DATE: 1/14/2015
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Joshua D. King, Senior Planner
Catherine Powers, Director of Planning and Sustainability
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Resolution 2015-05, To Be Entitled "A Resolution to Approve a Development Plan for Cottages at 509 Hill Drive PUD Subdivision, Located at 509 Hill Drive, by the City of Franklin, Tennessee (02/10/15 WS).
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Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission (FMPC) concerning a development plan for the Cottages at 509 Hill Drive PUD Subdivision for 4 detached residential units on 0.59 acres, located at 509 Hill Drive.
Project Information
COF Project Number: 5747
Applicant: Gary Vogrin, Kiser-Vogrin Design
Owner: Tyler Pennington, KP Properties
Background/Staff Comments
The applicant is proposing 4 units on approximately 0.56 acres on Hill Drive near the intersection of Hill Drive and West Main Street. The site has a stream and stream buffer adjacent to the site's eastern boundary. The neighborhood consists of mostly single family residential homes of 1 to 2 stories.
The COF Land Use Plan states the following for the Central Franklin Development Area:
Land Use
4. West Main Street has developed with smaller scale residential, commercial, civic and institutional uses. These existing uses are considered to be compatible with surrounding uses. Over time, additional redevelopment is likely to occur with similar types of uses. The eclectic mix of uses such as neighborhood retail and restaurants should remain, as they make this area unique to Franklin. Attached residential uses and accessory dwellings are appropriate in the area.
Development Form
7. Buildings should reflect a lesser intensity and scale. Buildings will be at a scale of 1-2 stories in height.
8. Development may be supported by surface or structured parking located to the side or rear of buildings whi...
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