DATE: 12/17/2015
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Josh King, Senior Planner
Bob Martin, Interim Director of Planning and Sustainability
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration Of Resolution 2015-101,To Be Entitled: "A Resolution Approving A Development Plan For Carothers Crossing East PUD Subdivision With 3 Modifications Of Development Standards (1. Exceed Maximum Parking Lot Width, 2. Reduction In Landscape Buffer, 3.Accessory Use In Front Yard), For The Property Located East Of Carothers Parkway And North Of Liberty Pike, 1214 Liberty Pike." by the City of Franklin, Tennessee."; (FMPC 12-17-15 7-0; 01/12/16 WS)
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Project Information
COF Project Number: 5977
Applicant: Gary Vogrin, Kiser-Vogrin Design
Owner: SouthStar Development LLC
Background/Staff Comments
This development plan proposes a total of two commercial-use buildings totaling 168,577 square feet on 15.35 acres. Both structures will be accessed from City streets with an internal connection drive designed to meet City of Franklin road standards.
One designated open space is proposed behind the second commercial building, on and adjacent to a portion of a closed municipal landfill. The remainder of the open space will front Carothers Parkway and be used for stormwater detention.
The Ovation Development is located to the north of this site. The Standard at Cool Springs attached residential and General Commercial parcel are located to the east. Also nearby is the new Columbia State Community College. The other three corners of Liberty Pike and Carothers Parkway are currently vacant.
A preliminary plat for the outparcels identified at the previous joint conceptual workshop is expected at a future Planning Commission meeting.
The Land Use Plan sets the vision for the McEwen Special Area. It states:
The McEwen Character Area will continue to be the major economic driver for the City of Franklin. However, economically ...
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