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City planner Richard Donovan told the commission the annexation petition covers four parcels, three of which are city remnants from the Veterans Parkway project and one owned by Randall and Deborah Robinson. Donovan said the study area ‘‘is within our urban growth boundary and within the service infill area,’’ and that staff supports annexation because services can be extended, with ‘‘the lone exception being sanitary sewer,’’ which the developer must extend through coordination with neighboring property owners. Donovan said there is no current timeline for that sewer extension and that it will be the developer’s responsibility.

The accompanying PRD rezoning application, presented by Rob Molchan on behalf of Summit Development LLC and the Robinsons, proposes 83 units on about 19.26 acres: 52 detached homes on minimum 6,000-square-foot lots (50-foot widths) with at least 1,400 square feet of living area, and 31 attached (townhome/HPR) units with a minimum of 1,200 square feet. Molchan said the plan provides roughly 30% open space, exceeds the 20% minimum, and includes amenities such as open play areas and a soccer field. The plan calls for three future access points in addition to an Old Salem Road entrance and proposes landscape buffers along adjacent parcels.

Molchan and staff described a few exceptions in the PRD: reduced on‑lot parking for some attached units (the developer will restrict garages to vehicle parking only by covenant), and a modified parking layout that staff had asked be improved. Fire‑truck turning templates for the private alleys were provided to staff, who indicated they allow emergency vehicle access. Donovan also told commissioners that the future land‑use map designates the area Auto Urban Residential (AUR), which allows densities of about 4–12 units per acre and can permit attached housing if certain criteria are met; staff concluded the proposal is consistent with the AUR designation.

Commissioners asked about buffers, parking depth, and proximity to Veterans Parkway. Molchan confirmed interior townhome garages are single‑car but deep enough to hold two cars staggered in the driveway plus one in the garage; exterior units have two‑car garages. He said some guest parking was added at the southern townhome cluster after prior commission concerns and that a temporary cul de sac was removed to create additional spaces. On the south side near Veterans Parkway, Molchan said the townhome backyards face the adjacent property and that, under current zoning patterns, a particular buffer between single‑family detached lots and commercial‑highway zoning is not required.

Action: Commissioners moved and seconded approval ‘‘subject to all staff comments.’’ The roll call recorded Vice Chair Abel Water, Carroll, Harris, Prince, Rollins, Wright and Chair Halliburton voting aye; the motion passed.

Why it matters: The annexation and rezoning clear the way for a mixed single‑family project along a busy corridor; city staff noted sewer extension is a developer responsibility and a prerequisite for full service extension. The commission’s recommendation will go to City Council for final action.

Votes at a glance: Annexation recommendation — approved by Planning Commission (7–0). Robinson Bend PRD rezoning recommendation — approved by Planning Commission (7–0).

Provenance: Transcript discussion and presentations by Richard Donovan and Rob Molchan; public hearing opened for both annexation and PRD and closed with no public speakers. The commission’s votes and recorded aye responses appear in the transcript after staff and applicant presentations.

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Planning staff member Shackelford Rolfe presented the mandatory referral and described the request as a city‑owned parcel where MTE proposes to install another utility line to connect to an existing line across the street to meet increasing electrical demand. Staff said they support the dedication and listed standard conditions: MTE must provide exhibits and legal descriptions for the City legal department to prepare the legal instruments, the legal instrument will be subject to final legal department review, and MTE will be responsible for recording fees and providing any required documentation.

With no public comment, the commission moved and seconded approval \"subject to staff comments\" and recorded unanimous aye votes. The recommendation will go to City Council, which would review and, if it approves, finalize the dedication through legal instruments and recording.

Why it matters: The easement supports utility capacity and future development along MLK Boulevard; the action is contingent on legal review and MTE's provision of required exhibits and recording payment.

Provenance: Presentation by Shackelford Rolfe describing the easement location and purpose; motion and vote recorded in the transcript.","Planning Commission recommended City Council accept a dedicated electric easement on city property along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to allow MTE to install a utility line; staff supported the dedication subject to legal instrument preparation and applicant payment of recording fees.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476167,"Planning Commission recommends abandonment of a drainage easement on Dorset Street",124,2871000,2995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731075-0ff91bc550569aec8a2c21bddc630563&start=2871&end=2995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731075-0ff91bc550569aec8a2c21bddc630563/thumbnail_2871000.jpg","/articles/6476167/Tennessee/Planning-Commission-recommends-abandonment-of-a-drainage-easement-on-Dorset-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476167-c61873f3e7aedd6798a277328f4e6506/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497520&Signature=mkiP1UkQAzpbMrRYh-WlmaDVaiKhXNRYpLztBeFEQifGcxyHvU31Ye8Il29eMYbyNQHbTHgjypJpJYJW1yPlpvxROPDFFFEvc7fhLdrm46j~PirjbVrW0-9I7msVm2aOVqXVlaAUecNIaYzh1APKqJdrkhEutEywT0i8O2Yo98gBOUTTyGqFbvWoYMsHuGzsbie5TxIewdshAyQDTkjJXGaj~fG3ECTUfUu1tG9YbXvVJe2kuBJJdZfpwc~WeqB9wTWLcTehn81qP5lp5Rn81g-DtqFamroY73Sg78mDuxlAw4s3E3D5v3SdNO-UoER-sJPXWIf219wm1B6eBTwW3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Murfreesboro Planning Commission on Sept. 3 recommended that City Council approve a property owner's request to abandon a drainage easement located along the eastern boundary of 2612 Dorset Street.

Planner Aaron Barbee presented the mandatory referral from homeowner Frank Pesce. Barbee told the commission the city's engineering department found no infrastructure in that easement and that it is not currently needed for drainage. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions: the applicant must deliver necessary legal descriptions and exhibits to the City's legal department, obtain the legal department's final approval of the quitclaim instrument, record the quitclaim deed and pay recording fees.

After the public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers, commissioners moved to recommend approval subject to staff comments; roll call recorded unanimous aye votes and the recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action. If Council approves, the mayor will sign the quitclaim deed conveying the city interest back to the property owner.

Why it matters: The abandonment would remove the city's interest in a drainage easement that staff finds unused and not relied upon for drainage; the action is contingent on completion of legal paperwork and recordation.

Provenance: Staff presentation by Aaron Barbee; engineering department report referenced in staff recommendation; motion and commission vote recorded in the transcript.","The commission recommended the City Council approve abandonment of a drainage easement along the eastern boundary of 2612 Dorset Street after city engineering confirmed no infrastructure occupies the easement and it is not relied upon for drainage; the property owner must provide legal instruments and record any quitclaim deed.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476172,"Planning Commission backs rezoning to make Abundant Life Christian Academy property uniformly Commercial Highway",195,2670000,2865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731075-0ff91bc550569aec8a2c21bddc630563&start=2670&end=2865","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731075-0ff91bc550569aec8a2c21bddc630563/thumbnail_2670000.jpg","/articles/6476172/Tennessee/Planning-Commission-backs-rezoning-to-make-Abundant-Life-Christian-Academy-property-uniformly-Commercial-Highway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476172-9a745f592ff7be7ebde9a2204c24b2ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497520&Signature=Rxr52OEhnOrnmoRrSZoWQrbKPeFYhO5i-a0Oyn1AkiG3OgyIX4PEWORJHVghGMZYV93OYoIIaiRUf81ZX9H2lw0wZXsQTGNDa4WhIXcpaHDTcVl-5tLAAfn89QnE9kWHJQBpbYgmABUdRIYZ9Tf7ZfnReZwto0J~IDqRzcCjrKYB3jiS~kCyZ4w2LyY8hxP7QTRFpJclo5zgAxz-3bCkETT8iLDI-Z-Ud0lo4N7OiznmK6pL9aqyIig27a9qXiOqmNrepUdIdcVL2vPCc0GE60~~XhbVMLefyPl5JH0eOFvMC7WdVf9EBnuonl~6rbrXDWrVALt77kybUBJrVVAhnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Murfreesboro Planning Commission on Sept. 3 recommended rezoning approximately 0.4 acres at 1510 Memorial Boulevard (the Abundant Life Christian Academy property) from RM-16 (residential multifamily) to Commercial Highway (CH), making the entire parcel consistently zoned CH.

Planner Lily Smith explained staff support by noting that the parcel currently contains a church and associated parking areas split between two zone districts; the rezoning aligns the full lot with the city's future land use designation of general commercial and will clarify what institutional uses are allowed by right rather than requiring a Board of Zoning Appeals determination for future interior improvements.

No members of the public spoke during the hearing. After a brief procedural record and a motion to approve subject to staff comments, the commission recorded unanimous aye votes and recommended the rezoning to City Council.

Why it matters: The change would remove zoning inconsistency on the parcel, simplify permitting for the church/school/daycare uses on the property and align the site with the city's comprehensive plan.

Provenance: Staff presentation by Lily Smith; public hearing opened and closed with no comment; motion and roll call recorded in the transcript.","The commission recommended rezoning a 0.4-acre portion of the Abundant Life Christian Academy parcel from multifamily RM-16 to Commercial Highway so the entire lot carries a single zone; staff said the change aligns with the future land use map and removes uncertainty for future institutional uses.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":104,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6476177,"Planning Commission recommends PCD rezoning for Toyota site on Bill Smith Drive",710,1960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731075-0ff91bc550569aec8a2c21bddc630563&start=1960&end=2670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731075-0ff91bc550569aec8a2c21bddc630563/thumbnail_1960000.jpg","/articles/6476177/Tennessee/Planning-Commission-recommends-PCD-rezoning-for-Toyota-site-on-Bill-Smith-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476177-ac986ec80d8fd16820727f2f35d6378e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497520&Signature=hZXIDWQpKS1WbncykwXE-RGaomFJaCpak0iag0XRNSYUZxGhUO~O0~pcCW609WH7Os3jSxOCUWuxYnRH2h9BxEnCuAddsisc5qcx5QVZIjnUguN1lrWlUNKJ1lh3oW6sPi7gwkX~sB34IayIy0F50QpO5ptsBY6GjXEKgXADS4OsGnkRbqGo9xTdh8AfllpIr~jjiMCeORMgPfduitRhka5PJ7ZWBBzDk1dWlEayot0OOsOuaheCp7JAm9rNS6aFJua5AGOJCkN0kRBDqvaBh5r7BAEbQa8p42aJi7avaJ9VYB5hO2tHj-JAc9o9foXR~Y6KCdArJh9YNVAAJwKOdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Murfreesboro Planning Commission on Sept. 3 recommended rezoning roughly 7.46 acres along Bill Smith Drive from Commercial Highway with Gateway Design Overlay District 1 to Planned Commercial District (PCD) while retaining the Gateway Overlay. The applicant, Toyota of Murfreesboro, seeks to build a roughly 7,500‑square‑foot service/vehicle‑preparation building on an existing lot used for excess inventory storage.

Planner Aaron Barbee and Brian Grover of SCC told commissioners the building would serve as accessory service space for Toyota of Murfreesboro's main dealership; customers would continue to deliver vehicles to the main facility and staff would move vehicles to the new building. Barbee said two exceptions were added since the application's previous review: a waiver from the 35% required void space on exterior elevations and a reduction of the required planting area between drive aisles and the building from 10 feet to 5 feet (the site is in GDO1 and the larger site would otherwise require 10 feet).

Barbee and Grover said the site is consistent with the future land use designation (general commercial) and that existing vegetation and parking areas would largely remain. Grover said the proposed use is limited to motor vehicle repair and preparation as an accessory operation to the primary dealership and would not operate as a standalone customer facility. Staff recommended approval, noting the proposed use aligns with surrounding commercial development and provides separation from nearby residences.

The commission opened and closed the public hearing with no speakers and then voted to approve the rezoning recommendation \"subject to staff comments.\" Vice Chair Abel Water, Carroll, Harris, Prince, Rollins, Wright and Chair Halliburton recorded aye votes; the motion passed.

Why it matters: The rezoning clears the way for expanded, accessory service capacity for a major local dealership. The planning staff supported two exceptions intended to limit visual impact and accommodate the site's operational needs.

Provenance: Presentation and Q&A by Aaron Barbee and Brian Grover; public hearing opened and closed with no public comment; motion and roll‑call vote recorded in the meeting transcript.","The commission recommended rezoning about 7.5 acres on Bill Smith Drive to a Planned Commercial District (PCD) with Gateway Design Overlay 1 to allow a 7,500-square-foot accessory service building for Toyota of Murfreesboro; staff supported exceptions to façade void-space and a reduced building planting setback.","actionData","errors"]

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