Planning Commission
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · October 15, 2025
Minutes
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.
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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
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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.
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Agenda
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.
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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
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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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