DATE: November 10, 2017
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Emily Hunter, Director of Planning and Sustainability
Amy Diaz-Barriga, Current Planning Supervisor
Josh King, Principal Planner
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PUBLIC HEARING Consideration Of Resolution 2017-62, To Be Entitled: "A Resolution Approving A Development Plan For Colletta Park PUD Subdivision, With 2 Modifications Of Development Standards (Lots Less Than One Acre, Cul-De-Sac Length Greater Than 500 Feet), For The Properties Located South Of Murfreesboro Road And East Of Carothers Parkway, (Including 4350 And 4344 South Carothers Road)". (11/16/17 FMPC 7-2; WS 11/28/17 )
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Project Information
COF Project Number: 6559
Applicant: Greg Gamble, Gamble Design
Owner: Kevin Estes, Land Solutions Inc.
Background/Staff Comments
Envision Franklin recommends a Single Family Residential design concept for the area south of Murfreesboro Road and east of the existing subdivisions of Franklin East and Cross Creek:
The Single-Family Residential design concept consists of single-family residential neighborhoods, which provide a range of single-family dwelling and lot sizes. The defined character may vary by neighborhood, but new developments should transition from the existing development patterns in adjacent neighborhoods. New neighborhoods should have walkable, well-connected street systems that connect to surrounding neighborhoods and nearby destinations. They should be designed around natural features to highlight forested areas, hillsides and hilltops, streams, and tree rows as accessible community amenities.
New buildings along established streets should be designed to be compatible with the predominant character along the street. The integrity of existing neighborhoods and subdivisions should be preserved. Dwellings within new developments should provide a mix of architectural styles and building materials that enhance the City's character. Architecture should contain a...
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