Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Greg McKnight, Planning Director Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair (virtual) Matthew Blomeley, Asst Planning Dir.(virtual) Warren Russell (virtual) Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Jennifer Garland Marina Rush, Principal Planner Chase Salas Brad Barbee, Planner Ronnie Martin Brenda Davis, Recording Assistant Shawn Wright Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order after determining there was a quorum. She explained that, in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order, two members of the Planning Commission (Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and Mr. Warren Russell) and one member of Staff (Assistant Planning Director Matthew Blomeley) would be participating electronically. All votes will be conducted by roll call. Consent Agenda Chair Kathy Jones read the following items to be considered for approval. The Crossings of Three Rivers, Resubdivision of Lots 9 & 10 [2020-2088] final plat for 4 lots on 0.36 acres zoned PRD located along Hospitality Lane, Three Rivers Rutherford, LLC developer. Gerard T. Payvis [2020-2087] final plat for 2 lots on 6.34 acres zoned RS-10 located along Rucker Lane, Gerard and Christine Payvis developer. Capital Business Park, 3rd Resubdivision of Lot 2 [2020-2089] final plat for 3 lots on 14.56 acres zoned EAC in unincorporated Rutherford County and served as an outside the City sewer customer located along Epps Mill Road and Capital Way, Rhodes Development Co. developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Valley Farms, Section 3 [2020-1024] preliminary plat for 58 lots on 14.62 acres zoned PUD in unincorporated Rutherford County and served as an outside the City sewer customer located along Dunbar Lane and Valley Farms Drive, Valley Farms Group, LLC developer. Carters Retreat, Section 2 [2020-1025] preliminary plat for 150 lots on 60.96 acres zoned PRD located along Bradyville Pike, LGI Homes developer. Broad Street Development, Project No. U-R Tenn. 6-1, Resubdivision of Lots 23-B1 and 23- C [2020-2085] final plat for 1 lot on 1.62 acres zoned H-I located along Hickerson Drive and South Front Street, The Palmer Family Real Estate Partnership developer. Mr. Chase Salas made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Ronnie Martin. Upon roll call, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Jennifer Garland Ken Halliburton Ronnie Martin Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None Gateway Design Overlay Hunt Pool & Spa Lot 1 [2020-6007 & 2020-3124] initial/final design and site plan review for parking lot addition for an existing Salons by JC on 2 acres zoned L-I & GDO-1 located at 708 North Thompson Lane, Equitable Property Company LLC developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. She made known the proposal is for a parking lot addition, and the request meets all parking requirements. There will not be any new structures added onto this site with this plan. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Ms. Jennifer Garland made a motion to approve both the initial and final design review and site plan review without requiring any connectivity to the greenway trail and subject to all staff comments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ronnie Martin. Upon roll call, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Jennifer Garland Ken Halliburton Ronnie Martin Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None Amelia’s Closet at Jackson Heights [2020-3119 & 2020-6006] initial/final design and site plan review for change of use from Automotive Repair to Philanthropic Institution on 12.7 acres zoned CH & GDO-4 located along Medical Center Parkway, Jody Powers developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. Ms. Green explained the applicant proposes to make small changes to the outside of an older building. The design layout does not meet the GDO standards; but the proposed changes would improve the older structure. In addition, the applicant proposes for the inside of the building to include a public assembly space for rent, a restaurant, a convenience market with a pick-up window, and auto detailing. There would not be an outside vehicle wash area. Each proposed business would be phased in separately. The applicant has a mission to provide training to assist individuals who are seeking employment opportunities. Ms. Green provided the two different color palettes -- one being from the applicant’s layout design and the second being from the approved Jackson Heights Plaza color palette. She requested for the Planning Commission to review the proposed colors to see if they integrate with the 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 approved colors for the Jackson Heights renovation that was approved by the Planning Commission in March 2020. Mr. Rob Molchan, Mr. Matt Taylor, and Ms. Jody Powers were in attendance to represent the application. Ms. Jennifer Garland made a motion to approve both the initial and final design review and site plan review subject to all staff comments, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. Upon roll call, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Jennifer Garland Ken Halliburton Ronnie Martin Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None Fountains at the Gateway [2020-6005 & 2020-3116] initial/final design and site plan review for a proposed fence on 12.7 acres zoned MU & GDO-3 located along Medical Center Parkway, Scott Graby developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green summarized the staff report which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. She explained the proposed tenant would provide a licensed school that had been approved by the State of Tennessee. Since COVID-19, the State of Tennessee has allowed additional school licenses to assist with school- aged children who are attending school virtually. Continuing, Ms. Green explained the site plan is for a proposed fence that would be used around an open area for the school. The open space being fenced in is a change of use in the Gateway 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Design Overlay. This request requires approval from the DRC and the Planning Commission. There will not be any playground equipment added with the fence installation. Chair Kathy Jones stated she had visited this site and was impressed with the tenant’s proposal. This school will allow home-schooled children to come to this site for their virtual education. Mr. Ronnie Martin made a motion to approve both the initial and final design review and site plan review subject to all staff comments, seconded by Ms. Jennifer Garland. Upon roll call, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Jennifer Garland Ken Halliburton Ronnie Martin Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None New Business Street renaming [2020-902] to rename an approximately 1,600’-long segment of Shelbyville Pike to South Church Street, City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. Mr. Matthew Blomeley summarized the staff report which had been provided to the Planning Commission in the agenda packet. He explained that new software for emergency service providers was being installed county-wide for Rutherford County E-911 and City GIS. With the new software it has been identified that some street naming issues needed to be addressed during the implementation of the new software. There is some confusion regarding where the South Church Street name ends, and the Shelbyville Pike street name begins. To Staff’s knowledge, there has never been a formal decision on this matter. The businesses at the southeast and 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 southwest corners of Savannah Ridge/Lansdan Drive and US 231 (Camino Real and Exxon/On the Run) already have South Church Street addresses. There are nine properties with Shelbyville Pike addresses on the west side of the highway that are in the unincorporated County. In addition, Shelbyville Pike addresses were just recently assigned for the first phase of the Marketplace at Savannah Ridge commercial development on the east side of the highway, which is in the City and will be under development soon. Because some of the properties along this segment of the highway have been assigned South Church Street addresses and others Shelbyville Pike addresses, it has caused confusion about where the highway actually changes names. Staff proposes to change the name of this segment of the highway from Shelbyville Pike to South Church Street. Its intersection with Joe B Jackson Parkway would be the point at which it formally becomes Shelbyville Pike. Joe B Jackson Parkway, a major arterial, forms a logical and recognizable intersection for the street to change names from South Church Street, which is associated with the more urban development of the City, to Shelbyville Pike, which is associated with the more rural development of the unincorporated County. It is Staff’s opinion that this street renaming request complies with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission in 2019, as it is in response to a need expressed by emergency services. If the street renaming is approved by the City, then Rutherford County will take action to change the addresses of the existing parcels on the west side of the highway that are located in the unincorporated County. Mr. Matthew Blomeley made known that Mr. Doug Demosi, the Planning Director for the Rutherford County Planning Department was in attendance for this meeting. Mr. Demosi has agreed to assist with the address changes for the parcels that would be affected in the unincorporated County. Staff recommends a public hearing to be scheduled for December 2, 2020. Mr. Doug Demosi came forward stating that, if this request is approved, he will coordinate a time to implement the change, including mailing out notifications to those affected. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Mr. Ronnie Martin made a motion to schedule a public hearing on December 2, 2020, seconded by Ms. Jennifer Garland. Upon roll call, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Jennifer Garland Ken Halliburton Ronnie Martin Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None Staff Reports and Other Business Mr. Matthew Blomeley made known that each Planning Commissioner had received a hard copy of a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment [2020-806]. This amendment relates to the compensation of the members of the Board of Zoning Appeals. He recommended to schedule this matter for a public hearing on December 2, 2020. If approved, this recommendation would move forward to City Council for their consideration. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton asked whether or not he should vote due to being a BZA member. Mr. Roman Hankins stated that, since it was not an increase in pay, it was his decision whether to vote or abstain. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton stated he would abstain from voting on this item. Ms. Jennifer Garland made a motion to schedule a public hearing on December 2, 2020, seconded by Mr. Chase Salas. Upon roll call, the motion passed by the following vote: Aye: Jennifer Garland Ronnie Martin Warren Russell 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Chase Salas Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Abstained: Ken Halliburton Nay: None Lastly, Mr. Blomeley made known that a free virtual training regarding ethics had been scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This training would go towards the State-mandated continuing education hours. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. _____________________________ Chair ______________________________ Secretary GM: cj 8