DRC April Meeeting Minutes

Lakeland Design Review Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 08, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Jeff Moder.

II. ROLL CALL:
Terri Smith-Anderson Absent (excused)
Connie Hess Present
Chad Maxwell Present
Cecil Tompkins Present
Heidi Verbeek Present
Comm. Gerrit Verschuur Present
(C) Jeff Moder Present

Others present:
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The regular meeting minutes of March 12, 2008 were approved as presented with no objections.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS: None

VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation and Discussion regarding the new Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Project.
Presentation and discussion only, no action was taken.


VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM, Tuesday, April 08, 2008.




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Chad Maxwell, Secretary

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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on May 13, 2008.

DRC March Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Design Review Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Jeff Moder.

II. ROLL CALL:
Terri Smith-Anderson Present
Connie Hess Present
Chad Maxwell Absent (excused)
Cecil Tompkins Present
Heidi Verbeek Present
Comm. Gerrit Verschuur Present
(C) Jeff Moder Present

Others present:
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The regular meeting minutes of February 12, 2008 were approved as presented with no objections.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS: None

VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion regarding Lakeland Sign Ordinance.
Discussion only, no action was taken.


VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM, Tuesday, March 11, 2008.




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Chad Maxwell, Secretary

ATTEST:



____________________________
Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on April 8, 2008.

DRC February Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Design Review Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Jeff Moder.

II. ROLL CALL:
Terri Smith-Anderson Present
Connie Hess Present
Chad Maxwell Present
Cecil Tompkins Absent (excused)
Heidi Verbeek Present
Comm. Gerrit Verschuur Present
(C) Jeff Moder Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Yehuda Netanel, Gilad Development, Inc.
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Mike Morrissett, Chief Inspector

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The regular meeting minutes of January 08, 2008 were approved as presented with no objections.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS: None

VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Site Plan Elements for Lakeland Station (formerly the Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall).
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules. (The rules were suspended with no objections)

Mrs. Hess moved to approve the Lakeland Station Landscape and Irrigation Plan as recommended by staff with the following conditions:
1. The “Plant Material Approval” note on the plan sheets should be limited to the first paragraph only. The additional paragraphs may be removed.
2. Minor errors regarding the plant key replacement shall be corrected.
3. The applicant shall verify that the size of perennial plants is accurate.
4. The note regarding the landscape contractor submitting content labels shall be extended to include the City.
5. The tree planting details shall include the required 24 inch excavation and replacement as required in the Municipal Code.
6. The signature of the Landscape Architect shall be provided.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote 6-0.

Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules. (The rules were suspended with no objections)

Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve the Lakeland Station Lighting Plan with the following condition:
1. Lighting information shall specify that the proposed lights are full-cutoff.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote 6-0.

Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules. (The rules were suspended with no objections)

Mrs. Hess moved to approve the Lakeland Station Building Elevations with the following condition:
1. The elevation labels on sheets SD 303, SD 304 and SD 305 shall be corrected to reflect the correct orientation.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote 6-0.

Commissioner Verschuur moved to take a 5 minutes recess. (The meeting was recessed with no objections)

The meeting was recessed at 7:15 PM and reconvened at 7:20 PM.

2. Action on a Landscaping Plan for the Canada Road Median (South of I-40).
Mrs. Verbeek moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

Mrs. Hess moved to approve the Landscaping Plan for the Canada Road Median as submitted.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

3. Staff Presentation regarding the Sign Ordinance.
No action was taken. (Deferred to the next meeting)

VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

The meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM, Tuesday, February 12, 2008.




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Chad Maxwell, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder



These minutes were approved on March 11, 2008.

DRC December Meeting Minutes

Lakeland Design Review Commission
Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2007
City Hall, 6:30 PM





I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL:
Connie Hess Present
Salvador Feraci Absent
Jerry James Present
Chad Maxwell Present
Jeff Moder Present
Comm. Gerrit Verschuur Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Andy Reynolds, Askew Harrdgraves Harcourt
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director Terri Smith-Anderson, 9291 Bluebrid Hill Cv.
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director Cecil Tompkins, 9645 Blue Spruce Dr.
Hank Hess, Parks & Recreation Board

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. James moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 13, 2007.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS: None

VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion regarding Canada Road median landscaping.
Discussion only, no action was taken.


VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

· Presentation by Natural Resources Director.
· Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2007.


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Connie Hess, Secretary

ATTEST:

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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder
These minutes were approve

DRC October Minutes

Design Review Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 09, 2007, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.


II. ROLL CALL:
Salvador Feraci Present
Connie Hess Present
Jerry James Absent (excused)
Chad Maxwell Present
Jeff Moder Present
Comm. Gerrit Verschuur Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present


Others present:
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director Mike Fahy, Prime Development (Car Wash USA)


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Feraci moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 11, 2007.

Motion passed, voice vote, 5-0 and 1 abstention. (Commissioner Verschuur abstained)


IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS: None

VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a request for an amendment to the approved building elevations, including a canopy, for Car Wash USA located directly east of the Citgo Gas Station on Highway 64.
Mr. Feraci moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

Mr. Feraci moved to approve the awning and canopy as submitted with the agreement that in case of fading or damage replacement or repair will be done in a timely manner.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

· Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.


VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM, Tuesday, October 09, 2007.






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Connie Hess, Secretary

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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder

DRC September Minutes

Lakeland Design Review Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
6:30 PM City Hall


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.


II. ROLL CALL:
V.M. Stephanie Anderson Present
Salvador Feraci Present
Connie Hess Present
Jerry James Absent (excused)
Chad Maxwell Present
Jeff Moder Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present


Others present:
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 10, 2007.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

Mrs. Hess moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 14, 2007.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.


IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on amendments to the Sign Ordinance regarding Model Home Signs and Temporary Signs.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

VI. NEW BUSINESS: None


VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

· Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.


VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0.

The meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM, Tuesday, September 11, 2007.



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___________________________­
Connie Hess, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on October 09, 2007.

DRC August Minutes

Design Review Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
6:30 PM City Hall


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.


II. ROLL CALL:
V.M. Stephanie Anderson Present
Salvador Feraci Present
Connie Hess Present
Jerry James Present
Chad Maxwell Present
Jeff Moder Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present


Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Scott Pridmore, Mid-South Signs (Car Wash USA)
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director Joel Smith, Preserve Planned Development
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director Lisa Parker, Joyce Signs (Harding Academy)


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to postpone the approval of the regular meeting minutes of July 10, 2007 definitely to the next meeting..

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS: None

VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1 Action on a Sign Permit Application for Car Wash USA.
Mr. Feraci moved to approve the sign permit application for Car Wash USA as recommended by staff and the sign area shall be irrigated fully.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

2. Action on a request for Landscaping within Common Open Space 4 of the Preserve Planned Development.
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Mr. Feraci moved to approve the Landscape Plan for COS 4 of the Preserve Planned Development contingent upon the following:
1. Staff recommendation that all planting shall be installed no later than October 31, 2007.
2. This area will be irrigated fully which would encompass both the lawn area and planting.
3. The lawn area or seeded area shall remain grass.
4. The Winter Green Boxwood will be replaced with Glossy Abelia.


Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

3. Action on a recommendation for construction sign for Harding Academy.
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.


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Mr. Moder moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that this sign be postponed until the approval process for the construction.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

4. Discussion on amendments to the Sign Ordinance regarding Model Home Signs and Temporary Signs.
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Discussion only, no action was taken.



VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

· Report regarding recently adopted Sign Ordinance Amendments.
· Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.


VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 14, 2007.




___________________________­
Connie Hess, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder

These minutes were approved on September 11, 2007.