A developer on Monday got approval at the Planning Commission for two projects, but not a very large one in East Chattanooga.
Michael Kenner withdrew the latter application after a number of residents said they did not want to see commercial at the "Doolittle Farm" site.
The developer earlier said an "agrihood" mixed-use community was envisioned at Leeann Circle, Doolittle Street and Garner Road.
Agrihood is described as "the concept of integrating farms and gardens into neighborhoods, allowing for the development of residential neighborhoods that have a rural feel. Integrating agriculture into neighborhoods also allows for communities to supply themselves with locally produced food."
Mr. Kenner said the agrihood idea came from a resident during a charette at which barbeque was served.
Kyle Jacobson, landscape architect on the project, said the tract has steep slopes and the project would be carried out in phases.
The location is at Leeann Circle, Doolittle Street and Garner Road.
The planning staff said under the proposal before the Planning Commission the developer had wide latitude on what could be built.
Darrin Ledford, City Council member, said it would be better to get more input from the community and fashion a Planned Unit Development with certain restrictions agreed up front.
Mr. Kenner had reservations on the PUD route, saying it was an expensive process that locked in a developer.
A recommendation for pproval was given for rezoning for Mr. Kenner at 2659 Glass St. He said the latest plan for the lot is commercial on the first floor and residential on the second and third floors. Each floor would have 700 square feet.
A neighbor who owns nearby houses said that block should be left residential.
Also recommended for approval was a project at 3854 Bonny Oaks Dr., where it is planned to build 78 townhomes and cottages on 11 acres.