Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday

  • Friday, November 27, 2015

Here is the upcoming City Council agenda for Tuesday:

I. Call to Order.

II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Freeman).

III. Minute Approval.

IV. Special Presentation.
“2015 World AIDS Day”
By Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention

V. Ordinances – Final Reading:

PLANNING

a. 2015-124 Belle Investment Company and BYD Cowart, GP (Lift Condition).
An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning
Ordinance, so as to Lift Condition 2C #4, “48 feet maximum height” from
Ordinance No. 12059 of previous Case No. 2007-190 off property located
in the 1200 block of Cowart Street, being more particularly described
herein. (Alternate Version) (District 7) (Deferred from 11/10/2015)

VI. Ordinances – First Reading:

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION

Transportation

a. MR-2015-131 Paul Fuchar, Executive Director, Council for Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Services (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and
abandoning approximately one hundred thirty (130’) square feet of rightof-way
at the Southeast corner of the intersection of West Manning and
Minor Streets to accommodate construction of a new building to this
corner, subject to certain conditions. (District 1) (Recommended for
approval by Transportation)

b. MR-2015-103 Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete/Jag Realty, LLC/RDP Properties
(Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning two alley rightsof-way
off of 2510, 2560, 2614, and 2700 Asbury Park to develop the
property for a concrete plant, subject to certain conditions. (District 8)
(Recommended for approval by Transportation)

SAFETY

c. An ordinance to amend Part II, Chattanooga City Code, Chapter 35, Article
VII, Division 2, Section 35-252, relative to Pedal Carriage or Pedicabs.

VII. Resolutions:

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

a. A resolution adopting an informational, records management policy, and revised retention schedule for the City of Chattanooga.

b. A resolution authorizing the City Attorney to enter into a consulting
contract with IMERGE for records management consulting, to assist with
the City’s implementation of its information and records retention policy
and retention schedule, for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.

c. A resolution requesting removal of the question pertaining to
criminal convictions from the City of Chattanooga employment
applications.

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
Public Works

d. A resolution accepting the qualifications for geoenvironmental and
construction materials consulting services from Thompson Engineering;
Terracon Consultants; and S&ME and to enter into three (3), one (1) year
blanket contracts subject to one (1) year renewal options for professional
consulting services estimated at $475,000.00 total annually for all three
(3) professional firms for use by all departments.

e. A resolution accepting the qualifications for surveying services from
Earthworx; Thompson Engineering; The RLS Group; and Arcadis U.S. and
to enter into four (4), one (1) year blanket contracts with these
professional firms subject to one (1) year renewal options for professional
surveying services estimated at $350,000.00 total annually for all four
(4) professional firms for use by all departments.

Transportation

f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation to enter into an agreement with Alfred Benesch &
Company relative to Contract No. T-15-024-101 for professional
engineering services for the design of Shallowford Road Improvements
(Airport Road/Jersey Pike), in the amount of $1,397,900.00. (District 5)

g. A resolution authorizing Damar Properties, LLC c/o Martin Klinghard to
use temporarily the right-of-way of the alley located on the West of 1713
West 56th Street to install driveway access to property, as shown on the
maps attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, subject to
certain conditions. (District 7)

h. A resolution authorizing Southside Centre, LLC c/o John Straussberger to
use temporarily the right-of-way located on the South side of West 17th
Street and the West side of Cowart Street in front of 1700 Broad Street to
install approximately ten (10) awnings above storefront entries, as shown
on the maps attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference,
subject to certain conditions. (District 7)

i. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation to enter into a Partnership Agreement with EMJ
Hospitality for the Holiday Inn & Suites Streetscape Project No. T-15-025-
802 located at 434 Chestnut Street and to accept a contribution of
$10,337.32 toward the cost of seven (7) pedestrian light poles and light
fixtures. (District 7)

j. A resolution authorizing River City Company c/o Jim Williamson, agent for
the property owner, Corker Properties c/o Lynda Hawks, to use
temporarily the right-of-way located on the southeast side of Georgia
Avenue in front of 826 Georgia Avenue to install signage for the
business, as shown on the maps attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference, subject to certain conditions. (District 8)

k. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation to enter into an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. relative
to City Contract No. T-14-006-101 for professional services associated
with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to produce
engineering plans suitable for construction bidding, in the amount of
$29,500.00, with a contingency amount of $2,950.00, for a total amount
of $32,450.00. (Districts 8 & 9)

VIII. Departmental Reports:

a) Police.
b) Fire.
c) Economic and Community Development.
d) Youth and Family Development.
e) Transportation.
f) Public Works.
g) Finance.
h) IT.
i) Human Resources.
j) General Services.

IX. Purchases.

X. Other Business.

a) Discussion regarding Zoning Ordinance No. 12867:
Global Southern Realty Holdings, LLC/
Roy and Vivian Thomas
c/o Lorrie Dorsey
7408 and 7414 Bonny Oaks Drive

XI. Committee Reports.

XII. Agenda Session for Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

XIII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council on Non-Agenda
Matters.

XIV. Adjournment.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
6:00 PM

1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Hakeem).
3. Minute Approval.
4. Special Presentation.
5. Ordinances – Final Reading:
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
a. MR-2015-131 Paul Fuchar, Executive Director, Council for Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Services (Abandonment). An ordinance closing and
abandoning approximately one hundred thirty (130’) square feet of rightof-way
at the Southeast corner of the intersection of West Manning and
Minor Streets to accommodate construction of a new building to this
corner, subject to certain conditions. (District 1) (Recommended for
approval by Transportation)
b. MR-2015-103 Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete/Jag Realty, LLC/RDP Properties
(Abandonment). An ordinance closing and abandoning two alley rightsof-way
off of 2510, 2560, 2614, and 2700 Asbury Park to develop the
property for a concrete plant, subject to certain conditions. (District 8)
(Recommended for approval by Transportation)
SAFETY
c. An ordinance to amend Part II, Chattanooga City Code, Chapter 35, Article
VII, Division 2, Section 35-252, relative to Pedal Carriage or Pedicabs.
6. Ordinances – First Reading:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. An ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Chattanooga, and all
acts, ordinances, and other Charter provisions amendatory thereof,
pursuant to the provisions of Article XI, Section 9, of the Constitution of
the State of Tennessee (Home Rule Amendment) so as to change the City
Charter by amending certain provisions and thus require employees of
the City to be residents of the State of Tennessee.
PLANNING
b. 2015-145 Bristol Development Group and Scott Black (M-1 Manufacturing
Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone to C-7 Northshore
Commercial Mixed Use Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City
Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties
located at 328 Cherokee Boulevard, 401, 403, 407, 409, 411, and 413
Somerville Avenue, more particularly described herein, from M-1
Manufacturing Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone to C-7
Northshore Commercial Mixed Use Zone, subject to certain conditions.
(District 1) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff)
2015-145 Bristol Development Group and Scott Black (M-1 Manufacturing
Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone to C-7 Northshore
Commercial Mixed Use Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City
Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties
located at 328 Cherokee Boulevard, 401, 403, 407, 409, 411, and 413
Somerville Avenue, more particularly described herein, from M-1
Manufacturing Zone and C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone to C-7
Northshore Commercial Mixed Use Zone. (Applicant Version)
c. 2015-138 Peter C. Cory and Miles D. Raborn (R-5 Residential Zone to R-1
Residential Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 8407
and 8575 Petty Road, more particularly described herein, from R-5
Residential Zone to R-1 Residential Zone. (District 4) (Recommended
for approval by Planning and Staff)
d. 2015-135 Jason McGlohon/SBI Engineers (R-1 Residential Zone to R-4
Special Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 6501
Shallowford Road, more particularly described herein, from R-1
Residential Zone to R-4 Special Zone. (District 6) (Recommended for
denial by Planning and Staff)
e. 2015-136 James Hixson (R-2 Residential Zone to R-4 Special Zone). An
ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning
Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 2700 and 2708 Walker
Road, more particularly described herein, from R-2 Residential Zone to R-
4 Special Zone. (District 6) (Recommended for approval by Planning
and Staff)
f. 2015-149 City of Chattanooga/RPA (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to M-2 Light
Industrial Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 3000
Broad Street, more particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing
Zone to M-2 Light Industrial Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District
7)
g. 2015-141 Wise Properties, LLC (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-2 Central
Business Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 1920
Chestnut Street, 1817 Broad Street, and 423 West 20th Street, more
particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-2
Central Business Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 7)
(Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff)
2015-141 Wise Properties, LLC (M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-2 Central
Business Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone properties located at 1920
Chestnut Street, 1817 Broad Street, and 423 West 20th Street, more
particularly described herein, from M-1 Manufacturing Zone to C-2
Central Business Zone, (Applicant Version)
h. 2015-119 Matthew W. Thacker and Jean M. Thacker (R-3 Residential Zone
to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone). An ordinance to amend
Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to
rezone property located at 1402 Cemetery Avenue, more particularly
described herein, from R-3 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone, subject to certain conditions. (District 8)
(Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff)
2015-119 Matthew W. Thacker and Jean M. Thacker (R-3 Residential Zone
to C-2 Convenience Commercial Zone). An ordinance to amend
Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to
rezone property located at 1402 Cemetery Avenue, more particularly
described herein, from R-3 Residential Zone to C-2 Convenience
Commercial Zone. (Applicant Version)
i. 2015-144 Nick Adams and Christy Clark/Adams Masonry (R-2 Residential
Zone to M-1 Manufacturing Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of
2833 Calhoun Avenue and all of 2902 Morgan Avenue, more particularly
described herein, from R-2 Residential Zone to M-1 Manufacturing Zone.
(District 8) (Recommended for approval by Planning and Staff)
2015-144 Nick Adams and Christy Clark/Adams Masonry (R-2 Residential
Zone to M-1 Manufacturing Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone part of
2833 Calhoun Avenue and all of 2902 Morgan Avenue, more particularly
described herein, from R-2 Residential Zone to M-1 Manufacturing Zone.
(Applicant Version)
j. 2015-140 Owen Trepanier and Richard Puente (M-1 Manufacturing Zone
to R-3 Residential Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code,
Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at
3120 Dodson Avenue, more particularly described herein, from M-1
Manufacturing Zone to R-3 Residential Zone, subject to proposed use
only. (District 9) (Recommended for approval by Planning and
Staff)
k. An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning
Ordinance, Article II, Section 38-2, Definitions, relating to “Alternative
Financial Services”.
7. Resolutions:
PLANNING
a. 2015-123 Dreamtech Homes, LLC/Sherman Smith and First Bank/Jim
McKenzie (Special Exceptions Permit). A resolution approving a Special
Exceptions Permit for a Residential Planned Unit Development for
property located at 1091 Mackey Avenue, subject to certain conditions.
(District 4)
b. 2015-139 Peter C. Cory and Miles D. Raborn (Special Exceptions Permit). A
resolution approving a Special Exceptions Permit for a Residential
Planned Unit Development for property located at 1813 Morris Hill Road
and 8407 and 8575 Petty Road, subject to certain conditions. (District 4)
PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
c. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation to enter into an agreement with Talley Construction
Company relative to Contract No. E-12-008-201 for construction services
associated with the Gunbarrel Road Improvements from Shallowford
Road to Elam Road, in the amount of $967,299.00, with a contingency
amount of $96,730.00, for a total amount of $1,064,029.00. (District 4)
d. A resolution authorizing the Tire Centers, Inc. c/o Michael Andrew to use
temporarily the right-of-way of the alley adjacent to the South side of the
property located at 1148 East 23rd Street to install fencing and access the
alleyway, as shown on the maps attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference, subject to certain conditions. (District 7)
e. A resolution authorizing the National Medal of Honor Museum of Military
History c/o Jim Wade, Executive Director, to use temporarily the right-ofway
located on the southern corner of the intersection to South Crest
Road and South Crest Place to install three (3) medal of honor markers
adjacent to the existing marker, as shown on the maps attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference, subject to certain conditions.
(District 9)
f. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of
Transportation to amend an agreement with Halcrow, Inc. relative to
Contract No. E-03-007-101, for professional services associated with the
Wilcox Tunnel Rehabilitation, for a decreased amount of $757,284.12, for a
revised contract amount of $1,291,361.88. (District 9)

8. Departmental Reports:
a) Police.
b) Fire.
c) Economic and Community Development.
d) Youth and Family Development.
e) Transportation.
f) Public Works.
g) Finance.
h) IT.
i) Human Resources.
j) General Services.
9. Purchases.
10. Other Business.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Agenda Session for Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
13. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council on Non-Agenda
Matters.
14. Adjournment.

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