Planning Commission

1 Minutes of the Murfreesboro Planning Commission May 1st, 2019 Council Chambers 6:00 P.M. Members Present Staff Present Kathy Jones, Chair Donald Anthony, Planning Director Ken Halliburton, Vice Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assist. Planning Director Warren Russell Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Ronnie Martin Sam Huddleston, Executive Director of Dev. Services Jennifer Garland David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Chase Salas Lexi Stacey, Recording Assistant Dianna Tomlin, Principal Planner Amelia Kerr, Planner Austin Cooper, Planner Jafar Ware, Planner Robert Holtz, Building and Codes Director Teresa Stevens, Sign Administrator Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order after determining there was a quorum. The minutes from the March 6th, 2019 and April 17th, 2019 Planning Commission meetings were approved as submitted. Annexation plan of services and annexation petition [2019-504] for approximately 3.1 acres located along Shelbyville Pike, Douglas Dales applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr summarized the staff report, which was made available in the agenda packet provided to the Planning Commission. Ms. Kerr noted that although the City can provide utilities to the subject property, the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department has indicated that they cannot provide services to the existing structures on the property due to the nearest fire hydrant being approximately 1,100 feet to the south. Ms. Kerr added that the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department requested that a fire hydrant be installed or the structures be removed prior to the effective date of annexation. Ms. Kerr requested that this item be deferred until a resolution is for fire protection is determined. Mr. Matt Taylor was in attendance to represent the applicant. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. The following residents spoke during the public hearing: • Andy McClean (146 Volunteer Road) asked the Planning Commission if the owner had received the required 51 percent of signatures by the Town and Country Estates  2 May 1st, 2019 residents, as it is required by their restrictive covenants for the rezoning to commercial. Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Taylor said that the seller did obtain the 51 percent of the required signatures. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to defer, 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 summarized the staff report, which was made available in the agenda packet provided to the Planning Commission. Mr. Matt Taylor noted that the Future Land Use map was approved before the surrounding area started growing as commercial, in particular, the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic developing adjacent to the subject property. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning request; therefore, Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Ronnie Martin made a motion to defer, seconded by Ms. Jennifer Garland. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 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 summarized the staff report, which was made available to the Planning Commission. Mr. Anthony explained that this proposal is for a new zoning district, General Industrial. Mr. Anthony noted that General Industrial will serve as step between Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial. Mr. Anthony added that this zoning district will be similar to Heavy Industrial but would remove the adult-oriented uses, as well as heavier, more intense industrial uses. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning request; therefore, Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Section 24, Article VI, City Core Overlay expansion (2019-802), City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. Ms. Dianna Tomlin summarized the staff report, which was made available in the agenda packet provided to the Planning Commission. Ms. Tomlin asked for the Planning Commission to allow staff to look at and modify the language of the Single-Family Residential district but allow staff to proceed with taking the proposed ordinance amendment to City Council.  3 May 1st, 2019 Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning request; therefore, Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Ronnie Martin asked staff why the allowance for duplexes without a shared wall and accessory structures were withheld from the ordinance amendment. Mr. Anthony explained that staff has decided not to purse the allowance for accessory apartments in the Single- Family Residential district by right, but the language for duplexes without a shared wall is included in the amendment. Mr. Ronnie Martin made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 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 summarized the staff report, which was made available in the agenda packet provided to the Planning Commission. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning request; therefore, Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Chase Salas made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Ken Halliburton. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Section 24 Planned Signage Overlay District pertaining to eligible zones and uses for PSO zoning [2019- 806], City of Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department applicant. Mr. Robert Holtz summarized the staff report, which was made available to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Holtz explained that this ordinance amendment would allow an Institutional Group Assembly Use in any zone to apply for a Planned Sign Overlay zoning classification. Mr. Holtz added that only developments zoned Commercial Highway, Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, Planned Development, or located in any of the GDO Overlay Districts that meet the 20-acre requirement can apply for a PSO Overlay. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning request; therefore, Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Staff and the Planning Commission conversed about the types of signage allowed in Planned Sign Overlays. Ms. Jennifer Garland made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance regarding Sections 25.2, 25.2-25, 25.2- 26 pertaining to building entry signs, banners and institutional group assembly uses  4 May 1st, 2019 [2019-805], City of Murfreesboro Building and Codes Department applicant. Mr. Robert Holtz summarized the staff report, which was made available to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Holtz explained that the vast majority of Institutional Group Assemblies are churches and are located in residential zones which are among the most restrictive zones for signage; this amendment allows more signage regardless of the zones in which properties are located. Staff and the Planning Commission conversed about the types of building materials allowed for signage. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning request; therefore, Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Mandatory Referral [2019-710] to consider the dedication of a pump station easement on City-owned property north of West Thompson Lane and east of Leanna Road as part of the Caroline Farms development, Caroline Farms, LLC applicant. Mr. Matthew Blomeley summarized the staff report, which was made available to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Blomeley explained that this mandator referral is for the dedication of a sanitary sewer pump station easement on the City-owned property east of Leanna Road and north of West Thompson Lane commonly referred to as the “Jordan Farm.” Mr. Blomeley noted that the pump station will be utilized by the Caroline Farms single-family residential subdivision to its east. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Mandatory Referral [2019-711] to consider the use of a 5-acre gravel lot at 950 N Thompson Ln owned by Saint Thomas Rutherford for parking. Mr. Donald Anthony explained that this mandatory referral is to allow the expansion and parking on a gravel lot located at 950 N Thompson Lane. Mr. Anthony noted that the conditions upon approval would be: the applicant would have to remove all gravel from site prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; the applicant would return the lot to a “clean and green” state; and the applicant would provide a tree survey to the Planning Department if any trees are preserved. Ms. Jennifer Garland stated that she would be abstaining from voting as her employer is involved in the construction. Mr. Ronnie Martin made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor, with one abstention. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:47 pm.  5 May 1st, 2019 _________________________________ Chairman _________________________________ Secretary