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.
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Jeff Moder, Secretary
ATTEST:
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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on September 14, 2010.
