Thursday, November 20, 2008

DRC November 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
October 14, 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 was absent.


Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The meeting minutes for October 14, 2008 were approved as presented. (Passed 6 in favor 0 against)

Public Discussion: None

Old Business: None

New Business:
1. Action on an amendment to a previously approved sign plan for the Corner Shops of Canada Road.
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the sign plan amendment for the Corner Shops of Canada Road as Attached in Exhibit “A”. (See copy of attachment on file)

Motion passed, 5 in favor and 1 abstention.

A motion was made and properly seconded to allow a second sign for corner tenants facing a major street for the Corner Shops of Canada Road; to be of the same size as permitted in the sign plan for primary signs.

Motion passed, 5 in favor and 1 abstention.

For the record: Chairman Moder recused himself on this matter.

2. Report on the Land Development Regulations project.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

Reports of Officers and Committees: None


Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting. (Motion passed unanimously 6-0)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

DRC October Meeting Summary

Discussion only, no action was taken.

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


Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The meeting minutes for July 08, 2008 were approved as presented. (Passed 6 in favor 0 against)

Public Discussion: None

Old Business: None

New Business: (The order of business was changed by unanimous consent)
2. Action on a Sign Plan and Monument Signs for the Corner Shops of Canada Road located on the northwest corner of Canada Road and Highway 64.
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the sign plan for the Corner Shops of Canada Road according to Exhibit “A”. (See copy on file) (Motion passed unanimously, 6-0)

A motion was made and properly seconded to deny the request for monument signage as depicted in the color rendering (labeled “Proposed Tenant Sign”) because the proposed height is greater than the maximum height permitted in the Sign Ordinance. (See copy on file) (Motion passed unanimously, 6-0)

1. Action on a Sign Permit Application for the Greater Bush Grove Church located at 9427 Memphis-Arlington Road.
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the monument sign for the Greater Bush Grove Church contingent upon the following:
1. The existing pylon sign will be removed no later than the completion of construction of the new sign.
2. The sign shall be landscaped using seasonal color and native Hollies in accordance with the Sign Ordinance. The proposed Japanese Hollies shall be removed from the plan and replaces with a native species.

Motion passed unanimously, 6-0.

Reports of Officers and Committees: None


Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting. (Motion passed unanimously 6-0)
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.