Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Donald Anthony, Planning Director Ken Halliburton, Vice Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Dir. Eddie Smotherman Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Jennifer Garland Dianna Tomlin, Principal Planner Warren Russell Amelia Kerr, Planner Chase Salas Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Katie Noel, Project Engineer Matt Fasig, Project Engineer Brad Barbee, Landscape Site Plan Inspector Carl Peas, Fire Marshall Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order after determining there was a quorum. Mr. David Ives introduced Ms. Felicia Reed, whom had recently joined the staff with the Legal Department. Ms. Reed is a Legal Assistant and will be taking the position currently held by Ms. Diane Johnson. Ms. Johnson will be retiring in the upcoming months. Please welcome Ms. Felicia Reed to the Planning Commission. Consent Agenda Chair Kathy Jones read the following items to be considered for approval. The Gardens at Three Rivers, Section 3 [2019-1011] preliminary plat for 53 lots on 9.19 acres zoned PRD located along Eldin Creek Drive, Achiever Development developer. Haverford Subdivision, Resubdivision of Lot 22 [2019-2017] final plat for 1 lot on 3.8 acres zoned CH located along Old Fort Parkway, Race Trac Petroleum, Inc. developer. Hooper One Lot Subdivision, Resubdivision of Lot 1 [2019-2014] final plat for 1 lot on 3.29 acres zoned RS-15 located along Siegel Road, Bruce Hooper developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 Shelton Square, Lots 117-141 Amendment Plat [2019-2018] final plat for 25 lots on 4.1 acres zoned PRD located along Florence Road and Pointer Place, Shelton Square, LLC developer. The Gardens at Three Rivers, Section 1 [2019-2019] final plat for 13 lots on 8.5 acres zoned PRD located along Audubon Lane, Achiever Development developer. Barfield Animal Hospital Subdivision [2019-2015] final plat for 2 lots on 1.66 acres zoned CH located along South Church Street, Grey Barker, Steve Myers, and Tim Williams developers. Holsted Subdivision [2019-2016] final plat for 2 lots of 0.35 acres zoned RM- 12 located along Courtland Court and Evergreen Street, Mike Holsted developer. Mr. Eddie Smotherman made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Ms. Jennifer Garland. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Gateway Design Overlay North Church Lot 17 (Las Trojas Cantina) [2019-6004 & 2019-3042] initial design review for 10,501ft2 restaurant on 2.7 acres zoned MU & GDO-1 located along Medical Center Parkway, Conference Center Boulevard and Silohill Lane, Martinez Garcia Properties, LLC developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green began by describing the initial design review from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Ms. Green made known the design of the proposed building is unique and the site meets the minimum parking requirements. Mr. Rob Molchan, Mr. Michael Hindman and Ms. Mindy Denny were in attendance to represent the applicant. Mr. Molchan came forward making known his clients have several restaurants in the south and they are excited to bring their restaurant to the Gateway. He explained the majority of the parking area would be located at the back side of the building. All parking areas would be screened with landscaping. Mr. Michael Hindman came forward to explain the building would 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 be designed to serve the entrance into the Gateway area. The primary materials for the building include two different colors of brick with natural limestone. There would be towers on each corner of the building to be elevated with stone material to serve as anchors for the building. Continuing, Mr. Hindman made known the locations of the arch windows on the east side of the building are enclosed space. However, the windows would roll up within the building. The building would not include an outdoor patio. Instead, the building would have indoor space with rolled up windows. The Planning Commission discussed the proposal and requested for the following items to be considered: • The shared access drive heading out toward Conference Center Boulevard should include a small island or additional signage and striping to assist traffic flow. • A masonry base should be added to all areas on the building. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve subject to including a masonry base to the building and addressing all other staff comments, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Vantage Murfreesboro Subdivision [2019-2020] easement plat for 2 lots on 34.30 acres zoned RM-16 and GDO-1 located along Manson Pike, Vantage at Murfreesboro, LLC developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley began by describing the final plat from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Blomeley explained the two lots were being shifted to accommodate utility easements Mr. Bill Huddleston was in attendance to represent the applicant. Ms. Jennifer Garland made a motion to approve subject to all staff comments, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 Plats and Plans Osborne Estates, Section 2 [2019-1010] preliminary plat for 19 lots on 5.8 acres zoned RS- 10 located along Osborne Lane, Randy Friedsam developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley began by describing the preliminary plat from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Blomeley requested the preliminary plat be approved subject to all revised staff comments. Mr. Bill Huddleston and Mr. Randy Friedsman the applicant was in attendance for the meeting. Ms. Warren made a motion to approve subject to all revised staff comments, seconded by Mr. Ken Halliburton. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. New Business Annexation plan of services and annexation petition [2019-504] for approximately 3.1 acres located along Shelbyville Pike, Douglas Dales applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr began by describing the annexation request from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Ms. Kerr recommended that the Planning Commission to schedule a public hearing. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Zoning application [2019-411] for approximately 3.1 acres located along Shelbyville Pike to be zoned CH simultaneous with annexation, Five Star Joint Venture applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr began by describing the zoning request from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Ms. Kerr recommended for the Planning Commission to schedule a public hearing. Mr. Eddie Smotherman made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Ms. Jennifer Garland. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Sections 14 and 22 and Charts 1 and 2 [2019-803]; pertaining to industrial uses, City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. Mr. Donald Anthony began by making known the proposed amendment was for the creation of a third industrial district. The new industrial use as presented would be General Industrial (GI). This type zone would allow heavier industrial uses; however, it would not allow the more intensive heavy industrial uses. Chart 1 of the Zoning Ordinance would be amended to add the new GI district with designated uses. Also, Chart 1 would be updated to remove outdated uses or repetitive uses. Mr. Anthony recommended for a public hearing to be scheduled. Mr. Eddie Smotherman made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Ms. Jennifer Garland. Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Section 24. Overlay District Regulations, Article VI. CCO, City Core Overlay District [2019-802], pertaining to expansion of the CCO zoning district. Mr. Dianna Tomlin began by making known the proposed amendment was to expand the City Core Overlay District. Over the last few weeks, the CCO had been presented during several different occasions to the public. There had been an open house information outreach during the evening hours at City Hall. Also, the proposal had been presented at a City Council meeting, a Planning Commission meeting, and a Historic Zoning Commission meeting. After each meeting there had been positive feedback from the public. Therefore, Staff is ready to move forward and would recommend scheduling a public hearing for the expansion of the CCO zoning district. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 Proposed amendment to the Subdivision Regulations and Street Design Specifications regarding small wireless devices in public rights-of-way [2019- 804], City of Murfreesboro Legal Department applicant. Mr. David Ives began by making a request to repeal portions of the Subdivision Regulations and Street Design Specifications pertaining to small cell devices. Recently, the Tennessee State Legislature and Federal Communication Commission had approved new regulations regarding small cell devices in the public rights-of-way. Therefore, the new regulations would be added to the Zoning Ordinance and applied to rights-of-way and other areas such as City property and private property. Therefore, Mr. Ives recommended for the current information regarding small cell devices in public rights-of-way be removed from the Subdivision Regulations and Street Design Specifications. A public hearing would need to be scheduled to amend the Subdivision Regulations and Street Design Specifications. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Eddie Smotherman. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Staff Reports and Other Business Proposed amendment to Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A, Section 24, Article V, dealing with planned signage overlay [2019- 806], City of Murfreesboro Legal Department applicant. Mr. David Ives explained that the proposed amendment is to change areas in which the Planned Sign Overlay (PSO) may be utilized for institutional group assembly uses. Ms. Jennifer Garland asked if the new General Industrial (GI) zone would be included with this request, in which Mr. David Ives answered yes. Mr. Warren Russell made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Ken Halliburton. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 Proposed amendment to Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 25.2-Signs, Section 25.2-2, 25.2- 25, and 25.2-26 and Appendix A, Section 24, Article V, dealing with building entry signs, banners, institutional group assemblies [2019-805], City of Murfreesboro Legal Department applicant. Mr. David Ives began by making known this amendment has several components, such as: • Creating new building entry signs for commercial buildings • Expanding the maximum size of banners • Treating all institutional group assemblies as one group Mr. Ken Halliburton requested for examples to be provided so he would be able view the proposed changes. For example, he would like to view the current banners on a building beside the proposed increased size banner. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. Proposed Map Amendment to the City Core Overlay Expansion [2019-802], City of Murfreesboro applicant. Mr. Matthew Blomeley began by making known an amended map for the City Core Overlay should be included with the expansion of the City Core Overlay District. With the expansion some of the parcels that are not currently in the CCO overlay area would need to be added onto the CCO map. Therefore, a public hearing should be scheduled for zoning and to add the additional parcels that are not currently in the CCO overlay. If approved, this map would incorporate the North Highland Avenue area and The Historic Bottoms area. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2019, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 2019 There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. _________________________________________ Chair _________________________________________ Secretary DA: cj 8