Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Greg McKnight, Exec. Director Dev. Services Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Jami Averwater Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Reggie Harris Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Bryan Prince Amelia Kerr, Planner Shawn Wright Joel Aguilera, Planner Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney 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. Public Comments. Chair Kathy Jones announced that no one signed up to speak during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. 4. Approve minutes of the December 6, 2023 and December 13, 2023 Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the December 6, 2023 and December 13, 2023 Planning Commission meetings; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. Public Hearings and Recommendations to City Council: Mandatory Referral [2023-730] to consider the abandonment of a segment of Archer Avenue right-of-way, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc. on behalf of 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. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the request; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater made a motion to approve the mandatory referral subject to all staff comments, including the conditions of approval listed in the staff report; the motion was seconded by Mr. Brian Prince and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 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. Matt Hamilton (landscape architect), and Mr. Tyler Thayer (architect) were all in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Tyler Thayer gave a 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. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the request; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission began discussing the proposal asking for additional information on the material mass timber. Mr. Tyler Thayer provided additional information on this material. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Brian Prince and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 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. 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. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. William Parker, 3310 Glenview Drive – opposes the annexation. He asked if there was a plan in place to improve the road and traffic. 2. Ms. Kari Batey, 2537 Blackman Road - opposes the annexation of the road right- of-way. 3. Mr. Brandon Whitt, 5013 Baker Road – opposes the annexation. 4. Mr. Charles Batey, 2537 Blackman Road - opposes the annexation. There being no one else to speak, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Matthew Blomeley addressed the concerns regarding road improvements along Blackman Road and Manson Pike area. Mr. Matt Taylor came forward to address right-of-way dedication along Blackman Road. It is anticipated that Blackman Road would be a five-line roadway in the future per the Major Transportation Plan. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the annexation petition and plan of services subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan Prince and carried by the following vote: 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince 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), Mr. Davis Lamb (developer), and Mr. Bob Parks (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 opened the public hearing. 1. Ms. Kari Batey, 2537 Blackman Road – opposes the zoning request and wanted to know why stub streets to their property were proposed. 2. Mr. William Parker, 3310 Glenview Drive – opposes the rezoning request and expressed concerns regarding the stub streets, buffering, drainage, and light pollution. 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 3. Mr. Brandon Whitt, 5013 Baker Road – opposes the rezoning request. 4. Mr. Zack Simms, 3111 Glenview Drive – opposes the rezoning request and expressed concerns regarding drainage and buffering. There being no one else to speak, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Matthew Blomeley explained that the City requires stub street connectivity for possible future development. He said that landscape buffers are not required between single-family detached residences; however, a buffer or fence could be added to mitigate any negative impact between properties. All lighting for the commercial lots would be addressed during site plan review. Mr. Matt Taylor came forward to explain the design of the stormwater management system for this property. Mr. Taylor also agreed to work with staff on a solid fence on the west side property line adjacent to lots 16-27. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments and to the applicant working with staff to determine appropriate buffering and fencing along the west side of the property; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 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. 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. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the request; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the annexation petition and plan of services 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 Shawn Wright Nay: None 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. Marina Rush and 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 representing the application. Mr. Matt Taylor gave a 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 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 opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the rezoning request; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Shawn Wright complimented Mr. John Floyd for bringing affordable single-family homes into the city. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the zoning application 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 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mandatory referral [2023-731] to consider the abandonment of a portion of a sanitary sewer easement located east of Suzanne Landon Drive, Benjamin Beasley on behalf of Cypress Homes, LLC 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. 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to approve the mandatory referral subject to all staff comments, including the recommended conditions of approval listed in the staff report; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None Mandatory referral [2023-732] to consider the dedication of an electric easement on City-owned property along Franklin Road, Murfreesboro Legal Department and MTE applicants. Mr. Roman Hankins 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 made a motion to approve the mandatory referral subject to all staff comments including the recommended conditions listed in the staff report; 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 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 2024 Shawn Wright Nay: None Mr. Matthew Blomeley thanked the Planning Commissioners for their completion of the required continuing education hours for 2023. Lastly, the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 17, 2024. 7. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. _____________________________________ Chair ______________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 10