DRC June 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
June 10, 2008, 6:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, TN

The meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM by Commissioner Gerrit Verschuur.

Other members present were, Mrs. Terri Smith-Anderson, Mr. Salvador Feraci, Mr. Cecil Tompkins and Mrs. Heidi Verbeek. Mr. Chad Maxwell and Mr. Jeff Moder absences were excused.

Election of Vice-Chairman:
Mr. Salvador Feraci was elected Vice-Chairman.

Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The meeting minutes for May 13, 2008 were approved with no objections. (Passed 5 in favor 0 against)

Public Discussion:
Public comments were heard from the audience and at the time of the agenda item. (For more detailed information see a copy of the regular minutes)

Old Business: None

New Business:
1. Action on Site Plan Elements for Canada Woods Commercial.
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the Site Plan Elements for Canada Woods Commercial with conditions.

A motion was made and properly seconded that the maximum height for pole-mounted lights shall be 20 feet and a revised photometric plan to be submitted to staff. (Passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 pass)

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the architectural changes as per the revised rear elevations II, dated 6/10/08 as submitted. (Passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 pass)

A motion was made and properly seconded to rearrange the existing plants shown on the plan on the west side of the building to fill the gaps as per staff recommendation. (Passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 pass)

A motion was made and properly seconded that due to site restrictions, the DRC does not require the 50% coverage of foundation planting on the east south side of the building. (Passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 pass)

A motion was made and properly seconded that the applicant and the city shall agree on a soil amendment plan and submit it to the DRC for approval. (Passed 4 in favor 0 against and 1 pass)

Main motion to approve the Site Plan Elements for Canada Woods Commercial with condition passed, 4 in favor 0 against and 1 pass.

For the record: Mr. Feraci recused himself on this matter.

2. Action on Site Plan Elements for Regions Bank.
A motion was made and properly seconded to postpone this item definitely to the next regular meeting. (Passed unanimously 5 in favor 0 against)

3. Presentation regarding Reading and Interpreting Landscape Plans.
A motion was made and properly seconded to postpone this item definitely to the next regular meeting. (Passed unanimously 5 in favor 0 against)



Reports of Officers and Committees: None


Adjournment: A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting. (Motion passed unanimously, 5-0) The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 PM.