Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 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 Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Warren Russell Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Chase Salas 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 September 7, 2022, Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting; 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 Nay: None 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 2022 4. Public Hearings and Recommendations to City Council: 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. 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. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Mr. Brian Burns (developer) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Matt 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 stated she was not in favor for the zoning application. There had not been much change on the elevations since the last meeting on September 21, 2022. Mr. Brian Burns came forward stating he had only one week to make changes. However, he had added variations on dormers and a pitched roof. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Ms. Deborah Betancourt, 3405 Cortona Way – has concerns with the proposed six exceptions. She requested for Planning Commission to uphold established standards for the proposed development. 2. Ms. Michele Bass, 3509 Chianti Circle – has concerns with this development endangering the existing tree line; and the development does not blend with the Tuscany development. 3. Mr. Don Payne, 3416 Cortona Way – opposes this development not being consistent with the existing homes in this area. He also asked for information regarding the proposed street to Leanna Road. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 2022 4. Mr. Mel Simpson, 3406 Chianti Circle – has concerns with the number of exceptions requested. In addition, changes requested by the Planning Commission have not been made. 5. Mr. Lance Ikard, 3437 Cortona Way -opposes the rezoning application and said the proposed development is too dense. Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Matthew Blomeley explained the proposed future roadway connection from this development to Leanna Road and provided information on State’s Thompson Lane widening project. Mr. Matt Taylor explained that four of the exceptions would apply only to two dwelling units and the one exception related to the road width is proposed to help reduce vehicle speed. He agreed to improve the language in the pattern book regarding the preservation of the existing trees and would replace any trees where needed. Mr. Brian Burns stated he would continue working with staff on the design of the architectural elevations. The Planning Commission requested that the applicant provide multiple elevations and that they be presented side-by-side so that it is easier to compare them. There being no further discussion, Mr. Warren Russell 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 Nay: None 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 5, 2022 5. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mr. Matthew Blomeley told the Planning Commissioners he would send an updated training log regarding continuing education hours. The hours should be completed within the next three months by December 31st. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. ____________________________ Chair _____________________________ Secretary JDA: cj 4