DRC July 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
July 08, 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, Mr. Salvador Feraci, Mr. Cecil Tompkins, Mrs. Heidi Verbeek and Commissioner Gerrit Verschuur (via phone). Mr. Chad Maxwell absence was excused.


Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The meeting minutes for June 10, 2008 were approved as amended. (Passed 6 in favor 0 against)

Public Discussion:

Old Business:
1. Action on Soil Amendment Plan for Canada Woods Commercial.
A motion was made and properly seconded to send this back to the Municipal Planning Commission and let their decision be final. (Motion passed 5 in favor 0 against 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 approve the plan as submitted with staff recommendations and with 2 amendments as follows:
1. Approve the building elevations as depicted on the plans dated July 2, 2008.
2. Approve the landscaping and irrigation plans with the following conditions:
1. A portion of the evergreen shrubs shall be replaced with deciduous shrubs.
2. Examples of seasonal palettes shall be provided.
3. Planting areas shall have 24 inches of soil excavated and replaced with a topsoil mixture in the
planting beds to comply with the Municipal Code. A note shall be added to the plan stating this
requirement.
3. The elevation of the screen wall shall have the rock base on it as stated by the applicant, in addition to
the brick to take it up to the full 48 inches height from the finish floor.
4. The recessed brick panels on the west elevation shall be removed and be a solid brick wall.

3. Presentation regarding Reading and Interpreting Landscape Plans.
Presentation and discussion only, no action was taken.

New Business: None

Reports of Officers and Committees: None


Adjournment: With no objections the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.