posted July 31, 2008
Here is the agenda and staff recommendations for the meeting of the city-county Planning Commission on Monday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. at the County Courthouse:
CHATTANOOGA-HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 11, 2008
AGENDA
chairman Opening Comments and Announcements
II. Public Hearing and Action Subdivision Plats
Appeal of North Shore Design Review Committee Decision
Old Business
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)
2008-136 David Mathews 1600 Block of First Street City of Chattanooga Lift Conditions on Ordinance #7654
2008-137 Jacquelyn C. Smith Unnamed right-of-way located on the west line of the 1700 Block of Holly Oak Lane City of Chattanooga Mandatory Referral: Abandonment
2008-138 Donald & Betty J. Sparks 9716 East Brainerd Road Hamilton County From A-1 Agricultural District to C-2 Local Business Commercial District
2008-139 Arthur K. Poe Portions of the unopened 9300 Blocks of Greenwood Avenue and Parker Avenue together with a portion of an unopened alley located on the west line of the unopened Newton Street Hamilton County Mandatory Referral: Abandonment
2008-140 Don Skiles & Richard Cribbs 6918 & 6920 Northside Drive City of Chattanooga From R-2 Residential Zone to R-3 Residential Zone
2008-141 James Schwall A portion of an unopened alley located between the former 1600 Blocks of First Street and East 29th Street City of Chattanooga Mandatory Referral: Abandonment
2008-142 Yetonia Edwards 3713 Clio Avenue City of Chattanooga Special Exceptions Permit for a Residential Home for Handicapped and/or Aged Persons
2008-143 Donald M. Price 10412 Lee Highway Hamilton County From A-1 Agricultural District & R-2A Rural Residential District to M-2 Wholesale and Light Industry District
2008-144 Shull Harris Construction, LLC 3370 Jenkins Road City of Chattanooga From C-5 Neighborhood Commercial Zone to R-4 Special Zone
2008-145 George Luttrell 11222 & 11402 Armstrong Road Hamilton County Special Exceptions Permit for a PUD
MR-2008-146 City of Chattanooga, c/o Dan Thornton, Real Property Management City of Chattanooga Mandatory Referral to close and abandon a portion of a right-of-way
2008-147 Walker Construction 10723 London Lane Hamilton County From A-1 Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District
2008-148 Walker Construction 10723 London Lane Hamilton County Special Exceptions Permit for a Residential PUD
New Business
A resolution amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee to include a building faηade fronting existing or planned public maintained streets within Article V, Section 406 (13) of the Mixed Use Zone
A resolution amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee to provide clarification of major and minor changes to residential and institutional planned unit developments
A resolution to amend the Hamilton County Zoning Regulations to provide clarification of major and minor changes to residential planned unit developments
Approval of Minutes of July 14, 2008
Staff Reports
IX. Adjourn
APPLICATION NO: 2008-136 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #7
Hamilton County Dist. #6
APPLICANT: David Mathews
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 1600 Block of First Street
PRESENT ZONING: Mandatory Referral Abandonment
REQUEST FOR: Lift conditions on Ordinance #7654 Subject to the reservation of any existing easement for any utility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to approval of City Engineer and all public utilities.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
No easements needed. Owner desires to consolidate property for future development.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-137 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #4
Hamilton County Dist. #7
APPLICANT: Jacquelyn C. Smith
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: Unnamed right-of-way located on the west line of the 1700 Block of Holly Oak Lane
REQUEST FOR: Abandonment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This right-of-way was created in conjunction with the abandonment of the right-of-way closed by ordinance abutting this property (Case 2005-0076). Hewitt Lane is very narrow and fire and garbage trucks have to back out which causes an unsafe condition. This right-of-way was created to allow connectivity to allow those trucks better access. This situation still applies.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-138 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #9
APPLICANT: Donald & Betty J. Sparks
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 9716 East Brainerd Road
PRESENT ZONING: A-1 Agricultural District
REQUEST FOR: C-2 Local Business Commercial District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Strip Mall
SIZE OF TRACT: 2.1 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Single-Family Residence
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Vacant & Residential
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: No specific area plan for this area.
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: N/A
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
1) No automobile service stations and no fast food restaurants with drive-thrus;
2) A 20 foot deep landscape yard (as measured towards the interior of the property) along the shared property line of the adjoining parcels to the south and east. The landscaping yard shall consist of evergreen trees spaced a maximum of ten feet on center or two staggered rows (space a maximum of seven feet apart) of shrubs spaced a maximum of eight feet on-center, and one row of shade trees spaced a maximum of 35 feet on-center; and
3) 15 of property (measured perpendicular to the existing right-of-way) being reserved for future road widening.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is an extension of the existing zone.
A medium-scale commercial center was recently completed on the southwestern side of the intersection of East Brainerd Road and Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Another commercial center was recently approved on East Brainerd Road about Ό mile to the east of this site.
The East Brainerd Corridor Community Plan provides recommendations for the western portion of this intersection (no area plan covers the eastern portion of this intersection): Medium-intensity business nodes may locate at or near the intersection of minor arterials or along the corridors of principal arterials and expressways. A minimum cross-section of 3 to 5 lanes is preferred. 2-lanes may be considered if appropriate measures are taken to accommodate traffic.
The Comp Plan 2030 identifies this intersection as an opportunity area stating: This intersection is identified in the East Brainerd Corridor Community Plan as a potential location for a concentration of medium to high-intensity, mixed-use developments. These developments are intended to be planned and constructed as a unit to serve the diverse needs of the entire community.
As this request is not located at the intersection of Ooltewah-Ringgold Road and East Brainerd Road, this rezoning is recommended to be conditioned to the restriction of no automobile service stations and no fast food restaurants with drive-thrus.
The Comprehensive Plan recommends that commercial centers such as this provide several features one of which is landscaping. The C-2 zoned property across East Brainerd Road from this site was approved with landscaping conditions in 2007. Similar conditions are recommended for this site.
Therefore, staff recommends approval, subject to a 20 feet deep landscape yard (as measured towards the interior of the property) along the shared property line of the adjoining parcels to the south and east. The landscaping yard shall consist of evergreen trees spaced a maximum of ten feet on center or two staggered rows (space a maximum of seven feet apart) of shrubs spaced a maximum of eight feet on-center, and one row of shade trees spaced a maximum of 35 feet on-center.
Additionally, East Brainerd Road is scheduled to be widened by TDOT past the intersection to the east of Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. As this requested rezoning and others in the area will increase traffic at this intersection, this rezoning is also conditioned to 15 of property (measured perpendicular to the existing ROW) being reserved for future road widening. TDOTs project will most likely include sidewalks in keeping with TDOTs complete streets policies. The applicant is encouraged to extend the sidewalks for this development along the road frontage of East Brainerd Road.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-139 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #9
APPLICANT: Arthur K. Poe
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: Portions of the unopened 9300 Blocks of Greenwood Avenue and Parker Avenue together with a portion of an unopened alley located on the west line of the unopened Newton Street
REQUEST FOR: Abandonment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to approval of County Engineer and all public utilities.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is a reasonable request for this location.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-140 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #4
Hamilton County Dist. #8
APPLICANT: Don Skiles & Richard Cribbs
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 6918 & 6920 Northside Drive
PRESENT ZONING: R-2 Residential Zone
REQUEST FOR: R-3 Residential Zone
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Bring existing quadraplex and triplex into con-formance.
SIZE OF TRACT: .5 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Quadraplex & Triplex
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Duplex, Apartment Complex & Single-Family
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: Hamilton Place Community Plan
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: No
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Applicant converted duplexes to a triplex and quadraplex in the R-2 zone. These uses are not permitted in the R-2 zone.
Applicants lot size is 10,400 sq. ft. Applicant would need a lot size of 13,500 sq. ft. to have a quadraplex and 11,500 sq. ft. for a triplex in any residential zone that allows these uses.
Applicant has the correct lot size for a duplex which is the appropriate use in the existing zone.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-141 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #7
Hamilton County Dist. #6
APPLICANT: James Schwall
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: A portion of an unopened alley located between the former 1600 Blocks of First Street and East 29th Street
REQUEST FOR: Abandonment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to approval of City Engineer and all public utilities.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is a reasonable request and is associated with Case 2008-136.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-142 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #7
Hamilton County Dist. #6
APPLICANT: Yetonia Edwards
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 3713 Clio Avenue
PRESENT ZONING: R-1 Residential Zone
REQUEST FOR: Special Exceptions Permit
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Residential Home for Handicapped and/or Aged Persons operated on a commercial basis
SIZE OF TRACT: 7,000 sq. ft.
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Residential
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Residential & Business
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: Rossville Boulevard Community Plan
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: Yes
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
Reuse of existing structure;
Maintain access to alley;
Parking will be kept to the rear of the house; and
New parking areas will follow landscape ordinance recommendations.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Although the proposed use for assistance housing is seen as beneficial and adds to the diversity of the area, the proposed project is in a very residential neighborhood and at the entry to a substantial Rossville Boulevard/East Lake community. Utilizing the existing structure will ensure more compatibility with the residential character, despite the commercial use proposed. Consequently, elements associated with the new use such as signage, fencing and parking should be designed to fit in with the historic character of the area (as noted in the Community Historic Resources Summary, 2006.) Make use of access from the alley in addition to the proposed front driveway access. For residential areas, yards paved over in their entirety for parking and the complete removal and/or absence of vegetation is not recommended. Parking should be kept to the rear of the property and behind the primary structure in order to preserve the front yard. Working with the Landscape Review Coordinator may provide information on pervious surfaces and tree planting options that may diminish any negative impacts that a semi-commercial use may cause.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-143 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #9
APPLICANT: Donald M. Price
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 10412 Lee Highway
PRESENT ZONING: A-1 Agricultural District &
R-2A Rural Residential District
REQUEST FOR: M-2 Wholesale and Light Industry District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Storage shed for paving tools for business office.
SIZE OF TRACT: 2.15 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Vacant
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Commercial & Manufacturing
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: Yes
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: No area plan for location.
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: Yes
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
1) Identifying exact location of floodway on site plan and onsite; and
2) The following street yard landscaping requirements:
Except for points of access, a street yard shall be provided where the proposed development site adjoins the public street right-of-way.
The street yard shall have a minimum depth of eight (8) feet as measured from the edge of the public right-of-way towards the interior of the property. The yard shall consist of sod grass or other natural living ground cover material. No impervious surfaces are permitted in the street yard area.
Trees shall be planted within the street yard at a minimum ratio of one (1) tree per thirty-five (35) linear feet of right-of-way frontage. Trees do not have to be evenly spaced in thirty-five (35) feet increments. Fractions of trees shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
The minimum spacing between trees is fifteen (15) feet measured trunk to trunk. The maximum spacing is fifty (50) feet measured trunk to trunk. The trees referred to in this section shall have a minimum expected maturity height of at least thirty-five (35) feet and a minimum expected canopy spread of twenty (20) feet.
Shade trees shall be installed at a minimum caliper of 2 inches as measured from 2-1/2 feet above grade level and shall also have a minimum expected maturity height of at least 35 feet and a minimum canopy spread of 20 feet. Evergreen trees can be treated as shade trees in this category provided they meet the minimum maturity height and canopy spread criteria. The Regional Planning Agency can provide a list of recommended species that can meet these requirements.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is an extension of an existing zone.
The floodway is the land most severely affected by flooding and must be able to carry and discharge floodwaters. No development is allowed in this area. As the majority of this property is in the floodway, approval is conditioned to applicant identifying specific floodway location and marking location onsite with permanent location markers.
Contractors storage yards such as the proposed are most appropriate when screened from the public right-of-way as identified above.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-144 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #4
Hamilton County Dist. #7
APPLICANT: Shull Harris Construction, LLC
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 3370 Jenkins Road
PRESENT ZONING: C-5 Neighborhood Commercial Zone
REQUEST FOR: R-4 Special Zone
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: To build medical office building to have 10 side setback.
SIZE OF TRACT: Less than 1 Acre
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Vacant
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Apartment Complex, Vacant & Residential
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: No area plan.
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: N/A
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is a rezoning to a zone of similar intensity.
This is an appropriate zone and appropriate use for this location.
Previously this site was part of a larger area that was approved for zoning to C-5 with conditions. However, none of those conditions apply to this portion of that overall rezoning so no conditions are recommended for this rezoning request.
Note: Applicant was denied a side yard setback variance from the Board of Appeals. The R-4 Special Zone allows construction of the proposed use without a variance.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-145 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #1
APPLICANT: George Luttrell
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 11222 & 11402 Armstrong Road
PRESENT ZONING: A-1 Agricultural District
REQUEST FOR: Special Exceptions Permit
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Planned Unit Development Preliminary & Final
.91 Density
SIZE OF TRACT: 13.2 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Vacant
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Vacant
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: N/A
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: N/A
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: N/A
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to the attached PUD review.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan 2030. The Comprehensive Plan 2030 recommends low-density residential development in the Transitional Development Sector.
APPLICATION NO: MR-2008-146 JURISDICTION: Chattanooga Dist. #8
Hamilton County Dist. #4
APPLICANT: City of Chattanooga, c/o Dan Thornton, Real Property Management
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: A portion on the eastern right-of-way of the 1100 Block of Lindsay Street
REQUEST FOR: Mandatory Referral pursuant to T.C.A. 13-4-104 for to close and abandon for new Lindsay streetscape.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to approval of City Engineer and all public utilities.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Close and abandon as indicated on map to reconfigure new Lindsay streetscape.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-147 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #9
APPLICANT: Walker Construction
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 10723 London Lane
PRESENT ZONING: A-1 Agricultural District
REQUEST FOR: R-1 Single-Family Residential District
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: PUD Subdivision (see Case 2008-148 for PUD)
SIZE OF TRACT: 36.3 Acres +
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Vacant
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Vacant & Residential
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: No area plan for this location.
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: N/A
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
This is an appropriate zone for this area.
APPLICATION NO: 2008-148 JURISDICTION: Hamilton County Dist. #9
APPLICANT: Walker Construction
DATE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: August 11, 2008
LOCATION: 10723 London Lane
PRESENT ZONING: A-1 Agricultural District
REQUEST FOR: Special Exceptions Permit (See Case 2008-147 for rezoning request)
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Residential Planned Unit Development
2.69 Density
SIZE OF TRACT: 36.3 Acres
ACCESS TO TRACT: Good
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Vacant
SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT: Residential & Vacant
EXTENSION OF EXISTING ZONE: No
NAME OF COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: No area plan for this location.
CONSISTENT WITH COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN: N/A
CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2030: Yes
ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, subject to:
The attached PUD review; and
Single-family residential detached only.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The proposal is for a residential subdivision of 2.7 dwelling units/acre. Although of a higher density that surrounding development, the density is a suitable development form in this area.
The proposal appears to be for single-family homes only. As staff feels that placement for attached housing is important, this approval is conditioned to detached housing only.
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