Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kathy Jones, Chair Ben Newman, Dir. of Land Mngt & Planning Tristan Carroll Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Reggie Harris Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Bryan Prince Richard Donovan, Principal Planner Shawn Wright Brad Barbee, Principal Planner Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant Joseph Leonard, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Matthew Blomeley introduced Mr. Lee Holliman, Project Engineer, who has recently joined the Planning Department. Mr. Matthew Blomeley announced today is Chair Kathy Jones’ last Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Blomeley thanked Chair Jones for her service. 1. Call to order. Chair Kathy Jones called the meeting to order. 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 June 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Tristan Carroll moved to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting; the motion was seconded by Mr. Reggie Harris and carried by the 1  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 following vote: Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None 5. Consent Agenda: Buc-ee’s, Lots 1 & 2 [2025-2045] final plat for 2 lots on 46.53 acres zoned G-I located along Elam Road and Joe B Jackson Parkway, Buc-ee’s Murfreesboro, LLC developer. Lillie’s Pad, LLC [2025-2046] final plat for 2 lots on 0.23 acres zoned RS-4 & CCO located along East Castle Street and South Highland Avenue, Reynaldo and Janina Hill developers. Shelton Square, Section 10, Phase 1 [2025-2048] final plat for 22 lots on 4.93 acres zoned PRD located along Sagebrush Drive and Lennis Lane, Shelton Square, LLC developer. Williams Place, Phase 1 [2025-2049] horizontal property regime plat for 64 units on 12.22 acres zoned PRD located along Veterans Parkway, Ole South Properties developer. Nashville Pike, Resubdivision of Lots 11, 12a, & 12b [2025-2047] final plat for 1 lot on 0.6 acres zoned CH located along West College Street, Brandon M. Harvey developer. 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 Mr. Tristan Carroll and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None 2  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 6. GDO: On Motion AutoZone Store No. 6591 [2025-3048 & 2025-6006] initial design review and site plan review for a 24,301 ft2 automobile parts retail hybrid/retail hub at an existing shopping center on 11.83 acres zoned CH & GDO-4 located at 810 Northwest Broad Street, AutoZone Development, LLC developer. 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. There was discussion between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding truck access and circulation. There being no further discussion, Mr. Tristan Carroll made a motion to approve the initial and final design review and site plan review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None Wells Fargo (Clari Park, Lot 7) [2025-3044 & 2025-6004] final design review and site plan review for a 4,020 ft2 bank on 1.7 acres zoned CH and GDO-1 located along Medical Center Parkway and Honeylocust Lane, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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. 3  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 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. Reggie Harris and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None 7. Plats and Plans: Bubba’s 33 [2025-3055] site plan review for a 7,105 ft2 restaurant on 2.54 acres zoned CH located along North Thompson Lane, Green Trails Triout Thompson Lane, 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 was discussion between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding truck access to the site. There being no further discussion, Mr. Shawn Wright made a motion to approve the 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: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None 4  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 Smackdab Brewing [2025-3058] site plan for a 3,630 ft2 microbrewery within an existing 8,114 ft2 building on approximately 0.33 acres zoned CH & CCO located at the corner of North Front Street and West Lytle Street, Smackdab Brewing, 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. There being no further discussion, Mr. Bryan Prince made a motion to approve the site plan review subject to all staff comments; the motion was seconded by Mr. Reggie Harris and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None 8. New Business: Zoning application [2025-409] to rezone approximately 0.3 acres located along January Street from RS-8 to CL, Abiodun Adefurin 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. Mrs. Holly Smyth recommended a public hearing date July 9, 2025. There being no further discussion, Mr. Tristan Carroll made a motion to schedule a public hearing on July 9, 2025; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried in favor by the following vote: 5  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None Annexation petition and plan of services [2025-503] for approximately 2.42 acres located along John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail, Clarissa Smith applicant. 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. Brad Barbee recommended a public hearing date August 6, 2025. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance representing the application. There was discussion between Staff, the applicant, and the Planning Commission regarding the proposed development. There being no further discussion, Mr. Tristan Carroll made a motion to schedule a public hearing on the annexation petition and plan of services on August 6, 2025; the motion was seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None Zoning application [2025-408] to zone approximately 2.42 acres located along John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail to PCD (Mazda Office for Off-Site Storage PCD) & GDO-1 simultaneous with annexation and to rezone approximately 0.07 acres from CH & GDO-1 to PCD & GDO-1, Chad Custer applicant. Mr. Brad Barbee presented 6  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 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. Brad Barbee recommended a public hearing date August 6, 2025. 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 August 6, 2025; the motion was seconded by Mr. Tristan Carroll and carried in favor by the following vote: Aye: Tristan Carroll Reggie Harris Bryan Prince Shawn Wright Kathy Jones Nay: None 9. Staff Reports and Other Business. Mr. Ben Newman, Director of Land Management and Planning, provided a monthly department update. Mr. Newman gave a presentation to the Planning Commission regarding a trip that several members of the Development Services leadership team took to Oxford, Mississippi. The trip provided insight into strategies that the City of Oxford has used to keep their downtown vibrant. 7  MINUTES OF THE MURFREESBORO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 18, 2025 10. Adjourn. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. _______________________________ Chair _______________________________ Secretary BN: cj 8