Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 2020 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Greg McKnight, Planning Director Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Jennifer Garland Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Ronnie Martin Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Warren Russell David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Chase Salas Eddie Smotherman Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order after determining there was a quorum. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2020 and May 6, 2020 Planning Commission meetings, seconded by Mr. Warren Russell. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Public Hearings Zoning application [2020-408] for approximately 0.54 acres located along South Maney Avenue north of East Castle Street to be rezoned from CH and CCO to PUD (Maney Station PUD) and CCO, Rhett Kelton applicant. Mr. Matthew Blomeley summarized the staff report which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Mr. Blomeley explained that the Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan recommends the most appropriate land use character for this property to be “Neighborhood Commercial” which would be a low-intensity commercial use. However, the applicant is proposing a development that would be more consistent with the “Urban Commercial/Mixed-Use” land use character. The uses for this land use character include multi-family residential, entertainment, restaurants and other retail, general and professional offices. Mr. Blomeley stated the Planning Commission would need to determine whether or not this is an appropriate instance to deviate from the recommendations of the future land use map. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 2020 Mr. Clyde Rountree, Mr. Rhett Kelton, and Mr. Brian Oliver were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Clyde Rountree gave a PowerPoint presentation with the following information: • 13 residential dwelling units that would be approximately 9,500 square-feet total. • The average size of the one-bedroom dwelling units would be a minimum of 550 square- feet. • There would be one accessible dwelling unit on the first floor located at the back of the building. Also, the first floor would include commercial uses, the second floor would have six dwelling units, and the third floor would have six dwelling units. • All units would be for sale via a Horizontal Property Regime. • The building would be facing the street with parking at the rear of the building. • There would be a rooftop patio area with raised gardens, patio seating, tables, etc. • On the first floor there would be approximately 3,900 square-feet of commercial space. • A list for the proposed permitted uses had been included in the applicant’s pattern book. Mr. Brian Oliver, the architect, explained the proposed architecture. The building materials would be five different colors of brick and commercial glass across the front and two sides. Each residential unit would have a balcony and have access to the rooftop patio area. In addition, there would be two interior stairs for tenants to have access with key cards at the security doors. Mr. Eddie Smotherman addressed the list of permitted uses. He requested for Tobacco and Vape Sales to be removed and placed on prohibited use list. Mr. Clyde Rountree stated that he would remove Tobacco and Vape Sales and Laundries from the permitted use list. Mr. Rhett Kelton came forward making known his vision for this development. This property is in a great location with a wonderful streetscape for young professionals that could enjoy an urban 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 2020 environment living in the downtown area. This development could become a precursor for more to come in the future. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. Mr. Allen McAdoo – came forward to make known he is in favor for this proposal. He hopes this project will help bring additional development to the area. Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Eddie Smotherman made a motion to approve subject to moving the following uses from the permitted use list to the prohibited use list: for Laundries and Tobacco/E- Cigarettes/Vape Sales, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Zoning application [2020-406] for approximately 5.09 acres located along North Thompson Lane to amend the North Thompson Place PUD (also known as Gateway Village) to expand the uses permitted, Swanson Development, LP applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Ms. Green stated the applicant would like to expand the permitted uses for their buildings. The permitted uses are currently allowed per the approved pattern book and are proposed to be redefined as follows: Buildings A & B 1st Floor additional permitted uses to be added: 1. Church 2. College, University 3. Business School 4. Janitorial Service 5. Laboratories, Medical 6. Laboratories, Testing 7. Offices 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 2020 8. Radio TV or Recording Studio Buildings A & B 2nd Floor proposed additional permitted uses to be added: 1. Student Center 2. Amusements, Commercial Indoors 3. Animal Grooming Facility 4. Antique Mall 5. Antique Store 6. Apothecaries 7. Barber or Beauty Shop 8. Book, Card Shop 9. Catering Establishment 10. Clothing Store 11. Department or Discount Store 12. Flower or Plant Store 13. Glass-Stained and Leaded 14. Key, Locksmith 15. Reducing and Weight Control Services 16. Restaurant and Carryout Restaurant (excludes drive-up window) 17. Specialty Shop Ms. Green stated that these proposed permitted uses were consistent with the future land use map. In addition, a traffic analysis has been prepared and provided that makes known how this proposal would not create any negative traffic impacts for this development. Mr. Matt Taylor and Mr. Joe Swanson, Jr. were present to represent the application. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning application; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 2020 Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve subject to all staff comments, seconded by Mr. Eddie Smotherman. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Mandatory Referral Mandatory Referral [2020-710] to consider the abandonment of an existing MWRD water easement located within the Northfield Village subdivision along West Northfield Boulevard, Mr. Matt Taylor (on behalf of A + Storage) applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. This item has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Murfreesboro Water Resource Board. Ms. Green stated if this mandatory referral is approved it should be made subject to the applicant providing all the necessary documentation required to prepare and record the instrument to City Staff. This includes legal descriptions and an illustration of the property. Ms. Jennifer Garland made a motion to approve subject to all staff comments, seconded by Mr. Ronnie Martin. The motion carried by unanimous vote in favor. Staff Reports and Other Business There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. ___________________________ Chair ___________________________ Secretary GM: cj 5