Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 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 Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Warren Russell Marina Rush, Principal Planner Chase Salas Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Shawn Wright Joel Aguilera, Planner Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Katie Noel, Project Engineer Abraham Farias, EIT 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 October 13, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the Minutes of the October 13, 2021 meeting; the motion was seconded Mr. Chase Salas by and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 4. Consent Agenda: Mandatory Referral [2021-722] for the abandonment of a drainage easement on property located along Mayoral Court, SEC, Inc. on behalf of Airstream Services applicant. Mandatory Referral [2021-723] for the abandonment of a drainage easement on property located along Southpointe Way and Southpointe Court, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Jerrold Pedigo applicant. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the Consent Agenda 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 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. Chair Kathy Jones announced for the meeting tonight all six public hearings would be conducted; however, due to issues with meeting notice requirements, all annexation and zoning public hearings would be continued at the Planning Commission meeting on November 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. 5. Old Business: Slatewood [2021-1028] 1. Request for exception to Section 5.7.3.1 of the Subdivision Regulations 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 2. Preliminary plat for 26 lots on 12 acres zoned RS-15 located along Sulphur Springs Road, KBT Land developer. Mr. Shawn Wright announced he would be abstaining from all discussion and vote. Mr. Matthew Blomeley 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. Further, Mr. Blomeley stated that the Legal Department e- mailed a memo to the Planning Commission members regarding this item and that hard copies of the memo have been placed on the Planning Commissioners desks. Mr. Jon Troutt, the applicant, stated that the Subdivision Regulations and Design Guidelines were not clear and stated the reasons why he believed his request for an exception should be granted. Mr. Blomeley stated the Planning Commission could deny the exception and the plat could be approved with the proper conditions in place from staff comments to provide connectivity/stub street to the west. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton asked, if the applicant is required to prove that all four standards are met. Mr. Ives said yes. There was further discussion regarding the request between staff, the applicant, and the Planning Commission, after which Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to deny the exception from the Subdivision Regulations, based on the fact that the applicant has not demonstrated that he meets the requirements for an exception from the Subdivision Regulations; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote. Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Abstain: Shawn Wright Nay: None Chair Jones asked Mr. Jon Troutt if he would like to withdraw his application for preliminary plat approval or receive a conditional approval with the street stub. Mr. Jon Troutt stated he would like for his preliminary plat to be approved. Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to all staff comments, including revising the plan to provide a street stub to the west and provide evidence that the USPS has approved the proposed centralized mail delivery plan; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote. Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Abstain: Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Public Hearings and Recommendations to City Council: 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the Mandatory Referral and Right-of-way Abandonment; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Ms. Rachel Harris, 3522 Crape Circle – opposes the request. She requested for the property to be zoned RS-15. Mr. Margaret Ann Green came forward to address Ms. Harris’ concerns. She explained that, if approved, the applicant would be required to follow the Design Guidelines which 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 would address the impact with stormwater. Also, the City of Murfreesboro has plans for a five-lane roadway to be constructed thru the middle of this property. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to continue the public hearing for the annexation petition and plan of services on November 17, 2021, the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Warren Russell Chase Salas 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. Kirk Brock, 107 O’Shea Court – Had questions about the proposed development, including setbacks. 2. Mr. David Alcorn (applicant) – Stated that the proposed development is for 49 residential lots. No driveways would be permitted along the new five lane road. Exterior materials would consist of stone, brick, and cementitious material. The CF zone would line up with the CF property across the street. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Ms. Margaret Ann Green came forward stating this zoning application is for only the boundaries of the requested property. It does not include any dedication for additional right-of-way from other property owners. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to continue the public hearing for the zoning application on November 17, 2021; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the annexation petition and plan of services. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to continue the public hearing for the annexation petition and plan of services on November 17, 2021; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Chair Kathy Jones explained that the map presented is showing RS-6 zone. However, the applicant has formally changed the request from to RS-8. Mr. Blomeley said that is correct. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. Bryan Klein, 117 Clearidge Drive – Expressed concerns regarding traffic and drainage. He also requested that the applicant extend the existing fence further towards the residential properties near New Salem Highway. Mr. Matt Taylor came forward stating that he would meet with Mr. Klein to discuss how they would be managing the stormwater for this proposal. Also, if the existing fence is on the property line the fence would normally stay in place. 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to continue the public hearing for the zoning application on November 17, 2021; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Mr. Kris Keown (developer) were in attendance for 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. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning application. 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to continue the public hearing for the zoning application on November 17, 2021; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 7. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mandatory Referral [2021-725] for the Purchase of Properties along Butler Drive, City of Murfreesboro applicant. Mr. David Ives 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. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the mandatory referral 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 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Mandatory Referral [2021-726] for the Purchase of Property along South Church Street, City of Murfreesboro applicant. Mr. David Ives 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the mandatory referral subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. Mandatory Referral [2021-727] for the Purchase of Properties at 1204 – 1218 West Main Street, City of Murfreesboro applicant. Mr. David Ives 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. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the mandatory referral subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 8. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ____________________________________ Chair _____________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 12