Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2019 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Vice Chair Donald Anthony, Planning Director Ken Halliburton Matthew Blomeley, Assist. Planning Director Eddie Smotherman Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Warren Russell David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Ronnie Martin Katie Noel, Project Engineer Matt Fasig, Project Engineer Brad Barbee, Landscape Site Plan Inspector Vice Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order after determining there was a quorum. The minutes from the February 6, 2019 and February 20, 2019, Planning Commission meetings were approved as submitted. Consent Agenda Vice Chair Kathy Jones read the following items to be considered for approval. Mandatory Referral [2019-703] to consider the abandonment of a portion of a drainage easement at 424 Golden Bear Court, SEC, Inc. applicant. Mandatory Referral [2019-704] to consider the abandonment of a portion of an electric easement north of Bridge Avenue and west of Power Avenue, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc. applicant. Blackman Station, Section 1 [2019-2008] final plat for 32 lots on 8.3 acres zoned PRD located along Manson Pike, Lennar Homes of Tennessee, LLC developer. Blackman Station Townhomes, Lot 1 [2019-2009] final plat for 1 lot and horizontal property regime plat for 84 units on 14.3 acres zoned PRD located along Manson Pike and Brinkley Road, Lennar Homes of Tennessee, LLC developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2019 Warrior Drive Self-Storage [2019-1006] preliminary plat for 2 lots on 10.7 acres zoned CH located along Warrior Drive, Stuart Conway developer. The Haynes Family Subdivision, Lot 2 [2019-2010] final plat for 1 lot on 22 acres zoned RM- 16 located along Memorial Boulevard and Kings Ridge Drive, Pirtle Family Limited Partnership developer. Shelton Square, Section 2 [2019-1008] preliminary plat for 135 lots on 30.2 acres zoned PRD located along Blackman Road, Shelton Square, LLC developer. Lenahan Leasing Company, Resubdivision of Lot 2 [2019-1005] preliminary plat for 2 lots on 8.32 acres zoned H-I located along Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Haley Road, Dan Odbert developer. Lenahan Leasing Company, Resubdivision of Lot 2 [2019-2007] final plat for 2 lots on 8.32 acres zoned H-I located along Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Haley Road, Dan Odbert developer. Three Rivers Commercial, Lot C5 [2019-2013] final plat for 1 lot on 1.1 acres zoned CH located along New Salem Highway, Pet Land, developer. Providence Pointe Commercial, Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 2 [2019-2011] final plat for 1 lot on 3.65 acres zoned CF located along Halls Hill Pike, Providence Pointe Partners developer. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2019 Plats and Plans Caroline Farms, Section 2 [2019-1007] master plan amendment & preliminary plat for 50 lots on 11.9 acres zoned PRD located along Caroline Farms Drive, Caroline Farms, LLC developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley began by describing the master plan amendment and preliminary plat from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Blomeley said the amendment was necessary due to the discovery and identification of wetlands along the northeast corner of the property. The roadway layout had to be modified to address the wetlands on the master plan and the preliminary plat. Mr. Matt Taylor was in attendance to represent the applicant. Mr. Warren Russell made a motion to approve the master plan amendment and preliminary plat subject to all staff comments, seconded by Mr. Ken Halliburton. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. The Gardens of Three Rivers, Section 2 [2019-1009] master plan amendment & preliminary plat for 56 lots on 11.6 acres zoned PRD located along Eldin Creek Drive, Achiever Development developer. Matthew Blomeley began by describing the master plan amendment and preliminary plat from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. The master plan and preliminary plat have been changed to show additional land the developer has purchased and has added the land to the development. The increase in the number of lots is consistent with the approved Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning amendment. Mr. Matt Taylor was in attendance to represent the applicant. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the master plan amendment and preliminary plat subject to all staff comments, seconded by Mr. Ronnie Martin. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2019 River Rock Place [2018-3160] site plan for 4,536 sf2 retail building on 0.4 acre zoned CH located along River Rock Boulevard, Glen Mobley developer. Mr. Donald Anthony began by making known this site plan had been submitted three times. The Planning Commission had previously reviewed the plan in February 2019; due to several deficiencies, the applicant had opted to withdrawal the site plan at that time. There are still several deficiencies, which are listed in the staff report. Mr. Anthony requested that the Planning Commission allow staff to continue working with the applicant to meet all minimum standards. Otherwise, the plan should be disapproved, and the applicant would be required to resubmit for Planning Commission review. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to shift the site plan to the administrative review process, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. New Business Zoning application [2019-410] for approximately 3.55 acres located along West Northfield Boulevard and Hope Way to be rezoned from MU to RS-15, New Vision Baptist Church of Murfreesboro Inc. developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley began by describing the zoning request from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Blomeley said if the zoning application is approved, the applicant would be required to apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a special use permit to address future building or parking expansion for religious land use. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on April 3, 2019, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 20, 2019 Staff Reports and Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. ___________________________ Chairman ____________________________ Secretary DA: cj 5