Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 1:00 CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Darren Gore, City Manager Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Greg McKnight, Exec. Director of Dev. Services Reggie Harris Ben Newman, Dir. Of Land Mngt. & Planning Bryan Prince Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Chase Salas Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Shawn Wright Richard Donovan, Principal Planner Brad Barbee, Principal Planner Joel Aguilera, Planner Jennifer Knauf, Project Engineer Katie Noel, Project Engineer Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Roman Hankins, Deputy City Attorney John Tully, Assistant City Attorney Josh Upham, Stormwater Manager 1. Call to order. Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order at 1:00 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. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 4. Approve minutes of the May 28, 2024 and June 5, 2024 Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the May 28, 2024 and June 5, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. Consent Agenda: Farrer Cumberland, Lot 1 [2024-2041] final plat for 1 lot on 2.68 acres zoned CH located along Northwest Broad Street, Fred H. Farrer Partnership developer. Shelton Square, Resubdivision of Lots 222 & 223 [2024-2044] final plat for 2 lots and 1 common area on 7.7 acres zoned PRD located along Willoughby Way and Shelton Boulevard, David Patterson, James Kirkland, & Shelton Square Homeowners Association, Inc. developers. South Church Retail [2024-3074] site plan for a 3,600 ft2 multi-tenant commercial building on 0.47 acres zoned PCD located at 3416 South Church Street, Greg Patel developer. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 Kingdom Crest Station [2024-3084] site plan for three commercial buildings totaling 11,400 ft2 on 2.59 acres zoned CH located on the corner of Veterans Parkway and Jack Byrnes Drive, Bodnar Group developer. Robinson Meadows at Prater Farms, Section 1 [2024-1014] preliminary plat for 36 lots on 18.39 acres zoned PRD located along Veterans Parkway, Ole South Properties developer. YMCA, 2nd Resubdivision of Lots 2 & 3 [2024-2017] final plat for 2 lots on 9.51 acres zoned CH located along North Thompson Lane, Anchor Commercial Development, LLC developer. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Old Business: On Motion Mandatory Referral [2024-714] to consider the abandonment of a portion of a drainage easement located on property along Gresham Lane, Civil Infrastructure Associates on behalf of Hensley Group applicant. Mr. Joel Aguilera presented the Staff 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 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. Nathan Melson (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton asked what was different with this mandatory referral since the last meeting. Ms. Katie Noel, Project Engineer, elaborated on the revised drainage improvements for the development on the subject property. She said that the Rutherford County Engineering Department had received the latest plans since the last meeting; however, they have not provided any comments regarding the drainage improvements. 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 Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 7. Plats and Plans: On Motion Gresham Lane, Section 2 [2024-2045] final plat for 6 lots on 4.87 acres zoned RS-15 located along Gresham Lane, Hensley Group, LLC developer. Mr. Joel Aguilera 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 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. Nathan Melson (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion 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 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None The Village, Section 1 [2024-1013] master plan and preliminary plat for 39 lots and 1 common area on 6.34 acres zoned PRD and PCD located along Blackman Road, 360 Development, LLC 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the master plan and preliminary plat subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Hooper [2024-1012] master plan and preliminary plat for 8 lots on 17.86 acres zoned RS-15 located along Siegel Road, W. Bruce Hooper 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the master plan and preliminary plat as presented without a street connection to the existing street stub to the west and subject to all other staff comments; the motion was seconded by Vice- Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 Hooper, Resubdivision of Lots 2 and 3 [2024-2008] final plat for 8 lots on 17.86 acres zoned RS-15 located along Siegel Road, W. Bruce Hooper 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Chase Salas made a motion to approve the final plat subject to all staff comments; 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 Graystone, Section 2 [2024-1015] preliminary plat for 3 lots on 16.11 acres zoned PRD located along the west side of Double Springs Road north of Veals Road, Meritage Homes 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. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the preliminary 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 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Graystone, Section 2 [2024-3078] site plan for 49 single-family detached homes on 3 lots to become part of a horizontal property regime on 16.11 acres zoned PRD located along the west side of Double Springs Road north of Veals Road, Meritage Homes 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. 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: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 Shawn Wright Nay: None Hidden River Estates, Section 4 [2024-3077] site plan for 134 single-family attached dwelling units (townhomes) within 18 buildings on 13.4 acres zoned PUD located along Rebecca Johns Drive north of Cason Trail, Hidden River Holding Company, LLC 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. Brian Burns (developer) and Mr. Chris Maguire (design engineer) were in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Brian Burns addressed solid waste management and how it would be contained and picked up by a private hauler. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Reggie Harris and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 8. New Business: Zoning application [2024-407] for approximately 0.57 acres located along East Vine Street to be rezoned from RS-8 & CCO to PRD & CCO (Enclave at Vine Street PRD), 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 Big Red Holdings, 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Mr. Brian Grover (landscape architect) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Shawn Wright expressed his concerns regarding the garages being sold separately. He requested clarification on the sale of the proposed garages and how they would stay with the units. Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton requested for a landscape buffer to be provided along the west side of the property. Mr. Brian Grover stated they could add perimeter plantings for this development into the pattern book. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to schedule a public hearing on July 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2024-506] for approximately 0.5 acres located along Westridge Drive, Alcorn Properties, LLC applicant. Mr. Richard Donovan presented the Staff Comments regarding this item, a copy of which is maintained 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 in the permanent files of the Planning Department and incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. David Alcorn (developer) and Mr. Nathan Melson (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on August 7, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2024-406] for approximately 0.42 acres located along Westridge Drive to be zoned PRD (Veterans Cove PRD) simultaneous with annexation, Alcorn Properties, LLC applicant. Mr. Richard Donovan 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. David Alcorn (developer) and Mr. Nathan Melson (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to schedule a public hearing on August 7, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: 11  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Street renaming [2024-902] to rename a segment of Butler Drive north of Joe B Jackson Parkway to “Kenny Pipe Court”, City of Murfreesboro Administration 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, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to schedule a public hearing on July 10, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None 9. Staff Reports and Other Business: Ordinance Amendment [2024-802] to amend the City’s food truck ordinance, City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. Mr. Joel Aguilera presented the Staff 12  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 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. Joel Aguilera gave a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed ordinance amendment regarding the City’s food truck ordinance. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve a resolution of support for the proposed amendment to the City’s food truck ordinance; the motion was seconded by Mr. Chase Salas and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Ordinance Amendment [2024-803] to amend the City’s stormwater management ordinance, City of Murfreesboro Water Resources Department applicant. Mr. Josh Upham 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. Josh Upham gave a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed ordinance amendment to the City’s stormwater management ordinance. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve a resolution of support for the proposed amendment to the City’s stormwater 13  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2024 management ordinance; the motion was seconded by Mr. Reggie Harris and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Chase Salas Shawn Wright Nay: None Chair Kathy Jones announced this was Mr. Chase Salas last Planning Commission meeting and thanked him for his service. 10. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. ____________________________________ Chair ___________________________________ Secretary BN: cj 14