Tuesday, June 16, 2009

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009, 6:00 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
Nikki Bufalino Absent
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
David Lakin, City Attorney
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
May meeting minutes will be presented at the regular June Meeting.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
None.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1) Action on a Final Plat for the Subdivision of Lot #2 of the Corner Shops Subdivision. (Staff)
Vice-Mayor Hartz made a motion to suspend the rules.
Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Mr. Barber made a motion to approve the Final Plat for the subdivision of Lot #2 of the Corner Shops Subdivision contingent on the three conditions from the Staff Recommendation:
1. A mylar copy of the plan shall be submitted that is suitable for recording with the Shelby County Register.
2. All previous site plan approvals granted by the MPC and DRC for the Corner Shops shall remain in effect for both Lots 2 and 3 (corrected to Lots 2 and 2A per condition #6 below).
3. The Stormwater Detention Pond Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded with the Shelby County Register.

And the following additional conditions:
4. The revisions to final plat “notes” as indicated on Exhibit “A” (attached).
5. Correct the labeling on sheets 1 and 2 of the plat document to reference “Lots 2 and 2A” instead of “Lots 2 and 3”.
6. Change lot references in Staff Recommendation from “Lots 2 and 3” to “Lots 2 and 2A”.

Vice-Mayor Hartz seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.


VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM.

Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder

These minutes were approved on June 15, 2009.
CITY OF LAKELAND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009, 7:15 PM
CITY HALL


I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners was called to order at 7:20 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2009, by Mayor Scott Carmichael.

The meeting of the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission was called to order at 7:22 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2009, by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL:
Board of Commission members Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, and Commissioner Nicholson were present. Commissioners Plunk and Verschuur were absent (excused).

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, voice vote, 3-0.

Municipal Planning Commission members Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Dianne Baldi, Don Barber, Kathleen Brasfield and Susan Mitchell were present. Nikki Bufalino was absent.

Mrs. Baldi moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Don Barber.
Motion carried, voice vote, 6-0.

City Staff Present:
Robert Wherry, Eric Bridges, Philip Stuckert
Jim Atkinson, J Higbee

Members of the Public Present:
John Brown, 4046 Loch Louise Point
Bill Morgan, 9569 Sequoia Point

Review of Draft of portions of Article II of the proposed Land Development Regulations. (Staff)
Discussion only.
No action taken.

III. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business, Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the Municipal Planning Commission meeting, seconded by Susan Mitchell.
Motion carried, voice vote, 6-0.

There being no other business, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the Board of Commissioners meeting, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, voice vote, 3-0

The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.

These minutes were approved by the Municipal Planning Commission on June 15, 2009.

Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Absent
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
David Lakin, City Attorney
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
Brenda Lockhart, Parks & Recreation Director

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mrs. Baldi made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes dated April 20, 2009. Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
Joint Session MPC/BOC Land Development Regulations
Report only. No action taken.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
None.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Action on a Final Plat for the Subdivision of Lot #2 of the Corner Shops Subdivision. (Staff)
Vice-Mayor Hartz made a motion to suspend the rules.
Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

Vice-Mayor Hartz made a motion to postpone to the next called meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission. Mr. Barber seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

2) Discussion & possible action to amend the Comprehensive Plan adding the Recreation Master Plan. (Staff)
Vice-Mayor Hartz made a motion to approve a Resolution to Approve Amendments to the City of Lakeland Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM.

Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder

These minutes were approved on June 15, 2009.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
Nikki Bufalino Absent
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Hartz made a motion to approve both the regular meeting minutes of February 17, 2009 and the regular meeting minutes of March 16, 2009. Mr. Barber seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
John Brown, 4046 Loch Louise Point, spoke on the subject of the land development regulations. Mr. Brown stated that he disagrees with the concept of small lot sizes and massive amounts of retail.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
Status of Recent Applications on File
Report only. No action taken.

Status of Land Development Regulations Project
Report only. No action taken.

BOC-MPC Joint Meeting, April 28, 2009
Report only. No action taken.

Subdivisions Report
Report only. No action taken.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1) Action on a Preliminary Development Plan for Harding Academy (postponement request).
Vice-Mayor Hartz made a motion to postpone definitely to the June 15, 2009 meeting. Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
None.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Mitchell seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM.

Dianne Baldi, Secretary


ATTEST:

Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder

Thursday, April 23, 2009

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
Nikki Bufalino Absent
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
David Lakin, City Attorney

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes of the February 17, 2009, meeting not available.
No action taken.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

None.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:


VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1) Action on a Preliminary Development Plan for Harding Academy (postponement request).

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to postpone to next regularly scheduled meeting.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Action on a Preliminary Plat for the Lakeview Subdivision.

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Lakeview Subdivision with the following conditions:
● Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of Lakeview Cove as required in the Subdivision Regulations.
● Utility easement installed along all curb lines of Lakeview Cove.
● Shelby County Fire Department approval of radius and length of cul de sac.

Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

2) Action on a Preliminary and Final Site Plan for City Hall Additions.

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Preliminary and Final Site Plan for the City Hall Additions.

Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 PM.

Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN


I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL:
Dianne Baldi Absent
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
Phillip Stuckert, City Engineer
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
David Lakin, City Attorney

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:

1) Regular Meeting - January 20, 2009

Mr. Barber moved to approve the meeting minutes.
Vice Mayor Hartz seconded the motion

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0

2) Special Meeting – January 29, 2009

Vice Mayor Hartz moved to approve the meeting minutes.
Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

1. Small Shopping Types Study – Land Development Regulations Study

Report only – no action was taken.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Action on 2009 Annual Filing & Meeting Schedule

Vice Mayor Hartz moved to approve the meeting schedule
Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VI. NEW BUSINESS:

1) Action on Approval of Harding Academy Preliminary Development Plan

Vice Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

• Pam Womack, 5284 Evergreen, addressed the MPC
• Scott Fleming, 5124 Poplar, addressed the MPC
• Tim Mulrooney, Allen & Hoshell, addressed the MPC

Vice Mayor Hartz moved to postpone the agenda item definitely to the next meeting.
Mrs. Mitchell Seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.

2) Land Development Regulations New Document Drafts

Presentation only – no action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST

Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

MPC December Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 15, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
Susan Mitchell Present
(C) Mayor Scott Carmichael Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bill & Brenda Griffin, Cool Springs PRD Lots 8 & 9
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 17, 2008 as amended.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote 5-0.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Tennessee Public Acts, 2008 (from MTAS)
• Current projects

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a variance of the Subdivision Regulations – Cool Springs Planned Residential Development, Lots 8 & 9.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Mrs. Brenda Griffin, the applicant was allowed to speak regarding the requested variance. (See attachment A)

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to deny the variance.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Special Area Transportation Study.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt a resolution to approve the City of Lakeland Special Area Transportation Study, dated July 2008. (See Attachment B)

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

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2. Discussion and possible action on amending the Subdivision Regulations – Article II, Section L. 2.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

3. Discussion on 2009 Planning Department work Plan.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

4. Action on appointment of MPC Liaison to EDC.
Mr. Don Barber was appointed the MPC Liaison for the EDC by unanimous consent.

5. Action on selecting date for January meeting.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to select January 20, 2009 as the date for the meeting.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.


Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.




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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on January 20, 2009.
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