Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · June 24, 2020
Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes of the Murfreesboro
Board of Zoning Appeals
June 24, 2020 – 1:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
MEMBERS VIDEO PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Davis Young, Chair Ken Halliburton
Misty Foy
Tim Tipps
Julie King (present by phone in accordance with Executive Orders No. 16 issued by
Governor Bill Lee on March 20, 2020, as subsequently amended on May 6, 2020, by
Executive Order No. 34)
STAFF PRESENT
Austin Cooper, Planner
David Ives, Deputy City Attorney
Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Brenda Davis, Recording Assistant
Chairman Young called the meeting to order at 1:05 P.M.
Chairman Young determined there was a quorum.
The minutes from the May 27, 2020 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
New Business
Special Use Permit Amendment / Special Use Permit Request
Application Z-20-027 by Mr. Matt Taylor of SEC, Inc., for Providence Christian
Academy, is making the following requests for property located in a Residential Single-
Family (RS-15) zone at 410 Dejarnette Lane:
▪ To amend a special use permit that was approved by the Board of Zoning
Appeals in March 2019 for the expansion of an existing institutional group
assembly use (a private school). The March 2019 special use permit allowed for
the temporary placement of two portable classroom buildings. Approval was
conditioned upon the portable classroom buildings being removed no later than
September 27, 2020. The applicant seeks to amend the March 2019 special use
permit approval to allow these two portable classroom buildings to remain on-
site until June 30, 2021.
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▪ A special use permit for the expansion of an existing institutional group
assembly use (a private school). The special use permit request consists of the
placement of an additional portable classroom building to be removed no later
than June 30, 2021.
Mr. Cooper reviewed the application and staff comments. If the Board approves this
request, Staff recommends the following conditions of approval:
1) All 3 portables must be removed by June 30, 2021 or upon the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for the permanent building, whichever comes first.
2) A site plan must be submitted for review and approved prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
3) Traffic control measures, as determined during the site plan review process, may
be required if needed to eliminate internal traffic conflicts due to the placement
of the portable buildings.
The applicant, Mr. Matt Taylor was present to answer any questions.
Mr. Tipps asked why the applicants asking for an extension when the Board of Zoning
Appeals approved this in 2019 to get them through September 2020.
Mr. Taylor with SEC Engineering came to the podium stating it took longer to get to the
construction stage than what they anticipated. He said they had to go through a couple
of redesigns to get it back in budget.
Chairman Young asked at what point will this property be full and asked if there is a
long-range plan for the property.
Mr. Taylor showed the master plan. He said with Phase I, they will be adding all the
parking on the bottom of the screen (which he pointed out on the plan). He said they
will add about the same amount of parking to the top of the screen. Mr. Taylor said that
is under construction now. He said there is a wetland on the property and that is where
the parking stops. Mr. Taylor said there is a small future expansion and a kitchen area
on the south side of the building stating they are very close to being maxed out. He said
the wetland, about ¾ acre, took up the better part of the southwest portion of the
property.
Mr. Blomeley said in the original special us permit in 2019 and guessed construction
would be completed as to when the portables would be removed. He said the process
has taken longer than they hoped for. Mr. Taylor asked for a removal date of June 30,
2021 but Staff is recommending the June 30, 2021or when the Certificate of Occupancy
is issued for the buildings under construction now, whichever is sooner. He said that
would mean that no later than June 30, 2021 but possibly earlier should their CoO be
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issued sooner than that. Mr. Blomeley asked Mr. Taylor if that would be an acceptable
condition.
Mr. Taylor said yes adding they are as eager to get rid of the portables as the BZA is
eager to see them go away.
Mr. Tipps verified there were two different issues to decide; (1) amending this and (2)
the need for the 3rd portable. He wanted to know how we arrived at that.
Mr. Blomeley said the 2019 special use permit was just for two portables and condition
of approval was for those to be removed by September 2020, we had to amend that
special use permit so their approval period is extended and then there is a different
special use permit for the additional portable they are asking to be placed on the
property for that same period of time.
Mr. Tipps said he understood that but was wondering why a third portable is needed. He
asked if the additional portable was needed because of growth.
Mr. Taylor agreed growth is the reason for the additional portable plus they expected to
be completed for this school year. Because they have been able to see what their
enrollment is coming up, it is merely a growth mechanism and an effort to keep their
classroom size down to a certain threshold.
Chairman Young opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak for or against
the application, Chairman Young closed the public hearing.
Mr. Tipps made a motion to approve an amendment to a special use permit that
was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals in March 2019 for the expansion of
an existing institutional group assembly use (a private school). The March 2019
special use permit allowed for the temporary placement of two portable classroom
buildings. Approval was conditioned upon the portable classroom buildings being
removed no later than September 27, 2020. The applicant seeks to amend the
March 2019 special use permit approval to allow these two portable classroom
buildings to remain on-site until June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms.
Foy. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Julie King
Tim Tipps
Misty Foy
Davis Young
Nay: None
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Ms. Foy made a motion to approve a special use permit for the expansion of an
existing institutional group assembly use (a private school). The special use permit
request consists of the placement of an additional portable classroom building to be
removed no later than June 30, 2021. The motion was seconded by Ms. King.
Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Julie King
Tim Tipps
Misty Foy
Davis Young
Nay: None
Staff Reports and Other Business
None
The meeting adjourned at 1:10 P.M.
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CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
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Agenda
CITY OF MURFREESBORO
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Regular Meeting, June 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, 111 West Vine Street, Council Chambers, 1st Floor
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Determination of a quorum
3. Consideration of minutes for the regular meeting on May 27, 2020
4. New Business
Special Use Permit Amendment/ Special Use Permit Request
a. Application Z-20-027 by Mr. Matt Taylor of SEC, Inc., for Providence
Christian Academy, is making the following requests for property located
in a Residential Single-Family (RS-15) zone at 410 Dejarnette Lane:
To amend a special use permit that was approved by the Board of
Zoning Appeals in March 2019 for the expansion of an existing
institutional group assembly use (a private school). The March 2019
special use permit allowed for the temporary placement of two
portable classroom buildings. Approval was conditioned upon the
portable classroom buildings being removed no later than September
27, 2020. The applicant seeks to amend the March 2019 special use
permit approval to allow these two portable classroom buildings to
remain on-site until June 30, 2021.
A special use permit for the expansion of an existing institutional
group assembly use (a private school). The special use permit request
consists of the placement of an additional portable classroom building
to be removed no later than June 30, 2021.
(Project Planner: Austin Cooper)
5. Staff Reports and Other Business
6. Adjourn
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May 27, 2020 – 1:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
MEMBERS VIDEO PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Davis Young, Chair Misty Foy
Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair
Tim Tipps
Julie King (present by phone in accordance with Executive Orders No. 16 issued by
Governor Bill Lee on March 20, 2020, as subsequently amended on May 6, 2020, by
Executive Order No. 34)
STAFF PRESENT
Jafar Ware, Planner
Austin Cooper, Planner
David Ives, Deputy City Attorney
Greg McKnight, Planning Director
Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Brenda Davis, Recording Assistant
Chairman Young called the meeting to order at 1:05 P.M.
Chairman Young determined there was a quorum.
The minutes from the April 22, 2020 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
New Business
Variance Request
Application Z-20-023 by Mr. Clyde Rountree of Huddleston-Steele Engineering,
Inc., for Believers Tabernacle, Inc., is requesting a variance from Section
9(D)(2)(zz)[1] of the City of Murfreesboro Zoning Ordinance, which states that parking
areas for institutional group assembly uses shall not be located in the required front yard.
This variance request pertains to a proposed parking lot at an existing institutional group
assembly use (a church) in a Residential Single-Family (RS-15) zone on property
located at 700 County Farm Road and on the adjacent parcel to the west identified as
Tax Map 136E, Group A, Parcel 00400.
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Mr. Ware reviewed the application and staff comments. If the Board approves this
request, Staff recommends the following condition of approval:
1) A revised site plan with the updated parking lot design must be submitted for
administrative review and approval.
Mr. Clyde Rountree, Mr. Bill Huddleston, and Pastor Joseph Hamid were present to
answer any questions.
Mr. Clyde Rountree with Huddleston-Steele Engineering said that the most optimum
place for the parking lot is where they are requesting to put it because the area is open
and fairly level. Mr. Rountree said as you progress back toward the end of the lot, it
changes significantly. He informed the Board that the new sanctuary expansion area of
the church, basically the front of the church, is also in the front setback. He said the
parking lot is in relationship to the front of the building. Mr. Rountree asked for the
Board’s approval of this BZA request.
Pastor Joseph Hamid referred the Board Members to the opposite side of the building
stating a parking lot was there and grandfathered in in the front setback when they
purchased the property in 2009. He asked if it would be possible to move the new
parking lot to be within the front setback as well to keep everything clear and visible for
members coming into the church. Pastor Hamid then asked if it would be possible to
reduce the required Type-B buffer along the west property line to a Type-A buffer. He
said they like to leave the church visible in the community for all coming to attend the
church and for special events. He said the dense Type B buffer will prohibit visibility.
Pastor Hamid said the church is currently negotiating to purchase three lots on the west
side of the property where this buffer would be installed. He asked to appeal to the
Board to consider the Type-A buffer for this location. He said they have not signed any
contracts with the properties as they are still in the negotiating stage.
Chairman Young verified with Pastor Hamid that the church is looking to purchase the
property to the west of the church.
Pastor Hamid said yes.
Chairman Young asked if that property is currently vacant.
Pastor Hamid said yes adding there are 15 acres on the west side of the church property
and the church is looking to purchase approximately half of that which will include
about four lots west of the church property.
Chairman Young asked if the vacant property is located along County Farm Road.
Pastor Hamid said yes.
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Mr. Blomeley made the Board aware that Pastor Hamid and he talked about this at
length and he told Pastor Hamid that the Board can’t grant a variance to the buffering
requirement as that is a Special Use Permit condition. He said in order to modify the
conditions of the Special Use Permit, Pastor Hamid would need to make application for
a Special Use Permit amendment. Mr. Blomeley said what is at issue today is only the
parking variance to allow parking in the required front yard, not the type of buffer
required along the property line. Mr. Blomeley mentioned to Pastor Hamid over the
phone a week or so ago was if the church does purchase the property next door, then
perhaps we can look at shifting that buffer to their new property line. Mr. Blomeley told
Pastor Hamid with the Board just approving the Special Use Permit with the Type B
buffer that until some of the circumstances change there will be little reason to amend
that condition of approval. Mr. Blomeley said that could potentially be a Special Use
Permit Amendment request if and when they purchase the property to the west. Mr.
Blomeley said he doesn’t want the item on today’s agenda to become about something
that it is not about because we have not advertised a request for an amendment to a
special use permit to modify that buffer. He thinks it would not be appropriate to opine
on that until such time as they make a formal application to do that.
Mr. Ives said he concurred with Mr. Blomeley stating it was not advertised so we need
to just look at the parking lot variance today.
Mr. Bill Huddleston of Huddleston-Steele Engineering stated that he wrote a letter in
support of today’s variance request. Mr. Huddleston pointed out two things that are
unique to this case. First, the building on this property is 163 years old which predates
the Civil War. It is a historical building. Second, it is located on probably the steepest
hill in Murfreesboro, Tiger Hill. Mr. Huddleston said those two things combined make
this a unique case and feels it is good evidence to ask for this variance. In addition,
there are some mature trees right behind where they have this parking lot designed. He
said if they have to pull the parking spaces out of the front setback, it pushes the parking
lot back into those trees and they would have to build a retaining wall on the property.
Chairman Young opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak for or against
the application, Chairman Young closed the public hearing.
Mr. Blomeley mentioned the parking lot is approximately 23-feet from the front
property line. He made known this variance request is not for a specific amount. Mr.
Blomeley said this will be a variance to the standard that parking is prohibited in the
required front yard. He said they would be bound to construct the parking lot generally
as it has been shown in the concept plan before you.
Vice-Chairman Halliburton said even though they are asking for a variance into the front
setback, it looks like, according to the site plan, the parking lot is pretty much in line
with the front of the existing church building. He did not think the appearance of it is
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going to cause an issue. He said Mr. Huddleston’s points with respects to topography
meets the practical difficulties as part of the variance motion as well as physical features
with respect to the trees and the rock they saw in the pictures as part of the submittal.
The variance won’t impair adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property. The
variance will not unreasonably increase the congestion in the public streets and not
increase the danger of fire. It would not endanger the public health and safety, comfort
or morals, or welfare of City residents. In addition, Vice-Chairman Halliburton made it
known the Board is not discussing the buffer issue at this time.
Vice-Chairman Halliburton made a motion to approve the variance request with
the following condition:
1) A revised site plan with the updated parking lot design must be submitted
for administrative review and approval.
The motion was seconded by Ms. King. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by
the following vote:
Aye: Ken Halliburton
Julie King
Tim Tipps
Davis Young
Nay: None
Special Use Permit Requests
Application Z-20-015 by Mr. Joey Rouse, for TNT Fireworks East is requesting a
special use permit in order to operate a temporary outdoor vending establishment
(seasonal fireworks retailer) in a Commercial Highway (CH) zone for property located
at 2050 Lascassas Pike.
Mr. Cooper reviewed the application and staff comments. If the Board approves this
request, Staff recommends the following conditions of approval:
1) The applicant shall provide certification that the tent is flame-resistant or treated
to be flame-resistant.
2) The applicant shall keep and maintain a fire extinguisher on-site at all times.
3) The applicant shall keep the city’s fireworks ordinance posted on-site at all
times.
4) Fireworks shall not be set off on-site.
5) The applicant shall apply for and pass an electrical safety inspection prior to
opening for business. An electrical permit shall be purchased from the Building
and Codes Department in order to obtain this inspection.
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6) The fireworks tent shall meet all minimum building setback requirements for the
CH zoning district and temporary firework vending standards. In addition, a tent
permit must be purchased from the Building and Codes Department.
Mr. Joey Rouse was present to answer any questions.
Mr. Rouse with TNT Fireworks expressed appreciation to the Board. He said TNT
Fireworks is expanding their Kroger set-ups for firework sales.
Chairman Young opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak for or against
the request, Chairman Young closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman Halliburton asked if this site is in lieu of the one across Lascassas Pike
or has there been an application made for that one as well.
Mr. Cooper said there is already an application submitted for the site across Lascassas
Pike.
Mr. Blomeley reminder the Board Members that two or three years ago the ordinance
was amended so that repeat locations can be approved administratively after the first
year. Mr. Blomeley said what the Board Members are not seeing is the large amount of
work that Mr. Cooper, Ms. Rush, and Ms. Davis are doing with all the other tents that
are repeat tents coming through, like the one across the street. He said there are
probably 12-13 additional tents besides this one today.
Chairman Young verified that this volume is consistent what we are seeing each year.
Mr. Cooper and Mr. Blomeley said yes.
Vice-Chairman Halliburton said he frequents this parcel of land and thinks this is a very
good placement of where the tent will be with respect to the way the traffic would work
and the fact you don’t usually see a lot of people parking that far out in that particular
driveway aisle.
Vice-Chairman Halliburton made a motion to approve the request with the
following conditions:
1) The applicant shall provide certification that the tent is flame-resistant or
treated to be flame-resistant.
2) The applicant shall keep and maintain a fire extinguisher on-site at all
times.
3) The applicant shall keep the city’s fireworks ordinance posted on-site at all
times.
4) Fireworks shall not be set off on-site.
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5) The applicant shall apply for and pass an electrical safety inspection prior to
opening for business. An electrical permit shall be purchased from the
Building and Codes Department in order to obtain this inspection.
6) The fireworks tent shall meet all minimum building setback requirements
for the CH zoning district and temporary firework vending standards. In
addition, a tent permit must be purchased from the Building and Codes
Department.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Tipps. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by
the following vote:
Aye: Ken Halliburton
Julie King
Tim Tipps
Davis Young
Nay: None
Application Z-20-022 by Mr. Robert McClain is requesting a special use permit in
order to operate a temporary outdoor vending establishment (produce sales) in a
Commercial Highway (CH) zone for property located at 1807 Memorial Boulevard.
Mr. Cooper reviewed the application and staff comments. If the Board approves this
request, Staff recommends the following conditions of approval:
1) The tent shall be weighted above-ground and no stakes or other appurtenances
penetrating the surface of the parking lot shall be used to anchor the tent.
2) A tent permit must be obtained from the Building and Codes Department prior to
the tent being erected.
3) A more detailed site plan, drawn to scale and showing the exact location of the
tent, shall be submitted for review and approval of the Planning and
Transportation Departments prior to the issuance of the tent permit.
4) Additional traffic control measures may be required by the Transportation
Department prior to beginning operation.
Mr. McClain was present to answer any questions.
Vice-Chairman Halliburton asked Mr. McClain if the tent would be taken down each
night.
Mr. McClain said yes.
Vice-Chairman Halliburton asked Mr. McClain if everything would leave the site each
night.
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Mr. McClain said yes.
Chairman Young opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak for or against
the request, Chairman Young closed the public hearing.
Mr. Tipps made a motion to approve the request with the following conditions:
1) The tent shall be weighted above-ground and no stakes or other
appurtenances penetrating the surface of the parking lot shall be used to
anchor the tent.
2) A tent permit must be obtained from the Building and Codes Department
prior to the tent being erected.
3) A more detailed site plan, drawn to scale and showing the exact location of
the tent, shall be submitted for review and approval of the Planning and
Transportation Departments prior to the issuance of the tent permit.
4) Additional traffic control measures may be required by the Transportation
Department prior to beginning operation.
The motion was seconded by Ms. King. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by
the following vote:
Aye: Ken Halliburton
Julie King
Tim Tipps
Davis Young
Nay: None
Staff Reports and Other Business
Mr. Blomeley distributed a Zoning Ordinance amendment to the BZA members. He
said a few weeks ago the City Council passed on 2nd and final reading an ordinance
amendment that Mr. Ives recommended to “touch-up” Section 10 of the Zoning
Ordinance pertaining to variances. Mr. Ives will briefly go over the reasons for the
changes. Mr. Blomeley said at a later date we will give the Board more information. He
said our variance applicant today got their application in before this went into effect.
Mr. Blomeley said today we were still applying the old Section 10 to that request. He
said that, beginning next month, if we receive any variances, we will apply the new
Section 10. Mr. Blomeley also mentioned that this ordinance amendment does contain
the change regarding the height of lighting fixtures at recreational fields discussed at the
November BZA meeting.
Mr. Ives said the purpose of the amendment was to make Section 10 more
understandable for Staff, BZA Members, and applicants requesting a variance. He said
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he attempted to make Section 10 more straightforward without substantially changing
anything. Mr. Ives said if anyone wants to give him a call, he will be happy to talk
about this or we might schedule a lunch and training session to discuss a little further.
Mr. Blomeley said he wanted to provide this to the Board Members as reference as we
move forward with future variance requests.
The meeting adjourned at 1:37 P.M.
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MURFREESBORO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
STAFF REPORT
JUNE 24, 2020
PROJECT PLANNER: AUSTIN COOPER
Application: Z-20-027
Location: 410 Dejarnette Lane
Applicant: Providence Christian Academy, represented by Matt Taylor of SEC, Inc.
Zoning: RS-15 (Residential Single-Family 15)
Requests:
To amend a special use permit that was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals in March
2019 for the expansion of an existing institutional group assembly use (a private school).
The March 2019 special use permit allowed for the temporary placement of two portable
classroom buildings. Approval was conditioned upon the portable classroom buildings
being removed no later than September 27, 2020. The applicant seeks to amend the March
2019 special use permit approval to allow these two portable classroom buildings to remain
on-site until June 30, 2021.
A special use permit for the expansion of an existing institutional group assembly use (a
private school). The special use permit request consists of the placement of an additional
portable classroom building to be removed no later than June 30, 2021.
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Overview of Request
Providence Christian Academy (PCA), represented by Mr. Matt Taylor of SEC, Inc., is requesting
an amendment to the school’s existing special use permit which was granted in March of 2019. It
allowed for two portable classroom buildings to be placed in the school parking lot during
construction of the permanent building addition. Approval of that special use permit was
conditioned upon the portable classroom buildings being removed by September 27, 2020. The
school, which is located at 410 Dejarnette Lane, is requesting an amendment to that special use
permit in order to allow the two portable classroom buildings to be located on-site until June 30,
2021. PCA is also requesting a special use permit for an additional portable classroom building to
be placed adjacent to the two other portables and to remain on-site until June 30, 2021. The subject
property is surrounded on all sides by single-family residential zoning and uses. The Board
approved the special use permit for the permanent building expansion on September 26, 2018 (Z-
2018-047) allowing for an addition of 59,820 square-feet, for a school gymnasium and classrooms.
The lot is 18.02 acres and has sufficient on-site parking to meet minimum parking requirements
even with the proposed portable buildings occupying parking spaces.
Relevant Zoning Ordinance Section
Chart 2 of the City of Murfreesboro Zoning Ordinance allows institutional group assembly uses,
such as private schools and expansions thereto, as a special use in the RS-15 district. City of
Murfreesboro Zoning Ordinance Section 9(D)(2)(zz) sets forth standards for institutional group
assembly uses in addition to the Standards of General Applicability in Section 9(C).
The applicable standards are listed below with information from Staff on how the applicant intends
to address them. After reviewing the criteria for the special use requirements for institutional
group assembly uses, this project appears to meet the criteria.
Standards of General Applicability with Staff Analysis:
(1) The proposed building or use will not have a substantial or undue adverse effect upon
adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utility
facilities, and other matters affecting the public health, safety, and general welfare:
The portable classroom buildings are internal to the site and should have minimal impact on
the surrounding area. In addition, they are for a temporary use during construction and will be
removed upon completion of construction.
(2) The proposed building or use will be constructed, arranged, and operated so as to be
compatible with the immediate vicinity and not to interfere with the development and
use of adjacent property in accordance with the applicable district regulations:
The portable classroom buildings are internal to the site and should have minimal impact on
the surrounding area. In addition, they are for a temporary use during construction and will be
removed upon completion of construction. In addition, the Planning Department has not had
any complaints regarding the operation of the two existing portable classrooms.
(3) The proposed buildings or use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and
services such as highways, streets, parking spaces, drainage structures, refuse disposal,
fire protection, water and sewers; or that the persons or agencies responsible for the
establishment of the proposed use will provide adequately for such services:
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The subject property currently exceeds minimum parking requirements and is adequately
served by all public utilities.
(4) The proposed building or use will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of any
feature determined by the BZA to be significant natural, scenic, or historic importance:
Staff is not aware of any such features on-site that will be impacted by this use.
(5) The proposed building or use complies with all additional standards imposed on it by the
particular provision of this section authorizing such use:
Additional standards for institutional group assembly uses are listed below.
Additional Standards for Institutional Group Assembly Uses with Staff Analysis:
1.) Parking areas shall be designed and arranged so that backing from the site onto a
public right-of-way will not be necessary and adequate space will be available for
vehicles to turn around on site. An onsite off-street area shall be provided for
vehicles to load and unload passengers. Parking areas shall not be permitted in the
required front yard;
The current site is compliant with all parking standards. No new parking areas or
passenger loading & unloading zones are proposed with the temporary portables.
2.) In all residential districts an institutional group assembly use shall have a lot size not
less than three times the minimum lot size permitted in the zoning district where the
institutional group assembly use is proposed to be located. In the event the
institutional group assembly use is proposed to be located on land that has two or
more different zoning classifications, the minimum lot size shall be calculated by
applying the larger required minimum lot size;
The minimum lot size of the RS-15 zone requires a minimum of 15,000 ft2 lots thus the
minimum size is 45,000 ft2 or 1.033 acres. The proposed site is approximately 18 acres
in size which is 17.4 times larger than the required minimum.
3.) On-site lighting for parking areas, fields for athletics, scoreboards, and grounds shall
be arranged in such a manner as to minimize intrusion of lighting into areas zoned
or used for residential or medical purposes. To this end, a plan depicting the
proposed location of on-site exterior lighting fixtures shall be submitted for review
by staff and the BZA. Such plan shall depict the arrangement of the lighting fixtures,
their height, their specifications, and the direction in which lighting will be oriented.
Additional information may be required by the staff or the BZA in order to verify
whether the lighting will be intrusive into areas zoned or used for residential or
medical purposes;
The only lighting proposed will be attached to the portable buildings if required by code.
4.) Applications for an institutional group assembly use shall indicate the proposed
locations of garbage dumpsters or receptacles. These shall be located in such a
manner as to minimize adverse effects upon neighboring properties and aesthetics
from the public right-of-way. The use of dumpsters may be prohibited in the event
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the BZA determines that such would have a detrimental effect upon the adjacent
property;
Solid waste disposal will be handled via an existing Dumpster located south of the existing
building.
5.) Areas for outdoor recreational use or outdoor group activities shall be screened or
fenced in such a manner as to provide an effective buffer for adjacent uses. Screening
shall be required pursuant to Section 27 of this article or as required by the BZA;
No new recreational areas are proposed with this particular application.
6.) The number of required parking spaces provided on-site shall be in accordance with
Chart 4 of this article provided, however, if the applicant can present evidence
satisfactory to the BZA that a substantial portion of the expected users will arrive at
the institutional group assembly use by bus, bicycle, walking, or by carpooling or that
off-street parking areas on adjacent or nearby properties will be available on a long
term basis, the BZA shall have authority to determine the number of required
parking spaces to be provided on-site. The BZA may require that a reserve area be
retained on-site for future expansions of the parking area;
The total number of parking spaces required for the existing school is 112. There will still
be 137 spaces available on-site while the portable buildings are present, which exceeds
the ordinance requirements by 25 spaces.
7.) An application for a special use permit for an institutional group assembly use shall
be accompanied by a description of uses or activities proposed for the facility which
may be subject to separate regulation or which may result in unusual traffic patterns,
traffic volumes, or other detrimental impacts upon adjacent properties, including but
not necessarily limited to those uses which would require a special permit if not a part
of the institutional group assembly use:
No change in school activities will be associated with the use of the temporary portable
buildings.
8.) The BZA shall have authority to approve an on-site location with water, sewer, and
electric utility connections for accommodations for travel trailers or R.V.s
(recreational vehicles) for use by visiting or traveling speakers or guests associated
with the institutional group assembly use. Provided, however, such location for
travel trailers or R.V.s shall not be permitted for use as a permanent residential
dwelling unit;
No such uses are being requested at this time.
9.) The BZA shall have the authority to grant variances to the standards imposed by this
subsection for temporary or short term uses of property for the institutional group
assembly use purposes. In such cases, the BZA may impose conditions of approval to
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assure the compatibility of the short-term land use with other property in the vicinity
of the proposed use;
No temporary or short term uses other than the use of the temporary portable buildings
are proposed at this time; therefore, the applicant is not requesting any variances
associated with any such uses.
10.) The application for a special use permit for an institutional group assembly use shall
indicate any intentions for the use of systems for the external broadcast of speech,
music, or other sounds. If such are proposed, the applicant shall indicate the times of
day and duration of their proposed use. The BZA shall have the authority to place
restrictions upon their use in order to minimize excessive noise from intruding upon
neighboring properties especially those zoned or used for residential purposes. In no
event shall the BZA approve the use of such which would be in violation of the City
Code or ordinances regulating noise. BZA approval does not constitute a waiver of
any City Code or ordinances regulating noise;
The applicant does not intend to have a speaker attached to the building.
Recommended Conditions of Approval:
1) All 3 portables must be removed by June 30, 2021 or upon the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the permanent building, whichever comes first.
2) A site plan must be submitted for review and approved prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
3) Traffic control measures, as determined during the site plan review process, may be
required if needed to eliminate internal traffic conflicts due to the placement of the
portable buildings.
Attached Exhibits
A. Site photos and aerial photo
B. Letter of explanation from applicant
C. Application
D. Site Plan
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Attachment A: Site Photos and Aerial Photo
View of the two existing portable classroom buildings with the new portable classroom building to be
placed in the parking row closer to the camera
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View of the two existing portable classroom buildings with the new portable classroom building to be
placed in the parking row closer to the camera
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Aerial photo of site
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B. Letter of Explanation from Applicant
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C. BZA Application
D. Site Plan
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Owner/Applicant:
Providence Christian Academy
410 DeJarnette Ln.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Deed Reference:
Tax Map 81, Parcel 2.00
R. Bk. 630, Pg. 336
Yard Requirements:
Front: 40'
Side: 12.5'
Rear: 30'
Intended Use:
School
Land Use Data:
Zoned: RS-15
1&2-Story Building's
Building Ht.: 43'-8"
Ground Floor:
44,158 Sq.Ft. Classrooms/Gymnasium
4,267 Sq.Ft. Dining Hall (Future)
9,822 Sq.Ft. Auxiliary Gymnasium (Future)
Second Floor:
15,662 Sq.Ft. Shell Classroom Space
Total Floor Space: 59,820 Sq.Ft. (Proposed)
1 Lot on: 18.01± Acres
Parking Requirement:
Kindergarten: 1 Space/ 5 Students x 100 Students = 20 Spaces
Grades 1-12: 1 Space/5 Seats in Auditorium x 1000 Seat Gym = 200 Required Spaces
Total Required Spaces = 220 Spaces
Provided: 668 Regular + 6 H.C. = 674 Total Spaces Provided
Existing Site Parking Requirements:
Kindergarten: 1 Space/ 5 Students x 33 Students = 7 Spaces
Grades 10-12: 1 Space/5 Seats in Auditorium x 433 Seats = 87 Spaces
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ERE ENGI or Grades 1-9: 2 Per Classroom x 35 = 70 Spaces
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R Grades 10-12: 5 Per Classroom x 7 = 35 Spaces
AGRICULTURE
Total Curently Required = 7 + 70 + 35 = 112 Spaces
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ST E S
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Flood Map No.:
This site lies within Zone X, not in the
100 Year Floodplain, per Community Panel
47149C0163H dated January 5, 2007.
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SITE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
D ENGINEERING SURVEYING LAND PLANNING
ERE ENGI
ST LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
RE ER
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NE
AGRICULTURE
850 MIDDLE TENNESSEE BOULEVARD MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE 37129
PHONE: (615) 890-7901 E-MAIL: MTAYLOR@SEC-CIVIL.COM FAX: (615) 895-2567
C OM E E NO PORTION OF THIS DRAWING MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF S.E.C. INC.
A M E RC
STT SE
The site as shown on these construction drawings is intended to achieve specific engineering design criteria and objectives. It is the sole
E S responsibility of the owner/developer to ensure that the construction of the site shown on these construction drawings is in total accordance
with the design as noted, described, and illustrated. The engineer assumes no administrative liability or responsibility in the assurance that
OF T E N N E
the site is constructed in accordance with the construction plans.
SITE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
D ENGINEERING SURVEYING LAND PLANNING
ERE ENGI
ST LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
RE ER
GI
NE
AGRICULTURE
850 MIDDLE TENNESSEE BOULEVARD MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE 37129
PHONE: (615) 890-7901 E-MAIL: MTAYLOR@SEC-CIVIL.COM FAX: (615) 895-2567
C OM E E NO PORTION OF THIS DRAWING MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF S.E.C. INC.
A M E RC
STT SE
The site as shown on these construction drawings is intended to achieve specific engineering design criteria and objectives. It is the sole
E S responsibility of the owner/developer to ensure that the construction of the site shown on these construction drawings is in total accordance
with the design as noted, described, and illustrated. The engineer assumes no administrative liability or responsibility in the assurance that
OF T E N N E
the site is constructed in accordance with the construction plans.
DEJ
A
(MIN RNET
OR AR T E LA
TER NE
IAL)
SITE ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
D ENGINEERING SURVEYING LAND PLANNING
ERE ENGI
ST LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
RE ER
GI
NE
AGRICULTURE
850 MIDDLE TENNESSEE BOULEVARD MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE 37129
PHONE: (615) 890-7901 E-MAIL: MTAYLOR@SEC-CIVIL.COM FAX: (615) 895-2567
C OM E E NO PORTION OF THIS DRAWING MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF S.E.C. INC.
A M E RC
STT SE
The site as shown on these construction drawings is intended to achieve specific engineering design criteria and objectives. It is the sole
E S responsibility of the owner/developer to ensure that the construction of the site shown on these construction drawings is in total accordance
with the design as noted, described, and illustrated. The engineer assumes no administrative liability or responsibility in the assurance that
OF T E N N E
the site is constructed in accordance with the construction plans.
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