posted May 31, 2007
Here is the agenda and the staff recommendations for the meeting of the city-county Planning Commission on Monday, June 11, at 1 p.m. at the County Courthouse.
CHATTANOOGA-HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY
JUNE 11, 2007
AGENDA
I. Chairman Opening Comments and Announcements
II. Public Hearing and Action Subdivision Plats
III. Old Business
1. 2007-081 Jaggers Bay, LLC 9546 Hixson Pike City of Lakesite 9546 Hixson Pike Special Exceptions Permit for a PUD
2. 2007-082 Jaggers Bay, LLC 9546 Hixson Pike City of Lakesite From C-1 Convenience Commercial Zone & R-3 Residential Zone to R-1 Residential Zone
3. 2007-088 James L. Henry, III, Trustee A portion of the 1700 & 1800 Blocks of Bollinger Road Hamilton County Mandatory Referral: Abandonment
IV. Public Hearing and Action Rezonings, Closures, Abandonments and Special Permits (Final action for Special Permits is by the Planning Commission unless appealed to the County Commission)
1. 2007-089 Sharon Carmichael 402 South St. Marks Avenue City of East Ridge From R-1 Residential District to O-1 Office District
2. MR-2007-090 City of Chattanooga, c/o William Payne, City Engineer 600 River Terminal Road City of Chattanooga Mandatory Referral to abandon and relocate sewer and easement
3. 2007-091 James G. Patterson 3404 Navajo Drive Hamilton County From O-1 Office District to R-3 Apartment-Townhouse District
4. 2007-092 James & Judith Sutherland Unopened right-of-way located on the north line of an unopened portion of the 1800 Block of Old Sand Pit Road City of Chattanooga Mandatory Referral: Abandonment
5. 2007-093 William T. Casteel 8618 Camp Columbus Road Hamilton County From A-1 Agricultural District to RT-1 Residential Townhouse District
6. 2007-094 Gary Hollowell Part of the 8300 Block of Carlitos Lane Hamilton County From R-1 Single-Family Residential District to RT-1 Residential Townhouse District
7. 2007-095 Franklin Associates Architects, Inc., Everett J. Fisher, Jr. 710 East 4th Street City of Chattanooga Mandatory Referral: Relocation of sewer
8. 2007-096 Watson Properties, LLC Part of the 100 Block of East 22nd Street, the 2000 Block of Read Street, part of the 2200 Block of Baldwin Street and an unopened alley located on the south line of the 100 Block of East 22nd Street City of Chattanooga Mandatory Referral: Abandonment
9. 2007-097 Andrew Fahsholtz 286 Wayne Avenue City of Chattanooga From R-2 Residential Zone to R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone
10. 2007-098 Brett Bomar 21 Lawn Street City of Chattanooga From R-1 Residential Zone to R-3MD Moderate Density Zone
11. 2007-099 Phyllis Narus 8508 Highway 60 Hamilton County From A-1 Agricultural District to C-2 Local Business Commercial District
12. 2007-100 Scannell Properties #85, LLC & Manko, LLC 2900 Block of Alton Park Boulevard, 3000 Block Basham Street & 3011 West Avenue City of Chattanooga From R-3 Residential Zone to M-1 Industrial District
13. 2007-101 Laura Jolley 2709 East Brow Road Town of Walden Special Permit for a Bed & Breakfast
14. 2007-102 Kenneth Crisp & Keith Crisp 2013 & 2015 Chamberlain Avenue City of Chattanooga From R-1 Residential Zone to UGC Urban General Commercial Zone
V. New Business
VI. Approval of Minutes of May 14, 2007
VII. Staff Reports
VIII. Adjourn
APPLICATION NO: 2007-081 JURISDICTION: City of Lakesite
Hamilton County Dist. #3
APPLICANT: Jaggers Bay, LLC
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: May 14, 2007 (Deferred)
June 11, 2007 (Action Taken)
LOCATION: 9546 Hixson Pike
PRESENT ZONING: R-1 Residential Zone, R-3 Residential Zone &
C-1 Convenience Commercial Zone
REQUEST FOR: Special Exceptions Permit
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: PUD
SIZE OF TRACT: 38.8 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: R-1 & C-3
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Marina, Residential & Commercial
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: NA
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Defer
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Defer so that the developer can work with the City of Lakesite to meet the intent of open space and goals for development of this area.
This applicant has asked to be deferred again.
The applicant has a new site plan, but there are issues on how to use open space.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-082 JURISDICTION: City of Lakesite
Hamilton County Dist. #3
APPLICANT: Jaggers Bay, LLC
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: May 14, 2007 (Deferred)
June 11, 2007 (Action Taken)
LOCATION: 9546 Hixson Pike
PRESENT ZONING: C-1 Convenience Commercial Zone &
R-3 Residential Zone
REQUEST FOR: R-1 Residential Zone
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Patio Homes
SIZE OF TRACT: 13.3 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: R-1 & R-3
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Marina, Residential & Commercial
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Defer
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
There is already development of this type in this area.
The proposed use would be compatible with adjacent development.
This is an upgrading to a more restrictive zone.
Applicant needs to work with the City of Lakesite to help achieve specific goals for development of this area.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-088 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #2
APPLICANT: James L. Henry, III, Trustee
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: May 14, 2007 (Deferred)
June 11, 2007 (Action Taken)
LOCATION: A portion of the 1700 & 1800 Blocks of Bollinger Road
REQUEST FOR: Abandonment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Defer
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This right-of-way does not appear to provide needed access to property or, if opened, seem to mitigate any traffic or circulation concerns.
The applicant is in the process of being annexed by the Town of Signal Mountain and has asked to be deferred and Signal Mountain has requested the deferral also.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-089 JURISDICTION: City of East Ridge
Hamilton County Dist. #8
APPLICANT: Sharon Carmichael
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 402 South St. Marks Avenue
PRESENT ZONING: R-1 Residential District
REQUEST FOR: O-1 Office District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Office use existing house
SIZE OF TRACT: .2 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Residence
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Residential & Offices
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
1) A revised site plan indicating number of proposed parking spaces and their location; and
2) Type C screening on the south side of the property.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The rezoning would be an extension of an existing O-1 zone, which is directly across South St. Marks Avenue.
The lot abuts South Terrace Road with access to the lot being from South St. Marks Avenue.
Adjacent land uses are single-family residential dwellings.
The proposed office use would not have a negative impact on adjacent residential uses.
APPLICATION NO: MR-2007-090 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #9
Hamilton County Dist. #4
APPLICANT: City of Chattanooga, c/o William Payne, City Engineer
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 600 River Terminal Road
REQUEST FOR: A Mandatory Referral pursuant to T.C.A. 13-4-104 to abandon existing 54 interceptor sewer and easement and relocate 54 interceptor and new easement plus adding 18 sewer in part of existing easement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to approval of City Engineer and all public utilities.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is a reasonable request.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-091 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #8
APPLICANT: James G. Patterson
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 3404 Navajo Drive
PRESENT ZONING: O-1 Office District
REQUEST FOR: R-3 Apartment-Townhouse District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Group Home 8 Children & 2 Adults
SIZE OF TRACT: 1.3 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: O-1
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Mixed
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The site/area is not appropriate for an R-3 zone. The previous case for this site, case number 2006-205, a request from O-1 to R-3 with a proposed use as a bed and breakfast. Staff recommendation was for approval of the R-3 zone, subject to a bed breakfast use only. Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to a bed and breakfast use only. The applicant withdrew the rezoning request at the City of East Ridge.
The specified use is not appropriate.
This would be for delinquent teens and would need review approval from the City of East Ridge.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-092 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #7
Hamilton County Dist. #6
APPLICANT: James & Judith Sutherland
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: Unopened right-of-way located on the north line of an unopened portion of the 1800 Block of Old Sand Pit Road
REQUEST FOR: Abandonment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This would landlock parcel 167P-C-027 unless they can work out an agreement.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-093 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #3
APPLICANT: William T. Casteel
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 8618 Camp Columbus Road
PRESENT ZONING: A-1 Agricultural District
REQUEST FOR: RT-1 Residential Townhouse District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Townhomes 10 Units 6.25 DUs per acre
SIZE OF TRACT: 1.62 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Residential
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Residential & Institutional
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: Yes No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is a spot zone.
The property is currently zoned A-1. Surrounding zoning is A-1, R-1 and R-2A.
The proposed development of 10 townhomes on 1.6 acres (gross density of 6.25 dus per acre) is not compatible with the surrounding moderate to low-denisty single-family residential development.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-094 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #1
APPLICANT: Gary Hollowell
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: Part of the 8300 Block of Carlitos Lane
PRESENT ZONING: R-1 Single-Family Residential District
REQUEST FOR: RT-1 Residential Townhouse District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Townhomes 7.5 DUs per acre
SIZE OF TRACT: .25 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Cleared for development, no erosion control in place.
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: R-1 & RT-1
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: Yes No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This would be an extension of an existing zone.
Townhomes are currently under development in adjacent RT-1 zone.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-095 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #8
Hamilton County Dist. #4
APPLICANT: Franklin Associates Architects, Inc., Everett J. Fisher, Jr.
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 710 East 4th Street
REQUEST FOR: Relocation of sewer abandon sewer line and easement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to approval of City Engineer and all public utilities.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is for the construction of a new wellness facility.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-096 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #7
Hamilton County Dist. #4
APPLICANT: Watson Properties, LLC
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: Part of the 100 Block of East 22nd Street, the 2000 Block of Read Street, part of the 2200 Block of Baldwin Street and an unopened alley located on the south line of the 100 Block of East 22nd Street
REQUEST FOR: Abandonment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Defer for a site plan.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
A recent request to rezone the adjacent Market Street property to C-3 indicated that the property would be developed as mixed use. The City should not abandon the right-of-way and eliminate potential access to the Market Street property if a mixed use development is still a possibility.
The C-3 and C-2 zones have significantly different standards that could make these adjacent properties difficult to develop as a single use.
Need to have more information regarding the future use of the properties when combined.
EPB requests to reserve the right-of-way for the operation, maintenance, rebuilding and replacement of these facilities and for ingress and egress to them.
The closure request is unacceptable to the Fire Department: This is an open street with an existing public fire hydrant and elimination of this access will be in violation of adopted City codes relating to fire department vehicle access.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-097 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #1
Hamilton County Dist. #6
APPLICANT: Andrew Fahsholtz
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 286 Wayne Avenue
PRESENT ZONING: R-2 Residential Zone
REQUEST FOR: R-T/Z Residential Townhouse/Zero Lot Line Zone
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Townhomes 2 DU per lots of record
SIZE OF TRACT: 0.49 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Duplex/townhouse under construction
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Single-Family & Vacant
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: There is no land use plan for this area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
1) Site plan; and
2) A maximum of four (4) units.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed use would be compatible with adjacent development.
The applicant is requesting R-T/Z to permit construction and sale of two 2-unit townhouse buildings. The first building is currently under construction and was permitted as a duplex on a lot of record. Under the recommended conditions, this rezoning to R-T/Z will limit density to no higher than would be permitted under current zoning while promoting home ownership.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-098 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #1
Hamilton County Dist. #6
APPLICANT: Brett Bomar
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 21 Lawn Street
PRESENT ZONING: R-1 Residential Zone
REQUEST FOR: R-3MD Moderate Density Zone
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: To bring into compliance
SIZE OF TRACT: 0.15 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Existing Quadplex
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Single-Family, Duplex, Church, City Park & Vacant
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The Hill City-Northside Neighborhood Plan recommends single-family uses for this area.
The applicant is requesting rezoning to R-3MD to allow an existing quadplex to be reused. The parcel was downzoned as part of the Hill City Zoning Study in 1991 and it is the current determination of Zoning Services that the parcels grandfather status has expired.
It was the intent of both the Hill City Zoning Study and the Hill City-Northside Neighborhood Plan to promote single-family uses in this area. To allow an R-3MD spot zone in this location contrary to the adopted land use plan would open the area to additional requests for higher-density zoning.
Parking on the site is also an issue, as the existing building occupies the full width of the lot. If approved, the applicant should work with Public Works to resolve the parking issue.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-099 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #9
APPLICANT: Phyllis Narus
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 8508 Highway 60
PRESENT ZONING: A-1 Agricultural District
REQUEST FOR: C-2 Local Business Commercial District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Commercial Building, Warehouse & Office-Retail
SIZE OF TRACT: 2.4 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Residential
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Residential & Commercial
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
1) Dumpster pad shall be located behind the proposed structure as depicted on the site plan;
2) Use shall be limited to the sale and storage of yarn and related items; plus a studio to be used for the demonstration and instruction of weaving; and
3) Applicant shall provide minimum landscaping of at least a five (5) foot landscape buffer along the border of the parking area consisting of trees (2-inch minimum caliper) or evergreen shrubs to be placed at a maximum of seven feet apart.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The site is within the Rural Growth Sector as depicted in the Comp Plan 2030.
There are similar uses/zones at the intersection of Highway 60 and Ooltewah-Georgetown Roads in both Hamilton and Bradley Counties.
COMMENTS:
Applicant is encouraged to retain existing trees along all property lines.
Any additional lighting should be directed down and away from adjacent properties.
Commercial expansion should not extend east of this property.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-100 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #7
Hamilton County Dist. #4
APPLICANT: Scannell Properties #85, LLC & Manko, LLC
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 2900 Block of Alton Park Boulevard, 3000 Block Basham Street & 3011 West Avenue
PRESENT ZONING: R-3 Residential Zone
REQUEST FOR: M-1 Industrial District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Distribution Facility
SIZE OF TRACT: 2.3 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Manufacturing, Vacant & Residential
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Manufacturing & Residential
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The request is consistent with the Alton Park Master Plan.
The proposed business should prove to be an asset to the area by providing jobs and a clean industrial use.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-101 JURISDICTION: Town of Walden
Hamilton County Dist. #2
APPLICANT: Laura Jolley
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 2709 East Brow Road
PRESENT ZONING: R-1 Single-Family Residential District
REQUEST FOR: Special Permit
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Bed & Breakfast
SIZE OF TRACT: 1.7 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Residential
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Residential
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: N/A
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
1) No use of this residence, accessory structures, or lot as an event rental space and shall not be held out to the public as available for such events; and
2) Signage no larger than four (4) square feet.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This residence currently has five bedrooms.
This property is 1.7 acres and has room to accommodate the parking for a five bedroom bed and breakfast.
This is a solely residential area and large weddings, parties and other events cannot be easily accommodated without impacting the surrounding residences.
This use is only appropriate at this location as a small-scale bed and breakfast.
Approval for a special permit for this bed and breakfast should be conditioned to no use of this residence, accessory structures, or lot as an event rental space and shall not be held out to the public as available for such events.
APPLICATION NO: 2007-102 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #9
Hamilton County Dist. #6
APPLICANT: Kenneth Crisp & Keith Crisp
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 11, 2007
LOCATION: 2013 & 2015 Chamberlain Avenue
PRESENT ZONING: R-1 Residential Zone
REQUEST FOR: UGC Urban General Commercial Zone
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Retail & Restaurant Space
SIZE OF TRACT: .31 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: M-2
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: R-1 & C-2
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAND USE PLAN: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
1) Site plan changes require RPA staff approval;
2) Two (2) story maximum;
3) No alcohol sales;
4) Approval of ingress and egress by the City Traffic Engineer; and
5) Meet with Highland Park Neighborhood Association.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The Highland Park Community Master Plan recommends residential/retail uses in this area.
The applicant is requesting rezoning to UGC to allow construction of a retail/residential building on the site. The proposed uses will be compatible with existing development.
Following a request for UGC across Chamberlain to the south at the May Planning commission meeting for live/work condominiums, construction of a mixed-use building on this site will help restore activity to a historic neighborhood center in Highland Park.
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