Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 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 Sam Huddleston, Executive Dir. Dev’t Services 1. Call to order. Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Determination of a quorum. Chair Kathy Jones determined that a quorum was present. 3. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2022, Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2022, Planning Commission meeting; 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 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 4. Public Hearings and Recommendations to City Council: 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 & 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. 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. 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 [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), AdamsPlace, 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. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Mr. Clyde Rountree (landscape architect), Mr. Mike Ussery (Chief Operating Officer at NHC), Mr. Keaton Pettit (Architect), and Ms. Terri Deal (Executive Director at Adams Place) were in attendance for the meeting. Mr. Clyde Rountree and Mr. Keaton Pettit each 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 Jones requested for the proposed structure that would face Haynes Haven to be improved with additional brick and architecture so it would appear as being a front to blend with the existing neighborhood. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton asked for clarification regarding the existing gate if all current residents and those who would reside at the proposed addition would have access to enter and exit at the gate; to which Mr. Clyde Rountree answered, yes. Ms. Terri Deal stated it is currently being used by the residents, staff, and those from Haynes Haven community. Anyone who drives up to the gate and waits, the gate would open. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Ms. Charlotte Gardner, 1925 Memorial Boulevard – stated she had a petition with over 70 signatures from Adams Place Independent Living, who oppose the proposed development. 2. Mr. Mark Wood, 107 Haynes Haven Lane – requested that the application be denied. 3. Mr. Kenneth Brooks, 107 Love Court - requested that the application be denied. 4. Mr. John Bickford, 115 Love Court – requested that the application be denied. 5. Mr. Orville Mann, 323 Haynes Haven Lane – requested that the application be denied. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 6. Ms. Carol Clark, 327 Haynes Haven Lane – requested that the application be denied. 7. Ms. Martha Whitfield, 206 Haynes Haven Lane – requested that the application be denied. 8. Mr. Don Whitfield, 206 Haynes Haven Lane – requested that the application be denied. 9. Ms. Gail Hendrix, 103 Haynes Haven Lane – requested that the application be denied. 10. Ms. Ellen Scudder, 403 Peacock Avenue – requested that the application be denied. 11. Ms. Krista Warren, 307 Kevin Drive - requested that the application be denied. 12. Ms. Valerie Martin, 207 Peacock Avenue - requested that the application be denied. 13. Ms. Lanita Bowman, 123 Love Court - requested that the application be denied. 14. Mr. Doug Gingrich, 411 Haynes Haven Lane – requested that the application be denied. There being no one else to speak, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Clyde Rountree came forward to address the traffic impact and provide additional details regarding the application. The Planning Commission requested for information regarding the original zoning approvals. Ms. Margaret Ann Green presented the requested information from the previous zoning approvals. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 The Planning Commission made known their concerns including the following: the 20-foot setback along Haynes Haven Drive, which should be increased to 40 feet like the neighborhood; address the height of buildings; preserve magnolia trees and landscaping; improve the architecture of the proposed building; and address the traffic with the existing gate. Mr. Chase Salas stated there is a substantial need for development for ages 55 and up. Lastly, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton expressed his concerns with the large number of residents from Adams Place attending this meeting who oppose this proposal. The Planning Commission asked for a deferral. Mr. Mike Ussery of NHC, 2508 Belfast Court stated that the independent living apartments are homes for very active adults. Today, their staff had received numerous correspondence from their residents’ expressing concerns for this proposal. Adams Place values their concerns and wants to be responsive in addressing them. Mr. Clyde Rountree came forward stating they would like to continue working on specific concerns for a compromise with this proposal; he requested for an indefinite deferral. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to defer the zoning application indefinitely; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 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. Mr. Sam Huddleston, Executive Director of Development Services, gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the request. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Ms. Alice Hilton, 122 Gritton Court – voiced her concerns with the proposed swap of property for the park that would no longer be near her residence. 2. Mr. John Batey – said that he understands the City must make changes, but he wants to make certain this property stays as a park. Chair Kathy Jones closes the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the zoning application; the motion was seconded by Mr. Warren Russell and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 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. Mr. Sam Huddleston, Executive Director Development Services, addressed Planning Commission questions regarding the buffer, walking trail, possible access drive, and potential park amenities. In addition, Mr. Sam Huddleston gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the request. 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, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the zoning application; 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 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 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 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. Brandon Valich with HANU, LLC, 800 Park Avenue – wanted to understand how this request would affect his property and others. Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. David Ives explained this Mandatory Referral/ROW Abandonment is to decide if it is appropriate to abandon the right-of-way or does the right-of-way serve a public purpose. The mandatory referral is not to decide on how to dispose the right-of-way. If recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, Staff will not take it to the City Council until it is determined how to dispose of the right-of-way. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton requested for Staff to communicate further with Mr. Brandon Valich. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the Mandatory Referral/ROW Abandonment 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 Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 5. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mandatory Referral [2022-724] to consider the abandonment of a sanitary sewer easement located on property at 901 County Farm Road, Huddleston-Steele Engineering on behalf of Rutherford County Community Care applicant. 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, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the Mandatory Referral subject to all staff comments and conditions; 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 Mandatory Referral [2022-723] to consider the abandonment of a drainage easement located on property at 3241 Pheasant Run Trail, Huddleston-Steele Engineering on behalf of Reggie Nelson 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 discussions, Mr. Shawn Wright 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: 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None The Haynes Family [2020-1031] amended master plan for 4 lots on 4.5 areas zoned CH located along Memorial Boulevard, Track West Partners developer. 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, Mr. Warren Russell moved to approve the amended master 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 Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None The Haynes Family, Lots 3-6 [2020-2097] amended final plat for 4 lots on 4.5 acres zoned CH located along Memorial Boulevard, Track West Partners developer. Mr. Matthew Blomeley presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy of which is 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 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 final 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 Warren Russell Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. ______________________________________ Chair _______________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 11