The Planning Commission on Monday denied approval for an event venue on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road.
The commission has the final say-so on such requests.
Martishia and Katie Smith had wanted to operate the venue for family gatherings and social occasions.The applicant’s site plan identified a pole barn for seating 50 people, a carriage house for seating 40 people, a cabin for a site manager, locations for restrooms, walkways, and parking for 75 or more vehicles.
The 5.6-acre site is located on the east side of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road approximately 3/4of a mile south of Mahan Gap Road.The site currently is used for a single-family home with accessory buildings.
Several neighbors spoke against the request, including one who said the residents "want to keep our quiet country living."
It was noted that the driveway to the location is shared by three families.