MPC June Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 16, 2008, 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 BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent (excused)
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present (via phone)
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Corey Brady, S R Consulting, LLC(Evergreen)
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Vince Smith, Evergreen PD
Jim Atkinson, City Planner Frances Lancaster, 9996 Memphis Arlington Rd.
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Barber moved to approve the special meeting minutes of April 15, 2008 as presented.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 abstention. (Mrs. Baldi abstained)

Mr. Barber moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2008 as amended.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 abstention. (Chairman Mitchell abstained)

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on approval of Construction Plans – Evergreen Planned Residential Development, Phase 1.
Mr. Barber moved to approve the construction drawings for Evergreen Planned Residential Development, Phase 1 subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall increase the tree protection fencing to provide adequate protection from construction encroachment to retention trees.
2. The applicant shall clearly depict the location of retaining walls on the Tree Management Plan Sheets.
3. The applicant shall add a note to the Streamside Management Buffer Plan noting that the stream buffer shall be reforested per the “Reforestation Plan” prepared by Jeff Cooper and as approved by the Secondary Detailed Development Plan.
4. The applicant shall provide Streamside Management Buffer Signage that is compliant with the Design Review Committee’s approved sign standards.
5. The applicant shall consult with the Parks Director to establish grading within the future parkland that will provide some level of topographic relief and shaping without impairing stormwater drainage.
6. Pg C-4.2
Spec a larger manhole ring and cover for the manhole accesses on each manhole. Each siphon shall be fitted with a stop log with groves to hold the log in place. The stop logs shall be made of redwood or Douglas fir. The stop logs shall be 2 x 12 inches in height minimum so as to direct flow to either siphon. Bottom barrel section of manhole should be 9’ min. Provide hydraulic calculations for the inverted siphon. Concrete encasing not shown on elbows at manholes. Remove and replace existing SMH. SMH 15 & SMH 20. Lower to 4’ above finish grade. Use watertight manhole rim and cover Neenah R1915-J2 Type P or approved equal. Make manhole flat-top. Center manhole rim and cover on flat-top.
7. Pg C-8.1 or C-4.2
Add detail of manhole with flat top.
8. The grading and drainage plan shall be modified to reflect the approved Secondary Detailed Development Plan.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed, unanimously, voice vote 5-0.

2. Action on a Resolution to Adopt the Natural Resources Assessment. (Amendment to Comprehensive Plan)
Mrs. Baldi moved to approve the resolution to adopt the Natural Resources Assessment.

Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to postpone this item definitely to the next regular meeting.

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion to postpone passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Ms. Frances Lancaster of 9996 Memphis Arlington expressed her concerns regarding the Natural Resources Assessment.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Barber moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on July 21, 2008.