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.




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Connie Hess, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder

These minutes were approved on September 11, 2007.

DRC July Minutes

Design Review Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 10, 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 Absent (excused)
Chad Maxwell Absent (excused)
Jeff Moder Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present


Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Brain Hendrix, Reaves Firm (Fairway Meadows Commercial Lot 4)
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director Tom Lloyd, Architect A.I.A. (Fairway Meadows Commercial Lot 4)
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Feraci moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 12, 2007.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None

V. OLD BUSINESS:
Chairman Mitchell moved to reverse the order of agenda items 1 & 2 of Old Business; taking item # 2 first.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

2 Action on Landscaping, Irrigation, and Building Elevations for Fairway Meadows Commercial Lot 4.
Mr. Feraci moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Mr. Feraci moved to approve the Landscape Plan for Fairway Meadows Commercial Lot 4 as noted in the staff report and the Crimson Pygmy Barberries shall be replaced with the staff approved substitute. (See Attachment A)

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Mr. Feraci moved to approve the Irrigation Plan as recommended by staff. (See Attachment A)

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

Mr. Feraci moved to approve the Building Elevations with the following conditions:
1. The maximum planter height shall be 18 inches.
2. Cornice shall be added to the three larger buildings elements on the front façade (could be EIFS or Hardy)
3. The 4 outer columns shall include a rock base with brick above (Brick “B”).
4. The columns shall include a stone trim cap.

Mr. Feraci moved to amend the Landscaping Plan to include the planting height in planters to a maximum of 18 inches.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.


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1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for Car Wash USA.
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to postpone this item definitely to the next meeting.

Motion passed, voice vote, 4-0 and 1 abstention. Mrs. Hess abstained.

3. Action on Streamside Management Buffer Sign Standards.
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to adopt the Streamside Management Buffer Sign template and standard as presented by staff as the approved SMB permanent boundary markers required by the City of Lakeland Zoning Ordinance, Article XIV, Section 9.E. (See Attachment B)

Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to amend her motion to include the flying duck shall be the official sign.

Amended motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0.

VI. NEW BUSINESS: None


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, voice vote, 4-1. Vice-Mayor Anderson vote nay.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM, Tuesday, July 10, 2007.




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Connie Hess, Secretary

ATTEST:



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Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder

These minutes were approved on September 11, 2007.

DRC June Minutes

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002




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 Mid-South Signs Representative (Car Wash USA)
Jim Atkinson, Planner Director Victor Bishara, Fairway Meadows Commercial
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director Brain Hendrix, Reaves Firm


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 08, 2007.

Motion passed, voice vote, 6-0 and 1 abstention. (Chairman Mitchell abstained)

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.
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve the sign application for Car Wash USA with conditions.

Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to amend her motion to postpone this item definitely to the next meeting.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

2. Action on Landscaping, Lighting, and Building Elevations for Fairway Meadows Commercial Lot 4.
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to postpone the landscaping plan definitely to the next meeting.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to postpone the irrigation definitely to the next meeting.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Chairman Mitchell moved to approve the lighting plan dated 6/08/07 for Fairway Meadows Commercial Lot 4.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

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Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to suspend the rules.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to postpone the building elevations for Fairway Meadows Commercial Lot 4 definitely to the next meeting.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

The meeting was recessed at 8:35 P.M. and reconvened at 8:40 P.M.

3. Action on Streamside Management Buffer Sign Standards.
Mr. Moder moved to postpone this item definitely to the next meeting.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:

· Report on Developing Soil Specification Standards for Landscape Areas.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

· Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.


VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


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

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0.

The meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2007.




___________________________­
Connie Hess, Secretary

ATTEST:



____________________________
Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder


These minutes were approved on July 10, 2007.