Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 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 Director Eddie Smotherman Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Warren Russell Marina Rush, Principal Planner Ronnie Martin Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Chase Salas David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Amelia Kerr, Planner Jafar Ware, Planner Brad Barbee, Landscape Site Plan Inspector Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order after determining there was a quorum. The minutes of the July 10, 2019, July 17, 2019 and August 7, 2019, Planning Commission meetings were approved as submitted. Consent Agenda Chair Kathy Jones read the following items to be considered for approval. West Point, Section 2 [2019-1025] preliminary plat for 2 lots on 29.79 acres zoned LI located along Beasie Road, Charlie B. Mitchell Jr., developer. Osborne Estates, Section 1, Phase 1 [2019-2043] final plat for 26 lots on 9.02 acres zoned RS- 10 located along Osborne Lane and Pomoa Place, Black Diamond Construction, LLC developer. The Crossings of Three Rivers, Section 1, Phase 2 [2019-2044] final plat for 28 lots on 7.88 acres zoned PRD located along Hospitality Lane and Blackwater Drive, Three Rivers, LLC developer. The Shoppes At Northgate, Lot 4 [2019-2042] final plat for 1 lot on 1.44 acres zoned CH located along Memorial Boulevard, Oldacre McDonald, LLC developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 West Point, Lot 3 [2019-2048] final plat for 1 lot on 5.59 acres zoned L-I located along New Salem Highway and Beasie Road, Amerco Real Estate Company developer. Redeemer Academy, Lot 1 [2019-2047] final plat for 1 lot on 3.81 acres zoned CF located along Old Salem Road, Rucker Donnell Foundation developer. Cason Square, Lot 28 [2019-2046] final plat for 1 lot on 2.21 acres zoned CH located along Rideout Lane, Mt. Oread Properties, LLC developer. Shalom Farms, Section 1 [2019-2049] final plat for dedication of right-of-way and easements on 2.07 acres located along New Salem Highway and Barfield Road, World Outreach Church of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Inc. developer. AT&T [2019-3105] site plan for modifications to an existing parking lot including the installation of a security gate on 0.56 acres zoned CBD located at 221 North Church Street, South Central Bell developer. Mandatory Referral [2019-718] to consider the abandonment of a drainage and utility easement east of Agripark Drive and west of John R Rice Boulevard, City of Murfreesboro Legal Department applicant. Mandatory Referral [2019-716] to consider the abandonment of a sanitary sewer easement and temporary construction easement located along Florence Road to serve the Shelton Square subdivision, Shane Hastings applicant. Mr. Eddie Smotherman made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Ken Halliburton. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 Plats and Plans Hastings Property Subdivision, Lots 2-5 [2019-1022] master plan and preliminary plat for 4 lots on 5.47 acres zoned CH located along Manchester Pike and Joe B Jackson Parkway, Denny Hastings Family LTD Partnership II developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley began by describing the master plan and preliminary plat from the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Denny Hastings the applicant was available to address any questions. Mr. Blomeley requested that the following items be required before final approval: 1. Continue working with the Engineering Department before a quitclaim deed can be granted. 2. Provide a Type D Buffer behind the stormwater pond beside the joining residential properties. 3. Provide safety measures around the stormwater pond. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the master plan and preliminary plat subject to all staff comments, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Hastings Property Subdivision, Lots 2-5 [2019-2036] final plat for 4 lots on 5.47 acres zoned CH located along Manchester Pike and Joe B Jackson Parkway, Denny Hastings Family LTD Partnership II developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley summarized the staff report, which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Denny Hastings the applicant was available to address any questions. Mr. Ronnie Martin 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 AUGUST 21, 2019 New Business Zoning application [2019-428] for approximately 18.14 acres located along Shores Road to amend the Westlawn PUD to modify the buffering and screening plan along Shores Road, D.R. Horton, Inc. applicant. Ms. Marina Rush summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Mr. Rob Molchan and Mr. Matt Taylor were in attendance to represent the applicant. Mr. Molchan came forward stating this request was to modify the design of the landscape buffer for Section 4, of Westlawn PUD along Shores Road. The proposed landscape buffer would enhance the existing mature vegetation in the area. He explained the original Engineer whom had designed Section 4, had included a stormwater drainage system. After the stormwater drainage system was completed, it had changed the original design for the berm/landscaping. Ms. Kathy Jones asked, during the original public hearing in 2007, had anyone opposed the berm/landscaping whom lived across the street of Shores Road. Matthew Blomeley made known he had watched the original Planning Commission meeting and the City Council meeting for this property, and there was no discussion or concerns regarding the berm/landscaping. Mr. Matt Taylor stated it has been 12 years of additional growth with the existing vegetation. This proposal would be supplement and utilize the existing mature natural area. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2019, seconded by Mr. Ronnie Martin. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Annexation Petition and Plan of Services [2019-509] for approximately 10.6 acres located along Asbury Lane and Asbury Road, Pretoria Rentals Trust applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Ms. Green stated she would have the annexation plan of services available before the next meeting. Also, the applicants would be conducting a neighborhood meeting on Monday, August 26, 2019, at Blackman Community Center. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 Mr. Gary Wisniewski representing the applicant was in attendance for the meeting. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2019, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Zoning application [2019-427] for approximately 10.6 acres located along Asbury Lane and Asbury Road to be zoned PRD (Pretoria Falls PRD) simultaneous with annexation, Landmark Homes of TN applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Ms. Green made known the applicant would be conducting a neighborhood meeting on Monday, August 26, 2019, at the Blackman Community Center. Mr. Gary Wisniewski and Mr. Kyle Griffith were in attendance for the meeting. Mr. Wisniewski came forward to make known the proposal would be similar in design and similar in product as the existing development known as Tuscany. He explained the PRD proposal from the Pretoria Falls pattern book making known all homes would include brick, stone and cementitious siding. The HOA would maintain all the landscaping, lawns and irrigation. The amenities would include walking trails, sidewalks, dog bark, wi-fi, and seating areas along Overall Creek and the stormwater pond with benches and swings. Mr. Eddie Smotherman voiced his concerns regarding the amenities on how they should be improved. Ms. Margaret Green made known she had requested for a playground to be added with this development. Continuing, Mr. Smotherman commented for this particular area some type of traffic control or road construction should be in place for additional development. Ms. Green made known she had met with the Public Works Department and Development Services regarding road improvements. From these discussions, Staff has requested for the applicant to submit a preliminary design for a dedicated right-of-way for this proposal. The applicant has agreed to work with the City to address the property with the Major Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 Kyle Griffith came forward to make known they are working on a design to address traffic on Asbury Lane with the City’s MTP. Mr. Ronnie Martin made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2019, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Annexation plan of services and annexation petition [2019-508] for approximately 65 acres located along Northwest Broad Street, Springboard Landing Inc and Mary Hord Haymore Children LP applicants. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Ms. Green made known Staff had concerns with this request because at this time, there is no complete information regarding City service delivery. Therefore, Ms. Green requested that the hearing for the annexation request be delayed until October 2, 2019. She explained this would allow City departments additional time to address the annexation plan of services and any global issues for this proposal. Mr. Rob Molchan was in attendance to represent the applicant. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on October 2, 2019, seconded by Mr. Ronnie Martin. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Zoning application [2019-424] for approximately 65 acres located along NW Broad Street to be zoned PUD simultaneous with annexation and approximately 13 acres to be rezoned from RS-15 and L-I to PUD, DR Horton applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Ms. Green made known Staff has several concerns regarding this proposal. She asked the to address the following items before the public hearing: • Provide a traffic study to address turn lanes along NW Broad Street and possibly a traffic signal aligned with Singer Road. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 • Staff has requested for a break-down of the proposed density to address sewer capacity and service delivery for this development. • Consider placing the commercial uses along NW Broad Street instead of the proposed residential uses along NW Broad Street. • Townhomes have been proposed by a Light Industrial area. This does not meet the standard buffer requirements. She recommended the townhomes be placed further away from the LI zone area. • The applicant should improve the layout and design of homes instead of all garage fronts. • The applicant is proposing two access points onto NW Broad Street with no other proposed access points. • The roads should be designed to meet all service delivery needs for this development. Ms. Green commented that Staff does not oppose residential use for this property. However, the applicant should address the concerns mentioned. She recommended for the annexation and rezoning be conducted simultaneously on October 2, 2019. Mr. Rob Molchan, Mr. Matt Taylor, Mr. Rob Lyons and Mr. Brad Garnto were in attendance to represent the applicant. Mr. Molchan made known they would address the items mentioned and provide revisions at the next workshop on September 18, 2019. The Planning Commission discussed the proposal and agreed that improvements were needed with regard to the setbacks, buffer, elevations and design of the homes. Ms. Green expressed her concerns the heaviest concentration of the residential use is beside the LI zone. Mr. Ronnie Martin made known City Council had a workshop on July 10, 2019, regarding buffer requirements with industrial sites. In addition, he would prefer commercial uses be placed in front of the property with no residential being along NW Broad Street. This would create a greater distance towards the residential area. Mr. Matt Taylor agreed. Mr. Warren Russell made known his concerns 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 regarding the design of the road within the residential area. He feels the long stretch roadway would create high speed traffic within a neighborhood. He recommended the design include more curves to help slow down the traffic. Mr. Ken Halliburton requested for the proposed townhomes be removed from the front along NW Broad Street and be replaced with the proposed pond to be in front of the development. Mr. Taylor stated he would review the pond area further. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on October 2, 2019, subject to the Planning Commission having revisions of this zoning application for the workshop on September 18, 2019, seconded by Mr. Ronnie Martin. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Mandatory Referral/ROW Abandonment [2019-715] to consider the abandonment of existing road rights-of-way adjacent to the Murfreesboro Housing Authority property, including East Lokey Avenue, North Academy Street, Jetton Drive, Christy Court, and Palm Court, Huddleston Steele Engineering, Inc. applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2019, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Mandatory Referral/ROW Abandonment [2019-717] to consider the abandonment of a segment of East Sevier Street right-of-way east of South Academy Street, SEC, Inc. applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr began summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Mr. Ronnie Martin made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2019, seconded Mr. Ken Halliburton. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 Zoning Application [2019-430] for approximately 26.2 acres located along Cherry Lane to be rezoned from RS-15 to P, City of Murfreesboro applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report, which had been made available to the Planning Commission in their agenda packet. Mr. Chase Salas made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2019, seconded by Mr. Ken Halliburton. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Staff Reports and Other Business Bilbro Block D Lot 1 200 First Avenue [2019-2068] final plat for 2 lots zoned RS-8 along Firts Avenue and East Vine Street, Jim Thomas developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley distributed copies of the final plat stating it had been approved in 2017. Since then, the final plat had never been recorded and the time has lapsed for it to be recorded. The applicant’s Engineer has made a few changes, and the plat is in good order and ready to be approved. Mr. Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve subject to staff comments, seconded by Mr. Eddie Smotherman. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Mr. Donald Anthony provided an update on two zoning items [2019-422] and [2019-421], that had had been deferred at the August 7, 2019, Planning Commission meeting. He explained the zoning items are not ready to move forward at this time. Staff is working with the applicants for zoning applications be presented again in the future for the Planning Commission to review. Mr. Eddie Smotherman requested for Staff and the Legal Department to address ongoing concerns regarding vehicle tires being used as signage on commercial properties. Mr. David Ives stated he would work address this issue and would provide an answer for this ongoing problem. 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2019 There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. ____________________________ Chair ____________________________ Secretary DA: cj 10