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.

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.