Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Jami Averwater Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Reggie Harris Amelia Kerr, Planner Bryan Prince Brad Barbee, Planner Chase Salas Joel Aguilera, Planner Shawn Wright Katie Noel, Project Engineer Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer Jennifer Knauf, Project Engineer Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Greg McKnight, Exec. Dir. Of Dev’t Services 1. Call to order. Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order. 2. Determination of a quorum. Chair Kathy Jones determined that a quorum was present. 3. Public Comments. Chair Kathy Jones announced that no one signed up to speak during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. 4. Consent Agenda: King’s Landing Villas, Section 1 [2023-2098] final plat for 23 lots on 6.5 acres zoned PRD located along West Thompson Lane, Black Diamond Construction, LLC developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Waites Creek Crossing, Resubdivision of Lots 47 and 48 [2023-2100] final plat for 4 lots on 0.4 acres zoned RS-A, Type 1 located along Barringer Lane, O’Brien Loyd Venture developer. Parkway Place, Section 5 and the Resubdivision of Lot 11 and Section 2 Common Area [2023-2102] final plat for 3 lots on 10.1 acres zoned PID located along Logistics Way, Swanson Development, LP developer. Creekwood, Resubdivision of Lot 33 [2023-2072] final plat for 2 lots on 1.2 acres zoned RD located along Carriage Drive and Caroline Drive, Elizabeth Ray developer. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright 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 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. GDO: On Motion The Avenue Murfreesboro, 3rd Resubdivision of Lot 1 [2023-2101] final plat for 8 lots on 96.2 acres zoned PCD & GDO-1 located along Medical Center 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Parkway, Big V Property Group developer. 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, Ms. Jami Averwater moved to approve the 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 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Clari Park, Lot 13 (Drake’s) [2023-6012 & 2023-3146] final design & site plan review of a 6,381 ft2 restaurant located on 2.3 acres zoned CH and GDO-1 along Medical Center Parkway and Silohill Lane, BHG Murfreesboro 1, 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 design team 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: 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Robert Rose Village West, Lot 5 [2023-6010 & 2023-3149] final design & site plan review of a 14,500 ft2 grocery store located on 2.4 acres zoned PUD and GDO-1 located along Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive, TDEC Land, 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. 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 Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Robert Rose Village West, Common Area Lot [2023-6015 & 2023-3152] initial design review of an access drive with parallel parking & landscaping located on 1.3 acres zoned PUD and GDO-1 along Medical Center Parkway and Robert Rose Drive, TDK Land, 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve both the initial and final design review and site plan review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan Prince and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Plats and Plans: On Motion Westlawn Pavilion, Lots 5 & 6 [2023-3161] site plan review of access drive located on 3.6 acres zoned PUD located north of Shores Road, MAE American Management, 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. 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Mr. Bryan Prince wanted to know who would be responsible for maintaining the private drive. Mr. Matt Lackey (project engineer) was in attendance representing the application. He explained the master developer would be responsible for maintaining the drive and the sidewalks. 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 Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: Reggie Harris Mr. Matthew Blomeley requested that the Watkins Glen [2023-1025] preliminary plat be moved to Staff Reports and Other Business to allow the developer and the design engineer additional time to arrive at the meeting. Northridge Park [2023-1026] preliminary plat for 82 lots on 39.9 acres zoned PRD located west of Memorial Boulevard, Brightland Homes developer. 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. Mr. Chris Maguire (design engineer) was in attendance to represent the application. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the 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 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 7. New Business: Zoning application [2023-421] for approximately 31.3 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Williams Drive, and Tune Avenue to be rezoned from MU, GDO-3, and PSO to PUD (Fountains at Gateway), GDO-3, and PSO, Hearthstone Properties 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. Kevin Guenther (landscape architect), Mr. Scott Graby (developer), Mr. Tyler Thayer (architect), Mr. Preston Ayers (project engineer), and Mr. Matt Hamilton (project manager) were all in attendance representing the application. Mr. Matt Hamilton gave a brief presentation regarding the Pattern Book, which Pattern Book is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. In addition, Mr. Tyler Thayer gave an overview of the architecture. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on January 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2023-507] for approximately 21.4 acres located along Blackman Road, including approximately 1,265 linear feet of Blackman Road right-of-way, Bob Parks applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr 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) was present to represent the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas made a motion to schedule a public hearing on January 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan Prince and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton (abstained he had stepped away) Jami Averwater Reggie Harris 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2023-420] for approximately 19.6 acres located along Blackman Road to be zoned PRD (The Village PRD - approx. 14.91 acres) and PCD (The Village PCD - approx. 4.71 acres) simultaneous with annexation, 360 Development applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr 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) was present to represent the application. The Planning Commissioners began discussing their concerns for the exceptions of setbacks for commercial buildings, driveway length, sidewalks, a drive-thru near residential properties, and whether there be room for emergency vehicles. In addition, the uses listed needed to be revised to remove any outdoor uses or overnight stays for dogs. Mr. Matt Taylor stated he would look further into the concerns mentioned. Mr. Shawn Wright requested that the developer make known to potential home buyers that commercial uses would be part of the development. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to schedule a public hearing on January 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2023-506] for approximately 112.5 acres located along Veterans Parkway, including approximately 1,475 linear feet of Veterans Parkway right-of-way, Kathy Davis, Howard Barley Yeargan, and Randall Robinson, Jr. applicants. Ms. Amelia Kerr 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), Mr. John Floyd (developer), and Mr. Dan Bobo (developer) were in attendance for the meeting. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to schedule a public hearing on January 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Byran Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Zoning application [2023-419] for approximately 106.4 acres located along Veterans Parkway to zoned PRD (Prater Farms PRD) simultaneous with annexation, Ole South Properties applicant. Ms. Amelia Kerr 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), Mr. John Floyd (developer) and Mr. Dan Bobo (developer) were in attendance for the meeting. Mr. Shawn Wright and Ms. Jami Averwater acknowledged how much they were in favor of this development being predominantly detached residential homes. Ms. Kathy Jones voiced her concerns with the dominant view of the garages. Mr. Matt Taylor explained that there would be a mixture of residential homes similar to Mankin Pointe off Manchester Pike. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on January 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Mandatory Referral [2023-730] to consider the abandonment of a segment of Archer Avenue right-of-way, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc. on behalf of 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Brightland Homes 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 made a motion to schedule a public hearing on January 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 8. Staff Reports and Other Business Watkins Glen [2023-1025] preliminary plat for 38 lots on 16.3 acres zoned RS- 10 located along Sandstone Circle and Laurelstone Drive, Jeramie Taber 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. Mr. Jeramie Taber (developer) and Mr. Bill Huddleston (design engineer) were in attendance for the meeting. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: 12  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2023 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Mr. Matthew Blomeley reminded the Planning Commissioners the TAPA virtual training would need to be completed before the end of the calendar year. 9. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. _________________________________ Chair __________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 13