Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 1:00 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 Rick LaLance Marina Rush, Principal Planner Chase Salas Amelia Kerr, Planner Warren Russell Brad Barbee, Planner Shawn Wright Joel Aguilera, Planner Katie Noel, Project Engineer Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Sam Huddleston, Executive Dir. Dev. Services Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager Valerie Smith, Water Resources Asst. Director Marshall Fall, Water Resources 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. Approve minutes of the November 17, 2021 and December 1, 2021 Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the Minutes of the November 17, 2021 and December 1, 2021 Planning Commission meetings; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 4. Consent Agenda: The Maples, Section 8 [2021-1038] preliminary plat for 31 lots on 16.42 acres zoned RS- 10 located along Sinclair Street east of Manchester Pike, The Maples, Inc. developer. Capital Business Park, 4th Resubdivision of Lot 2 [2021-2110] final plat for 2 lots on 11.75 acres served as an outside the City sewer customer and zoned EAC (Rutherford County) located along Capital Way, Rhodes Development Co. developer. The Gardens of Three Rivers, Section 2, Phase 1 [2021-2112] final plat for 8 lots on 4.05 acres zoned PRD located along Elmcroft Avenue and Eldin Creek Drive, G3R Partners, LLC developer. The Gardens of Three Rivers, Section 2, Phase 2 [2021-2113] final plat for 11 lots on 5.08 acres zoned PRD located along Audubon Lane and Barringer Lane, G3R Partners, LLC developer. Mankin Point, Section 2, Phase 3 [2021-2114] final plat for 59 lots on 13.7 acres zoned PRD located along Plum Leaf Place and Pear Blossom Way, Mankin Pointe, LLC developer. Rivers Edge, Section 5 [2021-2109] final plat for 59 lots on 19.06 acres zoned RS-10 located along Parkwood Drive, Rivers Edge Investments, LLC developer. Victory Station South, Lot 4 [2021-2111] final plat for 1 lot on 2.25 acres zoned PUD 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 located along Franklin Road and Victory Station Way, Swanson Irrevocable Family Trust developer. The Crossings of Three Rivers, Resubdivision of Lots 33-34 & 44-45 [2021-2115] final plat for 8 lots on 0.73 acres zoned PRD located along Hospitality Lane, Lennar Homes of Tennessee, LLC developer. River Landing, Section 1 [2021-2116] final plat for 18 lots and common area on 34.56 acres zoned PUD located along Northwest Broad Street, Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc. developer. North Maple Street and North Public Square [2021-2118] final plat for 1 lot on 0.23 acres zoned CBD & CCO located along North Maple Street and North Public Square, 124 North Maple Street, LLC developer. Legacy Pointe, Section 1, Phase 2 [2021-2119] final plat for 20 lots on 5.9 acres zoned RS-6 located along Humanity Trail and Twin Oak Drive, Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. developer. Mandatory Referral [2027-728] to consider the abandonment of a portion of a sanitary sewer easement located on property along Butler Drive, Josh Hutcheson of Fulmer Lucas on behalf of Mahle applicant. Mandatory Referral [2021-729] to consider the abandonment of a water line easement located on property along the south side of Industrial Drive, MTE applicant. Mandatory Referral [2021-730] to consider the abandonment of a sanitary sewer easement located on property along Robert Rose Drive and Medical Center Parkway, Matt Taylor applicant. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance 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 Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 5. Plats and Plans: On Motion Singer Park [2021-1036] master plan and preliminary plat for 4 lots on 5.1 acres zoned L-I located along Northwest Broad Street and Singer Road, Michael Hazlett 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. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to approve the master plan and preliminary plat subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. Singer Park, Lot 1 (Northwest Broad Street Convenience Market) [2021-3159] site plan review for 4,500 ft2 gas station/convenience store on 1-acre zoned L-I located along Northwest Broad Street and Singer Road, Prasant Maheta 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. 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 site plan 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 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 Sanders Corner Phase 1 & 2 [2021-3164] site plan review for 10,708 ft2 commercial center and 5,238 ft2 gas station on 2.8 acres zoned PCD located along West Northfield Boulevard and Sulphur Springs Road, P & H Joint Venture 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. She requested to continue working with the design team on outstanding issues, including formal open space and landscaping around the stormwater ponds, prior to the issuance of building permits for this proposal. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) said that the stormwater ponds would be screened with a berm that will be higher than the roadway. He stated that he would continue to work with Ms. Green on this issue. Mr. Rick LaLance requested for additional landscaping to screen the stormwater ponds. Mr. Taylor agreed to provide a double row of landscaping for the stormwater ponds. 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. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 Sanders Corner [2021-1035] integrated preliminary plat for 3 lots on 4.6 acres zoned PCD located along West Northfield Boulevard and Sulphur Springs Road, P & H Venture 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. 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 integrated preliminary plat 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 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. Parkside MHA [2021-3158] site plan for 46 multi-family residential dwelling units on 2.78 acres zoned PUD located along East Castle Street and South Highland Avenue, Murfreesboro Housing Authority 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. Ms. Margaret Butler (architect) was in attendance to represent the application. Ms. Butler stated she would continue working with Staff to address all outstanding staff comments. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 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 Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. Buc-ee’s [2021-1034] preliminary plat for 2 lots on 52.81 acres zoned G-I located along Elam Road and Joe B Jackson Parkway, Buc-ee’s, LTD developer. 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. Matthew Blomeley added that any approval should be subject to final approval by City Council of the associated annexation, zoning, and right-of-way abandonment requests. Ms. Kelley Frank (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the preliminary plat 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 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 6. Public Hearings and Recommendations to City Council: Mandatory Referral/ROW Abandonment [2021-732] to consider the abandonment of a segment of Elam Road Right-of-Way, Kelley Frank of Kimley-Horn on behalf of Bucee’s, LTD 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Rick LaLance moved to schedule a public hearing on January 12, 2022; seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright, the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. Mandatory Referral to consider the purchase of land and buildings at 750 S. Church Street from AEDC Federal Credit Union. Mr. Roman Hankins presented the Staff 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 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, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the Mandatory Referral; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. 7. Staff Reports and Other Business: Hear report from Assistant City Manager/Utility Enterprises Executive Director, Darren Gore, regarding Salem Highway Sanitary Sewer Basin Study (MF11). Mr. Darren Gore gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission members, explaining the Salem Highway Sanitary Sewer Basin Study (MF11). He said that, based on capacity limitations and overflow concerns, MWRD staff cannot support any increased rezoning requests (or new projects) that results in an increase in sewer connections until improvements are made. MWRD hopes to start improvements in fall of 2022 and recommence issuing “will serve’ letters for sanitary sewer service to new projects and support increased density (should PC deem it appropriate). At the conclusion of the presentation, the Planning Commission had the opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Gore. 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 Mandatory Referral [2021-736] easement to MTEMC for Rutherford County One Stop Facility on Blaze Drive, City of Murfreesboro applicant. Mr. Roman Hankins presented the need for an MTEMC electric easement across a portion of City-owned property at Blaze and Fortress that has been leased to Rutherford County for construction of a “One Stop” facility. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the request; the motion was seconded by Mr. Rick LaLance and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Rick LaLance Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None. Mandatory Referral [2021-724] for the abandonment of right-of-way of a segment of an alley approximately 220 linear feet in length located north of Bridge Avenue between Kings Highway and Battle Avenue, Jon Troutt applicant. Mr. Matthew Blomeley provided an update on this abandonment that will be presented to City Council December 16, 2021. After consultation with the Legal Department, Staff is recommending to Council that its action also include any interest that the City may have in the portion of the alley right-of-way that is already shown to be incorporated into the adjacent parcel just north of Bridge Avenue. Staff is bringing this to the Planning Commission for information only and no action is needed. 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 15, 2021 8. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. ___________________________ Chair ____________________________ Secretary GM: cj 12