DATE: September 16, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Vernon Gerth, Assistant City Administrator-Community/Economic Development
Brad Baumgartner, Planner
SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration Of Initiating the Annexation Process and Draft Plan of Services, Resolution 2015-73, For The Annexation of Certain Areas on Clovercroft Road, Specifically 4150 Clovercroft Road and the Parcel Immediately Adjacent to the East (Parish Presbyterian Church). (10/13/2015 WS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning advancing the proposed annexation of 4.7 acres of property in the City’s planning and development process.
Background
The applicant, Greg Gamble, has requested annexation of 4.7 acres of property located on the north side of Clovercroft Road west of Wilson Pike and adjacent to McKays Mill PUD Subdivision. The applicant is proposing to build a new chapel building and parking. The proposed annexation area is located north of Clovercroft Road and east of the McKays Mill Subdivision. The sites are identified as map 80 Parcel 11.01 & Parcel 12.05 and in Williamson County. The area is comprised of approximately 3.6 acres for 4150 Clovercroft and 11 acres for the Property located to the east. 4150 Clovercroft is currently used as an existing church and the Property to the east is currently vacant.
Water
The Property is located within the Milcrofton Utility District. Water availability shall be approved and provided through Milcrofton prior to annexation. The Owner shall be required to provide adequate fire flow and pressure to the Property.
Reclaimed Water
According to the City of Franklin’s Municipal Code, reclaimed water systems need to be extended to a development if the development is within 1,000 feet of an existing reclaimed water line. In the case of this Property, a several mile extension would be required to serve the Property. For this reason, reclaimed water will not be required to be extended to the Property.
Wastewater
The Property lies within the Mayes Creek Basin as defined in the City of Franklin Sanitary Sewer Basin Study. The proposed development of the Property is anticipated to construct a maximum 400 seat capacity chapel on the eastern property and the existing church be used for classroom space and for use by the Franklin Classical School during the week for about 150 students. The Owner shall be required to extend Sanitary Sewer from the McKay’s Mill Subdivision to provide service to their property. In addition the Owner will be required to evaluate the capacity of the Amelia Park Pump Station and provide upgrades as determined by the City of Franklin. The property owner shall be required to submit engineering calculations to determine final engineering requirements
Stormwater
The Owner shall be responsible for the engineering, design and construction of the necessary Stormwater infrastructure for the development of the Property and shall comply with all requirements as outlined in the Franklin Municipal Code. As the Property develops, the City of Franklin will charge prevailing stormwater user fees per policies and procedures as outlined in the Franklin Municipal Code.
Streets
Primary Access to the property shall be provided on Clovercroft Rd and the applicant shall be required to provide long term connective to adjacent properties as required in our various regulations. The Owner of the property shall be required to submit a traffic impact study prior to submitting a development plan for review and approval. The exact scope associated with this traffic impact study shall be determined prior to submittal of the development plan. Required street improvements shall be determined as part of the plan. All roadways constructed as part of this development shall comply with City of Franklin Street Standards. It should be noted that the Clovercroft Rd fronting the property is currently within Williamson County. The roadway frontage will need to be annexed by the City of Franklin as part of this annexation.
Traffic Control
Traffic signals, traffic signs, street markings, and other traffic-control devices will be installed as the need is established by appropriate study and traffic standards. New development after the effective date of annexation shall comply with City regulations governing traffic markings.
Street Lighting
No off-site street lighting is proposed. Street lighting within new developments shall be funded and installed by the property owner per City policy.
Street Name Signs
No additional street name signs in the area have been deemed necessary. New development shall install street-name signs per City policy.
Planning and Zoning
The planning and zoning jurisdiction of the City will extend to the annexed area on the effective date of annexation. City planning will therefore encompass the area and anticipates the subject area be annexed as a district compatible with the surrounding area. The subject property at 4150 Clovercroft Road will be included into the Seward Hall 2 Character Area and the property to the east will be included into the Seward Hall 4 Character Area. The applicant has proposed land uses that consist of a religious nature and a school. The applicant will need to rezone both properties to Civic & Institutional (CI). The language in the Land Use Plan for Seward Hall 2 says that, “Civic and Institutional use is appropriate in nodes located at major intersections of collectors and arterials or along Murfreesboro Road so long as the site design and traffic implications are adequately addressed.” However, the church is an existing use; the site’s continued Civic & Institutional use can be supported so long as traffic implications are addressed and the site design is sensitive to the existing development to the west. The proposed uses for the Seward Hall 4 Character will be supported by the Land Use Plan. “There are currently limited Civic and Institutional uses sprinkled throughout this special area. Additional Civic and Institutional uses are appropriate so long as the site design and traffic implications are adequately addressed.”
Fire Protection
Fire protection by the present personnel and equipment of the Franklin Fire Department will be provided on an after the effective date of annexation. No additional manpower or equipment will be necessary to serve the annexation area at this time.
Police Protection
Police patrol and response to calls by the Franklin Police Department will be provided on and after the effective date of annexation. Police services will be provided with existing personal and equipment.
Building and Code Inspection Services
Any Building and Code inspection services will begin in the annexed area on the effective date of annexation. New development after the effective date of annexation shall comply with City building codes. New development shall pay all applicable fees and permits for inspection services.
Garbage and Recycling Pickup and Environmental
The applicant will be responsible for refuse collection services as a matter of public health. They do not have to use our City as a provider, but they do have to present a plan for service and install the required dumpster enclosure if they plan to use a dumpster for holding refuse between their scheduled service days.
City of Franklin Land Use Plan
Seward Hall Character Area
The Seward Hall Character Area will be comprised of seven special areas, where residential uses should be predominant. Three of the special areas are identified for smaller scale commercial uses, and are still appropriate areas for residential uses. The entire area should retain a Suburban and Rural character. The preservation of natural features in the area is critical in order to retain its current character.
SPECIAL AREA 2
1. This area is largely either built out or committed through approved Concept Plans and typically includes attached and detached residential, parks and open space, with limited institutional and commercial uses. However, there are significantly sized parcels that are currently vacant or agricultural which may be considered for development in the future.
2. The protection of environmental features is important to this area‘s unique character. Of particular importance in this area are hillsides and hilltops, established clusters of trees, specimen trees and fencerows. These features should be protected.
SPECIAL AREA 4
1. This area is comprised of significantly large parcels that are currently vacant, agricultural, estate residential uses that may be considered for development in the future.
2. The protection of environmental features is important to this area‘s unique community character. Of particular importance in this area are hillsides and hilltops, floodway and floodplains, established tree stands, specimen trees and fencerows as well as rural viewsheds. These features should be protected.
3. Historic preservation helps to maintain a connection to community history, and it helps to maintain community identity in times of high growth. This special area is home to multiple historic resources including:
A. The John Herbert House, built in 1830 and updated in 1910, is currently on National Register of Historic Places but was approved for relocation in 2010. This home is a notable example of an early ninetieth century double pen log residence with an open breezeway or dogtrot and sits on a cut-stone foundation with exterior limestone chimneys. The main entrance is at the location of the breezeway. This home is located at 3201 Herbert Drive in the present day Breezeway Subdivision, developed with the Herbert House as it focal point. The associated Herbert Cemetery is located nearby at 537 Federal Street.
B. The Joseph Wilson House, built between 1861 and 1865, is two story frame, central passage antebellum residence with Greek revival detailing. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 and has had few changes or additions since the date of construction. This home is located at 4176 Clovercroft Road.
C. Trinity United Methodist Church is a one story brick Victorian Romanesque church located at 2084 Wilson Pike. Built in 1897, this structure was damaged by a tornado in 1909 and repaired to match to match the original design. The church was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
D. The John Crafton House, located at 4378 North Chapel Road, is a one-story brick residence constructed in two phases in 1813 and then in 1830. Adjacent to the house is a log smoke house with half-dovetail notching and a gable metal roof, built in 1830. The Crafton House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Recommendation
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It is recommended that Board of Mayor and Aldermen consider directing this proposed annexation further into the City’s development process and that a public hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Board’s 7:00 p.m. meeting.