Here is the agenda and the staff recommendations for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at the County Courthouse:

I. Opening Comments & Announcements (Chairman)
II. Subdivision Plats & Variances
III. Old Business (Deferred Cases)
1. 2010‐097 – DC Adventures, LLC c/o David & Debbie Crick – 11924 McGhee Road –
Hamilton County – Rezone from A‐1 Agricultural District to C‐5 Neighborhood
Commercial District
2. 2010‐109 – Ken Pritchard – 1133 Old Pineville Road – City of Chattanooga – From R‐1

Residential Zone to R‐3 Residential Zone
IV. New Business (Rezonings, Closures/Abandonments, Special Permits, Condition
Amendments, Mandatory Referrals, Regulation Amendments)
1. 2010‐116 – Jean M. Lamb, CNE – West 17th Street (between Long and Market) – City of
Chattanooga – Mandatory Referral: Closure/Abandonment
2. 2010‐117 – Page Family Properties – 1562 E. 51st Street – City of Chattanooga – From
R‐2 Residential Zone to M‐1 Manufacturing Zone
3. 2010‐119 – Page Family Properties – 1562 E. 51st Street – City of Chattanooga –
Mandatory Referral: Closure and Abandonment
4. 2010‐121 – David MacAllister – 4400 Block Seneca Avenue SW – City of Chattanooga –
Mandatory Referral: Closure/Abandonment
5. 2010‐122 – S. Daniel Thomas – 906 E. M.L. King Boulevard – City of Chattanooga –
From R‐1 Residential Zone to R‐3 Residential Zone
6. 2010‐123 – Joseph L. Park, Betts Engineering – 4200 Block Cummings Highway – City of
Chattanooga – Special Exceptions Permit: Residential PUD
7. 2010‐124 – David Lynn Harper – 1400 Block of Cemetery Avenue – City of Chattanooga
– Mandatory Referral: Closure/Abandonment
8. 2010‐125 – Chris Sterchi – 1901 Broad Street – City of Chattanooga – From M‐1
Maufacturing Zone to C‐3 Central Business Zone
9. 2010‐126 – Joseph L. Parks, Betts Engineering – Off 4200 Block Cummings Highway –
Hamilton County – Special Exceptions Permit: Residential PUD
10. 2010‐127 – Frank Goodwin – Portion of 1400 Block of Jefferson Street – City of
Chattanooga – Mandatory Referral: Closure/Abandonment
11. 2010‐128 – Frank Goodwin – 625 East Main Street – City of Chattanooga – From M‐1
Manufacturing Zone to C‐3 Central Business Zone
12. 2010‐131 – Chattanooga City Council – 399 McCallie Avenue – City of Chattanooga –
From R‐4 Special Zone to C‐3 Central Business Zone
13. MR‐2010‐129 – City of Chattanooga – 6700 Block Bonny Oaks Drive – City of
Chattanooga – Mandatory Referral to Surplus Property
14. MR‐2010‐132 – City of Chattanooga – 5500 Block Tennessee Avenue – City of
Chattanooga – Mandatory Referral for Acquisition of Donated Property
V. Approval of Minutes
VI. Adjourn

Case Number: 2010‐097 (OLD BUSINESS)
Applicant: DC Adventures, LLC c/o David & Debbie Crick
Property Address: 11924 McGhee Road
Jurisdiction: Hamilton County District 9
Applicant Request
Rezoning: C‐5 Neighborhood Commercial District
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes, but not adequate‐ Landscaping not shown. Parking not shown.
Proposed Use: Non‐Residential (Plant Nursery/Storage
Description: Growing of plants and storing them by refrigeration for use in making
decorative wreaths.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: A‐1 Agricultural District
Current Use: Barn/Storage
Adjacent Uses: Residential, Agricultural
Size of Tract: 1 acre (area to be rezoned)
Access: Fair, via gravel road access approximately 800’ from McGhee Road
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: No
Name of Community Land Use Plan: None
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: N/A
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: No
Public Works Comments: None
Additional Comments:
The CompPlan 2030 recommends that non‐residential development in rural areas should
develop in a comprehensive and coordinated manner and that retail/office development should
be compact and clustered around intersections.
Allowing the development of non‐residential uses in rural areas is not supported by good
planning principles. Additionally, neighbors have an expectation of the rural form of
development currently in the area consisting of large lot single‐family residential development.
Home occupations are allowed in residential areas under zoning; however, those businesses are
conducted in the dwelling unit and the “use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall
be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and not
more than twenty‐five (25) percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the
conduct of the home occupation”. This barn structure is in closer proximity to other residences
than the owner’s own home and is on a separate parcel than the applicant’s home. The site
plan provide by the applicant shows an access from the applicants’ property fronting on Ed
Ware Road to the property at the proposed C‐5 site. This road/trail is not visible from the road
if constructed nor is it evident from the proposed C‐5 site.
Although not provided with the application, staff has been informed of some of the uses
occurring onsite. A C‐5 Neighborhood Commercial zoning designation may not allow the
ongoing uses currently at this location. The intent of the C‐5 zone is for retail sales or services
that are a benefit or convenience to the majority of neighborhood residents.
Site plan does not show required parking or landscaping. Applicant asked for rezoning for barn
only, but for commercial uses in the C‐5, parking is required and should be contained within the
area of requested rezoning.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: DENY
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐109 (OLD BUSINESS)
Applicant: Ken Pritchard
Property Address: 1133 Old Pineville Rd
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga District 1
Applicant Request
Rezoning: R‐3 Residential Zone
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Multi‐Family Residential
Description: Extension of existing apartments under construction by adding two
additional apartment buildings to the south.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: R‐1 Residential Zone
Current Use: Vacant, Single‐Family Residential
Adjacent Uses: Vacant, Residential
Size of Tract: 3.8 acres
Access: Good
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: Yes
Name of Community Land Use Plan: N/A
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: N/A
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Public Works Comments: Need slope and grade details.
1. Landscape Ordinance requires 8’ streetyard on Pineville Road, 4’ on Old Pineville Road.
2. 10’ Type C landscape buffer required on both side property lines.
Fire Department: The proposal for the addition to the Hayden Place Apartments will probably run the unit
numbers into the requirement for a second entrance. This second entrance will also be required to meet
with Traffic Engineering standards for sight distances, road grade <= 15%, turn radius, and the minimum
road width. International Fire Code‐D106.2 Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multiple‐family
residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and
approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
Transportation:
Additional Comments:
This is an extension of an existing zone for the extension of an existing use. While an extension of the R‐3
zone and use may be appropriate at this location, any zoning change should be accompanied by
conditions to ensure that the development is compatible with the site.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission:
APPROVE, SUBJECT TO:
1. No access to Old Pineville Road.
2. Limited to two buildings as shown on site plan.
3. Pre‐submittal meeting is required to address access, grading, emergency services, etc.
4. Landscaping to be approved by Landscape Coordinator.
5. Replat to abandon lot lines.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐116
Applicant: Jean M. Lamb, CNE
Property Address: West 17th Street (between Long and Market)
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 8
Neighborhood: Southside – Cowart Place
Applicant Request
Closure/Abandonment
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Subdivision Plat
Proposed Use: Residential
Description: Single‐family home on each of the two lots
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: M‐1
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Vacant, Residential, Commercial, Elementary School
Size of Tract: 0.26 acres
Access: Good
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: n/a
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Downtown Plan 2004
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Yes No Partially
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes No Partially
Public Works Comments: Okay to abandon to the back of existing sidewalks. Nothing to be built
in the 25’ sight triangle
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission:
APPROVE, SUBJECT TO Approval of Traffic Engineering and all public utilities.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐117
Applicant: Page Family Properties
Property Address: 1562 E. 51st Street
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga, District 7
Neighborhood: Rossville – South Chattanooga
Applicant Request
Rezoning: M‐1 Manufacturing Zone
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Non‐Residential
Description: “Property was zone[d] in the past M‐1 and will be used with the
adjoining property in TN [for] equipment parking and warehousing.”
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: R‐2 Residential Zone
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Vacant, Residential and Industrial
Size of Tract: .7668 acre
Access: Good
Street Functional Classification:
Current Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume: 2000 Rossvillle Boulevard report 28,689 per day
Traffic Congestion: Unknown
Other Modal Facilities: Intermittent sidewalks are in place throughout the area.
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: No
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Rossville Land Use Plan (2004)
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Partially
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Partially
Public Works Comments: Additional enhancements are planned for the Rossville area.
Additionally, in the past, similar salvage or recycling facilities have created nuisances when
screening is not adequately addressed.
Transportation Comments: The trips generated by trucks and other heavy equipment may
greatly impact the condition of local roads and may also create a nuisance for nearby residents
and other businesses.
Planning Staff Comments: The site is adjacent to a recent request by the same applicant for the
same purpose which was recommended for an M2 approval by the Planning Commission. It is
within an area of both industrial and residential uses with 51st Street as a connection leading to
the “Main Street” entry of downtown Rossville. This gateway area features new enhancements
including street lights, pavers and sidewalk improvements. The transition between
manufacturing uses to residential uses and the nearby commercial center uses should consider
appropriate intensity and scale of industrial uses along with adequate buffering and
enhancements. The proposed expansion and increase of the industrial use should also consider
potential impacts regarding outdoor storage, salvage operations, noise, trip generation for
trucking needs, and the parking of large scale hauling vehicles and/or other equipment on a long
term basis. The Rossville Blvd. Community Plan states: “Given the large percentage of
manufacturing within the study area, it is recommended that any manufacturing use abutting
residential properties provide adequate landscape, sight‐screening, and noise reduction buffers
to reduce negative impacts to the surrounding neighborhood.”
“Manufacturing and residential zoning are interspersed in the study area; this has led to
incompatible adjacent uses in many locations.”
Approval of this proposal should consider the following aspects:
M‐2 or M‐3 manufacturing zone may be more suitable since elements related to the storage of
vehicles are more adequately addressed and the zones are designed to diminish the impacts of
industrial uses within a neighborhood setting. They also promote “office use” and warehousing
which may be more appropriate to this site in the future. Language from the M‐3 zone may be
used as specific conditions for this case
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: DENY M1, APPROVE M2, SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Storage and maintenance of vehicles and equipment only.
2. Access should be restricted from 51st Street. The business should operate primarily from its
southern access point off of Gordon Avenue on the Georgia side of the business.
3. Hours of Operation should be limited to minimize noise and other negative impacts. 8:00 AM to
6:00 PM is suggested.
4. Adequate fencing and screening is required and should follow zone requirements along with
landscaping requirements for an 8 foot street yard with plantings. The City ROW and natural
vegetation that currently exists at Calhoun Avenue (located to the east and adjacent to the
property) should remain in place to provide additional buffering.
5. Move fence, and provide an 8 foot streetyard on subject property with Class II trees per
Landscape Ordinance.
6. Provide 30’ Type Landscape buffer on subject property to buffer R‐2 properties and per
Landscape Ordinance.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐119
Applicant: Page Family Properties
Property Address: 1562 E. 51st Street
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga, District 7
Neighborhood: Rossville – South Chattanooga
Applicant Request
Closure and Abandonment
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Non‐Residential
Description: Will be used with the adjoining property in TN
[for] equipment, parking and warehousing.
The abandoned ROW is desired to serve as an
additional property that is needed because of
buffering and screening requirements related to
an industrial use expansion proposal that
features nearby residential properties.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: R‐2
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Vacant, Residential, and Industrial
Size of Tract: Unknown
Access: Good
Street Functional Classification:
Current Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume: 2000 Rossvillle Blvd. report ‐ 28,689 per day
Traffic Congestion: Unknown
Other Modal Facilities: Intermittent sidewalks are in place throughout the area.
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: No
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Rossville Land Use Plan (2004)
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Partially
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Partially
Public Works Comments: Because similar salvage or recycling facilities have created nuisances
when screening is not adequately addressed, the ROW is seen as a good buffer.
Transportation Comments: The ROW is unused and may serve as buffer.
Planning Staff Comments: The transition between manufacturing uses to residential uses and
the nearby commercial center uses should feature adequate buffering and enhancements. The
proposed expansion and increase of the industrial use should also consider potential impacts
regarding outdoor storage, salvage operations, noise, trip generation for trucking needs, and the
parking of large scale hauling vehicles and/or other equipment on a long term basis. The
Rossville Blvd. Community Plan states: “Given the large percentage of manufacturing within the
study area, it is recommended that any manufacturing use abutting residential properties
provide adequate landscape, sight‐screening, and noise reduction buffers to reduce negative
impacts to the surrounding neighborhood.”
“Manufacturing and residential zoning are interspersed in the study area; this has led to
incompatible adjacent uses in many locations.”
The City ROW and natural vegetation that currently exists at Calhoun Avenue (located to the
east and adjacent to the property) should remain in place to provide additional buffering to the
nearby residential properties. The property owners should accommodate landscaping needs as
part of the business expansion on the proposed property, thus leaving the ROW as an additional
buffer of existing vegetation. As a more formal aspect of their business expansion, adequate
fencing and screening will be required and should follow zone requirements along with
landscaping requirements. This may include an 8 foot street yard and plantings, fencing and/or
screening.
Denying abandonment would create a better buffer between M‐1 and R‐2.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: Deny
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐121
Applicant: David MacAllister
Property Address: 4400 block Seneca Avenue SW
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga, District 7
Neighborhood: St. Elmo
Applicant Request
Closure/Abandonment
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: NA
Proposed Use: Residential
Description: Closure/Abandonment of Alley ROW
approximately 96 feet off Seneca Avenue to
resubdivide and combine with property.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: R‐1
Current Use: Residential
Adjacent Uses: Residential
Size of Tract: Approx. 10’ X 95’
Access: Fair
Street Functional Classification: Alley
Current Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume: Unknown
Traffic Congestion: Minimal
Other Modal Facilities: Main line CARTA transit lines and bike routes
established along St. Elmo Avenue. Sidewalks
on Tennessee Avenue.
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: NA
Name of Community Land Use Plan: St. Elmo Community Plan
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Partially
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Partially
Public Works Comments: The alley is not needed at this time and is not fully accessible. Alley is
access to 4500 TN Ave required parking. Okay to abandon only if 4500 TN Ave owner also owns
parcels to the rear on the other side of the alley.
Transportation Comments: A complete and uninterrupted network of alleys serves an
important role in urban neighborhoods.
Planning Staff Comments: Because the site is part of the St. Elmo Local Historic District and part
of an urban area made up of many smaller lot sizes, the staff planner has concerns that the
future integrity of alleys as part of the transportation framework of the district may be
jeopardized. The request promotes privatization of an alley for use as a driveway or parking
pad. As a general rule, retaining open allies and maintaining them for additional access and as
alternative thoroughfare to the primary streets is essential to the function of the district.
The alley section proposed for closure is a “tail end” of the larger alley system and currently is
inaccessible due to a grade change and disrepair. Although, the closure should not be
considered a precedent for future alley closures in this special district and it may be noted that
this case involves unique topography and conditions related to use.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: APPROVE, SUBJECT TO approval of City Engineer and
all public utilities.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date:
Case Number: 2010‐122
Applicant: S. Daniel Thomas
Property Address: 906 E. M.L. King Boulevard
Jurisdiction (with District Number): Chattanooga – District 8
Neighborhood: ML King
Applicant Request
Rezoning: R‐3 Residential Zone
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Residential
Description: Renovation of existing units
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: R‐1 Residential Zone
Current Use: Residential‐ Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Residential
Size of Tract: 0.22 acres
Access: Good
Street Functional Classification:
Current Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume:
Traffic Congestion:
Other Modal Facilities:
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: No
Name of Community Land Use Plan: ML King ‐ 2009
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Partially
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Partially
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
Although a spot zone of R‐3 is not desirable and the Neighborhood Association often expresses
concern over the management of rental properties, this type of residential renovation could be
desirable in the area. The MLK Plan addresses higher density residential development as
follows:
“Density and Services - Density is a good thing. In order to attract a grocery store, increase the frequency
of transit services, and support new retail, a significantly larger population is needed in the area. In 2000,
the population in the MLK study area was 2,258 (UTC students and elderly housing accounting for 54% of
this figure).
A recent study by the Regional Planning Agency determined that, while the combined buying power of all
downtown residents could potentially support 27,000 to 40,000 square feet of retail grocery space, inner
city markets are often overlooked by retailers. The study went on to say that “to sustain a grocery store that
is within walking distance of neighborhood residents, 35 housing units to the acre are considered the
minimum necessary, but Chattanooga’s downtown area is not even one-tenth as dense.”
Likewise, transit will only work with a minimum average density of 12 dwelling units per acre (preferably
more). Very frequent service, such as the Downtown Shuttle, requires significantly higher densities. The
MLK residential neighborhood district currently has a residential density of only about 5 units per acre.
This does not mean that every residential property must have 12 units per acre, but to balance out the
single-family homes, some lots must have even higher densities to achieve a minimum district average of
12 units per acre. Additionally, in the future, due to limited resources and energy saving measures, services
such as recycling, garbage pickup, bus routes, or tree plantings may be limited to areas of higher densities
and where there are heavy concentrations of businesses.
Larger lots on the edges of the residential MLK Community should be zoned to accommodate multi-family
developments, such as for-sale townhomes, condos, or small apartment buildings with 8 – 20 units. Smaller
buildings, with only 2 to 4 units, could be developed on larger corner lots throughout the community. These
buildings can be designed to “fit in” with the existing single-family character of the area. An existing 4-unit
dwelling on 8th Street, at the end of Fairview Avenue, is a good example of multi-family housing that fits in
with the surrounding single-family homes. The new townhomes on 8th Street near Brown Academy provide
another example. This diversity of housing provides opportunities for people of varying
incomes to buy into the area”
Residential zoning is further addressed in the MLK Plan as follows:
The 2003 MLK Zoning Study resulted in a “down-zoning” of most of the residential core of MLK to R-1
(single-family homes). At the time, the R-1 zone was the only option available to stabilize a neighborhood,
such as MLK, that was experiencing a preponderance of multi-family rental housing, much of which was
being poorly managed by absentee landlords.
Unfortunately, the R-1 zone (which was created for single-use, suburban subdivisions) does not allow the
healthy and diverse mix of housing needed for today’s changing household demographics. According to the
U.S. Census Bureau, in 2004 only 61% of households with children were made up of the traditional nuclear
family with two parents and two children1. Instead, a growing number of single parent households, single
professionals, and empty-nester couples are seeking townhomes, condominiums, and loft apartments. To
remain attractive to new homebuyers, the MLK community needs this type of housing diversity, especially
given its proximity to UTC.
MLK Plan Recommendations:
1. Build single-family homes on the smaller vacant lots.
2. Build higher density housing, such as condos, townhouses, lofts, quads and small apartment buildings on
larger corner lots and on the major streets where parking can be accommodated.
• The property is located on a major arterial.
• The large building lends itself to multi‐family.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: APPROVE R‐3 MD with the following conditions:
o Maintain the existing building
o Submit a site plan showing proposed access and parking. The alley should be used for
vehicular access.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐123
Applicant: Joseph L. Parks, Betts Engineering
Property Address: 4200 Block Cummings Highway
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga ‐ District 1
Neighborhood: Lookout Valley
Applicant Request
Special Exceptions Permit: P.U.D. Special Exceptions Permit ‐ Residentrial
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Residential
Description: To create a zero lot line community centered around open
areas and featuring the existing golf course of the Black
Creek community.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: RT‐1 Residential Townhouse Zone & R‐1 Residential Zone
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Recreational Open Space, Residential & Commercial
Size of Tract: 3.13 ± acres
Access: Good
Street Functional Classification: Minor Arterial
Current Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume: 4215 Adjusted Average Daily Count as of 8/2008
Traffic Congestion:
Other Modal Facilities:
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: Yes
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Lookout Valley Area Plan, Adopted 2003
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Yes
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
This project is currently in two jurisdictions, the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
Therefore, it requires two case numbers. This is the City of Chattanooga case. It will cause fewer
problems in the review process if this project is in one jurisdiction. Annexing the county portion
of this property into the city of Chattanooga will resolve this conflict.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: DEFER until October Planning Commission Meeting.
APPLICANT IS PURSUING ANNEXATION AND HAS REQUESTED TO DEFER THIS CASE UNTIL
ANNEXATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐124
Applicant: David Lynn Harper
Property Address: 1400 block of Cemetery Avenue
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 8
Neighborhood: Main & Central
Applicant Request
Closure/Abandonment
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: No
Proposed Use: None indicated‐
Description: City of Chattanooga has suspended
maintenance of road.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: C2 Convenience Commercial
Current Use: Commercial Parking
Adjacent Uses: Commercial
Size of Tract: Approx. 2800 Square feet
Access: Good
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: n/a
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Downtown Plan 2004
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Not addressed
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Not addressed
Public Works Comments: Abandon all except for 25’ x 25’ sight distance triangle closest to the
intersection and keep one way southwest parking lot.
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
This right‐of‐way has long been used as parking for the adjacent businesses.
Unless the City Traffic Engineer has plans for a roundabout, or some other improvements, at this
intersection, this ROW would be better used as parking and/or green space.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission:
APPROVE A PORTION subject to the following conditions:
• Abandon all except for 25’ x 25’ sight distance triangle closest to the intersection.
• Approval of the City Traffic Engineer and Utilities.
• Maintain current one‐way traffic pattern.
• Maintain green area in the City right‐of‐way.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐125
Applicant: Chris Sterchi
Property Address: 1901 Broad Street
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 8
Neighborhood: Downtown
Applicant Request
Rezoning: C‐3 Central Business Zone
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Non‐Residential
Description: Renovate existing building and reconfigure
parking.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: M‐1 Manufacturing Zone
Current Use: Vacant &Commercial
Adjacent Uses: Vacant &Commercial
Size of Tract: 0.312 acre (13,500 square feet)
Access: Good
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: Yes
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Downtown Plan 2004
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Yes
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
• A mix of uses is recommended for the Downtown.
• The UGC Zone is appropriate in this urban infill location.
• While back‐out parking in front of the building currently exists, it is not preferred from either a Traffic
Engineering or Urban Design perspective. A redesign of existing curb cuts on Broad Street could allow
the planting of street trees which would “soften” the visual impact of the parking, provide shade,
reduce the urban heat island effect and help with stormwater.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission:
DENY C‐3; APPROVE UGC Urban General Commercial Zone, with the following conditions:
1. Meet Landscape Ordinance and Traffic Engineering requirements in parking lots.
2. Provide complete site plan, including survey information.
3. Presubmittal meeting, LDO plan review, and City Engineering approval of Broad Street streetscape.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐126
Applicant: Joseph L. Parks, Betts Engineering
Property Address: Off 4200 Block Cummings Highway
Jurisdiction: Hamilton County – District 2
Neighborhood: Lookout Valley
Applicant Request
Special Exceptions Permit: P.U.D. Special Exceptions Permit ‐ Residentrial
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Residential
Description: To create a zero lot line community centered
around open areas and featuring the existing
golf course of the Black Creek community.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: RT‐1 Residential Townhouse Zone & R‐1 Residential Zone
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Recreational Open Space, Residential & Commercial
Size of Tract: 1.63 ± acres
Access: Good
Street Functional Classification: Minor Arterial
Current Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume: 4215 Adjusted Average Daily Count as of 8/2008
Traffic Congestion:
Other Modal Facilities:
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: Yes
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Lookout Valley Area Plan, Adopted 2003
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Yes
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
This project is currently in two jurisdictions, the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
Therefore it requires two case numbers. This is the Hamilton County case. It will cause fewer
problems in the review process if this project is in one jurisdiction. Annexing the county portion
of this property into the city of Chattanooga will resolve this conflict.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: DEFER until October Planning Commission Meeting.
APPLICANT IS PURSUING ANNEXATION AND HAS REQUESTED TO DEFER THIS CASE UNTIL
ANNEXATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐127
Applicant: Frank Goodwin
Property Address: Portion of 1400 block of Jefferson Street
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 8
Neighborhood: Southside
Applicant Request
Closure/Abandonment
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Residential
Description: Combine with property to create a new lot for
detention area.
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: R3 Residential & C3 Central Business
Current Use: Unpaved road right‐of‐way
Adjacent Uses: Vacant, Residential & Industrial
Size of Tract: Approx. 40’ X 124’
Access: Fair
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: n/a
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Downtown 2004
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Yes
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
See Case 2010‐128
Some site issues need to be resolved based on an August 12, 2010 Pre‐Submittal meeting with City staff.
• Stormwater is a significant challenge in this area. The detention area indicated on the site plan may not be
adequate and may require a redesign of the site plan, including this ROW abandonment request.
• City Traffic Engineering staff suggested the applicant consider purchasing additional land to allow a connection
to Park Street and therefore provide two points of access to the development from Main Street.
• Neighbors have expressed concern about the increased traffic on this dead end street.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: DEFER until
1. Site issues have been resolved with City staff;
2. A sufficient site plan is submitted showing all access/driveways, building footprints, landscaping/tree retention, etc.;
3. Additional access via Park Street has been explored with Traffic Engineering.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐128
Applicant: Frank Goodwin
Property Address: 625 East Main Street
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 8
Neighborhood: Southside
Applicant Request
Rezoning: C‐3 Central Business Zone
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: Yes
Proposed Use: Residential
Description: Residential subdivision – additional units
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: M‐1 Manufacturing Zone
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Vacant Residential Industrial
Size of Tract: 0.8 acres
Access: Fair
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: Yes
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Downtown Plan ‐ 2004
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Yes
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Public Works Comments: They need to provide complete site plan, including survey information with existing trees
located. Provide City standard tree protection for existing trees in the ROW.
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
While the use is appropriate for this area, there are some site issues that need to be resolved based on an August 12,
2010 Pre‐Submittal meeting with City staff.
• Stormwater is a significant challenge in this area. The detention area indicated on the site plan may not be
adequate and may require a redesign of the site plan.
• City staff suggested the applicant consider purchasing additional land to allow a connection to Park Street and
therefore provide two points of access to the development from Main Street.
• Zoning conditions from case 2010‐087 require the existing large trees along Jefferson Street be saved, however
the City Landscape Review staff and the City Urban Forester have stated that some of these trees are diseased
and they could all be removed to provide more flexibility to the developer.
• Zoning conditions from case 2010‐087 require a review of all site plans and building elevations by the RPA, but
this has not yet occurred.
• Neighbors have expressed concern about the increased traffic on this dead end street.
• R T/Z may be more appropriate for this area and still allow the proposed urban residential development.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: DEFER until site issues have been resolved with Stormwater and
Traffic Engineering.
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: 2010‐131
Applicant: Chattanooga City Council
Property Address: 399 McCallie Avenue
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 8
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Applicant Request
Rezoning: C‐3 Central Business Zone
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Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: No
Proposed Use: Continue existing use
Description: Zoning Change required to permit alcohol sales
during events within the Memorial Auditorium
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: R‐4 Special Zone
Current Use: Auditorium
Adjacent Uses: Parking, Commercial, Church, Apartments
Size of Tract: 1.2 acres
Access: Good
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: Yes‐ extension of C‐3
Name of Community Land Use Plan: Downtown Plan
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: Yes
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments: C3 is appropriate at this location. This is part of the central Business District and
the property is located on a major arterial.
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: APPROVE
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: MR‐2010‐129
Applicant: City of Chattanooga
Property Address: 6700 block Bonny Oaks Drive
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 4
Neighborhood: Enterprise South Industrial Park
Applicant Request
Mandatory Referral: Surplus Property
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: No
Proposed Use: Non‐Residential
Description: Surplus property to sell to Eastside Utility District
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: M‐1
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Vacant, Offices
Size of Tract: 13 acres
Access: Good
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: N/A
Name of Community Land Use Plan: None
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: N/A
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: APPROVE
Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
RPA Staff Report & Recommendations
Planning Commission Meeting Date: September 13, 2010
Case Number: MR‐2010‐132
Applicant: City of Chattanooga
Property Address: 5500 block Tennessee Avenue
Jurisdiction: Chattanooga – District 7
Neighborhood: St. Elmo
Applicant Request
Mandatory Referral: Acquisition of Donated Property
Proposed Development
Site Plan Submitted: No
Proposed Use: Not specified (small parcel)
Description: Owners want to donate property to the City
Site Characteristics
Current Zoning: M‐1
Current Use: Vacant
Adjacent Uses: Vacant, Industrial
Size of Tract: 1,575 square feet
Access: Good
Analysis
Extension of Current Zoning: N/A
Name of Community Land Use Plan: St. Elmo Master Plan
Proposed Use Supported by Community Land Use Plan: N/A
Proposed Use Supported by Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Public Works Comments:
Transportation Comments:
Planning Staff Comments:
Staff Recommendation to Planning Commission: APPROVE