This is a summary of the action taken.
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Lakeland City Hall (901) 867-2717
Municipal Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
September 17, 2007, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN
The meeting was called to order, at 6:32 PM by Mayor Scott Carmichael.
Other members present were Mrs. Dianne Baldi, Mr. Don Barber, Mrs. Nikki Bufalino and Commissioner Mark Hartz. Chairman Jason Brownlee was present at 6:33 PM and Mrs. Kathleen Brasfield was present at 7:18 PM.
By unanimous consent the order of business was changed.
Public Discussion:
Public comments were heard at the time of the agenda item. (For more detailed information see a copy of the regular minutes)
New Business: (Taken out of order)
3. Discussion on Amendment to the Lakeland Comprehensive Plan to change property designated Residential Support Center to Suburban Neighborhood.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
2. Action on Approval of a Preliminary Site Plan – Canada Woods Commercial.
A motion was made and properly seconded to postpone this item to the next regular meeting. (Motion passed 6 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention)
Old Business:
1. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for a Secondary Detailed Development Plan – Arcadia
PRD, Phase 1.
A motion was made and properly seconded to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the SDDP Plan for Arcadia PRD, Phase 1, with the following conditions:
1. Substantial compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan approved by BOC on February 1, 2007, and all plans and documents that are part of the Secondary Detailed Development Plan file-dated September 11, 2007, noted under “Plans Reviewed” on pp 2 of this staff report.
2. The applicant agrees that the City of Lakeland shall consider during the permit issuance process the average total footprint of structures on similar lots in the subdivision in making a determination about whether trees on the lot may be disturbed or removed. To the extent that the total size of proposed structures exceeds the average in the subdivision for similar lots, this shall not be the sole reason for the City to permit disturbances, especially within, but not limited to, the noted tree save areas. In addition, placement of structures and other improvements shall be done in such a way as to minimize disturbance for a permit to be approved. For the purposes of this provision, structures shall include, but not be limited to, homes, garages, outbuildings, gazebos, pools, fences, accessory structures, play equipment, decks, patios, or any improvement which creates disturbance on the lot.
3. Correct the density factor analysis on the Tree Survey Plan Sheets to match the calculations within the SDDP booklet Tab 3 before the BOC Regular Meeting.
4. COS A-1 shall be amended allow for an easement for a public trail to be built in the future if the City of Lakeland determines this trail should be extended in the future. (Revise condition IX.C prior to the BOC Regular Meeting).
Motion passed unanimously, 7 in favor 0 against.
2. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Article IX,
Section 3, Accessory Structures.
A motion was made and properly seconded to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the standards for decks and patios as outlined by staff. (Motion failed 2 in favor 5 against)
New Business: (Continued)
1. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for a Preliminary Development Plan – Kensington
Manor.
A motion was made and properly seconded to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for Kensington Manor subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan, including all items listed under “Plans Reviewed” in this staff report.
2. The applicant shall provide detailed storm water management plans for proper detention of storm water for each developed phase.
3. The first SDDP shall include specific lists of road improvements to be paid in lieu of construction.
4. The existing overhead powerlines that run through the proposed conservation easement along Memphis- Arlington Road shall be relocated or buried in order to prevent disruption to the conservation easement, and the Memphis-Arlington Road scenic corridor tree canopy, so long as agreement from MLGW can be obtained with the filing of the future SDDP for the impacted phase.
5. The applicant shall submit with the first phase Secondary Detailed Development Plan a detailed topographic survey showing the location of the property limits, the location of the proposed right-of-way dedication, and the location of all environmental and physiographic features of interest within 100 feet of the proposed right- of-way dedication. If the existing pond is located more than 100 feet from the proposed right-of-way dedication, it will be located as well.
6. The City Engineer shall further discuss with the applicant the road widths and parking plan for the northern part of the subdivision, via the SDDP process.
7. The applicant has agreed to payment in lieu of construction for the existing perimeter roads. The details of the construction needs and payment in lieu shall be finalized prior to the first SDDP.
Motion failed to pass, 3 in favor 4 against.
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
A motion was made and properly seconded to postpone approval of the regular meeting minutes of July 16, 2007 to the next regular meeting. (Passed unanimously 7 in favor 0 against)
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the special called meeting minutes of July 30, 2007. (Passed unanimously 7 in favor 0 against)
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 20, 2007. (Passed unanimously 7 in favor 0 against)
Reports of Officers and Committees:
· Status Report – The Grove at Lakeland (Status report by City Engineer)
· Fire Station Analysis ( Oral report by Growth Management Director)
Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM. (Passed unanimously, 7 in favor, 0 against)
