Tuesday, March 18, 2008

DRC March Meeting Summary

This is a summary of the action taken.
For more details or an official copy of the minutes please contact
Lakeland City Hall (901) 867-2717

Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting
March 11, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Jeff Moder.

Other members present were Mrs. Terri Smith-Anderson, Mrs. Connie Hess, Mr. Cecil Tompkins, Mrs. Heidi Verbeek and Commissioner Gerrit Verschuur. Mr. Chad Maxwell absence was excused.

Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The meeting minutes for February 12, 2008 were approved with on objections. (Passed 6 in favor 0 against)

Public Discussion: None

Old Business: None

New Business:
1. Discussion regarding Lakeland Sign Ordinance.
Discussion only, no action was taken.


Reports of Officers and Committees:

Adjournment: A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting. (Motion passed unanimously, 6-0) The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.

Monday, March 3, 2008

DRC January Meeting Summary

This is a summary of the action taken.
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Lakeland City Hall (901) 867-2717

Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting
January 08, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Commissioner Gerrit Verschuur.

Other members present were Mrs. Terri Smith-Anderson, Mrs. Connie Hess, Mr. Jeffrey Moder, Mr. Cecil Tompkins and Mrs. Heidi Verbeek. Mr. Chad Maxwell absence was excused.

Election of Officers:
Mr. Jeffrey Moder was elected as Chairman.
Mrs. Connie Hess was elected as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Chad Maxwell was elected as Secretary.

Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The meeting minutes for December 11, 2007 were approved with on objections. (Passed 6 in favor 0 against)


Public Discussion: None


Old Business: None

New Business:
1. Staff presentation regarding DRC role and responsibilities.
Presentation and discussion only, no action was taken.

Reports of Officers and Committees:

Adjournment: A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting. (Motion passed unanimously, 6-0) The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.

DRC February Meeting Summary

This is a summary of the action taken.
For more details or an official copy of the minutes please contact
Lakeland City Hall (901) 867-2717

Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting
February 12, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Jeff Moder.

Other members present were Mrs. Terri Smith-Anderson, Mrs. Connie Hess, Mr. Chad Maxwell, Mrs. Heidi Verbeek and Commissioner Gerrit Verschuur. Mr. Cecil Tompkins absence was excused.

Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The meeting minutes for January 08, 2007 were approved with on objections. (Passed 6 in favor 0 against)

Public Discussion: None

Old Business: None

New Business:
1. Action on Site Plan Elements for Lakeland Station (formerly the Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall).
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve Lakeland Station Landscape and Irrigation Plan as recommended by staff with the following conditions:
1. The “Plant Material Approval” note on the plan sheets should be limited to the first paragraph only. The additional paragraphs may be removed.
2. Minor errors regarding the plant key replacement shall be corrected.
3. The applicant shall verify that the size of perennial plants is accurate.
4. The note regarding the landscape contractor submitting content labels shall be extended to include the City.
5. The tree planting details shall include the required 24 inch excavation and replacement as required in the Municipal Code.
6. The signature of the Landscape Architect shall be provided.

Motion passed unanimously 6 in favor 0 against.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve Lakeland Station Lighting Plan with the following condition:
1. Lighting information shall specify that the proposed lights are full-cutoff.

Motion passed unanimously 6 in favor 0 against.

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve Lakeland Station Building Elevations with the following condition:
1. The elevation labels on sheets SD 303, SD 304 and SD 305 shall be corrected to reflect the correct orientation.

Motion passed unanimously 6 in favor 0 against.

2. Action on a Landscaping Plan for the Canada Road Median (South of I-40).
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the Landscaping Plan for Canada Road Median as submitted. (Motion passed unanimously 6 in favor 0 against)

3. Staff Presentation regarding the Sign Ordinance.
No action was taken. (Deferred to the next meeting)

Reports of Officers and Committees:

Adjournment: A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting. (Motion passed unanimously, 6-0) The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.