Franklin Municipal Planning Commission

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The Planning Commission is an administrative body comprised of nine members, appointed by the Mayor, that makes recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) in regard to changes in the zoning ordinance or zoning map, annexations, or other planning-related decisions. This body also adopts and maintains the land use plan and subdivision regulations, reviews the subdivision of land, and reviews site plans.

The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the Fourth Thursday of each month (except November and December, when the meeting is on the 3rd Thursday) at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Boardroom.

Fee Schedule

FMPC Bylaws Amended October 2023

FMPC-ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING AND DEADLINE SCHEDULE (2024)

FMPC ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING AND DEADLINE SCHEDULE (2025)

 

 COMMISION MEMBERS

 APPOINTED  TERM  TERM END
 Ann Petersen (Alderman)  Term of Office    
 Jimmy Franks    Term of Mayoral Office    
 Nicholas Mann  1/2021  5-year  12/2025
 Roger Lindsey (Chair)  1/2020  5-year  12/2024
 Michael Orr (Vice Chair)  1/2020  5-year  12/2024
 Scott Harrison  1/2024  5-year  12/2028
 Alma McLemore  1/2021  5-year  12/2025
 Marcia Allen  12/2022  5-year  12/2027
 Jenny Williamson  1/2024  5-year  12/2028
* Two members shall be the Mayor (or his/her designee) appointed by the Mayor, and an Alderman selected by BOMA. The other 7 members are appointed by the Mayor.

 

Staff Contact: 

Emily Wright, Planning Director

Planning Department

Email: emily.wright@franklintn.gov

Phone: (615) 550-6739

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Planning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA

Notice is hereby given that the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, August 28, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Board Room. Additional information can be found at www.franklintn.gov/planning.

The purpose of the meeting will be to consider matters brought to the attention of the Planning Commission and will include the following. The typical process for discussing an item is as follows:
1. Staff presentation,
2. Public comments,
3. Applicant presentation, and
4. Motion/discussion/vote.

Applicants are encouraged to come to the meeting, even if they agree with the staff recommendation. The Planning Commission may defer or disapprove an application/request unless someone is present to represent it.

For accommodations due to disabilities or other special arrangements, please contact the Human Resources Department at (615) 791-3216, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. MINUTES

• 7/24/14 Regular Meeting

3. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Open for Franklin citizens to be heard on items not included on this Agenda. As provided by law, the Planning Commission shall make no decisions or consideration of action of citizen comments, except to refer the matter to the Planning Director for administrative consideration, or to schedule the matter for Planning Commission consideration at a later date. Those citizens addressing the Planning Commission are required to complete a Public Comment Card in order for their name and address to be included within the official record.

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS

5. VOTE TO PLACE NON-AGENDA ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
The non-agenda process, by design, is reserved for rare instances, and only minor requests shall be considered. Non-agenda items shall be considered only upon the unanimous approval of all of the Planning Commission members.

6. CONSENT AGENDA
The items under the consent agenda are deemed by the Planning Commission to be non-controversial and routine in nature and will be approved by one motion. The items on the consent agenda will not be individually discussed. Any member of the Planning Commission, City Staff, or the public desiring to discuss an item on the consent agenda may request that it be removed and placed on the regular agenda. It will then be considered in its printed order.

• Initial Consent Agenda
• Secondary Consent Agenda- to include any items in which Commissioners recuse themselves

SITE PLAN SURETIES
Consent: Items 7 – 8
7. Franklin Crest PUD Subdivision, site plan, (Circle at Cool Springs Apartments); release the maintenance agreement for drainage onsite/offsite improvements.

8. Gateway Village PUD Subdivision, site plan, sections 3 and 6, revision 1; release the maintenance agreement for Mohr Boulevard pavement improvements.

REZONINGS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS
9. ORDINANCE 2014-18, TO BE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 77.7 ACRES FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT-VARIETY DISTRICT (SD-X 12.23/480,000/450) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST MCEWEN DRIVE AND CAROTHERS PARKWAY.”
Project Number: 4542
Applicant: Gary Vogrin, Kiser + Vogrin Design
Staff Recommends: Favorable Recommendation to BOMA
Consent Status: Nonconsent

SITE PLANS, PRELIMINARY PLATS, AND FINAL PLATS
10. 264 Natchez Street Subdivision, final plat, two lot subdivision on 0.54 acres, located at 264 Natchez Street.
Project Number: 4629
Applicant: Greg Hartman, Dewaal & Associates
Staff Recommends: Approval, with conditions
Consent Status: Consent

11. Harpeth Community Church Subdivision, final plat, consolidation of three properties totaling 8.74 acres, located at 1101 Gardner Drive.
Project Number: 4625
Applicant: Greg Terry, James Terry & Associates
Staff Recommends: Approval, with conditions
Consent Status: Consent

12. Harpeth Community Church Subdivision, site plan, lot 1, revision 1 (phase two), 17,584 square foot addition to an existing church, on 8.74 acres, located at 1101 Gardner Drive.
Project Number: 4631
Applicant: Gary Batson, Batson and Associates, Inc.
Staff Recommends: Approval, with conditions
Consent Status: Consent

13. Highlands at Ladd Park PUD Subdivision, final plat, section 15, revision 2, creating 29 single family lots and three open space lots on 9.73 acres, located at 0 Irvine Lane.
Project Number: 4626
Applicant: David Reagan, HFR Design, Inc
Staff Recommends: Approval, with conditions
Consent Status: Consent

14. Highlands at Ladd Park PUD Subdivision, final plat, section 24, creating 17 single family lots and two open space lots on 4.87 acres, located at 0 Truman Road West.
Project Number: 4626
Applicant: David Reagan, HFR Design, Inc
Staff Recommends: Approval, with conditions
Consent Status: Consent

15. Rizer Point PUD Subdivision, final plat, section 3, creating 16 single family lots and one open space on 4.09 acres, located at 0 Del Rio Pike.
Project Number: 4630
Applicant: Michael Dewey, Dewey-Estes Engineering
Staff Recommends: Approval, with conditions
Consent Status: Consent

16. Westhaven PUD Subdivision, final plat, section 42, creating 9 residential lots and five open space lots on 0.70 acres, located along Keats Street.
Project Number: 4624
Applicant: Judy Gregg, Wilson and Associates
Staff Recommends: Approval, with conditions
Consent Status: Consent

NON-AGENDA ITEMS

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

ADJOURN

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