Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 218 MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Greg McKnight, Exec. Director Dev. Services Jami Averwater Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Bryan Prince Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Chase Salas Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Shawn Wright Katie Noel, Project Engineer Brad Barbee, Planner Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney 1. Call to order. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. 2. Determination of a quorum. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton determined that quorum was present. 3. Public Comments. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton announced no one signed up to speak during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. 4. Consent Agenda: The Gardens of Three Rivers, Resubdivision of Lots 126, 133, 136, 139, and 142 [2023- 2105] final plat for 14 lots on 1.4 acres zoned PRD located along Eldin Creek Drive, Patterson Company, LLC developer. The Gardens of Three Rivers, Resubdivision of Lot 109 [2023-2106] final plat for 5 lots on 0.44 acres zoned PRD located along Camrose Way, Harpeth Valley Homes, LLC developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 Slatewood [2023-2108] final plat for 25 lots on 12 acres zoned RS-15 located along Sulphur Springs Road, KBT Land, LLC developer. Tiger Hill Townhomes, Phase 2 [2023-2111] horizontal property regime plat for 35 dwelling units located east of Christie Knob Way, Charlie B. Mitchell, Jr. developer. Beasley Road, 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 1 [2023-1027] preliminary plat for 2 lots on 3.7 acres zoned CH located along Veterans Parkway and Franklin Road, Jack Patel developer. Fred H Farrer Limited Partnership Property, Resubdivision of Lot 2 [2023-2103] final plat for 2 lots on 3.3 acres zoned CH located along West College Street and Brinkley Avenue, Fred H Farrer Limited Partnership developer. Melton Estates [2023-2104] final plat for 68 lots on 29.1 acres zoned RS-8 located north of Franklin Road, Lennar Homes of Tennessee, LLC developer. Beasley Road, 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 1 [2023-2110] final plat for 2 lots on 3.7 acres zoned CH located along Veterans Parkway and Franklin Road, Jack Patel developer. 1505 Bradyville Pike [2023-3172] site plan for fencing with 2 electronic gates and parking lot modifications at an existing church on 1.1 acres zoned CP located at 1505 Bradyville Pike, Brethren Christian Assembly developer. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion 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: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. GDO: On Motion Trustpoint Courtyard Addition [2023-6017 & 2023-3171] initial design review of a courtyard addition located on 16.1 acres zoned L-I, CM, and GDO-2 located along North Thompson Lane and Van Cleve Lane, Acadia Healthcare 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater made a motion to approve both the initial design review and final design review/site plan review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Mark Pirtle, Lot 3 (Homewood Suites) [2023-6015 & 2023-3165] initial design review of an 84,154 ft2 hotel located on 3.6 acres zoned MU and GDO-3 located at 1412 Gateway Boulevard, Gateway Hotel Partners, LLC developer. Ms. Margaret Ann Green presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy of which is maintained in 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 the permanent files of the Planning Department and incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Michael McGowan (architect), Mr. Alpesh Patel (developer), and Mr. Peter Olsen (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Michael McGowan explained the layout, design, and materials of the proposed hotel. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion 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: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Parkway Office Park, Lot 14 (Mental Health Cooperative) [2023-6018 & 2023-3166] initial design review of a 15,211 ft2 medical office building located on 1.8 acres zoned CH, L-I, and GDO-3 located along Gateway Boulevard and Carl Adams Drive, Holladay Properties 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Chris Miller (project manager), Mr. Yates Bateman (civil engineer), and Mr. Lyndon Brown (architect) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Chris Miller explained the layout of the interior floor plan as well as the exterior architecture. 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton asked to know if the materials being used met the GDO guidelines. Also, why there was not a base included for their building. The Planning Commission and Staff discussed the architecture further. The Planning Commission agreed they did not have any problems with what the applicant has requested. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion 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: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Plats and Plans: On Motion WaWa South Rutherford [2023-3167] site plan for a 5,915 ft2 convenience store and 16-pump gas station on 1.9 acres zoned CH located at the northeast corner of South Rutherford Boulevard and Bradyville Pike, Unicorp National Developments, Inc. 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. He stated this site plan is consistent with other approved WaWa’s in Murfreesboro that have 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 been approved. However, they have softened the look of this building due to it being beside residential properties. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 7. New Business: Zoning application [2023-422] for approximately 3.97 acres located along Southgate Boulevard and Westgate Boulevard to be rezoned from CF and CH to PUD (Westgate Commons PUD), Southgate Developers, LLC applicant. 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer), Mr. Blake Smith (developer), and Mr. Chris Bowman (prospective tenant) were in attendance for the meeting. Mr. Matt Taylor gave a brief presentation of the proposal. He stated that a neighborhood meeting had been conducted for this application and it had minimal attendance. The Planning Commission began discussing the rezoning request with questions regarding the proposed uses, landscaping, and fencing. Mr. Matthew Blomeley stated that any change of use would be subject to the submittal of a site plan that demonstrates compliance with 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 minimum zoning and development requirements. Mr. Matt Taylor addressed the landscaping and explained there would be a fence for security. In addition, they would build a landscaped berm on this property to screen this development from the adjacent residential uses. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to schedule a public hearing on February 7, 2024; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance [2023-804] related to regulations for electric vehicles and pertaining to the following sections: Section 2: Definitions; Section 7: Site Plan Review; Section 26: Off-Street Parking, Queuing, and Loading; and Endnotes for Chart 2: Minimum Lot Requirements, Minimum Yard Requirements, and Land Use Intensity Ratios. City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. Ms. Katie Noel presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy of which is maintained in the permanent files of the Planning Department and incorporated into these Minutes by reference. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to schedule a public hearing on February 7, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Street renaming [2023-901] to rename a segment of Blackman Road (south of Pendleton Boulevard) to Hartman Farm Court, City of Murfreesboro Planning Department 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas made a motion to schedule a public hearing on February 7, 2024; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 25, 2024 8. Staff Reports and Other Business: None. 9. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. __________________________________ Chair __________________________________ Secretary GM: cj 9