Mt. Juliet, Tennessee  
Thursday, July 18, 2024 6:30 PM  
Planning Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
2425 North Mt. Juliet Rd  
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122  
Commission Chambers  
Members: Luke Winchester, Rebecca Christenson, Ted Floyd, Scott Hefner,  
David Rast, Larry Searcy, Gerard Bullock, Preston George, Linda Armistead  
Resources: Jon Baughman, City Planner, Jill Johnson, Planner I, Shane  
Shamanur, Director of Engineering, Gino Marchetti/Charles Michels - City  
Attorney  
1.  
Call to Order  
Chairman Winchester called the meeting to order.  
2.  
Set Agenda  
Chairman Winchester stated that item 6.A was added to the agenda.  
3.  
Staff Reports  
Staff reviewed their reports and updated the commission on projects.  
4.  
Citizen's Comments  
Charles Lowry 131 Lane Dr. spoke out against item 8.D, E., & F. Requested a 5ft drainage  
pipe be installed under the road at the double curve and requested NW Rutland be 4  
lanes.  
Lynn Bear, Verona Hills. Spoke out against items 8.F, G, & H.  
Colleen Richards, 145 N Greenhill Rd. spoke of concerns of a barrier around the Greenhill  
Rd Commercial Project.  
5.  
Minutes Approval  
Review the Minutes from the June 20, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting.  
5.A.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Christenson, seconded by Commissioner  
George, that this Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Commissioner George, Commissioner Armistead, and  
Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
Hefner  
Consent Agenda  
Abstain:  
6.  
Preston George requested Greenhill Road Commercial Mass Grading be pulled off  
consent.  
Motion to pull Greenhill Rd Commercial Mass Grading off consent Preston George 1st  
Scott Hefner 2nd Luke Winchester & Preston George against, passed.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Bullock, that this be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED  
David Rast  
Gerard Bullock  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Aye:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
Absent:  
Commissioner Searcy  
**AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MT.  
JULIET, TENNESSEE, BY REPEALING SECTION 14-109.2 THRU 14.10.9.4.c TO  
COMPLY WITH TCA 6-5-102, 6-51-04 AND 13-7-203, REGARDING THE  
NOTIFICATION PROCESS FOR ANNEXATIONS  
6.A.  
Preston George, requested we add a requirement to have the signs placed.  
Commissioner Hefner, asked if we need to defer some of the items on our agenda  
because of the new state law being heard in item 6.A.  
Charles Michaels, advised we defer 8.D. and 8.G. because of the new state law  
surrounding Public Notice.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Bullock, that  
this Ordinance be **Positive Recommendation to the Board of Commissioners, on  
meeting date of 8/12/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:  
**POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Gerard Bullock  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
Review the Mass Grading Plan for New Tribe Church, located at 260 Clemmons  
Road.  
6.B.  
Planning Comments:  
1.No Comments  
Engineering Comments:  
1.The concept plan should include sidewalk grading along the driveway and along Clemmons  
Road.  
2.Surveyor needs to sign boundary exhibit.  
3.In order to preserve as many trees as possible, silt fencing and erosion control measures shall  
be placed on the interior of the landscape buffer and not on the property line.  
WWUD Comments:  
1.Add a note that all fill placed in WWUD’s easement shall be per WWUD’s specifications.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Bullock, that  
this Action Item be approved with the conditions listed below. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Gerard Bullock  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
Review the Site Plan for Waffle House, located at 12085 Lebanon Road.  
6.C.  
Planning Department:  
1.Wall mounted exterior lighting fixtures shall be a decorative sconce variety. Wall packs are  
not permitted and should be removed from the typical details on sheet C10.  
2.Provide a pedestrian access door to the dumpster corral.  
3.Revise cover page to include Site Plan on Main label.  
4.Provide additional lighting at ingress/egress along with the access easement connection.  
5.Show location of proposed decorative aluminum fence.  
6.Provide additional crosswalks, and safety measures for customers and employees on Southern  
parking areas to the East and West.  
7.Identify the shared or joint access easement with the parcel to the East, on the plans or provide  
evidence otherwise prior to the submittal of construction documents.  
8.All poles, posts and bollards shall be painted black or a color complimentary to the building  
façade, not yellow nor red. Channel posts and wheel stops are prohibited.  
9.Landscape plans shall be addressed prior to the submittal of construction plans. Verify the  
location of the trees in the streetscape do not encroach into utility easements.  
10.Signage to be reviewed under a separate application to the Planning Department.  
11.All requirements of the commercial design guidelines, 6.103.7, shall be adhered to.  
Engineering Department:  
1.Landscaping plans shall be approved prior to the approval of construction plans.  
2.All sidewalks, trails, curb ramps, and crosswalks shall meet ADA compliance.  
3.ADA parking must be as close as practical to the front entrance.  
4.The centerline of the driveway must align with Sunset Drive.  
5.The driveway shall be striped to include a 24” stop bar and 6” DSYL centerline from Lebanon  
Road to the first parking row.  
6.The driveway shall install a stop sign at Lebanon Road.  
7.Guard rail is required on both sides of the driveway culvert crossing.  
8.The pedestrian walkway must be behind a raised curb. It may not be level with the travel way.  
9.Truck turning template for dumpster removal shall be provided.  
10.Staff requests that the developer clean up the stream channel at the culvert crossing (ARAP  
required) during construction.  
11.Preliminary drainage report under review. A comprehensive review of the drainage report  
will take place at the construction plan review.  
12.Surveyor shall stamp and sign proposed survey submitted.  
13.Surveyor or Certified Floodplain Surveyor to provide a certified finished floor elevation of  
any proposed structure before land disturbance permit is issued. City requirements are to  
show 4 feet above highest adjacent grade. Provide an elevation certificate showing proper  
elevations before the issuance of land disturbance permit. Currently, this submittal does not  
meet the Zone A requirements of the City of Mt Juliet code.  
14.Provide Engineering Department cut and fill calculations for approval before the issuance of  
the land disturbance permit.  
15.Property is in FEMA Flood Zone A. Owner can submit to FEMA for a Letter of Map  
Revision (LOMR) to adequately show the proposed building are being constructed out of  
Flood Zone A. This would satisfy the National Flood Insurance Program regulations and  
may change the owner’s requirements for flood insurance.  
16.This development shall comply with the City Floodplain Ordinance Section 8-305.5.  
17.No section of the turndown sidewalk may be flush with the pavement.  
18.Continue the sidewalk into the westernmost parking channel. Provide an ADA compliant  
crossing to the turndown sidewalk.  
19.Site Note #10 shall state compressive strength of 3,500 psi.  
20.TDOT shall ultimately approve the driveway permit prior to construction.  
21.Engineer shall date the plans.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1.No Comments Provided  
West Wilson Utility District:  
1.The existing 12” water line along Lebanon Road is not shown.  
2.Add a note stating the backflow device will be per WWUD specifications.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Bullock, that  
this Action Item be approved with the conditions listed below. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Gerard Bullock  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
7.  
Mass Grading Plans  
Review the Mass Grading Plan for Greenhill Road Commercial, located on the  
northwest corner of North Greenhill Road and Lebanon Road.  
7.A.  
Planning & Zoning:  
1.No Comments  
Engineering Comments:  
1.Previous PMDP/PUD conditions apply.  
2.Hydrologic determination (HD) was submitted, but incomplete. PMDP/PUD conditions state  
that HD was to be completed for ditch running parallel along Lebanon Road. The full area  
was not analyzed and shall be analyzed prior to the issuance of the land disturbance permit.  
3.Drainage report under preliminary review. A comprehensive review of the drainage report  
shall take place at the construction plan review.  
4.Notes on Utility sheets are inconsistent with the plans. What impacts will occur to the force  
main as WWUD is requiring water line under N Greenhill Road to be relocated?  
WWUD Comments:  
1.The existing 20” water line along North Greenhill Road shall be relocated out from under  
proposed paving, sidewalk and away from the storm lines.  
2.It appears that there is still a proposed headwall within 10’ of the existing 12” water line.  
3.Water line extensions, relocations and fire hydrants shall be designed by WWUD once the fees  
are paid and files provided.  
4.Storm and sewer lines which cross water lines shall have a minimum of 18” vertical clearance.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Bullock, seconded by Commissioner  
Armistead, that this Action Item be approved with the conditions listed below. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
Gerard Bullock  
MOVER:  
Linda Armistead  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Commissioner Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Hefner, and Commissioner George  
Commissioner Searcy  
Nay:  
Absent:  
8.  
Land Use Amendments, Annexations, Preliminary Master Development Plans  
& PUD Amendments  
**Review the Land Use Plan Amendment from Neighborhood Commercial and  
Parks and Greenways to Low Density Residential for 4470 Old Lebanon Dirt Road.  
8.A.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions form the commission.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner George,  
that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
**POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
Preston George  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED 4470 OLD LEBANON  
DIRT ROAD, MAP 077, PARCEL 026.00, FROM OPS TO RS-40.  
8.B.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions form the commission.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Vice Chair Rast, that  
this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
**POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
David Rast  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Enactment No: 2024-39  
Absent:  
**Review the Land Use Plan Amendment from Mixed Use to High Density  
Residential for the 782 NW Rutland Road Subdivision, located at 782, 870 & 908  
NW Rutland Road.  
8.C.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions form the commission.  
Chairman Winchester acknowledged that on items 8.C., D., & E. the commission  
was presented with a citizen petition against this project.  
Tom White, 36 Oak Ct Nashville, spoke out against the project.  
Miranda King 830 NW Rutland Rd spoke out against the project.  
Patricia O'Brien, 668 NW Rutland Rd, spoke out against the project.  
Debbie Smith, 908 NW Rutland Rd, spoke out in favor of the project.  
A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Hefner,  
that this Ordinance be given a negative recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Preston George  
MOVER:  
Scott Hefner  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
**Review the Annexation and Plan of Services for the 782 NW Rutland Road  
Subdivision, located at 782, 870 & 908 NW Rutland Road.  
8.D.  
A motion was made by Chairperson Winchester, seconded by Commissioner  
Bullock, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
DEFERRED INDEFINITELY  
RESULT:  
Luke Winchester  
MOVER:  
Gerard Bullock  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
**Review the Preliminary Master Development Plan PUD, including a rezone from  
R-1 to RS-15 PUD for the 782 NW Rutland Road Subdivision, located at 782, 870 &  
908 NW Rutland Road.  
8.E.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions form the commission. Ryan  
Lovelace, Civil Site Design Group was called to speak. Requested an indefinite  
deferral on item 7.C., D. & E.  
This Ordinance was deferred indefinitely.to the Board of Commissioners due back  
on 1/9/2051  
DEFERRED INDEFINITELY  
RESULT:  
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY  
KNOWN AS SILVER SPRINGS PH. 8-13 LOCATED AT 9621 LEBANON ROAD,  
MAP 054, PARCEL 045.00, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM  
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.  
8.F.  
Mike Roe, Lose Design, 1274 Falcon Hill Rd Watertown, represented the project.  
Matt Davenheart, 505 Karen Ct, spoke out against the project specifically to  
blasting.  
Phillip Stagner, 153 Karen Dr., spoke out against the project.  
Ray Justice, City Commissioner District 1, spoke out against the project and asked  
for the lowest density possible in district 1. Commissioner Justice called for RS-40  
zoning over the project.  
Jon Baughman stated a PUD still has to meet the overall density for the zoning.  
Carlos Guss 415 Golden Grove asked about widening improvements on Benders  
Ferry. Shane Shamanur, stated the road is being widened to 3 lanes up to near  
Mays Chapel Rd by the Benders Cove & Treymor developments.  
Chairman Winchester made a motion for a positive recommendation, there was no  
second, motion failed.  
A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Hefner,  
that this Ordinance be given a negative recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Preston George  
MOVER:  
Scott Hefner  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner  
George, and Commissioner Armistead  
Aye:  
Chairperson Winchester  
Nay:  
Commissioner Searcy, and Commissioner Floyd  
Bullock  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE  
CITY OF MT. JULIET APPROXIMATELY 47.39 ACRES, PROPERTY KNOWN AS  
SILVER SPRINGS PH. 8, LOCATED 9621 LEBANON ROAD, MAP 054, PARCEL  
045.00, AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY.  
8.G.  
A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Bullock,  
that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
DEFERRED  
RESULT:  
Preston George  
Gerard Bullock  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Commissioner George, Commissioner Armistead, and  
Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Hefner, and Commissioner Searcy  
Enactment No: 2025-03  
Absent:  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 47.39 ACRES OF PROPERTY  
AT 9621 LEBANON ROAD, MAP 054, PARCEL 045.00 FROM WILSON COUNTY  
A-1 TO RS-20 PUD AND TO ADOPT THE PRELIMINARY MASTER  
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SILVER SPRINGS PH. 8  
8.H.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
Commissioner Hefner spoke to PZ condition #14 and his support for the blasting  
restrictions.  
Chairman Winchester, echoed Commissioner Hefner's basting restrictions and  
explained project details to the citizens in the audience.  
Tim Osborn, 503 Karen Ct, spoke out against the project and that the 500 ft radius  
pertaining to the blasting might need to be bigger.  
Kenneth Blankenship, 303 Midtown Trail, spoke out against the project.  
A motion was made by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Hefner,  
that this Ordinance be recommended for denial. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
**NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION  
RESULT:  
Preston George  
MOVER:  
Scott Hefner  
SECONDER:  
Vice Chair Rast, Commissioner Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner  
George, Commissioner Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Chairperson Winchester  
Commissioner Searcy  
Bullock  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Enactment No: 2025-04  
9.  
Site Plans  
Review the Site Plan for Tim Horton’s located at 10576 Lebanon Road.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
9.A.  
Planning Department:  
1.Identify the shared or joint access easement on the plans or provide evidence otherwise prior  
to the submittal of construction documents.  
2.Provide additional pedestrian crosswalks at Southeast corner of drive-thru exit for pedestrian  
safety accessing the parking spaces to the South.  
3.Provide elevation colors and manufacturers.  
4.Wall lighting must be decorative in nature. Wall packs are prohibited.  
5.Provide additional crosswalks, and safety measures for employees accessing the shared  
Dumpster on the South end of the property.  
6.Gas pump parking spaces are prohibited from proposed parking calculation requirements.  
Show the location and number each parking space, as parking count is not calculated as  
shown.  
7.Clarify if the shed as shown, was pre-existing and an approved structure.  
8.All requirements of the commercial design regulations, 6-103.7, guidelines, shall be adhered  
to.  
9.Brick shall be clay, baked and individually laid.  
10.All poles, posts and bollards shall be painted black, or a color complimentary to the building  
façade, not yellow nor red. Channel posts and wheel stops are prohibited.  
11.Landscape plans comments shall be addressed prior to the submittal of construction plans.  
Verify location of trees in streetscape do not encroach into utility easements.  
12. Signage to be reviewed via separate application through the Planning Department. Pylon  
signs are prohibited.  
13. The use of the branding color red, shall be limited to minimal accents on the building.  
14. The rear of the tower decorative element as shown on the South Elevation will need to be  
brick or stone. 15. Dumpster enclosure shall adhere to section 6.103.7.7, to include a steel  
opaque gate designed to complement the wall materials used.  
16. Show location of proposed decorative aluminum fence in call out.  
17. Provide elevations for the proposed office space addition on the existing convenience store.  
Explain the reason for additional office space on the convenience store  
18. Correct General note #5 to show all signage goes through the Planning Department at  
615-773-6283.  
19. Correct General notes on Page C2.00, #3, & #5 are duplication of #8.  
20. On page C5.00, correct notes #12 and #15 as they are duplicated.  
21. On page C5.00, call out color of bike rack, and show location.  
22. On page C5.00, show decorative trash cans and location.  
23. On page C5.00, dumpster gate detail notes are not legible.  
24. Recommend a rear entrance into the convenience store location.  
Engineering Department:  
1.Water quality measures are required and shall be addressed at construction plan review;  
stream buffer is 60’ if modification made outside existing conditions (as stream is listed as  
303d).  
2.Any development within Zone AE shall be subject to FEMA approval (CLOMR-F). Cut/Fill  
calculations might be required at construction plan review.  
3.Install 6’ sidewalk along Lebanon Road frontage (no grass strip).  
4.Provide a sidewalk along the east side of the site instead of the crosswalk running through the  
vehicle loading area.  
5.Install 6’sidewalk along Park Glen Dr. frontage with a 2’ grass strip beginning from just south  
of the Park Glen Dr driveway. Standard detail will be provided during the construction plan  
review.  
6.Lebanon Road access subject to TDOT review and approval.  
7.The curb on the backside of the building (facing west) shall be extended to the edge of the  
parking space.  
8.The painted islands adjacent to the parking spaces near the Park Glen Dr access point shall be  
raised curbed islands.  
9.Any internal drive intended to be one-way shall be striped and signed as such including DO  
NOT ENTER signs at the exit.  
10.The TIS indicated the driveways will be blocked by the peak hour queues from the Park Glen  
signal. Staff indicated that the driveways should be relocated as far from the intersection as  
possible if this was the driveway location.  
11.The fuel tank AutoTurn profile indicates the truck must pass through the vehicle fueling  
zone. There is potential for conflict between the fuel truck and the vehicles at the pumps,  
although these conflicts would resolve themselves once the vehicle at the pump finishes  
refueling.  
12.Provide dimensions for all drive aisles.  
13.Show the location of the ADA curb ramp on the turndown sidewalk for the gas station.  
14.Dimension the parking spaces behind the gas station. Please include the angle of the space.  
15.The drive aisle immediately within the Park Glen entrance must be at least 26’.  
16.Show the two parking spaces immediately behind the gas station as proposed spaces in black.  
Please dimension those spaces.  
17.All stop bars shall a minimum separation of 4’ between the crosswalks.  
18.Work with staff to redesign interior movement improving pedestrian safety.  
West Wilson Utility District:  
1.The proposed 6” service shall have to be moved to a spot where there is room for a meter and  
backflow device.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1.No comments provided.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Armistead, seconded by Commissioner  
Bullock, that this Action Item be approved with the conditions listed below. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
Linda Armistead  
MOVER:  
Gerard Bullock  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Commissioner Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Hefner, and Commissioner George  
Commissioner Searcy  
Nay:  
Absent:  
Review the Site Plan for Children’s Lighthouse, located at 9468 Lebanon Road.  
Staff reviewed their reports and answered questions from the commission.  
9.B.  
Connor Gilbert, TTL Represented the Project. Intend to maintain as much of the  
existing vegetation as possible.  
Planning Department:  
1.The Planning Commission granted a variance to section 6-103.7: 100% masonry façade  
materials - allowing for the use 65% masonry and 35% hardi-board siding. The majority of  
the hardi-board is in less visible areas of the building.  
2.Revise sheet A411 to include low maintenance trex for the HVAC screening fence in lieu of  
cedar.  
3.All landscape plan review comments shall be addressed prior to the submittal of construction  
documents.  
4.Finalize the location of the sidewalk connection to Lebanon Road on construction drawings.  
5.Revise the access point to Lebanon Road per the requirements of 9-106.4.c.  
6.All brick shall be clay, baked and individually laid.  
7.Signage shall be reviewed via a separate application to the Planning Department.  
8.Wall mounted utility and meter equipment shall be painted to match the building façade it is  
affixed to.  
9.Add city district to the property information on the cover sheet.  
10.Poles used for signage shall be painted black, galvanized channel posts are not permitted.  
11.Poles used for parking lot lighting fixtures shall be painted black.  
12.Steel fencing shall be painted black.  
13.Provide a detail of the trash receptacle meeting the requirements of 6-103.7.  
14.Designate employee parking spaces via signage.  
15.Designate pupil drop off spaces via signage.  
16.TDOT improvements to Lebanon Road shall be addressed on construction drawings.  
17.Plans for connection to City sewer shall be finalized upon submittal of construction  
drawings.  
Engineering Department:  
1.Stormwater: A 60’ stream buffer required.  
2.Landscaping plans shall be approved prior to the approval of construction plans.  
3.A letter of approval from West Wilson Utility District will be needed prior to construction  
plan approval is issued.  
4.Drainage report under preliminary review. A comprehensive review of the drainage report will  
take place at the construction plan review.  
5.The site plan shows that sewer to the site being provided by gravity sewer. If the developer  
chooses to pursue an alternate route for sewer service after the Planning Commission  
process, this alternate route shall be presented and reapproved by the Planning Commission.  
6.Public sewer shall be a minimum of 8” in diameter.  
7.6’ sidewalk required along Lebanon Road frontage.  
8.Provide 5’ sidewalk from site to the ROW.  
9.Pretreatment requirements will be further investigated at the construction plan review.  
10.The proposed driveway and turn-lanes must be approved by TDOT. The development team  
shall coordinate between TDOT and the City to ensure all changes to Lebanon Road do not  
conflict with any plans for West Elementary. All coordination shall take place prior to  
construction plan approval.  
11.The Traffic Impact Study was not prepared in accordance with the City of Mt. Juliet or  
TDOT standards. However, a staff review determined the proposed turn lanes are sufficient  
off-site improvements. Staff will provide the required turn-lane lengths during the  
development team’s correspondence with TDOT.  
12.The proposed driveway location is offset from driveways on the north side of Lebanon Road.  
Staff recommends moving the driveway to the east side of the site to align with the existing  
auto service driveway. The driveway location must be approved by TDOT regardless of  
location.  
13.ADA Curb ramps and a crosswalk shall be provided across the driveway.  
14.Curbs outside the public right-of-way shall meet ST-203.  
15.Sidewalk to be designed to ST-210 and have a compressive strength of 3,500 psi.  
16.The Planning Commission granted a waiver to section 3-104.6.c: On site vehicle turnaround  
with separate entrance and exit points - allowing to omit this requirement because pupils are  
walked into the building with a guardian after parking. An appropriate number of loading  
spaces (10) are provided directly in front of the building.  
17.Work with staff to install a raised crosswalk leading to the main entrance to the site.  
Wilson County Schools:  
1.No comments provided.  
West Wilson Utility District:  
1.A Hold Harmless will be required for the proposed sidewalk in the WWUD easement.  
Mt. Juliet Fire Department:  
1.Hydrant at least 100’ from FDC, be sure to submit plans to the State Fire Marshal.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Bullock, that  
this Action Item be approved with the conditions listed below. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Gerard Bullock  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
Adjourn  
10.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rast, seconded by Commissioner Bullock, that this be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
David Rast  
MOVER:  
Gerard Bullock  
SECONDER:  
Chairperson Winchester, Vice Chair Rast, Bullock, Commissioner  
Christenson, Hefner, Commissioner George, Commissioner  
Armistead, and Commissioner Floyd  
Aye:  
Commissioner Searcy  
Absent:  
**Indicates item is recommended to the Board of Commissioners. All final  
design layouts, conditions of approval and final approval will be voted on by  
the Board of Commissioners at a later date. The public is welcome and  
invited to attend.  
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Luke Winchester, Chairperson  
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Tyler Gutierrez, Planning Commission Secretary