Thursday, October 21, 2010

MPC Meeting Minutes September 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010, 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
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Will Griffin, Herons Ridge, S/D
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Cindy Reaves, S R Consulting, LLC
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Mike Morrissett, Chief Inspector


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 21, 2010 as written.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES: None

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Action on a recommendation to the BOC for approval to amend the PDP phasing and expiration plan – Equestria Planned Development.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

Mr. Pardue moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the request for a PDP amendment as outlined by City staff with the following conditions:
• The approved SDDP for Phase 1 shall be voided prior to any new SDDP being approved for the new phasing configuration.
• Substantial compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan approved by the BOC on October 4, 2007.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

2) Action on a recommendation to the BOC for acceptance of Public Improvements (EOW – 1 yr after BOC Approval) – Herons Ridge S/D, Section B.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

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Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

Mr. Pardue moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners acceptance of Public Improvements for Herons Ridge S/D, Section B.

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

3) Action on a recommendation regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor vending.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

Mr. Pardue moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the outdoor vending standards contained in the staff report and the drafting of a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor vending machines. (See Attachment)

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

4) Discussion regarding Shopping Center Signs.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

5) Discussion on Housing Report.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

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 7:35 PM.




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Kathleen Brasfield, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder



These minutes were approved on October 18, 2010.

MPC & BOC Joint Meeting Minutes August 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
(Held in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners)
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010, 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
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

The City of Lakeland Board of Commissioners and the Municipal Planning Commission met in joint session to discuss matters pertaining to the proposed Land Development Regulations, by Farr Associates.

No action was proposed or taken. The followings were discussed:

• Land Development Regulations project, Spring, 2010 site visits to area small lot subdivisions and TND's (Nashville area) were discussed.

• Land Development Regulations project, property values report (areas near selected small lot subdivisions in Shelby County) was discussed.

• Regarding small lots, Mr. Higbee was asked to bring for consideration at a future meeting the practices of Bartlett, TN, regarding regulating minimum house size.

• There was brief discussion about whether starter homes are needed within the City, age restricted housing, and zoning controls to protect property values.

• Selected maintenance costs for new development were discussed, including street trees, public trails, scenic corridor buffers, road medians, stream buffers, and open space. These were often ongoing items, not due to the new proposed regulations.

Adjournment:

Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.



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Kathleen Brasfield, Secretary

ATTEST:

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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder






These minutes were approved on October 18, 2010.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

MPC Meeting Minutes June 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Absent (excused)
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bob Sweeney, S R Consulting, LLC (Evergreen PD)
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
David Lakin, City Attorney

The Order of Business was changed by unanimous consent.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Reconnaissance Report on the Ivy Creek Drainage Basin
Presented by Philip Stuckert, City Engineer


Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Ron Hutchkiss of 1048 Carly Drive expressed his concerns regarding water runoff and stated he had studied storm water for 40 years.

Mr. Kellen Hills of 10281 Mays Glade Drive stated he felt the information was focusing on Ivy Creek only and had not been given to other areas that are impacted.

Mr. Hector Dominguez of 5277 Ivy Creek Lane expressed his concerns of drainage and improper designs.

Ms. Leanne Edwards of 5279 Ivy Creek Lane inquired if the ditches could be deeper to make the water go quickly.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
2. Action on approval of PDP & SDDP Amendment to phasing and termination provisions – Evergreen Planned Development.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the amendment to phasing and termination provisions for the Preliminary Development Plan and the Secondary Detailed Development Plan of Evergreen Planned Development.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

For the record: The board agreed to recommend a 25 years Storm Event instead of 10 years.

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III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 17, 2010 as written.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

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

VI. OLD BUSINESS: (Continued)
1. Action on future meeting schedule and By-laws change.
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to suspend the rules.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to remove this item from the agenda.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Discussion regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor vending.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Discussion only, no action was taken.

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 8:40 PM.




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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder



These minutes were approved on September 20, 2010.

MPC Meeting Minutes May 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010, 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 BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Absent (excused)
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Absent (excused)
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bob Sweeney, S R Consulting, LLC (Evergreen PD)
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director



III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 19, 2010 as written.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Frank Hammond of 10189 Hampton Drive stated he was not opposed to new development but asked that the board give fair consideration to the drainage and flooding issues in regards to Evergreen Planned Development and the impact to other developments.

Mr. Kellen Hills of 10281 Mays Glade stated he wished to go on record for the same issues as Mr. Hammond.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• PD & Major Plats Status
• Floodplain Map, Evergreen Area

VII. NEW BUSINESS: (Taken out of order by unanimous consent)
1. Action on approval of PDP & SDDP Amendment to phasing and termination provisions – Evergreen Planned Development.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item to the next regular meeting.

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

For the record: Mr. Bob Sweeney, representative of the applicant, expressed his concerns of postponement and the plan expiring, whether some consideration would be given due to that fact.


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VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on future meeting schedule and By-laws change.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item to the next regular meeting.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.







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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on June 21, 2010.

Monday, June 7, 2010

MPC April Meeting Minutes 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM by Vice-Chairman Larry Pardue.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Susan Mitchell Absent (excused)
(C) Larry Pardue Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
David Lakin, City Attorney
Shirlee Clark, Design Review Committee


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 15, 2010.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the special meeting minutes of March 15, 2010.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None


V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on future meeting schedule and By-laws change.
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item definitely to the next regular meeting.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on approval of Preliminary and Final Plan – City Hall Parking Lot.
Mayor Carmichael moved that the Municipal Planning Commission approve the Preliminary and Final Plan for the expansion of the City Hall parking lot.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.



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2. Discussion on March, 2010 TND visits.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Discussion only, no action was taken.

3. Discussion on Small lot subdivisions and property values.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Discussion only, no action was taken.

4. Discussion on 2010 Planning Department Work Plan.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Discussion only, no action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Field trips are scheduled to small-lot subdivisions on 4/23/10 & 4/29/10, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., leaving from City Hall.

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 6:55 PM.







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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on May 17, 2010.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

MPC March Meeting Minutes 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, 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
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent (excused)
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Absent (excused)
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

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


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 19, 2010 as corrected.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the special meeting minutes of February 01, 2010 as written.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None


V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Lakeland Land Development Regulation Project Status

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS: (Order of business was changed by unanimous consent)
2. Action on legal issues for review by D. Lakin, per commission’s request – Land Development Regulations.
Chairman Mitchell moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Mrs. Baldi moved to postpone this item definitely to the next called meeting.

Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0.

1. Action on future meeting schedule.
Vice- Mayor Nicholson moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.
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Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to postpone this item definitely to the next regular meeting.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 4 in favor 0 against.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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


Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.







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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on March 15, 2010.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

MPC February Special Meeting Minutes 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
(Held in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners)
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2010, 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
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

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


1. Discussion and review of the proposed Land Development Regulations.
Mrs. Baldi moved to suspend the rules.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

Discussion only, no was action taken.


Adjournment:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM.



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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on February 16, 2010.

MPC January Meeting Minutes 2010

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM by Mayor Scott Carmichael.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Present
Susan Mitchell Absent
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Mayor Scott Carmichael Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Mark & Rebecca Geller, 10384 Juniper Creek Dr.
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director

Election of Officers:
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for nominations of Chairman.

Mrs. Baldi nominated Mrs. Susan Mitchell.

With no other nominations being offered the floor was closed and Mrs. Mitchell was appointed Chairman by unanimous consent.

The floor was opened for nominations of Vice-Chairman.

Mrs. Brasfield nominated Mrs. Nikki Bufalino.

Mrs. Bufalino declined the nomination.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson nominated Mr. Larry Pardue.

With no other nominations being offered the floor was closed and Mr. Pardue was appointed Vice-Chairman by unanimous consent.

Mayor Carmichael turned the meeting over to Vice-Chairman Pardue.

The floor was open for nominations of Secretary.

Mrs. Bufalino nominated Mrs. Dianne Baldi for Secretary.

With no other nominations being offered the floor was closed and Mrs. Baldi was appointed Secretary by unanimous consent.


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 22, 2009.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against 1 abstention. (Vice-Mayor Nicholson abstained)

Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the special meeting minutes of January 05, 2010.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None


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V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Summary of Discussion from MPC-BOC Joint Session, 1/05/10.

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on an appeal of a DRC decision regarding the denial of a fence permit for the property located at 10384 Juniper Creek Drive.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.

The meeting was recessed briefly at 7:24 PM by unanimous consent, and reconvened at 7:35 PM.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to deny the appeal based on the applicable provisions in the City Code, the DRC decision was correct.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, roll call vote, 6-0.
Baldi yea
Brasfield yea
Bufalino yea
Carmichael yea
Nicholson yea
(VC) Pardue yea

2. Discussion and possible action on Retail Typologies Study by RCLCO for the Land Development Regulations.
Mrs. Baldi moved to suspend the rules.

Vice- Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners for Type III Commercial, the board agrees with what has been agreed upon and go along with what is not agreed upon by the EDC recommendation that is in blue. (See Attachment)

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 6 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners for Type IV Commercial, the agreed upon areas are good and should remain so. Strike the fourth row from the template and go with the EDC recommendations of 50K for each line. (See Attachment)

Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 6 in favor 0 against.



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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, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.







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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder



These minutes were approved on February 16, 2010.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

MPC January Special Meeting Minutes 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
(Held in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners)
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 05, 2010, 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
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

1. Discussion and review of the proposed Land Development Regulations.
Discussion only, no was action taken.


Adjournment:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.



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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on January 19, 2010.

MPC December Meeting Minutes 2009

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Absent (excused)
Larry Pardue Absent (excused)
Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Robert Winstead, Winstead Farms PMUD
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Cindy Reaves, S R Consulting, LLC
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director



III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mrs. Baldi moved to approve the special meeting minutes of October 29, 2009, the regular meeting minutes of November 17, 2009, and the special meeting minutes of November 30, 2009.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Recommendation to the BOC for Acceptance of Public Improvements and Release of Security – Winstead Farms PMUD.
Mayor Carmichael moved that the Municipal Planning Commission pass a resolution to recommend to the Board of Commissioners acceptance of public improvements for Winstead Farms Planned Mixed Use Development. (See attachment)

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.


2. Discussion on Development of a Zone Map for the new Land Development Regulations.
Presentation and discussion only, no action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Announcement/Reminder – Joint session of MPC & BOC on Tuesday 1/05/10

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 7:32 PM.

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__________________________________
Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder



.
These minutes were approved on January 19, 2010.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

MPC November Special Meeting Minutes 2009

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
(Held in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners)
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009, 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
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent (excused)
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

1. Discussion and review of the proposed Land Development Regulations.
Discussion only, no was action taken. (No quorum)

2. Discussion and possible action on the Retail Typologies Study by RCLCO (for the Land Development Regulations).
Discussion only, no was action taken. (No quorum)

Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM.


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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder





These minutes were approved on December 22, 2009.

MPC October Special Meeting Minutes 2009

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
(Held in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners)
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 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 BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present (at 6:43 PM)
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent (excused)
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
Mike Morrissett, Chief Construction Inspector

• Discussion and review of the proposed Land Development Regulations.
Mrs. Brasfield moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0.

Discussion only, no action was taken.

Adjournment:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mrs. Brasfield seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.


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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:

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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder





These minutes were approved on December 22, 2009.

MPC November Meeting Minutes 2009

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM by Vice-Chairman Kathleen Brasfield.

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

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director John Pankey, Fisher & Arnold
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
Commissioner Mark Hartz


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 19, 2009.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the special meeting minutes of October 29, 2009.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item definitely to the next meeting.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor, 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Public discussion was deferred to the time of the agenda item.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Report from the Canada Road Advisory Team covering the preferred route for New Canada Road.

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on approval of construction drawings – Canada Road Bike/Pedestrian Pathway.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved that the Planning Commission approve the conceptual construction drawings as shown in the right-of-way plans updated 11/09/09 for the Canada Road Bike/Pedestrian Pathway.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, roll call vote, 4-0.

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Baldi yea
Carmichael yea
Nicholson yea
(VC) Brasfield yea

2. Discussion and possible action on Retail Typologies Study by RCLCO for the Land Development Regulations.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. John Brown of 4046 Loch Louise Point stated his point of view that there was already too much commercial and felt that it should be lower and not increased.

Ms. Shirley Clark of 9670 Memphis-Arlington Rd. stated as a representative of the EDC, she was an advocate for businesses but their objective was to make a recommendation regarding the viability of the plan.

Commissioner Hartz concurred with Ms. Clark, and stated that we need to see that commercial areas are developed appropriately without leaving vacant businesses all over town.

Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item definitely to the next called meeting.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Carmichael moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.




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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on December 22, 2009. .