Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 1:00 PM CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Shawn Wright Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Rick LaLance Brad Barbee, Planner Warren Russell Joel Aguilera, Planner Chase Salas Katie Noel, Project Engineer Jami Averwater Abraham Farias, Engineer in Training Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney 1. Call to order: Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. Determination of a quorum. Chair Jones determined that a quorum was present. Continuing, Chair Jones introduced Planning Commissioner Jami Averwater. 3. Approve minutes of the July 21, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. (Item was listed on the agenda but no vote was taken.) 4. Consent Agenda: The Gardens of Three Rivers, Section 2 [2021-1020] amended preliminary plat for 60 lots on 12.01 acres zoned PRD located along Elmcroft Avenue and Audubon Lane, Achiever Development developer. The Gardens of Three Rivers, Section 3 [2021-1023] amended preliminary plat for 42 lots on 9.54 acres zoned PRD located along Eldin Creek Drive, Achiever Development developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 Three Rivers Commercial, Lot C5 [2021-2063] final plat for 1 lot on 0.72 acres zoned CH located along New Salem Highway, Bart and Leslie Gordon developer. Waites Creek Crossing, Resubdivision of Lots 38-42 [2021-2064] final plat for 10 lots on 1.07 acres zoned RS-A, Type 1 located along Welltown Lane, O’Brien Loyd Venture developer. The Gardens of Three Rivers, Resubdivision of Lot 27 [2021-2066] final plat for 3 lots on 0.27 acre located along Leawood Court, Harpeth Valley Homes, LLC developer. Brady Estates, Section 2, Phase 1 [2021-2067] final plat for 37 lots on 11.2 acres zoned RS-10 located along Pathfinder Drive, IMER Development, LLC developer. Samsonite Development, Resubdivision of Lots 5 and 6 [2021-2065] final plat for 3 lots on 13.24 acres zoned H-I located along Captain Joe Fulghum Drive, Swanson Developments, LP applicant. Turney Property [2021-1021] preliminary plat for 3 lots on 5.2 acres zoned CH located at the southeast corner of New Salem Highway and Veterans Parkway, Jack Point Venture developer. Rutherford County One Stop [2021-3093] site plan for a 14,600 ft2 public building on 17.61 acres located at the northwest corner of Blaze Drive and Fortress Boulevard, Rutherford County Government developer. Liberty Station Section 8 [2021-2062] final plat for 29 lots on 10.3 acres zoned RS-15 & RS-10 located along General Bradley Avenue and General Yeager Drive, Liberty Heights, LLC developer. Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the Consent Agenda; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. Old Business. Hidden River Estates, Phase 1 [2021-3042] site plan for 101 single-family attached dwelling units (townhomes) review of the fence, rear elevations, and trash collection on 12.42 acres zoned PUD (Hidden River Estates PUD), located along the north side of Cason Trail, Hidden River Holding Company, LLC developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Blomeley explained the development includes areas for solid waste carts to be stored for a private hauler to pick up solid waste. This would be managed by the Homeowners’ Association. In addition, this development includes several areas for Dumpster locations if for some reason the solid waste carts did not work for the residents; then Dumpster could be used instead of solid waste carts. Mr. Brian Burns (applicant) and Mr. Drew Alderson (applicant’s representative) were in attendance for the meeting to represent the application. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Gateway Design Overlay: North Church, LLC, Lot 11 [2021-6010 & 3092] initial design review of a 23,610 ft2 multi-tenant building on 1.5 acres zoned CH & GDO-1 located along Conference Center Boulevard and Avenue Way, Robert & Marie Parks developer. WITHDRAWN BY THE DEVELOPER 7. Plats and Plans: Shelton Grove, Section 1 [2021-1022] amended master plan and preliminary plat for 80 lots on 15.9 acres zoned PUD located along Manson Court north of Manson Pike, Shelton Grove, LLC developer. Mr. Joel Aguilera presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance made a motion to approve the amended plan and preliminary plat subject to all comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 8. New Business: Annexation petition and plan of services [2021-504] for approximately 9.1 acres located along Franklin Road and Veterans Parkway, Wright Family Real Estate Partnership applicant. Mr. Matthew Blomeley presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to set a public hearing to be scheduled on September 1, 2021; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas, and the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2021-416] for approximately 9.1 acres located along located along Franklin Road and Veterans Parkway to be zoned CH and PRD (The Villas at Veterans PRD) simultaneous with annexation, Harney Homes, LLC applicant. Mr. Matthew Blomeley presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. John Harney and Mr. Justin Harney (developers) and Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Taylor came forward to speak briefly about the project. Mr. Rick LaLance asked for clarification from the staff report if this development would not exceed the sewer allocation ordinance. Mr. Blomeley explained this was in reference to seven units per acre for townhomes. The proposed density is more than what the sewer allocation ordinance allows for development in an RS-15 zone. For townhome zoning, however, seven units per acres is the max. After discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to schedule a public hearing for the zoning application on September 1, 2021; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton, and the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2021-417] to amend the PRD zoning (Shelton Square PRD) on approximately 242 acres located along Blackman Road, Shelton Square, LLC applicant. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton announced he would be abstaining from all discussion and vote for this zoning application. Mr. Matthew Blomeley presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Taylor gave a PowerPoint presentation from the applicant’s pattern book, which Pattern Book is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Rick LaLance expressed his concerns with the proposed changes. Mr. Matt Taylor explained the proposal would be for smaller lots with large homes. People who buy these homes are the ones who favor their home to be on a small lot. The homes are an expensive product and very desirable. In addition, they had mailed out over 150 notifications to residents through the HOA and social media about this proposal; to date, he has received only one telephone call. Mr. Taylor commented that the residents are comfortable with this change. Mr. Chase Salas moved to schedule a public hearing for the zoning application on September 1, 2021; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Abstain: Ken Halliburton Zoning application [2021-415] for approximately 0.24 acres located along North Maple Street to be rezoned from RM-12 and CCO to PRD (604 North Maple Towns PRD) and CCO, Green Properties, LLC applicant. Ms. Holly Smyth presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Bill Huddleston (design engineer) and Mr. Clyde Rountree (land planner) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Rountree gave a PowerPoint presentation from the applicant’s pattern book, which Pattern Book is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. The Planning Commission began discussing the proposal and agreed there were too many dwelling units and bedrooms being proposed for the size of the property. Suggestions were made to reduce the number of units, to increase the number of guest parking spaces, and to provide open space on the property. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to schedule a public hearing for the zoning application on September 1, 2021; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2021 Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 9. Staff Reports and Other Business: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. ____________________________________ Chair _____________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 9