Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Greg McKnight, Planning Director Jami Averwater Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Rick LaLance Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Chase Salas Marina Rush, Principal Planner Warren Russell Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Shawn Wright Brad Barbee, Planner Joel Aguilera, Planner Katie Noel, Project Engineer Abraham Farias, EIT Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Ram Balachandran, Traffic Engineer Sam Huddleston, Executive Dir. Dev. Services Michele Emerson, City Engineer 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. 3. Consent Agenda: Chair Jones announced that item “L” (the Slatewood preliminary plat) would be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion under Other Business. Old Hickory Buildings, Phase 1 [2020-3129] site plan for 31,724 ft2 office building on 5.9 acres zoned H-I located at the northwest corner of Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Old Salem Road, Old Hickory Buildings, LLC developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Jackson Park, Resubdivision of Lots 1A-1D [2021-1030] preliminary plat for 2 lots on approximately 30.4 acres zoned L-I located along Joe B Jackson Parkway, Lincoln Property Company developer. Rutherford County Industrial Park, 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 4 [2021-2092] final plat for 1 lot on 15.3 acres zoned H-I located along New Salem Highway and Commercial Court, MTE developer. Shelton Square, Section 9 [2021-1025] preliminary plat for 18 lots on 29.7 acres zoned PRD located east of Blackman Road, Shelton Square, LLC developer. Sulphur Springs View [2021-1027] preliminary plat for 6 lots on 2.5 acres zoned RS-15 located along Elliott Drive and Sulphur Springs Road, Michael’s Homes developer. The Crossings of Three Rivers, Resubdivision of Lots 28-31 & 46-50 [2021-2087] final plat for 20 lots on 2 acres zoned PRD located along Hospitality Lane, Lennar Homes of Tennessee, LLC developer. Kingdom Ridge Commercial, Section 1, Lots 3-5 [2021-2086] final plat for 3 lots on 3.4 acres zoned CH located along Franklin Road and Covenant Boulevard, ALDI, Inc., developer. The Company Stores, Resubdivision of Lot 11 [2021-2093] final plat for 2 lots on 3.3 acres zoned CH located along River Rock Boulevard, Pradeep Agnihotri developer. Shelton Square, Section 5 [2021-2100] final plat for 47 lots on 13.4 acres zoned PRD located along Bridgemore Boulevard, Shelton Square, LLC developer. Shelton Square, Section 6 [2021-2101] final plat for 59 lots on 12.3 acres zoned PRD located along Chatfield Drive, Shelton Square, LLC developer. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Kimbro Woods, Resubdivision of Lots 13 and 14 [2021-2091] final plat for 2 lots on 0.23 acres zoned PRD located along Jerry Anderson Drive and Holderwood Drive, Rutherford Contractors Group, LLC developer. Slatewood [2021-1028] preliminary plat for 26 lots on 12 acres zoned RS-15 located along Sulphur Springs Road, KBT Land developer. THIS ITEM REMOVED TO BE DISCUSSED FURTHER UNDER OTHER BUSINESS. The Maples, Section 7 [2021-1029] preliminary plat for 59 lots on 18.9 acres zoned RS- 10 located along Sinclair Street, The Maples, Inc. developer. The Meadows at Kimbro Woods Section 4, Phase 2 [2021-2095] final plat for 26 lots on 5.6 acres zoned PRD located along Allerton Way, KW53, LLC developer. The Meadows at Kimbro Woods Section 5, Phase 2 [2021-2096] final plat for 14 lots on 2.4 acres zoned PRD located along Capstone Court, KW53, LLC developer. The Meadows at Kimbro Woods Section 6, Phase 1 [2021-2097] final plat for 10 lots on 1.5 acres zoned PRD located along Holderwood Drive, KW53, LLC developer. The Meadows at Kimbro Woods Section 6, Phase 2 [2021-2098] final plat for 8 lots on 2.2 acres zoned PRD located along Shady Forest Drive, KW53, LLC developer. Waites Creek Crossing, Resubdivision of Lots 31-37 [2021-2099] final plat for 14 lots on 1.4 acres zoned RS-A1 located along Welltown Lane, O’Brien Loyd Venture developer. Kingdom Crest Commercial, Lot 3 [2021-3126] site plan for a 9,575 ft2 multi-tenant commercial center on 1.3 acres zoned CH located along Franklin Road, JBL Partners developer. Tiger Hill Townhomes [2021-1033] preliminary plat for 3 lots on 14.6 acres zoned CH and PRD located along Christie Knob Way, M&W Murfreesboro Joint Venture developer. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Tiger Hill Townhomes [2021-3132] site plan for 68 single-family attached townhouse units on 12.5 acres zoned PRD located along Christie Knob Way, M&W Murfreesboro Joint Venture developer. Haynes Family, Lot 6 (Slim Chickens) [2021-3115] site plan for 3,200 ft2 restaurant on 1.2 acres zoned CH located along Memorial Boulevard, Lindstrom & Company developer. Mandatory Referral [2021-720] to consider abandonment of easements within the Clari Park subdivision located along Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive, Matt Taylor applicant. There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item “L” (the Slatewood preliminary plat); the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 4. Old Business: 840 Storage Solutions [2021-3105] site plan for 71,089 ft2 self-service storage facility on 8.2 acres zoned PUD located along Florence Road, I-840, and I-24, The Downs Group, LLC developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Mr. Bill Huddleston (engineer), Mr. Greg Gamble (landscape architect) and Mr. Paul Bass (architect) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Bill Huddleston came forward stating that at the previous Planning Commission meeting there had been a lot of discussion and the design team heard their concerns. They have come back with significant changes to address all the concerns with the following:  The north outdoor storage area has been moved away from the property line.  The outdoor storage area has been moved away from the drainage easement.  They have added a berm to the fence and landscaping.  Will raise the proposed berm elevation another 3 additional feet.  Only boats and trailers would be stored along the northern property line.  On the east side they pulled all the parking and buffer out of the TVA easement.  They would screen the detention pond with bushes. They would be responsible to obtain TVA approval.  Along the southside along the Interstate they would provide perimeter landscaping. This would include evergreen trees added to the existing landscaping and a six-foot privacy fence. Mr. Greg Gamble distributed copies to the Planning Commissioners and Staff of the proposed landscape details. Mr. Chase Salas wanted to know if there were any restrictions on a timeline when someone comes to get their boat; and would lights be shining down on the parking lots. Mr. Paul Bass answered there was not a time frame to pick up boats or RV’s. and there was minimum lighting on the parking lots. There being no further business, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments and conditioned on 1) there being a 6-foot berm on the northern side 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 of the property, with a fence, and evergreens; 2) there would be a 6-foot fence as well as additional evergreen material along the southern property line being the Interstate ramp side; and 3) Once construction is completed Staff approves that all landscaping has been properly installed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Clyde Rountree (landscape architect), Ms. Carmen Greenburg (developer), and Mr. Michael Picklesimer (architect) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Michael Picklesimer explained the improvements to the buildings as being the following:  improved balconies;  matching columns;  The first and second floor would be brick and the third floor would be partial brick with cementitious siding. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 The Planning Commission began discussing the proposal and wanted to know if there had been any changes to the density or the parking. Mr. Picklesimer answered no. Ms. Carmen Greenburg came forward making known she had purchased the property more than two years ago. The property had four units that were in shambles with an unfinished upstairs that was as large as the whole downstairs. The square footage of the existing structures is 4,600 and what is being proposed is a total of 8,200 square footage of living area. Each unit would be owner occupied. The Planning Commission discussed this project, including parking concerns and increasing the current number of bedrooms from 5 to 13 bedrooms in the proposed plan. The Planning Commission suggested reducing the number of units from 5 down to 2 or 3 units in the front with this great architecture. Mr. Clyde Rountree commented he would discuss further with Ms. Carmen Greenburg, and he requested a deferral. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to defer the zoning application; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 5. GDO: North Church LLC Section 2 Lot 10 [2021-2090] final plat for 1 lot on 3.3 acres zoned MU & GDO-1 along Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive, C.M. Gatton developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Rick LaLance moved to approve the final plat subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Clari Park [2021-1032] master plan and preliminary plat for 20 lots on 77.2 acres zoned PUD, CH, GDO-1, & GDO-2 located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Willowoak Trail and Roby Corlew Road (formerly Clari Lane), Hines Clark Park Land Holdings, LLC developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Ms. Green stated that Planning and Engineering Staff would continue working with the applicant regarding the installation of the colored stamped asphalt crosswalks. 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Ms. Ariana Pescara (landscape architect) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Taylor stated they would continue working with Staff on the stamped concrete, the raised crosswalk at the intersection for traffic calming and the proposed signage. Ms. Ariana Pescara said they would continue working with Staff on the landscape design to make a few modifications to meet the GDO design guidelines. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the master plan and preliminary plat subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None North Church, LLC Property, Lot 7 (Rooms to Go Addition) [2021-6011 & 2021- 3124] initial design review of a 9,567 ft2 addition to an existing furniture store on 3.4 acres zoned MU, CH, and GDO-1 located at 2846 Medical Center Parkway, Seaman Development Corp. developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Mr. Nick Roth (developer) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Nick Roth explained that this particular prototype would be the first in Tennessee. 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the initial design review, subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None North Church, LLC Property, Section 4, Lot 7 [2021-2088] final plat for 1 lot on 4 acres zoned MU, CH, & GDO-1 located along Medical Center Parkway, Goldeneye- MB Properties, LLC developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Rick LaLance moved to approve the final plat subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 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. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Mr. Paul Bass (architect) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Matt Taylor said the building has been designed as stair steps to blend with other buildings beside the property. The one-story structure is for a gym and the three-story building would be office use. Mr. Paul Bass addressed some additional architectural elements. The Planning Commission discussed the architectural design of the building and suggested perspective renderings be provided for their final design review. In addition, use the similar elements on both portions of the building and include breaks along the roofline to add interest. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the initial design review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Rick LaLance and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 North Church Property, Lot 18 [2021-6003 & 2021-3031] initial design review of a 24,658 ft2 commercial center/gas station located on 3.08 acres zoned CH and GDO- 1 located along Medical Center Parkway and Silohill Lane, Gateway Investments, Inc., LLC developer. Ms. Jami Averwater announced that she would be abstaining from all discussion and vote. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer), Ms. Candance Shriver (architect), and Mr. Jeff Reed (attorney) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Taylor provided a PowerPoint presentation to explain the limited visibility of this property. The architecture for this property has been designed to address the three different views from the street which would restrict the view of a liquor store. Mr. Jeffrey Reed came forward stating with this plan they were providing restrictive covenants to be recorded that would be binding with the current and any future property owners. These have been prepared to address the issues that had been discussed during the June 16, 2021, Planning Commission meeting, including signage and lighting. Mr. Rick LaLance requested before the final design review meeting the applicant should provide illustrations of their signage. Ms. Candance Shriver stated she would coordinate all signage with the GDO requirements for the final design review. Mr. Warren Russell asked if the restrictive covenants would apply if the liquor store changed to a vape store or cash store would it allow signage. Mr. Jeffrey Reed answered, currently the restrictive covenants would only apply to a liquor store. The Planning 12  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Commission also requested for the proposed convenience store include no beer signage displayed on their windows. Mr. Reed stated this would be reviewed further and brought back before the final design review meeting. Mr. David Ives explained that he would work with Mr. Jeff Reed regarding the restrictive covenants. There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to approve the initial design review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Abstain: Jami Averwater 6. Plats and Plans: Carpenter Group, Lot 8 (Suites at Midtown) [2021-3123] site plan review for 14,206 ft2 commercial center on 2.1 acres zoned H-I located along Ridgely Drive, Pirtle Family Limited Partnership developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Taylor explained the changes that had been completed since the Planning Commission’s meeting back in 2018. With this proposal the road at this particular location would be topped and streetlights would be installed prior to Certificate of Occupancy. 13  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Abstain: Rick LaLance Joe B Jackson Industrial [2021-3131] site plan for two new industrial warehouse distribution buildings totaling approximately 448,760 ft2 on 30.4 acres zoned L-I located along Joe B Jackson Parkway, Lincoln Property Company developer. 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. Brendan Boles (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Boles agreed to all staff comments. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas 14  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) Corporate Campus [2021-3127] site plan for approximately 86,084 ft2 building additions on 15.3 acres zoned H-I located along New Salem Highway and Commercial Court, MTE developer. 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. For the record, Ms. Smyth read the following recommended condition of approval: “To prepare the construction of a future signalized connector road from New Salem Highway to River Rock Boulevard adjacent to the MTE site, a Traffic Signal Access Easement shall be recorded along MTE’s south-westerly property line that is 42 feet in width for a depth of 100 feet with a 45-degree chord at the street for the purpose of providing half of the driveway for a future joint access for MTE and CUD aligned with the future connector road. Recorded easement shall be incorporated into the plat consolidation map, prior to certificate of occupancy.” Mr. James Golias (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Rick LaLance and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas 15  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 7. New Business: Mandatory Referral and Right-of-way Abandonment [2021-720] to consider abandonment of the right-of-way of Robert Rose Drive, Matt Taylor applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Shawn Wright moved to schedule a public hearing on November 3, 2021; seconded by Mr. Chase Salas, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2021-512] for approximately 19 acres located along Florence Road, Sharon Arnette, Cynthia Williams, Deborah Cohen applicants. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. 16  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to schedule a public hearing on November 3, 2021; seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2021-423] for approximately 16.7 acres to be zoned RS-6 and approximately 2.1 acres to be zoned CF simultaneous with annexation located along Florence Road, Alcorn Properties, Inc. applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. David Alcorn (applicant) was in attendance for the meeting. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to schedule a public hearing on November 3, 2021; seconded by Mr. Chase Salas, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 17  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Annexation petition and plan of services [2021-511] for approximately 25 acres located along New Salem Highway, Salem Properties, Inc. 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. Matt Taylor was in attendance to represent the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to schedule a public hearing on November 3, 2021; seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2021-422] for approximately 2.8 acres located along New Salem Highway to be zoned CH simultaneous with annexation and approximately 22.2 acres to be zoned RS-8 simultaneous with annexation, Salem Properties, Inc. 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. Matt Taylor was in attendance to represent the application. 18  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to schedule a public hearing on November 3, 2021; seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2021-424] for approximately 82.5 acres located along Veals Road to be rezoned from RS-6, RS-10, and RS-12 to PRD (Graystone PRD) and approximately 123 acres located along Veals Road and Double Springs Road to be zoned PRD simultaneous with annexation, Meritage Homes 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to schedule a public hearing on November 3, 2021; seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell 19  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Shawn Wright Nay: None Revisions to Murfreesboro Street Design Specifications [2021-802], City of Murfreesboro Public Infrastructure Department applicant. Ms. Michele Emerson stated that the last revisions to the Street Design Specifications was adopted on July 22, 2009. Since that time there have been changes in ADA requirements, City department name changes, adoption of a new Major Transportation Plan, changes in TDOT standards, and a new edition of “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets”. These changes prompted the Engineering Department to make a thorough review of the Street Design Specifications. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to schedule a public hearing on November 17, 2021; seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 8. Staff Reports and Other Business: Slatewood [2021-1028] preliminary plat for 26 lots on 12 acres zoned RS-15 located along Sulphur Springs Road, KBT Land developer. Mr. Brad Barbee explained that there are some very shallow building envelopes and staff needs confirmation from the developer that the building envelopes are functional. Second, 20  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 the design for this development is showing only one way in and one way out. The applicant is not providing any stub streets to adjacent properties for future connectivity and no connectivity to the adjoining undeveloped tract of land to the west. Mr. Bill Huddleston (design engineer) and Mr. Jon Troutt (applicant) were present representing the application. Mr. Jon Troutt stated that placing a stub street in this development would negatively impact the proposed private, luxury subdivision. He requested not to be required to include a stub street within this development. Ms. Katie Noel came forward stating Sulphur Springs Road is on the Major Transportation Thoroughfare Plan for improvements to a 3-lane cross section. Until the road improvements occur the applicant would need to provide a left turn lane into the subdivision. Mr. Matthew Blomeley explained that if the applicant wanted an exception from the Subdivision Regulations, he would need to provide a written request addressing each standard from the Subdivision Regulations. The Planning Commission discussed the various concerns and agreed that the preliminary plat should be deferred. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to defer the preliminary plat until November 3, 2021; seconded by Mr. Rick LaLance, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas 21  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021 Warren Russell Nay: None Abstain: Shawn Wright Mr. Sam Huddleston invited the Planning Commissioners to the Fair Housing Kick-Off meeting, on Thursday, October 28, 2021. This meeting would provide valuable feedback to the City of Murfreesboro to help develop policies and programs to address community needs. Mr. Rick LaLance requested for Staff to research right-in and right-out turn lanes. He has traveled in other cities and has noticed that right turn lanes have white poles placed in the road for right turn lane only. He asked for Staff to study further and see if white poles could be used in Murfreesboro for right turn only. 9. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. ___________________________ Chair ____________________________ Secretary GM: cj 22