Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Greg McKnight, Exec. Dir. Of Dev’t Services Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Ben Newman, Dir. of Land Mngt. & Planning Jami Averwater Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Tristan Carroll Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Reggie Harris Richard Donovan, Principal Planner Bryan Prince Amelia Kerr, Planner Shawn Wright Sloane Lewis, Planner Katie Noel, Project Engineer Jennifer Knauf, Project Engineer Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Roman Hankins, Deputy City Attorney John Tully, Assistant City Attorney 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 Comments portion of the agenda. 4. Consent Agenda: The Courtyards at Franklin Road [2024-1018] preliminary plat for 48 lots on 23.49 acres zoned RS-8 and CF located along Franklin Road, Epcon Communities developer. 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 840 Storage Solutions [2024-2048] final plat for 2 lots on 9.32 acres zoned PUD located along Florence Road and Santana Street, Downs Group, LLC developer. 840 Storage Solutions, Phase 3 [2024-3089] site plan for a 32,228 ft2 expansion within eight buildings at an existing self-service storage facility on 8.24 acres zoned PUD located along Florence Road and Santana Street, Downs Group, LLC developer. Shelton Square, Section 11 [2024-1016] preliminary plat for 19 lots on 3.42 acres zoned PRD located along Lennis Lane, Shelton Square, LLC developer. Rutherford Corner Townhomes, Lot 1 [2024-2046] final plat for 1 lot on 1.44 acres zoned PRD located along North Rutherford Boulevard & Gold Valley Drive, Masterson Homes, LLC developer. East Castle Street Commercial, Lot 1 [2024-2047] final plat for 1 lot on 0.38 acres zoned CH & CCO located along East Castle Street, Sean Hinton developer. Fouad, Lots 1 & 2 [2024-2049] final plat for 2 lots on 0.8 acres zoned RM-12 & CCO located along North Church Street, Sherif Fouad developer. Evergreen Farms, Section 38, Phase 3B [2024-2050] final plat for 38 lots on 8.19 acres zoned PRD located along Charismatic Place and Country Park Lane, Evergreen Farms Development, Inc. developer. Graystone, Section 3 [2024-1017] preliminary plat for 5 lots on 13.34 acres zoned PRD (2021-424) located along the west side of Double Springs Road north of Veals Road, Meritage Homes developer. Graystone, Section 3 [2024-3092] site plan for 56 single-family detached homes on 5 lots to become part of a horizontal property regime on 13.34 acres zoned PRD (2021-424) 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 located along the west side of Double Springs Road north of Veals Road, Meritage Homes developer. Graystone, Section 4 [2024-1019] preliminary plat for 99 lots on 37.57 acres zoned PRD (2021-424) located along Lyons Farms Parkway north of Veals Road, Meritage Homes developer. Graystone, Section 4 [2024-3090] site plan for 28 single-family attached dwelling units (townhomes) within 5 buildings on 3.79 acres zoned PRD (2021- 424) located along the west side of Lyons Farms Parkway north of Veals Road, Meritage Homes developer Mr. Tristan Carroll announced he would be abstaining from voting on the Consent Agenda due to his company’s involvement with items I thru L (Graystone, Sec. 3 preliminary plat [2024-1017], Graystone, Sec. 3 site plan [2024-3092], Graystone, Sec. 4 preliminary plat [2024-1019], and Graystone, Sec. 4 site plan [2024-3090]). 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 Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None Abstain: Tristan Carroll Not present: Jami Averwater 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 5. GDO: On Motion Robert Rose Village West – Vintage Exchange Apartments [2024-3088 & 2024-6003] initial design review for a 318,500 ft2 mixed-use development in 4 main buildings zoned PUD and GDO-1 located along Robert Rose Drive and Maplegrove Drive, TDK Land, LLC developer. 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. Mr. Ross Bradley (developer), Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer), Mr. John Blankenship (developer), and other members of the design team were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Matt Taylor stated the site design was the same as their approved Planned Unit Development. Mr. Matt Taylor then explained the architecture for each building. 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: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 The Fountains at Gateway, Phase 2A [2024-3086 & 2024-6005] initial design review for a 193,040 ft2 mixed-use building on 5.12 acres zoned PUD and GDO-3 located along Medical Center Parkway, Hearthstone Properties, LLC developer. 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. Mr. Tyler Thayer (architect) and Mr. Scott Graby (developer) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Tyler Thayer explained the layout, architecture, and materials of the five-story building, plus a basement and a precast parking garage. 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 Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None Walmart (Fortress Boulevard) [2024-3085] initial & final design review and site plan review for parking lot modifications for pick-up service at an existing department store on 5.8 acres zoned CH and GDO-1 located at 1153 Fortress Boulevard, Tom Keenan representing DKT&R Investors developer. Ms. Amelia Kerr presented the Staff 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince 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 Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Plats and Plans: On Motion East Castle Street Commercial [2024-3087] site plan for a 3,600 ft2 office building on 0.38 acres zoned CH and CCO located along East Castle Street, Sean Hinton developer. 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 incorporated into these Minutes by reference. The Planning Commissioners began discussing their concerns with the proposed site plan, including the potential for roll-up doors on the building and clarifying what type of fence is proposed. 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 Mr. Bill Huddleston (civil engineer) and Mr. Sean Hinton (developer) were in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to approve the site plan 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 Tristan Carroll Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: Reggie Harris North Church Street Townhomes [2024-3091] site plan for 8 single-family residential attached dwelling units (townhomes) within 2 buildings on 0.8 acres zoned RM-12 and CCO located along the east side of North Church Street, Sherif Fouad 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. Bill Huddleston (civil engineer) and Mr. Sherif Fouad (applicant) were in attendance representing the application. The Planning Commissioners requested the applicant continue working on improvements to the architecture, including a lighter brick color on the façade. Ms. Jami Averwater requested for shutters be included with the windows. Mr. Sherif Fouad agreed to make improvements to the architecture for this development. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater made a motion to defer the site plan until the August 21, 2024 Planning Commission meeting; the motion was seconded by Mr. Reggie Harris and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 7. New Business: Zoning application [2024-409] for approximately 0.32 acres located along Roberts Street to be rezoned from OG-R and CCO to RS-8 and CCO, Blue Sky Construction, Inc. 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) was 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. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning application [2024-404] for approximately 29.5 acres located along Old Salem Road to be rezoned from CF to RS-12, 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer for the landowner) and Mr. David Alcorn (applicant) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Matt Taylor distributed information to the Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff regarding the flood study in this area. There was additional discussion between the Planning Commission and Mr. Taylor regarding the flood study. 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. Shawn Wright and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 Zoning application [2024-408] for approximately 21.14 acres located along New Salem Highway and Salem Creek Drive to be rezoned from RS-15 to CF (12.4 acres) and PRD (Salem Towne PRD – 8.74 acres), Harney Homes 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Mr. John Harney (developer’s representative) were in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to schedule a public hearing on August 7, 2024; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Nay: None Not present: Mr. Shawn Wright Zoning Ordinance Amendment [2024-804] regarding the use “airport, heliport” and pertaining to the following sections: • Chart 1: Uses Permitted by Zoning District; and • Chart 1 Endnotes: Uses Permitted by Zoning District City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. 10  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 17, 2024 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. Bryan Prince made a motion to schedule a public hearing on August 7, 2024; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Nay: None Not present: Mr. Shawn Wright 8. Staff Reports and Other Business. None. 9. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m. _________________________________________ Chair __________________________________________ Secretary BN: cj 11