Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 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 Warren Russell Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Chase Salas Katie Noel, Project Engineer Shawn Wright Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer Brad Barbee, Planner 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. Consent Agenda: River Landing, Section 3 [2022-1024] preliminary plat for 59 lots on 30.2 acres zoned PUD located along Oswin Drive north of Northwest Broad Street, Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc. developer. Westlawn Commercial East, Resubdivision of Lots 1-3 [2022-2063] final plat for 2 lots on 5.4 acres zoned PUD located along Veterans Parkway, Oscar Properties, LLC developer. Harrison and Black Addition, 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 108 [2022-2066] final plat for 2 lots on 0.88 acres zoned RM-16 located along Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Crestland Avenue, Ukirk Middle Tennessee State University, developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Victory Station PUD, 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 4, Parcel B [2022-2064] final plat for 2 lots on 1.4 acres zoned PUD located along Luke Court, Swanson Development, LP developer. Veterans Corner Townhomes [2022-3103] site plan for 4 single-family residential attached dwelling units (townhomes) on 0.68 acres zoned RM-12 located at the corner of Power Avenue and Smith Street, Hope Housing Solutions developer. Rich Products [2022-3099] site plan for new employee driveway and parking addition on 26 acres zoned H-I located at 720 Butler Drive, Rich Products developer. Vintage at Barfield, Resubdivision of Lot 2 [2022-2032] final plat for 3 lots on 3.7 acres zoned CH located along Veterans Parkway, GT Health, LLC developer. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the Consent Agenda 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 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 GDO: On Motion Puckett Creek Station, Lot 9 (Stanlick Chiropractic) [2022-6010 & 2022-3083] final design & site plan 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 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the final design and site plan review 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 Ascension St Thomas Parking Garage [2022-6009 & 2022-3088] final design & site plan 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 Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 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 final design and site plan review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and caried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Ascension St Thomas ICU addition [2022-6013 & 2022-3094] initial design review of a 54,747 ft2 addition on 68.5 acres zoned L-I, GDO-3, and PSO located at 1700 Medical Center Parkway, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Inc. developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green presented 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. Clint Harris (architect), Mr. Rob Whitson (design engineer), and Mr. David Campbell (project manager) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Clint Harris explained the proposed campus design and the architecture and exterior materials for the building. 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. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Clari Park, Lot 14 (TownePlace Hotel) [2022-6012 & 2022-3093] initial design review of a 67,255 ft2 hotel located on 2.3 acres zoned CH and GDO-1 located along Roby Corlew Lane, Chartwell Hospitality 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. Arthur Killebrew (architect), Mr. Will Schaedle (developer), and Mr. Jack Parker (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Arthur Killebrew explained the proposed architecture design and exterior materials for the building. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton 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 Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Clari Park, Lots 5 & 6 (Shops at Clari) [2022-6014 & 2022-3097] initial design review of an 11,200 ft2 multi-tenant retail building located on 2 acres zoned CH and GDO-1 located along Medical Center Parkway and Roby Corlew Lane, GBT Realty Corporation 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. Doug Cantrell (architect) and Mr. Jason Horowitz (development manager) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Doug Cantrell explained the proposed architecture design and exterior materials for the building. The Planning Commissioners requested for architectural improvements be made to the building design and to relocate the clustered mailboxes away from the view facing Medical Center Parkway. 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 Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Clari Park, Lot 8 (Firebirds) [2022-6016 & 2022-3107] initial design review of a 6,041ft2 restaurant on 1.8 acres zoned CH and GDO-1 located along Medical Center Parkway, Honeylocust Trail, and Roby Corlew Lane, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 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. Steve Starr (architect), Mr. Darren Knight (architect), and Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Steve Starr explained the proposed architecture design for the building and Mr. Darren Knight explained the exterior materials for the building. 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 Murfreesboro Gateway Mark Pirtle, 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 3 [2022-2062] final plat for 2 lots on 10 acres zoned MU and GDO-3 located along Gateway Boulevard, Gateway Land Investments, LLC developer. Mr. Brad Barbee 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 approve the final plat subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. Plats and Plans: On Motion Kingdom Ridge Commercial [2022-1023] master plan for 8 lots on 17.6 acres zoned CH located along Franklin Road and Covenant Boulevard, Swanson Development, LP developer. 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. Warren Russell moved to approve the 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 Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Lytle Creek Commons [2022-3073] site plan for 63 single-family attached dwelling units (townhomes) on approximately 5 acres zoned RM-16 located at the southwest corner of Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Forrest Pointe Drive, Legacy South/Advent Capital Partners 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. Bill Huddleston (design engineer), Mr. Andrew Neal (developer), and Mr. Alex Little (architect) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Andrew Neal explained the proposed formal open space. The Planning Commission began discussing the development making known their concerns with all HVAC units being placed up high above each garage door. The Planning Commission also discussed that there were too many units per building. The applicant could reduce the number of dwelling units so that all HVAC units could be placed on the ground. Chair Kathy Jones asked if this was a new site plan or the same site plan that was approved back in 2020, and there was some discussion between staff, the applicant, and the Planning Commission regarding this topic. Mr. David Ives stated that staff would provide more information on this topic. Mr. Shawn Wright asked Mr. Ives if the information would be ready by the next meeting. Mr. Ives answered yes. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to defer action on the site plan; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Jami Averwater Chase Salas Warren Russell Shawn Wright Nay: None Bellwood Baptist Church Parking Revisions [2022-3072] site plan for parking lot modifications in conjunction with the adjacent Lytle Creek Commons development on 15.1 acres zoned RS-15 located at 1150 Middle Tennessee Boulevard, Bellwood Baptist Church developer. Mr. Andrew Neal (Lytle Creek Commons developer) requested a deferral. Mr. Shawn Wright moved to defer action on this site plan; 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 6. New Business: Schedule Public Hearings Zoning application [2022-422] for approximately 10.1 acres located at 694 & 708 West Thompson Lane to be rezoned from RS-15 to PRD (Cherry Blossom Downs PRD), BA Homes, LLC applicant. Ms. Margaret Ann Green presented the Staff Comments 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Mr. Brian Burns (developer) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Matt Taylor described the proposed development and stated it would be an age-targeted development similar to Tuscany. He agreed to add more colors to the architectural elevations before the public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed the zoning application and discussed that they did not like the density, architecture, elevations, and materials. Mr. Brian Burns stated he would make improvements before the public hearing. He would provide two elevations with four color schemes for this proposal. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to schedule the public hearing on October 5, 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 7. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mr. Matthew Blomeley asked for consideration for approval of the 2023 Plans Review and 2023 Planning Commission meeting calendars. 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the 2023 Plans Review calendar; 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 There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas moved to approve the 2023 Planning Commission meeting calendar; 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 Mr. Warren Russell asked for data when new materials are being presented. This would help the Planning Commission understand what is presented to make the best decision. 12  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 8. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m. _______________________________ Chair ________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 13