DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
(Held in conjunction with the Natural Resources Board)
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
Bill Rose Absent (excused)
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Carl Sohns, Natural Resources Board
Randy Nicholson, Vice-Mayor Tony Neri, Natural Resources Board
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Jim Schultz, Natural Resources Board
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
The order of business was changed by unanimous consent.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation by Guest Speaker: Bart Jones “Gardening with Tennessee Natives”.
Discussion only, no action was taken. (The two boards disbanded immediately after the presentation)
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Moder moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 14, 2010.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Moder moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM, Tuesday, November 09, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on December 14, 2010.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
DRC August Meeting Minutes 2010
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Absent (excused)
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Absent (excused)
Bill Rose Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Pete Patel, Motel 6
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Robin Patel, Motel 6
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Bill Morgan, 9565 Sequoia Point Cv.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Rose moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 11, 2010.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS:
Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Bill Morgan of 9565 Sequoia Point Cove expressed his concerns regarding placement of signs within inches of an entire glass area and wood signage. He also requested the board to address the “Reports on Illegal Signs” on the Agenda. (See Attachment A for copy of handout from Mr. Morgan)
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for Motel 6 located at 9822 Huff n Puff Road.
Mr. Rose moved to approve the principal ground sign for Motel 6 as presented in the sign permit application and that the landscaping be done concurrent with the sign installation to be approved by staff. (See Attachment B)
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Clark moved to postpone action on the wall sign until the changeable copy portion of the sign is removed.
Mr. Rose seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.
2. Presentation regarding Shopping Center Signs.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Bill Morgan stated that “we want to support our business, but too many signs add clutter and there are many alternatives than using too much signage. The Germantown concept is preferable rather than being just another Memphis”.
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VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Rose moved to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against. (Ms. Clark was excused at 7:40 PM)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50PM, Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on September 14, 2010.
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Absent (excused)
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Absent (excused)
Bill Rose Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Pete Patel, Motel 6
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Robin Patel, Motel 6
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Bill Morgan, 9565 Sequoia Point Cv.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Rose moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 11, 2010.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS:
Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Bill Morgan of 9565 Sequoia Point Cove expressed his concerns regarding placement of signs within inches of an entire glass area and wood signage. He also requested the board to address the “Reports on Illegal Signs” on the Agenda. (See Attachment A for copy of handout from Mr. Morgan)
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for Motel 6 located at 9822 Huff n Puff Road.
Mr. Rose moved to approve the principal ground sign for Motel 6 as presented in the sign permit application and that the landscaping be done concurrent with the sign installation to be approved by staff. (See Attachment B)
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Clark moved to postpone action on the wall sign until the changeable copy portion of the sign is removed.
Mr. Rose seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.
2. Presentation regarding Shopping Center Signs.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Bill Morgan stated that “we want to support our business, but too many signs add clutter and there are many alternatives than using too much signage. The Germantown concept is preferable rather than being just another Memphis”.
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VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Rose moved to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against. (Ms. Clark was excused at 7:40 PM)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50PM, Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on September 14, 2010.
DRC May Meeting Minutes 2010
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
Bill Rose Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Will Griffin, Herons Ridge S/D
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Cory Brady, Integrated Land Solutions
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Moder moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 13, 2010.
Mr. Rose seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Permit Application for Salon Allure for installation of a wall sign.
Commissioner Tompkins moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Rose moved to approve the permit application for Salon Allure wall sign. (See Attachment A)
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
2. Action on a Landscape Plan for Herons Ridge Section “B”.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
For the record: Chairman Feraci stated he wanted to recuse himself on this item.
Mr. Rose moved to approve the landscape plan for Herons Ridge Section “B” as recommended by staff and recommend staff follow up to make sure that the plan is complied with. (See Attachment B)
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against and 1 recusal.
3. Action on a Landscape Plan and Principal Ground Sign for Lakeland City Hall.
Mr. Rose moved to suspend the rules.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
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Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Moder moved to approve the landscaping for the City Hall parking lot expansion as depicted in the landscape plan. (See Attachment C)
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Clark moved to waive the requirement for permanent irrigation based on the criteria required in Title 14-921(3) of the Municipal Code.
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Mr. James moved to approve a principal ground sign for City Hall as depicted in the landscape plan page 5, contingent on the following:
a. Seasonal color shall be added to the landscaping shown at the base of the sign.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Rose moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35PM, Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on August 10, 2010.
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
Bill Rose Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Will Griffin, Herons Ridge S/D
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Cory Brady, Integrated Land Solutions
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Moder moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 13, 2010.
Mr. Rose seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Permit Application for Salon Allure for installation of a wall sign.
Commissioner Tompkins moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Rose moved to approve the permit application for Salon Allure wall sign. (See Attachment A)
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
2. Action on a Landscape Plan for Herons Ridge Section “B”.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
For the record: Chairman Feraci stated he wanted to recuse himself on this item.
Mr. Rose moved to approve the landscape plan for Herons Ridge Section “B” as recommended by staff and recommend staff follow up to make sure that the plan is complied with. (See Attachment B)
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against and 1 recusal.
3. Action on a Landscape Plan and Principal Ground Sign for Lakeland City Hall.
Mr. Rose moved to suspend the rules.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
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Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Moder moved to approve the landscaping for the City Hall parking lot expansion as depicted in the landscape plan. (See Attachment C)
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Clark moved to waive the requirement for permanent irrigation based on the criteria required in Title 14-921(3) of the Municipal Code.
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
Mr. James moved to approve a principal ground sign for City Hall as depicted in the landscape plan page 5, contingent on the following:
a. Seasonal color shall be added to the landscaping shown at the base of the sign.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Rose moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35PM, Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on August 10, 2010.
Monday, June 7, 2010
DRC April Meeting Minutes 2010
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
Bill Rose Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Moder moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 09, 2010.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion regarding possible DRC meeting date change.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Moder moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on May 11, 2010.
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
Bill Rose Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Moder moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 09, 2010.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion regarding possible DRC meeting date change.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Moder moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on May 11, 2010.
DRC March Meeting Minutes 2010
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 09, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bill Morgan, 9569 Sequoia Point
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Ms. Clark moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 12, 2010.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS:
Mr. Bill Morgan of 9569 Sequoia Point Cove stated it is the City’s Staff responsibility to review an application for any technical problems or errors, and the board being the gatekeepers for the aesthetic values of the community that they represent, determines if it meets the specification of the Ordinance. The applicant should provide evidence to prove that the sign is the size that they say it is. He requested the Walgreen sign be turned down until it can be verified or approved contingent on the supporting documentation and as a citizen he was asking for accountability. (See Attachment A for copy of document submitted by Mr. Morgan and Attachment B for Staff Report)
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for Walgreens located at 2960 Canada Road.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Clark moved to approve the sign permit for Walgreens.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Abbott Yea
Clark Yea
James Yea
Moder Yea
Tompkins Yea
(C) Feraci Yea
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for amendments to the Sign Ordinance and Fence Ordinance regarding the appeal process.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
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Mr. Moder moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioner approval of the amendments described in Exhibit “A”. (See Attachment C)
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Feraci moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47PM, Tuesday, March 09, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on April 13, 2010.
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 09, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Salvador Feraci.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present
Shirlee Clark Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
(C) Salvador Feraci Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bill Morgan, 9569 Sequoia Point
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Ms. Clark moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 12, 2010.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS:
Mr. Bill Morgan of 9569 Sequoia Point Cove stated it is the City’s Staff responsibility to review an application for any technical problems or errors, and the board being the gatekeepers for the aesthetic values of the community that they represent, determines if it meets the specification of the Ordinance. The applicant should provide evidence to prove that the sign is the size that they say it is. He requested the Walgreen sign be turned down until it can be verified or approved contingent on the supporting documentation and as a citizen he was asking for accountability. (See Attachment A for copy of document submitted by Mr. Morgan and Attachment B for Staff Report)
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for Walgreens located at 2960 Canada Road.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Clark moved to approve the sign permit for Walgreens.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Abbott Yea
Clark Yea
James Yea
Moder Yea
Tompkins Yea
(C) Feraci Yea
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for amendments to the Sign Ordinance and Fence Ordinance regarding the appeal process.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
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Mr. Moder moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioner approval of the amendments described in Exhibit “A”. (See Attachment C)
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Feraci moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Moder seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47PM, Tuesday, March 09, 2010.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on April 13, 2010.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
DRC January Meeting Minutes 2010
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Commissioner Cecil Tompkins.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present (at 6:40 pm)
Shirlee Clark Present
Lewis Cornett Absent (excused)
Salvador Feraci Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
(C) Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bill Morgan, 9569 Sequoia Point
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Shannon Abdol, Galleria Car Wash
• Election of Officers:
Commissioner Tompkins opened the floor for nomination of Chairman.
Mr. Moder nominated Mr. Salvador Feraci.
With no other nominations being offered Mr. Feraci was appointed Chairman by acclamation.
The floor was opened for nomination of Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Feraci nominated Mr. Jerry James.
With no other nominations being offered Mr. James was appointed Vice-Chairman by acclamation.
The floor was opened for nomination of Secretary.
Ms. Clark nominated Mr. Jeffery Moder.
Mr. Moder nominated Ms. Shirlee Clark.
Nomination of Mr. Jeffery Moder for Secretary passed, roll call vote, 4 in favor and 1 against.
Clark yea
Feraci yea
James yea
Moder nay
(C) Tompkins yea
The meeting was turned over to Chairman Feraci.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Moder moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 08, 2009 as written.
Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. (Member present at 6:40 PM not included in vote)
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS:
Mr. Bill Morgan of 9569 Sequoia Point, stated that the temporary sign for the Galleria Car Wash should be discontinued because as a tenant of the Kroger Shopping Center, they have equal status as the other tenants and do not have any unique conditions that warrant a temporary sign. He also stated the Walgreen Sign Permit would exceed the maximum amount allowed and questioned the method of measurement due to a conflict in the ordinance with the legal language verse the illustration.
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V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a landscaping plan for the Canada Road right-of-way south of Interstate 40 as part of a project to construct a bike and pedestrian path.
Mr. Moder moved to postpone this item indefinitely.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for Walgreens located at 2960 Canada Road.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Moder moved to postpone this item indefinitely.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
2. Action on a request to extend a variance for a temporary sign at the Galleria Car Wash located at 8990 Highway 64.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
For the record: Mr. Morgan stated he had spoke in opposition to this due to a misunderstanding from Shelby Register Office and in view of the fact, that the Galleria Car Wash was a separate parcel with no road frontage and not part of the Kroger Shopping Center, he had no objections to the extension but doubted if there was a solution.
Mr. Moder moved to extend the previous variance for the temporary sign at the Galleria Car Wash for 180 days.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
3. Presentation and discussion regarding the fence ordinance.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Moder moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40PM, Tuesday, January 12, 2009.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on March 9, 2010.
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Commissioner Cecil Tompkins.
II. ROLL CALL:
Celia Abbott Present (at 6:40 pm)
Shirlee Clark Present
Lewis Cornett Absent (excused)
Salvador Feraci Present
Jerry James Present
Jeffery Moder Present
(C) Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bill Morgan, 9569 Sequoia Point
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Shannon Abdol, Galleria Car Wash
• Election of Officers:
Commissioner Tompkins opened the floor for nomination of Chairman.
Mr. Moder nominated Mr. Salvador Feraci.
With no other nominations being offered Mr. Feraci was appointed Chairman by acclamation.
The floor was opened for nomination of Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Feraci nominated Mr. Jerry James.
With no other nominations being offered Mr. James was appointed Vice-Chairman by acclamation.
The floor was opened for nomination of Secretary.
Ms. Clark nominated Mr. Jeffery Moder.
Mr. Moder nominated Ms. Shirlee Clark.
Nomination of Mr. Jeffery Moder for Secretary passed, roll call vote, 4 in favor and 1 against.
Clark yea
Feraci yea
James yea
Moder nay
(C) Tompkins yea
The meeting was turned over to Chairman Feraci.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Moder moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 08, 2009 as written.
Commissioner Tompkins seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. (Member present at 6:40 PM not included in vote)
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS:
Mr. Bill Morgan of 9569 Sequoia Point, stated that the temporary sign for the Galleria Car Wash should be discontinued because as a tenant of the Kroger Shopping Center, they have equal status as the other tenants and do not have any unique conditions that warrant a temporary sign. He also stated the Walgreen Sign Permit would exceed the maximum amount allowed and questioned the method of measurement due to a conflict in the ordinance with the legal language verse the illustration.
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V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a landscaping plan for the Canada Road right-of-way south of Interstate 40 as part of a project to construct a bike and pedestrian path.
Mr. Moder moved to postpone this item indefinitely.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for Walgreens located at 2960 Canada Road.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Moder moved to postpone this item indefinitely.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
2. Action on a request to extend a variance for a temporary sign at the Galleria Car Wash located at 8990 Highway 64.
Mr. Moder moved to suspend the rules.
Ms. Clark seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
For the record: Mr. Morgan stated he had spoke in opposition to this due to a misunderstanding from Shelby Register Office and in view of the fact, that the Galleria Car Wash was a separate parcel with no road frontage and not part of the Kroger Shopping Center, he had no objections to the extension but doubted if there was a solution.
Mr. Moder moved to extend the previous variance for the temporary sign at the Galleria Car Wash for 180 days.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
3. Presentation and discussion regarding the fence ordinance.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Moder moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. James seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40PM, Tuesday, January 12, 2009.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on March 9, 2010.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
DRC December Meeting Minutes 2009
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2009, 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
Lewis Cornett Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
Heidi Verbeek Present
Salvador Feraci Present
(C) Jeffery Moder Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, Mark & Rebecca Geller, 10384 Juniper Creek Dr.
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Isabel Ritch, Fisher & Arnold
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mrs. Anderson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 10, 2009 as written.
Mr. Feraci seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on an appeal of a staff interpretation regarding the denial of a fence permit for the property located at 10384 Juniper Creek Drive.
Mrs. Anderson moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. Feraci seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Feraci moved to deny the appeal based on staff’s interpretation of city code.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Feraci moved to draft a letter to the MPC that would outline reasons to consider changes to the Fence Ordinance with regards to the following issues:
1. Line of sight.
2. Streetscape road type concerns as addressed in the existing ordinance.
Ms. Verbeek seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a landscaping plan for the Canada Road right-of-way south of interstate 40 as part of a project to construct a bike and pedestrian path.
Chairman Moder moved to postpone this item to the next meeting.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. (Ms. Verbeek was excused at 7:45 PM, not included in vote)
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VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Moder moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Feraci seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07PM, Tuesday, December 08, 2009.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2009, 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
Lewis Cornett Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
Heidi Verbeek Present
Salvador Feraci Present
(C) Jeffery Moder Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, Mark & Rebecca Geller, 10384 Juniper Creek Dr.
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Isabel Ritch, Fisher & Arnold
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mrs. Anderson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 10, 2009 as written.
Mr. Feraci seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on an appeal of a staff interpretation regarding the denial of a fence permit for the property located at 10384 Juniper Creek Drive.
Mrs. Anderson moved to suspend the rules.
Mr. Feraci seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Feraci moved to deny the appeal based on staff’s interpretation of city code.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Mr. Feraci moved to draft a letter to the MPC that would outline reasons to consider changes to the Fence Ordinance with regards to the following issues:
1. Line of sight.
2. Streetscape road type concerns as addressed in the existing ordinance.
Ms. Verbeek seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a landscaping plan for the Canada Road right-of-way south of interstate 40 as part of a project to construct a bike and pedestrian path.
Chairman Moder moved to postpone this item to the next meeting.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. (Ms. Verbeek was excused at 7:45 PM, not included in vote)
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VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Moder moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Feraci seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07PM, Tuesday, December 08, 2009.
___________________________
Jeff Moder, Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
DRC November Meeting Minutes 2009
Lakeland Design Review Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 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
Lewis Cornett Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
Heidi Verbeek Present
Salvador Feraci Present
(C) Jeffery Moder Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, Mark & Rebecca Geller, 10384 Juniper Creek Dr.
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Cornett moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 13, 2009 as written.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on an appeal of a staff interpretation regarding the denial of a fence permit for the property located at 10384 Juniper Creek Drive.
Mr. Feraci moved to suspend the rules.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Verbeek moved to postpone this item to the December 8, 2009 meeting, to allow time to receive the City Attorney’s opinion.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Feraci moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
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___________________________
Heidi Verbeek, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on December 8, 2009.
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 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
Lewis Cornett Present
Comm. Cecil Tompkins Present
Heidi Verbeek Present
Salvador Feraci Present
(C) Jeffery Moder Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, Mark & Rebecca Geller, 10384 Juniper Creek Dr.
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mr. Cornett moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 13, 2009 as written.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION REGARDING LDRC MATTERS: None
V. OLD BUSINESS: None
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on an appeal of a staff interpretation regarding the denial of a fence permit for the property located at 10384 Juniper Creek Drive.
Mr. Feraci moved to suspend the rules.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
Ms. Verbeek moved to postpone this item to the December 8, 2009 meeting, to allow time to receive the City Attorney’s opinion.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.
VII. OFFICER AND STAFF REPORTS:
• Reports on Illegal Signs.
No action was taken.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Feraci moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
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___________________________
Heidi Verbeek, Secretary
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on December 8, 2009.
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