Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 1:00 PM CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Greg McKnight, Exec. Director of Dev’t Services Ken Halliburton, Vice-Chair Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Tristan Carroll Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Reggie Harris Richard Donovan, Principal Planner Bryan Prince Brad Barbee, Principal Planner Shawn Wright Sloane Lewis, Planner 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 signed up to speak up during the Public Comments portion of the agenda. 4. Approve minutes of the August 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the minutes of August 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting; the motion was seconded by Mr. Reggie Harris and carried by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 5. Consent Agenda: Cason Square, Lot 29 [2024-2054] final plat for 1 lot on 2.21 acres zoned CH located along Rideout Lane, Blake Smith Varsity Fieldhouse, LLC developer. Southpointe Business Campus, Resubdivision of Lots 17 & 18 [2024-2055] final plat for 1 lot on 3.24 acres zoned L-I located along Southpointe Way, Acro/Murray National Nashville, LLC developer. Carlton Landing, Section 4, Phase 1 [2024-2058] final plat for 31 lots on 10.29 acres zoned RS- 10 located along Welty Court and Howland Court, Cornerstone Development, LLC developer. Westlawn Pavilion, Resubdivision of Lot 5 [2024-2056] final plat for 2 lots on 3.62 acres zoned PUD located along Shores Road, MAB American Management, LLC developer. The Village, Section 1 (formerly Section 2) [2024-1020] preliminary plat for 38 lots on 13.16 acres zoned PRD & PCD located along Blackman Road, 360 Development, LLC developer. Frizzell, Lots 1 & 2 [2024-2051] final plat for 2 lots on 0.26 acres zoned RS-8 & CCO located along East College Street, Eben Frizzell developer. University Villas & Lyon Property, Section 2 [2024-2052] final plat for 2 lots on 11.52 acres zoned CH located along John Bragg Highway and Lyons Farm Parkway, Front Street Partners developer. City Tile, Resubdivision of Lot 1 [2024-2053] final plat for 1 lot on 1.01 acres zoned CBD & CCO located along South Spring Street and East Sevier Street, Andrew Young developer. Turney Property, Lots 1-3 [2024-2057] final plat for 3 lots on 5.2 acres zoned CH located along New Salem Highway & Veterans Parkway, Pack Joint Venture developer. Salem Square, Lots 2 & 3 [2024-1022] preliminary plat for 1 lot on 3.34 acres zoned CH located along New Salem Highway, New Salem Land Development, LLC developer. 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 Salem Square, Lots 2 & 3 [2024-3111] site plan for a 20,654 ft2 commercial center in two buildings on 3.34 acres zoned CH located along New Salem Highway, New Salem Land Development, LLC developer. Salem Glen, Lot 15 [2024-3106] site plan for an 11,060 ft2 daycare center on 1.4 acres zoned OG located along Saint Andrews Drive, Murphy Real Estate Services developer. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 6. Old Business: On Motion 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. Sam Anderson (architect) and Mr. Sherif Fouad (applicant) were in attendance representing the application. Mr. Sam Anderson explained the improvements that had been made to the architecture, addressing the concerns Planning Commissioners had at the previous meeting. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 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. Tristan Carroll and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None. 7. GDO: On Motion Robert Rose Village West – Vintage Exchange Apartments [2024-3088 & 2024-6003] final design review and site plan review for a 318,500 ft2 mixed use development in four main buildings zoned PUD and GDO-1 located along Robert Rose Drive and Maplegrove Drive, TDK Land, LLC 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. Ross Bradley (developer) and Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the final design review and site plan review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan Prince and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None The Fountains at Gateway, Phase 2A [2024-3086 & 2024-6005] final design review and site plan 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. 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. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the final design review and site plan review subject to all staff comments including the final plat being recorded prior to any permits being issued; the motion was seconded by Mr. Reggie Harris and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 8. Plats and Plans: On Motion Town Creek Daylighting [2024-3104] site plan for stormwater maintenance project and public recreational area on 6.45 acres zoned CH and CCO located along Northwest Broad Street and South Church Street, City of Murfreesboro developer. Ms. Holly Smyth presented 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 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 approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Bryan Prince and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None Hearthwood, Lot 5 [2024-3103] site plan for 18,000 ft2 commercial center in two buildings on 4.3 acres zoned CH located along Chandler Place and South Rutherford Boulevard, Gurang Patel 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. Gurang Patel (developer) and Mr. Manly Thweatt (design engineer) were in attendance representing the application. 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. Shawn Wright and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None City Tile [2024-3100] site plan for a 7,000 ft2 warehouse addition at an existing flooring store on 1.01 acres zoned CBD and CCO located at 223 South Spring Street, Andrew Young 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, Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton made a motion to approve the site plan subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None North Walnut Street Office [2024-3098] site plan for a 2,700 ft2 office building on 0.15 acres zoned CH and CCO located along North Walnut Street, MC2 Properties, 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. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 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. Tristan Carroll and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 9. New Business: Mandatory Referral [2024-717] to consider closing a portion of Hickerson Drive from vehicular use, City of Murfreesboro 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2024; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 8  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 Annexation petition or request for outside the City sewer service [2024-507] for approximately 37.56 acres located along Epps Mill Road, Rhodes Development Company applicant. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT BEFORE THE MEETING Zoning application [2024-410] for approximately 6.1 acres located along Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive to be rezoned from PUD (Clari Park PUD) & GDO-1 to CH & GDO-1, Hines Clari Park Land Holdings, LLC 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. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to schedule a public hearing on September 4, 2024; the motion was seconded by Mr. Tristan Carroll and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None Zoning Ordinance Amendment [2024-805] regarding retail and distribution uses and pertaining to the following sections:  Section 2: Definitions;  Section 9: Standards for Special Permit Uses; and  Chart 1: Uses Permitted (including its endnotes) City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT BEFORE THE MEETING 9  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 21, 2024 10. Staff Reports and Other Business. Mandatory Referral [2024-719] to consider the purchase of property located along Butler Drive and the future 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, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the Mandatory Referral subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Ken Halliburton and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Kathy Jones Ken Halliburton Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Nay: None 11. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:06 p.m. ___________________________________ Chair ____________________________________ Secretary BN/ cj 10