Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 1:00 PM 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 Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Chase Salas Brad Barbee, Planner Shawn Wright Joel Aguilera, Planner Katie Noel, Project Engineer Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Marina Rush, Principal Planner 1. Call to order. Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. Determination of a quorum. Chair Kathy Jones determined that a quorum was present. 3. Approve minutes of the July 20 and August 3, 2022 Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the minutes of the July 20 and August 3, 2022 meetings; 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 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Chair Kathy Jones acknowledged Mr. Rick LaLance for his time serving on the Planning Commission and City Council. Chair Kathy Jones congratulated Ms. Jami Averwater for her recent election to the City Council. 4. Consent Agenda: Young Chambers, Lots 1 & 2 [2022-2054] final plat for 2 lots on 0.85 acres zoned RS-8, RS-10, CCO, and H-1 located along East Main Street and East College Street, Brad Chambers & Dena Young developers. Carlton Landing, Section 1, Phase 3 [2022-2056] final plat for 23 lots on 7.6 acres zoned RS-10 located along Gladstone Lane, Cornerstone Development, LLC developer. Carlton Landing, Section 3, Phase 1 [2022-2057] final plat for 21 lots on 13.1 acres zoned RS-10 located along Jessup Lane, Cornerstone Development, LLC developer. Salem Park, 2nd Resubdivision of Lots 1 & 2 [2022-2061] final plat for 2 lots on 2.1 acres zoned H-I located along Salem Park Court and New Salem Highway, Broadband Nashville II, LLC developer. Singer Park, Lots 1 & 2 [2022-2055] final plat for 2 lots on 5.1 acres zoned L-I located along Northwest Broad Street, Prasant Maheta developer. Jimmy Evans Property, Resubdivision of Lot 2 [2022-2058] final plat for 2 lots on 8.7 areas zoned RS-15 located along North Rutherford Boulevard, James E. Evans, Jr. developer. Evergreen Farms, Section 38, Phase 1B [2022-2059] final plat for 36 lots on 22.1 acres zoned PRD located along Secretariat Trace, Evergreen Farms Development, Inc. developer. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Shelton Square, Section 8 [2022-2060] final plat for 28 lots on 7.6 acres zoned PRD located along Willoughby Way, Shelton Square, LLC developer. Rutherford County Public Safety Building [2022-3085] site plan for a 10,731 ft2 government building on 14.6 acres located in unincorporated Rutherford County along Lebanon Pike and to be served as an outside the City sewer customer, Rutherford County Government developer. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the Consent Agenda 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 5. Old Business: Zoning application [2022-404] for approximately 1.5 acres located at 915 Haynes Drive to be rezoned from RS-15 to PRD (Beau Monde PRD), Blue Sky Construction applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Howard Wilson (developer), Mr. Brian Burns (developer), and Mr. Clyde Rountree (landscape architect) were in attendance representing the application. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 The Planning Commission discussed the proposal and agreed the fire department access had been addressed. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the zoning application as presented, subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Chase Salas Warren Russell Nay: Shawn Wright Abstain: Jami Averwater 6. GDO: On Motion Ascension Saint Thomas Parking Garage [2022-6009 & 2022-3088] initial design review of a 300,000 ft2 parking structure on 68.5 acres zoned L-I, GDO-3, and PSO located along Medical Center Parkway, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Inc. developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Ms. Hannah Cornelius, Mr. Taylor Smith, and Mr. David Campbell of the design team were all in attendance representing the application. Ms. Hannah Cornelius explained the proposed architectural design and exterior materials for the proposed parking structure. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the initial design review 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 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Puckett Creek Station, Lot 9 (Stanlick Chiropractic) [2022-6010 & 2022-3083] initial design review of a 4,916 ft2 medical office on 1 acre zoned CH and GDO-1 located along Cedar Glades Drive, Stanlick Chiropractic developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Brent Legendre (architect) and Mr. Rob Molchan (landscape architect) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Brent Legendre explained the proposed architecture design and exterior materials for the building. 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. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Clari Park, Lot 2 (7-eleven) [2022-6008 & 2022-3084] initial design review of a 5,300 ft2 convenience store and 3,333 ft2 gasoline canopy on 1.8 acres zoned CH and GDO- 1 located along Medical Center Parkway and Willowoak Trail, SE Murfreesboro Medical, LLC developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. The Planning Commission requested before final design review the applicant continue to work on the signage to be compliant with the GDO-3 requirements. In addition, the applicant should provide sign restrictions /covenants for both the interior and exterior of this building, similar to what was recently put in place with the gas station at North Church, Lot 18 to the west of this site. Ms. Elena Orr (architect), Mr. Claude Schaller (architect), Ms. Caroline Churchill (Engineer), and Ms. Morgan Salsman (EIT) were all in attendance representing the application. Ms. Elena Orr explained the materials and architecture for the proposed building. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the initial design review subject to the applicant addressing all signage to meet GDO-3 requirements and all other staff comments before final design review; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Clari Park, Lot 20 (Main Event) [2022-6004 & 2022-3042] final design & site plan review of a 48,808 ft2 commercial indoor amusement located on 6 acres zoned CH, GDO-1, & GDO-2 located along Greshampark Drive, Main Event developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Mike Gray (architect) and Ms. Angel Robinson (development manager) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Mike Gray came forward to explain the architecture. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the final design review and site plan review 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 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 7. Plats and Plans: On Motion Graystone, Section 1  [2022-1022] amended master plan and amended preliminary plat for 43 lots on 136.5 acres zoned PRD located north of Veals Road and west of Double Springs Road, Meritage Homes developer.  [2022-3086] amended site plan for 49 single-family detached homes in a horizontal property regime on 5 lots on 10.9 acres zoned PRD located north of Veals Road and west of Double Springs Road, Meritage Homes developer. 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the amended master plan and preliminary plat 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 There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the amended site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Parkway Place, Lot 8 [2022-3058] site plan for a 22,500 ft2 multi-tenant commercial building on 2.07 acres zoned PID located along Richard Reeves Drive, Swanson Development, LP developer. 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. Chris Maguire (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. 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 Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 New Business: Schedule Public Hearings Zoning application [2022-417] for approximately 30 acres located at 1750 North Thompson Lane to be rezoned from RS-15 & PSO to CM & PSO, New Vision Baptist Church applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green and Mr. Joel Aguilera 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. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to schedule the public hearing on September 7, 2022; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2022-420] for approximately 22 acres located at 1925 & 1927 Memorial Boulevard to be rezoned from RS-15 to PUD (5.4 acres) and to amend the Adams Place PUD (16.6 acres), Adams Place, LLC applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green 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. Clyde Rountree, Ms. Terri Dill (Adams Place manager), Mr. Andy Clark (developer), and Ms. Penny Pandora (Planner) were all in attendance representing the application. Mr. 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Clyde Rountree began a 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. The Planning Commission began discussing the proposal wanting to know how the new building will work with the existing Adams Place community and residents. Also, how would all construction vehicles and construction noise be addressed? Ms. Terri Dill explained the existing tenants near this site would be transferred to other apartments. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to schedule the public hearing on September 7, 2022; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2022-416] for approximately 116.7 acres located along Burnt Knob Road, Blackman Road, and Vaughn Road to be rezoned from P to CH and GDO-1, City of Murfreesboro Administration Department applicant. Ms. Marina Rush 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. On August 30, 2022, the City and MTE will hold a community outreach meeting regarding the rezoning requests and associated property swap at Fire Station No. 11. 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to schedule the public hearing on September 7, 2022; 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 Zoning application [2022-418] for approximately 149 acres located along Veterans Parkway to be rezoned from PCD to CH & GDO-1 (approximately 26.5 acres), CF (approximately 30.5 acres), and P (approximately 92 acres), City of Murfreesboro Administration Department applicant. Ms. Marina Rush 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to schedule the public hearing on September 7, 2022; 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 12  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Mandatory Referral/ROW Abandonment [2022-720] to consider the abandonment of the rights-of-way of Marietta Street and Ruth Avenue, Joe Swanson, Jr. 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to schedule the public hearing on September 7, 2022; 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 9. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mandatory Referral [2022-721] to consider the acquisition of property located along Secretariat Trace in the Evergreen Farms Subdivision, City of Murfreesboro Administration Department applicant. 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. 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. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones 13  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Mandatory Referral [2022-722] to consider granting easements to Atmos Gas for the relocation of gas lines in connection with the Thompson Lane widening project, City of Murfreesboro Legal Department applicant. 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. 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. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 14  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 2022 10. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:10 P.M. ________________________________ Chair _________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 15