Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Ben Newman, Dir. of Land Mngt. & Planning Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Richard Donovan, Principal Planner Jami Averwater Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Tristan Carroll Joel Aguilera, Planner Reggie Harris Jennifer Knauf, Project Engineer Bryan Prince Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Shawn Wright Roman Hankins, Deputy City Attorney John Tully, 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 up during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. 4. Approve minutes of the July 10, 2024 and July 17, 2024 Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the minutes of July 10, 2024 and July 17, 2024 Planning Commission meetings; the motion was seconded by Ms. Jami Averwater and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Jami Averwater 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 5. Public Hearings and Recommendations to Council: 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Brain Burns (developer) and Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak for or against the zoning application; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments; 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 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 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 in the permanent files of the Planning Department and is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. David Alcorn (developer) and Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. J. D. Bennett, 1322 Veterans Parkway – voiced his concerns about the accessibility of City Hall and regarding the public adequacy of the public notice. There being no one else to speak, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Roman Hankins addressed Mr. Bennett’s concerns. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton moved 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 Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. David Alcorn (developer) and Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. J. D. Bennett, 1322 Veterans Parkway – voiced his concerns about the accessibility of City Hall. There being no one else to speak, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Mr. Roman Hankins addressed Mr. Bennett’s concerns. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince moved to approve the zoning application subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Tristan Carroll 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 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. Richard Donovan stated for the record an email had been sent to the Planning Commissioners for their information. Chair Kathy Jones relayed that the e-mail pertains to road improvements. Mr. Matt Taylor came forward stating this road is on the City of Murfreesboro Major Transportation Plan for a three-lane road with curb and gutter. Mr. Shawn Wright announced if this property is approved for rezoning tonight, there would not be any building permits issued until a flood study is completed. Chair Kathy Jones opened the public hearing. 1. Mr. Samuel Parker, 5508 Old Salem Road – opposes the zoning request due to the ongoing flooding. 2. Ms. Alissa Thompson, 5422 Old Salem Road – opposes the zoning request. 3. Mr. Joel Powers, 5300 Old Salem Road – expressed concerns regarding flooding. 4. Mr. J. D. Bennett, 1322 Veterans Parkway – voiced his concerns about the accessibility of City Hall. 5. Mr. John Harney, 6748 W Gum Road (representative of Redeemer School that currently owns the property) - agrees there are water issues that must be 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 addressed, but he said that residential development would be far less impactful than commercial. There being no one else to speak, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. Ms. Jennifer Knauf elaborated on the flooding situation in the area and on the forthcoming flood study. Mr. Matt Taylor discussed the flood study as well as proposed drainage infrastructure improvements. Mr. Shawn Wright stated that the infrastructure project is fully funded and would take place this winter to replace culverts along Old Salem Road. There was additional discussion between the Planning Commission and staff regarding flooding. Mr. Shawn Wright asked if this development would have an HOA. Mr. Matt Taylor answered yes. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince moved to approve the zoning application subject to the completion of culverts being replaced along Old Salem Road, not allow any building permits or buildings on this property until a flood study is completed with elevation lines, and building envelopes being known; and all other 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 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. Mr. John Harney (developer) and Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) 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. Mr. Kenneth Robins, 445 East Bell Street and business address 2611 Salem Creek Drive- he wanted to know what type of development could be placed in front of his business. Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved 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 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 Jami Averwater Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 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. Mr. John Tully 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 Zoning Ordinance amendment; therefore, Chair Kathy Jones closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright moved to approve the Zoning Ordinance amendment 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 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 6. Staff Reports and Other Business: Mandatory Referral [2024-716] to consider the abandonment of a portion of a drainage easement located on property east of Fortress Boulevard, SEC, Inc. on behalf of Lennar Homes of TN, 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 is incorporated into these Minutes by reference. There being no further discussion, Ms. Jami Averwater moved 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 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. 7. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2024 _________________________________________ Chair _________________________________________ Secretary BN: cj 10