DATE: February 20, 2019
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Emily Hunter, Director of Planning and Sustainability
Amy Diaz-Barriga, Current Planning Supervisor
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Consideration Of Ordinance 2019-02, As Amended, An Ordinance To Rezone 10.03 Acres From General Commercial (GC) District To Civic-Institutional (CI) District For The Property Located South Of East McEwen Drive And West Of Carothers Parkway (Future City Park). (02/28/19 FMPC 9-0, 03/26/19 1st BOMA Reading 8-0, 2nd BOMA Reading 4/23/19 7-0) THIRD AND FINAL READING
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Project Information
COF Project Number: 6875
Applicant: Greg Gamble, Gamble Design
Owner: Evan Vlaeminck, GCI Residential
Background/Staff Comments
This property is currently a 10+/- acre tract within a larger parcel being considered by FMPC and the BOMA as part of the Huffines Property PUD Subdivision. The applicant intends on dedicating this piece of land to the City of Franklin, with improvements, as part of the developer’s requirements to meet the City’s parkland dedication Ordinance.
Envision Franklin calls for a Conservation Design Concept for the area being considered under this Rezoning. The Conservation design concept contemplates as little development as possible in order to protect sensitive land and environmental features. These Conservation areas include cemeteries, floodplains, hillsides with steep slopes, hilltops, and some existing public-park properties. Conservation of floodplains, hillsides, and hilltops has an inherent long-term value. The preservation of floodplains has a direct public-safety purpose and helps to minimize property damage during periods of flooding. Disruption in any Conservation area should be limited to preserve the function, form, and character of the area.
Because the Conservation design concept follows environmental features, the boundaries do not always align with parcel lines. Therefore, some properties may have the Conservation design concept and another design concept. It is intended that the majority of new development occur in the area where the second design concept applies. New development should be designed around conservation areas to highlight them as community amenities with pedestrian and bike systems that will connect the entire conservation design concept throughout the city. Pedestrian connections and trails are highly encouraged along the river, along stream corridors, and through scenic areas. Expanded connections to downtown and historic parks from surrounding residential areas are desired.
The Civic-Institutional (CI) Zoning, a future Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO), and the corresponding Huffines Property PUD Subdivision (Resolution 2019-09) meet the intent of Envision Franklin by preserving this natural area and restoring a National Register listed property.
Recommendation
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Recommend Approval to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. The city’s project identification number shall be included on all correspondence with any city department relative to this project.