Finch Signage, 1710 Shoremeade Rd., TMS# 558-00-00-933, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Mike Russo reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comments. Mr. Duncan moved for final approval. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Baker Collection, 2121 N Hwy 17, TMS# 558-00-00-203, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Billy Bishop, Mr. Shaun Mellin, and Mr. Paul Peeples reviewed the request with the Board.  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 3 of 9 There are no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Mr. Duncan moved for preliminary approval with the condition that the site plan meeting all zoning requirements. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. 4. Broadway Self Storage, 415 W Coleman Blvd. TMS# 517-06-00-063, 064, 065,120, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. John Powell, architect, and Mr. Paul Peeples reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Ms. Spencer moved for final approval. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. 5. Regal Cinema Palmetto Grande Renovation, 1319 Theater Drive, TMS# 558-00-00-100, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Stephen Boyd reviewed staff comments with the Board. Mr. John Noon, 1011 Banker Court, noted that callers have to dial *6 in order to unmute and be able to be heard. There being no other comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Mr. Duncan moved for approval. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining.  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 4 of 9 6. FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) Master Site Plan, Tupelo Forest Drive and Hwy 17, TMS# 615-00-00-044, Preliminary Approval of Site Correspondence Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Jay Claypoole reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. John Noon, 1011 Banker Court, stated that there is an appeal before BOZA and suggested that DRB approval should be deferred until the BOZA decision has been rendered. He expressed concern with the public being able to provide public comment during the virtual meeting. Mr. Fred Page, 2007 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern with ambient light spilling into the neighborhood. He expressed concern with the turning radius of the roadway and that it would block the roadway for the neighborhood. Mr. Tomas Cole, 2036 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern with the hours of operation and the lighting of the site and that it would adversely affect the neighborhood. Mr. William Teedard, 1027 Bancroft, expressed concern that this site and the 7-eleven site would adversely affect the area and should be reviewed in a comprehensive manner. Mr. Mark Berry, 2040 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern with lighting of the site spilling into the neighborhood. He also expressed concern with the additional traffic that the business would cause. Ms. Debby Rowland, 2023 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern with test drives of vehicles being done throughout the neighborhood and asked that the developer consider constructing a security gate for the neighborhood. She also expressed concern with the traffic study and asked if this has been completed.  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 5 of 9 Mr. Jim Ford, 1444 Oldenburg Drive, stated that they were not made aware that the property would be used for a commercial use. He suggested that a less intensive use should be considered for the property that would not adversely affect the neighborhood. There being no further comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Mr. Lambert moved for preliminary approval for building placement. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. All in favor. The Board convened for a short break at 7:20 pm and reconvened at 7:31 pm. 7. Harris Teeter Fuel, 2035 Hwy 41, 540-00-00-229, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Ms. Maggie Jones reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Ms. Spencer moved for preliminary approval including staff comments. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. 8. Springhill Suites Revision, 3001 South Morgan’s Point Rd., 600-00-00- 055, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Jason Milner reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment.  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 6 of 9 Mr. Magoon moved for final approval. Mr. O’Neal seconded the motion. All in favor. 9. Wingo Way Office, 300 Wingo Way, 514-13-00-420, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to conflict of interest. Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Ms. Abigail Richardson, Mr. Michael Cain, and Mr. Wentz Chesson reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Mr. Duncan moved for preliminary approval. Mr. Magoon seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. 10. 7-ElevenTupelo, 3930 Highway 17, 615-00-00-173, Preliminary Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Correspondence Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Pat Bedronis and Gary Franks reviewed the request with the Board. Mr. Fred Page, 2007 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern with access to the site and the ability for semi-truck access without blocking the road. He asked that this request be reviewed in concert with the FCA project. Ms. Carolyn Bandier, 2020 welsh Pony drive, expressed concern with their being increased traffic and that it would decrease property values. She stated that she is opposed to the request. Ms. Bobbie Drogan, 1211 Welsh Pony Drive, stated that she is opposed to the request. She expressed concern with increased traffic and increased  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 7 of 9 crime. She also expressed concern with child safety and that the project would adversely impact the neighborhood. Ms. Theresa Rowland, 2023 Welsh Pony Drive, suggested that the property in question was to be kept as a buffer and not developed. She suggested that the buffer should be maintained between the neighborhood and the commercial uses such as a security gate, a different access, etc. She expressed concern that with the proposed filling of the pond, this would cause flooding issues. She suggested that this request would also negatively impact property values. Ms. Joanna Catravis, 3928 Hanovarian Street, expressed concern with neighborhood safety and that the convenience store would decrease property values. She agreed that there should be a security gate between the neighborhood and the convenience store. She stated that she is opposed to the request. Mr. William Pepard, 1027 Banker Court, expressed concern with increased traffic for this area. He suggested that this project and the FCA should be reviewed simultaneously to ensure all issues are considered and resolved. He expressed concern with the commercial use abutting residential use. Ms. Sara Thacker, 1358 Paint Horse Court, expressed appreciation of the Board considering their concerns with this project. She suggested that the traffic impact should be completed and this and the FCA project considered at the same time. Mr. John Noon, 1011 Banker Court, expressed concern that there is not sufficient space for a semi-truck to access Tupelo Forest Drive without causing a backup onto Hwy 17. He suggested that this project and the FCA should be reviewed together. He expressed with the wetlands and how they would be impacted with this project and the FCA project. He suggested that the impact of the commercial use should be carefully reviewed and scrutinized. Ms. Elizabeth Brizard, 1027 Banker Court, expressed concern with child safety and the commercial uses being in close proximity to residential uses. Mr. Thomas Cole, 2036 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern with the business being open 24/7 and that this would adversely affect the  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 8 of 9 neighborhood. He expressed concern that this would increase crime for the neighborhood. Ms. Jean Winn, 2036 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern with increased traffic for the neighborhood and child safety. She suggested that the project should not be approved. She expressed concern that there would be increased crime and that the peaceful living environment would be impacted. She also expressed concern that the project would decrease property values. Mr. John Rowland, 2023 Welsh Pony Drive, expressed concern that the property was zoned for commercial use. He suggested that DRB should be able to make a decision based on the impact to the neighborhood regardless of zoning. There being no further comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment. Mr. Magoon moved to defer this to a subcommittee of the Board--Chris McCarthy and Tara Spencer and Ian Duncan. Mr. Duncan seconded the motion. All in favor. 11. Ivybrook Academy, 1475 Long Grove Drive 561-00-00-140, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This item was withdrawn by staff. 12. 1081 Johnnie Dodds Office, 1081 Johnnie Dodds, 535-00-00-260 & 535- 00-00-077 Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture Mr. O’Neal recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Stone and Ms. Johnson reviewed staff comments with the Board (attachment 1). Mr. Paul Peeples and Mr. Michael Cain reviewed the request with the Board. There being no comments, Mr. Lambert closed public comment.  Design Review Board May 27, 2020 Page 9 of 9 Mr. Duncan moved for final approval with the site plan showing the required buffers. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion. All in favor with Mr. O’Neal abstaining. 13. Time to Shine Car Wash, 1406 Ben Sawyer, 532-11-00-148, Final Approval of Site, Landscape, and Architecture This item was withdrawn by staff. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:51 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes SpDRB05272020