This is a summary of the action taken.
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Lakeland City Hall (901) 867-2717
Municipal Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN
The meeting was called to order, at 6:30 PM by Vice-Chairman Kathleen Brasfield.
Other members present were Mrs. Dianne Baldi, Mr. Don Barber, Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz and Chairman Susan Mitchell (via phone). Mrs. Nikki Bufalino and Mayor Scott Carmichael absences were excused.
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Regular meeting minutes of September 15, 2008. (Passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 abstention)
Public Discussion: Public comments were heard from the audience and at the time of the agenda item. (For more detailed information see a copy of the regular minutes)
Reports of Officers and Committees: None
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for approval of Secondary Detailed Development Plan - Meadows of Lakeland.
A motion was made and properly seconded to postpone this item at the request of the applicant.
Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
2. Action on a Recommendation to the BOC for approval of Preliminary Development Plan – Lakeland Commons.
A motion was made and properly seconded to recommend to the Board of Commissioners denial of Lakeland Commons Preliminary Development Plan.
Motion passed, 4 in favor and 1 against.
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.
3. Discussion and possible action on EDC Resolution – New land Development.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM. (Passed unanimously, 4 in favor, 0 against one member not included –excused at 8:45 PM)
