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Murfreesboro, TN · October 15, 2025

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MINUTS OF THE JOINT CONCEPTUAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2025 2:00 P.M. AIRPORT BUSINESS CENTER CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT PLANNING COMM. MEMBERS PRESENT Shane McFarland, Mayor Jami Averwater, Vice-Chair Bill Shacklett, Vice-Mayor Tristan Carroll Jami Averwater Reggie Harris Madelyn Scales Harris Bryan Prince Kirt Wade Kelly G Rollins Shawn Wright Shawn Wright CITY STAFF PRESENT Darren Gore, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney Erin Tucker, City Recorder/Treasurer Greg McKnight, Exec. Dir. Development Services Ben Newman, Dir. of Land Mngt. & Planning Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Holly Smyth, Principal Planner Richard Donovan, Principal Planner Brad Barbee, Principal Planner Katie Noel, Project Engineer Lee Holliman, Project Engineer Carolyn Jaco, Recording Assistant John Tully, Assistant City Attorney Melanie Joy Peterson, City Clerk Raven Bozeman, Executive Assistant Michael Browning, Public Information Officer Valerie Smith, MWRD Director 1. Call to order. Vice-Chair Jami Averwater called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 2. Determination of a quorum. Vice-Chair Jami Averwater determined a quorum was present. 1 MINUTS OF THE JOINT CONCEPTUAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2025 3. Workshop Items: Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.: 6331 Franklin Road Annexation and Zoning [2025-JCW- 01]. Mr. Matthew Blomeley presented the conceptual proposal for annexation and zoning. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Swanson Development representatives were in attendance for the discussion. Mr. Matt Taylor gave a brief presentation on the proposal. Around thirty acres would be marketed for neighborhood commercial properties and medical uses. In addition, they propose residential attached and residential detached homes on approximately seventy acres. The Planning Commission and City Council discussed the proposal, including how sanitary sewer could serve the property. Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.: Battleground Place Townhomes Rezoning [2025-JCW-02] Mr. Matthew Blomeley presented the conceptual proposal for rezoning. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) and Swanson Development representatives were in attendance for the discussion. Mr. Taylor gave a brief presentation stating they met with neighbors regarding this proposal, and they expressed their concerns regarding traffic. The City Council and Planning Commissioners discussed the proposal, including traffic, trash pickup, and townhomes being inside an existing single-family development. Service Infill Boundary along Halls Hill Pike Mr. Ben Newman made a presentation describing the concept of the Service Infill Boundary. He also described the process by which it could be amended. The City Council and Planning Commissioners discussed this topic, stating that Halls Hill Pike has a three-lane roadway with curb, gutter, and sidewalks. Included in the area is a mix of commercial and residential uses being so close to North Rutherford Boulevard. Roadway and sewer improvements in this area were a joint effort made by the City of Murfreesboro and 2 MINUTS OF THE JOINT CONCEPTUAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2025 Rutherford County. The two bodies indicated that it would be appropriate to allow City development to occur along Halls Hill Pike in this area. SEC, Inc.: Annexation and Zoning along Halls Hill Pike (Bryson Cove Development) [2025- JCW-03] Mr. Ben Newman presented the conceptual proposal for annexation and zoning. Mr. Matt Taylor (design engineer) was in attendance for the discussion. Mr. Matt Taylor discussed the proposed development layout, including drainage improvements, its density, and there being no proposed stub streets. The City Council and Planning Commissioners asked for more information on current flooding and drainage conditions for this property and how it would be addressed. On a different note, Mr. John Tully made known there are no public comments at the Joint Conceptual Workshops. The public would need to contact the Murfreesboro Planning Department before the meeting for any questions or comments. 4. Adjourn. There being no further business, Vice-Chair Jami Averwater adjourned Joint Conceptual meeting at 2:55 p.m. ______________________________________ Chair _______________________________________ Secretary BN: cj 3

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CITY OF MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT CONCEPTUAL WORKSHOP AGENDA Murfreesboro Airport, 1930 Memorial Boulevard, Airport Business Center OCTOBER 15, 2025 Jami Averwater 2:00 PM Vice-Chair 1. Call to order. 2. Determination of a quorum. 3. Workshop Items: a. Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.: 6331 Franklin Road Annexation and Zoning [2025-JCW-01] 1) Introduction by Staff (5 min.) 2:00 PM 2) Introduction by Applicant (5 min.) 2:05 PM 3) Questions and Discussion (10 min.) 2:10 PM b. Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.: Battleground Place Townhomes Rezoning [2025-JCW-02] 1) Introduction by Staff (5 min.) 2:20 PM 2) Introduction by Applicant (5 min.) 2:25 PM 3) Questions and Discussion (10 min.) 2:30 PM c. Service Infill Boundary along Halls Hill Pike 1) Introduction by Staff (5 min.) 2:40 PM 2) Questions and Discussion (5 min.) 2:45 PM d. SEC, Inc.: Annexation and Zoning along Halls Hill Pike (Bryson Cove Development) [2025-JCW-03] 1) Introduction by Staff (5 min.) 2:50 PM 2) Introduction by Applicant (5 min.) 2:55 PM 3) Questions and Discussion (10 min.) 3:00 PM 4. Adjourn. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ sheet specify ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ sheet specify Site Engineering Consultants 850 Middle Tennessee Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615)890-7901 www.sec-civil.com City of Murfreesboro Joint Conceptual Workshop Application Additional Response Pages Battleground Place Lot 6 Concept Plan Does the proposed use and zoning comport to the recommendations of the future land use map? Please elaborate and provide justification for any proposed deviation: Response: Future land map recommends this area to be SR (Suburban Residential Character) which suggests either developing large lots or clusters of single-family detached housing. This development does not follow the recommendations of the future land use map as it is proposing single- family attached townhomes. However, due to the size of the lot and the land’s ability to act as a transition from Single-Family Detached to Commercial, as seen in similar developments in the area such as Havenwood and Georgetown Square Townhomes, it is believed the proposed single-family attached use is an appropriate fit for the area. Briefly list and describe any exceptions to the City’s development standards proposed with the development of the property: Response: The City’s development standards require a Type ‘D’ landscape buffer along the northern boundary of the property. This development will request an exception for the buffer to be reduced from a Type ‘D’ buffer to a Type ‘C’ buffer. This is due to the existing 20’ stormwater easement along this portion of the property. Additionally, a front setback exception will be requested to reduce the Front setbacks from 35’ to 25’, a 10’ reduction. The key map depicting site location can be found below. Should you need any clarification please feel free to contact me at, 615-890-7901. Sincerely, Matt Taylor, P.E. SEC, Inc ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ sheet specify 9/23/35 Dear Neighbors, As the original developer and builder of our neighborhood, we are excited to share plans for the final lot of Battleground Place, located at 1423 RT Johnson Drive. We value the input of our community and would like to invite you to a presentation to review and discuss the proposed development. Meeting Details: Location: 1423 RT Johnson Drive (on the property) Date: Friday, October 3rd Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM During this time, we will present renderings of the proposed townhomes along with details of the site layout. A copy of the rendering and lot plan is attached to this letter for your review. Because this project impacts the neighborhood, your feedback is important to us. Please indicate your position by checking one of the boxes below and returning this letter via email. You are also welcome to share additional comments. We would like to have all responses submitted by 10/10/25. ☐ In Support of the Proposed Project ☐ Not in Support of the Proposed Project We look forward to meeting with you on October 3rd and discussing the future of this final lot together. Sincerely, Tiffany Williams, Broker Joe Swanson III, Builder Williams Construction, LLC JMS III Construction, LLC 615-642-0441 / 615-642-8294/ Additional Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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