Historic Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · October 11, 2021
Agenda
CITY OF MURFREESBORO
HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION
Special Meeting October 11, 2021
3:30 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall
I. Call to Order
II. Determination of a quorum
III. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meetings on March 16, 2021 and May 18, 2021
IV. New Business
a. H-21-007 520 East Main Street, David Criswell – Requesting review to
replace existing 3-tab asphalt shingle roof with a designer asphalt shingle
roof for an existing single-family residence.
I. Staff Reports and Other Business
a. Approve the proposed 2022 Historic Zoning Commission calendar
V. Adjourn
City of Murfreesboro
Historic Zoning Commission
Staff Comments
Special Meeting: October 11, 2021
New Business:
a. H-21-007 520 East Main Street, David Criswell – Requesting review to replace
existing 3-tab asphalt shingle roof with a designer asphalt shingle roof for an
existing single-family residence.
This property is located on the south side of East Main Street on the southwest corner of
East Main Street and Gayle Lane. It contains approximately 0.16 acres and is developed
with a single-family dwelling. The property is zoned RS-8 (Single-Family Residential
District 8) and H-1 (Historic Zoning Overlay District). It is also located in the CCO (City
Core Overlay) district. The subject property is a Modern Colonial Revival, 2.5 story brick,
gable roof style house and was constructed circa 1940. This house is not listed as a
contributing structure in the East Main Street
Historic District or the National Register of Historic Places.
The owner of the subject property, Mr. David Criswell, is requesting to remove the
existing asphalt shingle roof due to extensive damage and leaking and replace all roofing with
GAF Camelot II designer, weathered timber colored shingles. Photographs of the current
condition of the home and color of replacement material is included in the agenda as
well as photographs of the neighboring properties on both sides of the subject property.
The applicant will be in attendance at the meeting in order to answer any questions
the Commission may have regarding the request.
FRONT OF HOUSE AT 520 EAST MAIN
HOUSE TO THE WEST
516-518 EAST MAIN STREET
TO THE EAST
CEDAR GROVE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
528 EAST MAIN STREET
CURRENT CONDTION
520 EAST MAIN STREET
A Classic, Artisan-Crafted Look
At A Surprisingly Affordable Price
*
U.S. only
*StainGuard® algae protection is available only on shingles sold in packages bearing the
C o l l e ct i o n
StainGuard® logo. Products with StainGuard® algae protection are covered by a 10-year limited
warranty against blue-green algae discoloration. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty
for complete coverage and restrictions.
**Uses premium color shingle granules in an exclusively formulated color blend.
Note: It is difficult to reproduce the color clarity and actual color blends of these
products. Before selecting your color, please ask to see several full-size shingles.
S h i n g l e s — V a l u e
The Stylish Look Of Hand-Cut
European Shingles...At An
Incredibly Affordable Price
D e s i g n e r
*
U.S. only
*StainGuard® algae protection is available only on shingles sold in packages bearing the
L i f e t i m e
StainGuard® logo. Products with StainGuard® algae protection are covered by a 10-year limited
warranty against blue-green algae discoloration. See GAF Shingle & Accessory Ltd. Warranty
for complete coverage and restrictions.
**Uses premium color shingle granules in an exclusively formulated color blend.
Note: It is difficult to reproduce the color clarity and actual color blends of these
products. Before selecting your color, please ask to see several full-size shingles.
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Color Shown:
Royal Slate
** **
Weathered Antique Charcoal Barkwood Royal
Timber Slate Slate
**
See footnote on previous page
Color Shown:
Tuscan Sunset
**
Tuscan Cedarwood Castlewood Woodberry Mountain
Sunset Abbey Gray Brown Sage
**
See footnote on previous page
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MINUTES
OF THE CITY OF MURFREESBORO
HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION
City Hall, 111 W. Vine Street, Council Chambers
MARCH 16, 2021, 3:30 PM
Members Present: Staff Present:
Jim Thompson, Chairman Amelia Kerr, Planner
Linda Anderson Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Jeff Davis Katie Driver, Staff Attorney
Bill Jakes Serena Harris, Recording Assistant
Deborah Belcher (via Zoom)
1. Call to order:
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm and announced that in
accord with the Executive Order of the Governor one member (Deborah Belcher) would
be participating electronically and all votes would be conducted by roll call.
2. Determination of a quorum:
Chairman Thompson determined that a quorum was present.
3. New Business:
a. Zoning application [2021-001] for 400 East College Street, requesting review of
new privacy fence and driveway access gate for an existing single-family
residence. (Project Planner: Amelia Kerr):
Ms. Amelia Kerr presented the Staff Comments regarding this Item, a copy of which
is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated
into these Minutes by reference.
Chairman Thompson requested representatives to come forward to answer questions
from the commission.
Chris Tilton of 400 East College Street came forward to address questions from the
Commission. Mr. Tilton confirmed that the description of the proposed six-foot
wooden fence and access gate style, steel powder-coated gray to match house trim
color, is accurate.
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Linda Anderson asked if the backside of the fence will be adjacent to the neighbor’s
property line and if the existing fence with the pergola will be removed. Mr. Tilton
stated that there will be distance between the structure and the property line. Mr.
Tilton also confirmed that the existing fence will be removed.
Bill Jakes asked if the fence stops at the carport and does not run along the western
property line. Mr. Tilton confirmed the fence placement and stated that the fence will
not obstruct the site line.
Mr. Jakes asked if there intends to be a powered automatic gate opener for the gate
system.
Mr. Tilton stated it was not submitted with the current application, but documents
would be updated, should the automatic opener be considered in the future and the
hardware would be placed on the inside of the gate.
Linda Anderson requested further clarification of fence placement. Mr. Tilton
confirmed that the fence will not go beyond the gate opening, will be behind the
masonry wing wall with inward gate access and will not obstruct the architectural view
from the front or side of the home.
Bill Jakes moved to approve the fence and gate; the motion was seconded by Linda
Anderson; there being no discussion upon roll call the fence and gate were
approved by the following vote:
Aye: Deborah Belcher
Bill Jakes
Jeff Davis
Linda Anderson
Chairman Jim Thompson
Nay: None
b. Zoning application [2021-003] for 220 North Highland Avenue, requesting
review top replace existing asphalt shingle roof with a metal roof for an existing
single-family residence. (Project Planner: Amelia Kerr):
Ms. Amelia Kerr presented the Staff Comments regarding this Item, a copy of which
is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated
into these Minutes by reference.
Chairman Thompson requested representatives to come forward to answer questions
from the commission.
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Will Riner, homeowner, of 220 North Highland Avenue and Rodney Bogle, contractor
with Bogle Roofing & More, of 4730 Burnt Knob Road came forward to address
questions from the Commission.
Mr. Riner confirmed the intent of replacing the existing asphalt roof shingles with
charcoal gray standing seam metal roofing. He stated that the roof has reached its
end of life. It is leaking causing interior damage to the home. Mr. Riner stated he
intends on residing in the home long-term and was interested in a product with a
longer life span that’s also aesthetically pleasing and historically accurate for the style
of home.
Linda Anderson requested to view the roofing panel sample and expressed the shiny
roof would not fit in the neighborhood. She also inquired about importance of roof
strength as a standing seam roof.
Mr. Bogle insisted that it’s 100-year roof, with hidden screw system and offered
maintenance comparisons of screw down roofs.
Mr. Riner stated it is the most expensive, reliable, and complimentary roof option.
Chairman Thompson requested clarification of proposed fence style and color based
on samples presented by Mr. Bogle, and for oil canning to be defined.
Bill Jakes offered comments regarding original metal roofing of comparable home.
Chairman Thompson inquired if gutters and downspouts would be replaced. Mr.
Bogle responded they will be presented in a future submission to the Commission.
Jeff Davis moved to approve the roof; the motion was seconded by Bill Jakes; there
being no discussion upon roll call the roof was approved by the following vote:
Aye:
Deborah Belcher
Bill Jakes
Jeff Davis
Linda Anderson
Chairman Jim Thompson
Nay: None
4. Staff Reports and Other Business:
a. Amelia Kerr presented info regarding available virtual training by the Tennessee
Historical Committee on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. and referred committee
to their e-mail for registration information.
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b. Amelia Kerr addressed that Marimae White is absent due to father passing away
unexpectedly today and offered condolences on the Commission’s behalf.
7. Adjourn.
Linda Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Bill Jakes;
there being no further discussion upon roll call, the meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.
by the following vote:
Aye:
Deborah Belcher
Bill Jakes
Jeff Davis
Linda Anderson
Chairman Jim Thompson
Nay: None
MINUTES
OF THE CITY OF MURFREESBORO
HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION
City Hall, 111 W. Vine Street, Council Chambers
MAY 18, 2021, 3:30 PM
Members Present: Staff Present:
Jim Thompson, Chairman Amelia Kerr, Planner
Marimae White Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Jeff Davis Greg McKnight, Planning Director
Bill Jakes Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney
Deborah Belcher Serena Harris, Recording Assistant
Chase Salas
David Becker
Absent:
Gib Backlund
Linda Anderson
1. Call to order:
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm.
Determination of a quorum:
Chairman Thompson determined that a quorum was present.
2. New Business:
a. Zoning application [2021-H-005] for 2225 Middle Tennessee Boulevard,
requesting review of removal of existing front corner porch new privacy fence
and driveway access gate for an existing single-family residence. (Project
Planner: Amelia Kerr):
Ms. Amelia Kerr presented the Staff Comments regarding this Item, a copy of which
is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated
into these Minutes by reference.
Chairman Thompson requested representatives to come forward to answer questions
from the commission.
Fletcher Holland, contractor of Bock and Sons Co. in Nashville, came forward on
behalf of Jeff and Anne Davis of 2255 Middle Tennessee Boulevard to address
questions from the Commission.
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There being no further discussion, David Becker moved to approve the application,
subject to all staff recommendations; The motion was seconded by Deborah
Belcher, and upon roll call the motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: David Becker
Chase Salas
Bill Jakes
Deborah Belcher
Marimae White
Chairman Jim Thompson
Nay: None
Abstain: Jeff Davis
b. Zoning application [2021-006] for 1008 East Main Street, requesting review of
new aluminum fence for an existing single-family residence. (Project Planner:
Amelia Kerr):
Ms. Amelia Kerr presented the Staff Comments regarding this Item, a copy of which
is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated
into these Minutes by reference.
Chairman Thompson requested representatives to come forward to answer questions
from the commission.
Joseph Reeves, homeowner of 1008 East Main Street, came forward to address
questions from the Commission.
Chairman Thompson inquired about gates for this project.
Mr. Reeves stated that the contract calls for two gates for this fence.
There being no further discussion, Bill Jakes moved to approve the application,
subject to all staff recommendations; The motion was seconded by Deborah
Belcher, and upon roll call the motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: David Becker
Chase Salas
Jeff Davis
Bill Jakes
Deborah Belcher
Marimae White
Chairman Jim Thompson
Nay: None
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3. Staff Reports and Other Business:
a. Amelia Kerr introduced Trey Lee, Assistant Superintendent of Engineering &
Construction with Rutherford County Schools.
Mr. Lee. came forward to review the project beginning Summer 2021 at Central
Magnet School, which includes the addition of two portable trailers and landscaping.
Greg McKnight, City of Murfreesboro Planning Director, came forward to offer
additional insight on the project’s landscaping.
7. Adjourn.
Chase Salas moved to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by David
Belcher; there being no further discussion upon roll call, the meeting was adjourned at
4:01 p.m. by the following vote:
Aye: David Becker
Chase Salas
Jeff Davis
Bill Jakes
Deborah Belcher
Marimae White
Chairman Jim Thompson
Nay: None
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
CITY OF MURFREESBORO
2022 HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION (HZC) CALENDAR
Monthly Submittal Deadline HZC Meeting Date
(3:00 PM) (3:30 PM)
January 4 January 18
February 1 February 15
March 1 March 15
April 5 April 21
May 3 May 17
June 7 June 21
July 5 July 19
August 2 August 16
September 6 September 20
October 4 October 18
November 1 November 15
December 6 December 20
2022 Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission
DATES & DEADLINES
City of Murfreesboro
111 West Vine Street
HZC meeting dates Murfreesboro, TN 37130
are in boxes.
Submittal deadlines January February March April
are in circles. S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
Applications must be 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
submitted no later 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
than 3:00 PM on the 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
submittal deadline.
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HZC meetings will
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start promptly at
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3:30 PM. The
meetings are held at
City Hall in the May June July August
Council Chambers S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
located at 111 West 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
Vine Street. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Meetings and 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
submission dates are 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
subject to change. 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31
Please contact the 31
Murfreesboro
Planning Department
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to confirm dates and S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
submittal deadlines
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at 615.893.6441 or by
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email to: planning
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@murfreesborotn.
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