Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2024 6:00 PM CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Ben Newman, Dir. Of Land Mngt. & Planning Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Jami Averwater Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Reggie Harris Joel Aguilera, Planner Bryan Prince Carolyn Jaco. Recording Assistant Chase Salas Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Shawn Wright 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 Comment portion of the agenda. 4. Approve minutes of the March 20, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the March 20, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2024 Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. Public Hearings and Recommendations to Council Zoning application [2024-403] for approximately 0.38 acres located along North Maple Street to be rezoned from CH & CCO to PRD (Maple Five PRD) & CCO, Hamid Mehryar 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. Mr. Chris Maguire (civil engineer) and Mr. Clyde Rountree (landscape architect) were in attendance to represent the application. Mr. Clyde Rountree 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. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. Mr. Will Perkins, 1019 N. Maple Street – stated that he and his wife were strongly in favor for this project. Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission stated how they liked the appearance of the proposed buildings. However, they expressed their concerns regarding density and parking. Mr. Clyde Rountree stated he would work with his client to address the concerns that had been mentioned. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2024 Mr. Chris Maguire came forward asking the Planning Commission for direction to improve the layout of the current design. The Planning Commission stated their concerns were the density and not enough parking. There being no further discussion Mr. Shawn Wright moved to defer the zoning application; 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 Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance [2024-801] regarding warehouse uses and pertaining to Endnotes for Chart 1: Uses Permitted by Zoning District, 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Shawn Wright commented he had conversations with Mr. Adam Tucker, City Attorney regarding this request and it would need to be deferred due to potential legal concerns, which Mr. Tucker would be reviewing. 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. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2024 There being no further discussion Mr. Shawn Wright moved to defer the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance; the motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan Prince and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Not present for the vote: Jami Averwater (Stepped out of the meeting room) 6. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mandatory Referral [2024-706] to consider the dedication of an electric easement on City-owned property located along Overall Street, Middle Tennessee Electric 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. There being no further discussion Mr. Shawn Wright moved 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. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2024 Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Not present for the vote: Jami Averwater (Stepped out of the meeting room) Mandatory Referral [2024-707] to consider the dedication of an electric easement on City-owned property located at 802 Cason Lane, Middle Tennessee Electric 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. There being no further discussion Mr. Chase Salas moved 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. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2024 7. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. _____________________________________ Chair _____________________________________ Secretary BN: cj 6