Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Greg McKnight, Planning Director Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Jami Averwater Marina Rush, Principal Planner Rick LaLance Holly Rush, Principal Planner Warren Russell Joel Aguilera, Planner Chase Salas Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Shawn Wright Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Sam Huddleston, Executive Dir. Dev. Services 1. Call to order Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Determination of a quorum Chair Jones determined that a quorum was present. 3. Approve minutes of the September 15, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the Minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 4. Public Hearings and Recommendations to City Council: Zoning application [2021-418] for approximately 8.4 acres located along Bridge Avenue to be rezoned from RS-10 to CF and approximately 1 acre to be rezoned from H-I to CF, City 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Church applicant. Ms. Holly Smyth presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy of which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Jack Parker (design engineer) and Mr. Joey Rhyne (contractor) were in attendance representing 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. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2021-507] for approximately 15.6 acres located north of Dejarnette Lane, Calvary Baptist Church 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. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. William Campbell, 819 Templeton Lane - opposes this annexation request due to the ongoing increase in school traffic, noise, and light pollution. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to approve the annexation and plan of services 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 Zoning application [2021-420] for approximately 9.5 acres located north of DeJarnette Lane to be rezoned from RS-15 to PND (Providence Christian Academy Athletic Facility PND) and approximately 9.7 acres to be zoned PND simultaneous with annexation, Providence Christian Academy applicant. Ms. Holly Smyth presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy of which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Ms. Tara James (PCA representative) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Taylor gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Pattern Book, which Pattern Book is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 1. Mr. Ben Carpenetti, 2711 Ormond Street – opposes the zoning application due to the increase in school traffic, flooding, noise, light pollution, etc. He requested for traffic signals be installed along DeJarnette Lane. 2. Mr. Keith Shaver, 571 DeJarnette Lane – opposes the zoning application. His concern is drainage on an artificial turf football field. 3. Mr. William Campbell, 819 Templeton Lane – opposes the zoning application. He has concerns with lights, traffic, and PA speakers installed for a football field creating noise pollution. 4. Mr. Tim Durham, 595 Dejarnette Lane – is in favor of the proposal. However, he has drainage concerns with Bear Branch Creek due to the volume of water that runs through his property. 5. Ms. Kristie Atkins, 2725 Ormond Street – opposes the zoning application. She has concerns with traffic and noise. 6. Mr. Steve McGarry, 1173 Gaylord Court – opposes the zoning application because he feels it would affect the value of the homes in the area. 7. Mr. Alan Parker, 1142 Bayard Avenue – opposes the zoning application. He asked for a berm be in place to address lights and noise pollution. 8. Mr. Barry Edwards, 925 Walton Lane – opposes the zoning application. 9. Ms. Rosemary Duzor, 1134 Bayard Avenue – opposes the zoning application due to increase in traffic. 10. Mr. Church Arnett, 924 Walton Lane – supports the zoning application. There being no further speakers, Chair Jones closed the public hearing. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 The Planning Commission discussed the various concerns of the residents and how to address them in the plan. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Halliburton moved to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments including revisions to the pattern book addressing the following:  Maximum height of 80-feet for light poles.  Base of building planting requirements for the interior buildings would not be required.  Traffic impact study required at the time of site plan review for Phase 4 (i.e., the football stadium).  Sound level for the PA system along the northwest side of the development.  Berm will include trees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rick LaLance and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2021-504] for approximately 2.4 acres located south of South Rutherford Boulevard, James Allen Huskey 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. James Huskey (applicant) was in attendance representing the application. 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the annexation petition; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the annexation petition and plan of services; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2021-421] for approximately 2.4 acres located south of South Rutherford Boulevard to be zoned H-I simultaneous with annexation, James Allen Huskey 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. James Huskey (applicant) was in attendance representing the application. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning request; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2021-419] for approximately 29.1 acres located along Franklin Road to be rezoned from RS-12 and RS-15 to RS-8 and approximately 4.5 acres to be rezoned from RS-15 to CF, Lennar Homes of Tennessee, LLC developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley made known for the record after the public notice had been advertised for this zoning application the applicant requested an additional 25 feet of depth be added to the proposed commercial area. Mr. Blomeley spoke with the City Legal Department, and they stated it was a minimal addition; and it would not need to be readvertised since it did not materially change the nature of the request. What is being proposed at this meeting is the revised request with the additional 25 feet of CF. Ms. Marina Rush 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. Kevin Guenther (landscape architect) was in attendance to represent the application. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Ms. Kim Vanhoutte, 4555 Smitty Drive - expressed her concerns with extending Smitty Drive to Franklin Road. Also, would existing trees be preserved? There being no one else to speak for or against the request, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Mr. Guenther came forward to explain that the road connection would occur with development. Addressing the existing trees, he said that they would have to honor a hydrology study. However, if there are wetlands with trees, they would preserve that area. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2021-509] for the following rights-of-way ROW): Approximately 85 linear feet of Parkwood Drive ROW; Approximately 140 linear feet of Woodcrest Drive ROW; and Approximately 100 linear feet of Westridge Drive ROW, Rutherford County Engineering Dept. applicant. Ms. Marina Rush presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Chris Maguire of Huddleston-Steele Engineering was in attendance to represent the application. 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. Dale Jackson, 1563 & 1565 Westridge Drive – wanted to know if Parkwood Drive, Westridge Drive, and Woodcrest Drive be widened with this proposal? There being no one else to speak for or against the request, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Maguire stated that there would not be any changes to Mr. Jackson’s property. However, he explained the rights-of-way would be improved and a pipe would be placed along the north side for drainage. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the annexation petition subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2021-510] for approximately 123 acres located along Veals Road and Double Springs Road, and rights-of-way of approximately 2,400 linear feet of Veals Road and 2,430 linear feet of Double Springs Road, Hall Family Real Estate Partnership applicant. Ms. Marina Rush presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and incorporated into these Minutes by reference. 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the annexation petition; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the annexation petition and plan of services subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Rick LaLance and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance [2021-801] pertaining to Section 13: Planned Development Regulations and Section 24: Overlay District Regulations, Article VI. CCO, City Core Overlay District, City of Murfreesboro Planning Department 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the request; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Rick LaLance announced he would abstain from the vote at this time. He has not been able to review all the details of the amendment. He would be better prepared at the City Council level to support the amendment. 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Abstain: Rick LaLance 5. Staff Reports and Other Business Mandatory Referral [2021-721] for installation of irrigation lines in the public right-of-way of Plum Leaf Place in the Mankin Pointe development, Mankin Pointe, 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the mandatory referral subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Warren Russell 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 2021 Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. __________________________________ Chair __________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 12