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Why it matters: commissioners used the opportunity to press staff to consider stronger controls on small-lot development, horizontal property regimes, and residential parking standards after several agenda items highlighted concerns about increased density on narrow lots and insufficient off-street parking.

Director Freer said the staff will circulate materials to commissioners in advance and invited specific items for staff consideration. Commissioners Evans and Martin urged review of residential parking rules and lot-width/lot-coverage standards to reduce situations where multiple dwellings on a single parcel lead to increased on-street parking and reduced neighborhood quality.

Staff-level approvals and pending applications were also summarized; Director Freer listed several pending staff-level projects (e.g., lot consolidations and commercial site revisions) and said staff expects to resolve some of them before the next meeting.

What’s next: staff will distribute proposed ordinance language ahead of the May work session and follow up with commissioners on suggested items for the code review.

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Why it matters: staff had previously approved elevations in 2022; during construction the builder lowered the height of a walk-in cooler parapet and installed Hardie plank in place of an approved porcelain tile pediment finish. Staff said the walk-in cooler/condensing units now sit behind a shorter wall (7 feet 7 inches) rather than the approved 14-foot parapet; the architect said the owner agreed to extend the parapet by about 3 feet to conceal rooftop equipment and will brick the extension to match the building.

Caitlin, the project planner, told commissioners that some elements of the revised work were approved by staff through post-review but that the parapet height change and the material substitution were more significant than staff felt comfortable approving administratively. Architect Greg Mayo said the owner would extend the parapet and conceal rooftop condensing units with a brick parapet rather than a roof-mounted screen, while maintaining ventilation.

Several commissioners said the constructed elevation differed materially from the approved plans and expressed frustration that the change occurred without prior review. Commissioner Slattery called the situation “not acceptable” and suggested the commission consider deferral until the owner returns with corrected elevations or staff can negotiate acceptable changes.

Chair (unnamed) moved to defer the item to the next meeting, with a second from Commissioner Slattery; the motion passed 6-1-1. Commissioner Hardwick recused because he had represented the property owner in a prior transaction.

What’s next: staff and the architect indicated they would attempt to resolve the outstanding parapet and material issues at the staff level before the next meeting; if staff cannot reach an agreement, the applicant will return to the Planning Commission with revised, documented elevations.

","Commissioners deferred action on a Subway site modification after staff said the builder lowered a parapet and substituted exterior materials without approval; the motion to defer passed 6-1-1 (one abstention/recusal).",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6626815,"Commission approves three-home ‘horizontal property regime’ at Donna Drive amid parking and siding debate",1193,1919000,3112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2745046-7e61ce251d4aea21fb2bf3e7ace51d19&start=1919&end=3112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2745046-7e61ce251d4aea21fb2bf3e7ace51d19/thumbnail_1919000.jpg","/articles/6626815/Tennessee/Commission-approves-three-home-horizontal-property-regime-at-Donna-Drive-amid-parking-and-siding-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626815-7829e54828954fe5417a60f0e8855b89/orig.mp4?Expires=1770551214&Signature=N1tVVSIVX3uEumdRl9E54ELHQPZs4nfqh5KUpqVRFYo4aQPEhqcBgfH7My4St1Z5DQvTDLNAJEcvP7R4z-L7csk5sQgR0porhdDeGe7IfVUJUIxw4l2noHKch09dB7zczzJlOaXFSd5sxOn5NQF-2OC0nHWxLLmH7btulxRqpBSbDriYF3nTNEsZkWZKaPNvW9~Ht0AvIJjTiDFr6cI1mJuaqkA62Qtc~UN~x91lq~sJkn9LgLb8OdJTJ-gqpIjeaM8jxd~Qp7GlVCr5fmRP5lhNwK3XB5hVkB51zOGXYxJCVCn3mlFY~4tgzfntAx7Q79ShNf0XCXZM9PEvIE0v7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission voted 6-2 to approve a developer’s plan to construct three single-family homes on a 3.34-acre vacant lot at the corner of Donna Drive and Walton Ferry Road under a horizontal property regime (HPR). The approval includes building elevations that meet a 35 percent brick-or-stone material requirement and site improvements including sidewalks and street trees.

Why it matters: the proposal replaces a single vacant lot with three homes in a multifamily-zoned parcel, raising neighborhood concerns about parking, frontage and the visual impact of clustered housing.

Planning staff explained that the property is zoned multifamily and that HPR — a state-authorized ownership regime — allows multiple individually owned units within a single lot. Planning Director Freer said HPRs are allowed in multifamily zones and that the city regulates bulk standards to ensure the units meet setback and spacing requirements; staff noted the development must meet bulk rules such as an effective 16-foot distance between houses where an 8-foot setback from an imaginary lot line is required.

Owner Michael Barnes told the commission he agreed with staff comments but had asked to substitute vinyl siding for the specified Hardie board for cost reasons; staff and commissioners discussed the change. Director Freer noted Tennessee state law had constrained local material restrictions and that, in some limited cases including single-family units in multifamily zoning, vinyl siding is permitted by right.

Commissioners and the public raised parking concerns. Each three-bedroom unit includes two paved parking spaces; commissioners said two spaces per house without garages likely will result in on-street parking along Walton Ferry Road. Commissioner Silkwood and others said the ordinance may need revisiting to address edge cases in which lots develop more units without adequate off-street parking.

Commissioner Altaizer moved to approve the site plan and elevations as presented with the Hardie board material (the applicant had said he would accept the Hardie board), and the motion passed, 6-2. The record shows the applicant agreed to staff comments and that the required landscaping, sidewalks and brick percentage were addressed on the plans.

What’s next: staff will finalize plan details and ensure documentation for the HPR covenant. Commissioners asked staff to examine residential parking rules and bulk standards during an upcoming zoning ordinance review.

","The Planning Commission approved construction of three single-family homes under a horizontal property regime on Donna Drive in a 6-2 vote. Commissioners and residents raised concerns about on-street parking and a late materials substitution request; staff noted vinyl siding is permitted under recent state statute changes.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6626819,"Planning Commission approves In-N-Out Burger site plan, contingent on staff conditions",1748,161000,1909000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2745046-7e61ce251d4aea21fb2bf3e7ace51d19&start=161&end=1909","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2745046-7e61ce251d4aea21fb2bf3e7ace51d19/thumbnail_161000.jpg","/articles/6626819/Tennessee/Planning-Commission-approves-In-N-Out-Burger-site-plan-contingent-on-staff-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626819-78fb302e79b0b4a200ad22d3a320d3c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770551214&Signature=l5sCQm6QRCdf8bf~F8tYHxSIsknjeOnI5p3YqnNskpQ84aw1regp0ZpTq3ZPo-9s1mf-SciJxWGXL22quxpgmCChJFJ4mYjTjBuWeRcnwLj6ksmE2Lz3OEf384g4TQYW6OKjfVse-xE5goKQn3Zl2vyLJeCesSztm1HOFdy9FQjQERPnxDO-vm9y1hj5dfkVL5IKY1KJtJfvU0E8Lv-4ubwUiO0LVMUASEou8PBv~sQ2xntCIqVFqlgmozX0Jc6dy7G73JvYb2MPAqNrlsEOK6tG8wYTdIKzVcCYfZBUGm0sN8RfrfhJr8iR2ezLEhvo7pXL5faFRFUzKAM1e-cKUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hendersonville Planning Commission on a unanimous 8-0 vote approved a combined request from In-N-Out Burger to add “restaurant, quick service” to a final development plan, remove “gas fuel station” as an allowed use, amend the subdivision plat to reduce the front setback, and approve the related site plan — all contingent on resolution of outstanding staff comments, including traffic improvements.

The decision covers a 1.96-acre parcel at 100 North Anderson Lane in front of Zaxby’s and Brewster’s Ice Cream. Planning staff said the proposal calls for a 3,860-square-foot building, a required minimum of 46 parking spaces and a proposed 81 spaces; the site plan shows 26 queuing spaces in the drive-through.

Why it matters: the change replaces an auto fuel use with a quick-service restaurant, which commissioners and nearby business owners said will affect traffic patterns and customer flows along Anderson Lane and East Main Street.

Planning staff (Timothy, project planner) told commissioners the plan retains two existing access points: a shared access with Zaxby’s on North Anderson Lane and an existing driveway south of Brewster’s; the fuel-station access closest to East Main Street would be removed. To achieve adequate internal queuing, the applicant requested a reduction of the front setback on the plat from 60 feet to 20 feet and a waiver from a city building-design standard that requires 60 percent glazing on any side that faces a street. The applicant proposes 40.7 percent glazing facing East Main Street, 12.2 percent facing North Anderson Lane and 57 percent on the third side; staff noted the applicant had increased landscaping and wall articulation to offset the shortfall.

Jeff Bryant, identified as In-N-Out’s development manager, described operational steps the restaurant will use to manage queuing and traffic, saying the company will deploy a third-party \"All Star Team\" to assist at opening and use handheld order takers and additional grills during peak periods to keep vehicles on-site. \"We will bring in third party traffic controllers,\" Bryant said, adding the company has overstacking plans and can \"easily handle outside of our stack a total of about 60 cars while maintaining circulation.\" He also said the company conducted a traffic study and proposed intersection improvements including adding a left-turn lane off Anderson Lane.

Nearby business owner Nicole Fedorchek, who owns Brewster’s Ice Cream adjacent to the site, spoke in favor of the change, saying a restaurant would bring customers to the area. Resident Talia Polk expressed support but asked how drive-through stacking would be managed so cars would not back onto Anderson or Main Street; staff and the applicant said traffic-study findings and operational controls will address that and remain outstanding staff items.

Commissioners asked about parking and stacking. Commissioner Silkwood said the packet and the applicant’s operational plans, including staff assistance at opening, helped address public concerns about traffic. Planning staff recommended approval of all three items together with a condition that all outstanding staff comments be satisfied; if the traffic study or other staff requirements cannot be met, the approvals would not take effect and the prior uses and plat would remain unchanged.

Commissioner Alderson moved to approve the change of use, the plat amendment and the site plan with the condition that outstanding staff comments (including traffic improvements) be resolved; the motion carried by roll call, 8-0.

What’s next: the approvals are contingent on final staff sign-offs and any infrastructure work triggered by the traffic study. Staff and the applicant said they will continue to coordinate on final engineering and access improvements.

","The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved a combined change-of-use, subdivision-plat amendment and site plan for an In-N-Out Burger at 100 North Anderson Lane, contingent on outstanding staff comments including traffic improvements. The vote was 8-0.","actionData","errors"]

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