Wednesday, November 19, 2008

MPC July Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 21, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mayor Scott Carmichael.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present (at 7:07PM)

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Dick Leike, Canada Woods Commercial
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Doug Burris, Renaissance Group, (CWC)
Jim Atkinson, City Planner Wesley Wooldridge, Renaissance Group, (CWC)
David Lakin, City Attorney Dale Lawrence, Kensington Manor
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer Terry Templeton, 3168 Nova Scotia Ln.
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

The order of business was changed by unanimous consent.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on approval of Final Site Plan – Canada Woods Commercial.
The rules were suspended by unanimous consent.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Terry Templeton of 3168 Nova Scotia Lane expressed his concerns of the fence issue and wanted the fence to be replaced.

Mrs. Baldi moved to approve the Final Site Plan for Canada Woods Commercial with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall install a six-foot tall wooden fence with brick columns, consistent with the City’s Fence Ordinance, along the west and north property lines adjacent to existing single-family homes. This fence shall replace the existing fence. The owner of the Canada Woods Commercial property shall maintain the new fence and remove the current fence.
2. The attached soils amendment plan shall be approved as part of the Final Site Plan. Details of the topsoil mixture described on the soil amendment plan shall be provided as part of the construction plans.
3. Payment-in-lieu of street tree planting along Canada Road shall be accepted and detailed in the development contract.
4. Street trees shall be planted behind the sidewalk along Saskatoon Drive. Details shall be provided as part of the construction plans.
5. 12 inch disking and tilling with compost shall be added to the entire 50 feet landscape buffer in addition to the planting details shown in Exhibit A. (See Attachment A)

Vice-Mayor Hartz seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, roll call vote, 4-0.
Baldi yea
Barber yea
Hartz yea
(C) Carmichael yea

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2. Action on approval of Construction Plans – Herons Ridge Planned Residential Development, Sections C & D.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Construction Plans for Herons Ridge Planned Residential Development, Sections C & D.

Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Vice-Mayor Hartz withdrew his original motion.

Mr. Barber as the seconder had no objection to the withdrawal.

Vice-Mayor Hartx moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

The motion to suspend the rules passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0.

The order of business was changed to move on to Public Discussion.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Mr. Dale Lawrence of 4915 Chambers Chapel Road requested the board to consider having a special meeting for Kensington Manor.

New Business: (continued)
Action on approval of Construction Plans – Herons Ridge Planned Residential Development, Section C & D.
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item definitely to the next called meeting.

Vice-Mayor Hartz seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0. (Chairman Susan Mitchell present at 7:07 PM included in vote)

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 16, 2008.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 abstention. (Mayor Carmichael abstained)

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Report of administrative approval of a minor amendment to Winstead Farms Development Plan.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Resolution to Adopt the Natural Resources Assessment. (Amendment to Comprehensive Plan)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the resolution to adopt the Natural Resources Assessment as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (See Attachment B)

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, roll call vote, 5-0.
Baldi yea
Barber yea
Hartz yea
Mitchell yea
(C) Carmichael yea
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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 7:43 PM.



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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder



These minutes were approved on August 18, 2008.

MPC July Special Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 31, 2008, 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 BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Don Barber Absent (excused)
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent (excused)
Commissioner Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Dale Lawrence, Kensington Manor
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Bob Nichols, Ragan-Smith (Kensington Manor)
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer Caleb Thorne, Ragan-Smith (Kensington Manor)
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director Darin Bommarito, Charta Homes (Herons Ridge)
• Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Drawings for Kensington Manor Subdivision, Phase 1.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved that the Planning Commission approve the Construction Drawings for Kensington Manor, Phase 1.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0.

• Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Drawings for Herons Ridge Planned Residential Development, Sections C & D.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved that the Planning Commission approve the Construction Drawings for Herons Ridge, Sections C & D.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0.

Adjournment:
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM.


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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on August 18, 2008.

MPC October Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 20, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Vice-Chairman Kathleen Brasfield.

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

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Vince Smith, Lakeland Commons
J Higbee, Growth Management Director David Shores, Lakeland Commons
David Lakin, City Attorney Richard Spore, Attorney (LC)
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer Robert Sweeney, S R Consulting, LLC (LC)
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director Corey Brady, S R Consulting, LLC (LC)

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mrs. Baldi moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 15, 2008 as presented.

Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Motion passed, voice vote 4-0 and 1 abstention. (Mayor Carmichael abstained)

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: To be heard at the time of the agenda item.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for approval of Secondary Detailed Development Plan – Meadows of Lakeland.
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item at the request of the applicant. (See attachment A)

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

2. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for approval of Preliminary Development Plan – Lakeland Commons.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mr. Barber seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Gary Ton of 4511 Ravenwood Oak spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Kim Donovan of 9950 Memphis-Arlington Road spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Tom Miller of 9685 U.S. Highway 70 spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Steve Butler of 9920 Memphis-Arlington Road spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Candy Brown of 9685 U.S. Highway 70 spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Wes Misenhelter of 3979 Forest Pointe Way spoke in favor of Lakeland Commons PDP.

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Donna Woolfolk of 10180 Memphis-Arlington Road spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Denzel Garner of 4213 Herons Pond Lane spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Spencer Wood of 10151 Memphis-Arlington Road spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
Bill May of 10971 Chapel Hill spoke in favor of Lakeland Commons PDP.
Tonya Wallace of 10154 Carly Drive spoke in opposition to Lakeland Commons PDP.
(See Attachment B for written comments)

Chairman Susan Mitchell moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners denial of Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed, roll call vote, 4-1.
Baldi nay
Barber yea
Carmichael yea
Mitchell yea
(VC) Brasfield yea

For the record: Reasons stated for the recommendation of denial are as follows:
1. The City Major Road Plan Update is in progress, and could impact the development.
2. Farr Associates new land development regulations and zoning recommendations are in progress, and may offer differing recommendations for this area.
3. The information for the Garner Lake Dam Beach Area was not fully detailed or sufficient.
4. Concerns of not being able to fill current businesses and developments.
5. Existing approvals or zoned lands are not yet developed, and their development could be impacted by this project.
6. There was little analysis in the traffic study for peak hour traffic.
7. No disposition has been arrived at with MLGW regarding the burial of overhead electrical lines.

The meeting was recessed from 8:45 PM and reconvened at 8:55 PM. (Chairman Mitchell was excused at 8:45 PM)

3. Discussion and possible action on EDC Resolution – New Land Development.
The rules were relaxed by unanimous consent.

Discussion only, no was action taken. (See attachment C for copy of resolution)

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.

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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder

These minutes were approved on November 17, 2008.

MPC September Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 15, 2008
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 BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent (excused)
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 18, 2008 as presented.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote 6-0.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Liquor stores and zoning

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Land Development Regulations – new documents released, Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Building Types.
Discussion only, no action taken.

2. Discussion on new State legislation, passed in May and June 2008.
Discussion only, no action taken.

3. Discussion on street trees and underground electric lines.
Discussion only, no action taken.

4. Discussion and possible action on MPC participation on the Land Development Regulations
Advisory Committee.
Mr. Don Barber was appointed to participate on the Land Development Regulation Advisory Committee by unanimous consent.

5. Discussion and possible action on MPC, BOA training requirement, 2008 opportunities.
It was agreed upon by unanimous consent to have training on November 18, 2008.


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

Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM.




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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on October 20, 2008.

MPC August Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 18, 2008 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 BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Donald Barber Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mrs. Baldi moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 21, 2008 as amended.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote 7-0.

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the special meeting minutes of July 31, 2008.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed, voice vote, 5-0 and 2 abstentions. (Mayor Carmichael and Mr. Barber abstained)

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Public comments were heard at the time of the agenda item.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for approval of Preliminary Development Plan – Lakeland Commons Planned Mixed Use Development.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Ms. Patti Russell of 10010 Iberville Cove opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Mr. Steve Butler of 9920 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Shirlee Clark of 670 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Kim Donovan of 9950 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Frances Lancaster of 8 Ravenwood Jackson, Tennessee opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.


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Mr. Denzel Garner of 4213 Herons Pond Lane opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Mr. Wade Burrus of 9656 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Mr. Kevin McDonald of 9540 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Mr. Roy Scobey of 10279 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Jan Long of 10141 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Candy Brown of 9685 US Hwy 70 opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Mr. Tom Miller of 9685 US Hwy 70 opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Mr. Lou Powell of 4443 Ravenwood Oak Dr opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Julie Crowell of 10681 Memphis-Arlington opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Ms. Tanya Wallace of 10154 Carly Drive opposed Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.

For the record: See Attachment A for written comments.

Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for Lakeland Commons with conditions as outlined in the staff report. (See Attachment B)

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion

Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-5.
Baldi yea
Barber nay
Brasfield nay
Bufalino nay
Carmichael nay
Hartz yea
(C) Mitchell nay

Mayor Carmichael moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners denial of the Preliminary Development Plan for Lakeland Commons.

Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.

Motion passed, roll call vote, 5-2.
Barber yea
Brasfield yea
Bufalino yea
Carmichael yea
Hartz nay
Baldi nay
(C) Mitchell yea

The meeting was recessed at 8:19 PM and reconvened at 8:37 PM.

2. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for approval of Secondary Detailed Development Plan – Equestria PRD, Phases 1 & 2.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the Secondary Development Plan for Equestria, subject to the following conditions:
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2. Adjust the bioswale details to indicate tree removals and adjust the tree density calculations accordingly.
3. Correct the Maintenance & Funding Plan as follows:
a. Clearly spell out that a conservation easement is a facility managed separately from the other open spaces.
b. Clearly spell out who will maintain fences within the COS.
c. Clarify that separate Natural Resources Management Plans will be developed for conservation easement 1, conservation easement 2, and common open spaces that are to be managed for natural resource values.
d. Correct the reference to the Natural Resources Plan applying only to “wooded areas.”
e. Clarify the assumptions used to calculate the cost figures.
f. Clarify what improvements the City will maintain within the conservation easement, i.e. bioswale.
g. Correct revised COS lettering.
4. Phase 2 shall return for SDDP approval at such time MLGW preliminary designs can be incorporated for reaching the site, and internal to the subdivision.
5. Provisions for placement of sewer at the public park shall be provided.
6. Make the miscellaneous revisions in the Attached Addendum 1. (See attachment C)

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Roy Scobey of 10279 Memphis-Arlington Road expressed his concerns of utilities, drainage and saving trees.

Motion to recommend approval of the Secondary Detailed Development Plan for Equestria passed unanimously, roll call vote, 7-0.
Brasfield yea
Bufalino yea
Carmichael yea
Hartz yea
Baldi yea
Barber yea
(C) Mitchell yea

3. Action on Appointment of Member to the New Canada Road Stakeholder Committee.
Mayor Carmichael nominated Mrs. Dianne Baldi as a member of the New Canada Road Stakeholder Committee.

Mrs. Baldi was appointed by unanimous consensus.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 PM.

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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder