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Property owner Scott Wright described a preliminary concept for the roughly 350‑foot‑by‑2,000‑foot parcel: an initial RV area “to generate some immediate income” and a later buildout of quadplex rental units. “The idea is to have a little bit of RV parking at the back to generate some immediate income at the back 1 third of the property,” Wright said.

Residents and elected officials pressed multiple concerns. Howard Thompson, who said he represents the district, warned about on‑site flooding and wetlands: “There’s wetland there. There’s probably some land somewhere in there that could be used, but it goes all the way back to the ponds, the Okoye utility district,” he said, noting intermittent high water and a three‑ to four‑foot tile that has in heavy rains backed water into yards. Others cited sight‑distance problems on Highway 64 and the need for TDOT and county road approvals for access.

Bentley, county planning staff, told the commission that the property is within the county’s MS4 stormwater area and that TDEC review and other permits would be required for development and any stream or wetland impacts. A consulting engineer in the audience summarized the permitting steps: land‑disturbance permitting, possible stream/wetland determinations, and TDEC approvals.

The applicant’s preliminary plan included multiple figures mentioned in the hearing — staff noted an initial phase of roughly 64 RV spots and a later buildout of about 42 quadplexes — but no environmental or civil engineering studies had been submitted at the time of the hearing. Staff and residents repeatedly said that sewer capacity at the local Okoye Utility District is limited until the district upgrades its treatment filters.

After public comment and discussion, the commission took a motion to deny the rezoning request. The denial leaves the property in FAR and means any future development would require either a revised proposal addressing the technical concerns or a new rezoning application. The decision is final from the commission’s recommendation standpoint; applicants may pursue changes or bring additional studies to a future hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6/16/25 - Bradley County Commission Voting Session","oneSentenceSummary","The Bradley County Planning Commission on June 26 denied a rezoning request for a Water Level Highway parcel that the applicant proposed to develop with RV spaces and quadplex rental units.","taxTitle","Bradley County, Tennessee","taxId",54286,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6183813,"Planning commission backs rezoning of 874 South McDonald Road to rural commercial, 6-1 recommendation to county commission",1648,87000,1735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba&start=87&end=1735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6183813/Bradley-County/Tennessee/Planning-commission-backs-rezoning-of-874-South-McDonald-Road-to-rural-commercial-6-1-recommendation-to-county-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6183813-a349044da82ef30d7ad27ce319183e02/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677195&Signature=ar7wxpsD6jRhvwDOql-7bVhpZwZ6V-TGHkmZRlAuzj1BCljMCuk1eiT9xbil2xYRdxX096pIT9ve2Hp2LaJpOOStsjOBjFZoMZ0CWxxOFyKBZWwI9Uv62U~04yMg5KcxgBVydPBb646WrpN0b5y-I7B9I9AmhyboDco29I~jvbhp5vhDCizV26mmik7fg7vVVJCEcajeEOTpZs0zwSDlNfGKiFwdgnSWHwWHy37b7YWNXkw1wZlnR-7LEu3Thd0FTjeZywuzaJbhWS74fLLBzhDuMw1wXyjE6F0i30m9LTX2kDTY5Otn1fwMZNiw6i6WkmZLYGG1jPDy7mNg7pXKWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bradley County Planning Commission on June 26 recommended approval of a rezoning request for 874 South McDonald Road (Tax Map 071, Parcel 79), moving the parcel from FAR to C‑1 rural commercial by a 6‑1 vote.

The request was presented on behalf of property owners Garrett Miller and a business identified as 100 Concepts. Robert Thompson, speaking on their behalf, said the building has been used as a church and is being returned to commercial use as an office. “They've been in business since '21. They basically have 2 engineers on staff ... they have 7 employees,” Thompson said.

The change would allow the existing structure to be used for indoor retail or office-oriented activity under the county’s C‑1 rules. Bentley, a county planning staff member, told the commission that C‑1 is the most restricted commercial zoning and that many more intensive commercial uses would not be allowed without further review.

Neighbors and nearby residents urged the commission to deny the change, saying the area should remain agricultural and quiet. Scott Boring, who identified himself as a resident on Sim Goodwin Road, told the commission the parcel has “intrinsic value” and that the neighborhood is a watershed divide where environmental impacts warrant caution. Linda Slinger, another nearby resident, told commissioners: “The whole point of a planning commission is to plan. You can't disregard what can happen in the future.”

Sergio Casas, an adjacent property owner who stood to support the owners, said the property had been cleaned up and that he supports the rezoning. Thompson said the buyers paid $700,000 for the building and have invested about $200,000 more in repairs and cleanup.

The commission’s favorable vote is a recommendation; the final decision will be made by the Bradley County Commission. Staff noted that questions about specific future uses, stormwater, access and other site-level requirements would be addressed later if the county commission approves the rezoning.

The commission’s action was limited to a recommendation; residents were told that appeals or further questions should be directed to the county commission when the item is placed on that body’s agenda.","The Bradley County Planning Commission voted to recommend rezoning 874 South McDonald Road (Tax Map 071, Parcel 79) from FAR to C‑1 (rural commercial). Neighbors raised concerns about traffic, noise and future commercial uses; the property owner’s representative said the building will house a small office business with seven employees.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6183793,"Commission discusses researching model regulations for data centers, Bitcoin mining and similar large energy users",44,4363000,4407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba&start=4363&end=4407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba/thumbnail_4363000.jpg","/articles/6183793/Bradley-County/Tennessee/Commission-discusses-researching-model-regulations-for-data-centers-Bitcoin-mining-and-similar-large-energy-users","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6183793-80a13db3846a99d73d3ead13df0a15b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677195&Signature=O2ONhLnasbv7PzFIsxqaVkI8Q89zM5tD6gpGaFbLDa6DldWYM00qeJyQEAtyGPA8noizV27uvfGv~Zan0oCfPh5twIR~HSFodS~63adOKxzDx-DcWCGYPmnJmEOoerCsGRdmO6mXsmatUfJ5GqpGkpSRvw68TcUlMA4Ekvj7pMXiDw~J5Uc01sp1pwVwDAxPhAQrkkkEXU7EVJEaP9rtvGqaB9b67TbkJg8HOJexFWRqGXH2UoaoTEEXesrvKQlRUeP4sbVHtEWxpVDUGM~4mYjWz1gFUKVIOFJPQ4Sy~F8gq6FsVRTPsRcJeghclzJjZ5D6LJGjEUN~6IWvm70USA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Near the end of the June 26 meeting, commissioners raised the topic of data centers and Bitcoin mining and agreed to research model regulations.

Chair and Commissioner Josh Rogers said they had discussed looking at regulations for data centers and cryptocurrency mining and that they planned to consult the regional development district and city planning departments for model language. “I've spoken to the development district, and they they don't have any experience with it so far. But I've got a planning meeting with the planning local planning chapter in Chattanooga, Monday, and I'm hoping to ask, like, the city of Chattanooga ... so that we could look at some model regulations for stuff like that because it needs to be addressed,” one commissioner said.

No motion was made, and no ordinance or formal referral was adopted at the hearing. Commissioners described the next step as staff and commissioners researching examples and convening conversations with neighboring jurisdictions and planning organizations.","Commissioners said they will research and consult regional planning offices about model regulations for data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations; no formal policy or ordinance was proposed or adopted at the meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6183798,"Commission recommends abandoning short stretch of Kersey Road to allow septic work for local property owner",152,4185000,4337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba&start=4185&end=4337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba/thumbnail_4185000.jpg","/articles/6183798/Bradley-County/Tennessee/Commission-recommends-abandoning-short-stretch-of-Kersey-Road-to-allow-septic-work-for-local-property-owner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6183798-1fd38a9be9d4f53ffae92f0e583c3286/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677195&Signature=IJCYIXNZerOwYNgd~~RbyE3hyWkt5nCukC10AqQA1lkKstBmAvZnoSYROjkuKGG2DRzLynpDuM6pINH48ZB7BLui0ZDvN28rpuxurEtSvAqv1v6es1278fng5gy4TXb6Mfuvnu4jSydhxGX8PTvsHCh-Jf5UqayQrjSllpdTuQ4N0mI7VOUFv~EYsIQMc2w5RJU0voqdyCtYkthKzYrloBZT13H9NHYMTxzUIIIdWPipPOeRY0gLOILtSv0nfQO-qGLdciUIvCYk1XF3bvTQPH1vhmCNBcghJio31ir8O0nLGDndKs5lJntEuvsQMK7gMDSGQimCzC0nl27-yQbKTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bradley County Planning Commission on June 26 recommended approval of a petition to abandon the terminal portion of Kersey Road adjacent to a private property so the owner can install a septic system and build a new home.

John Sheehan spoke for the petitioner, saying Nancy Kersey lives on the parcel in question and that the family needs the road segment abandoned because state and county health rules do not allow a septic line to be placed under a county road. Sheehan described the requested abandonment as a short strip at the end of the road, needed to run a new septic line to serve a replacement house.

Staff recommended the petition for approval, noting required steps had been completed. If the county commission accepts the planning commission’s recommendation at its next meeting, staff said a quitclaim deed will be prepared to transfer the abandoned strip to the adjacent property owners and the petitioner may proceed with septic permitting.

The planning commission approved the recommendation by roll call; the item will be placed on the Bradley County Commission agenda for final action.","The planning commission recommended approval of an abandonment petition for the end of Kersey Road to permit a property owner to install a new septic system. The county staff said required steps have been taken and the matter will proceed to the Bradley County Commission for final action.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6183803,"Commission approves rezoning to I‑1 for Anatol Exteriors property on Benton Pike",292,3877000,4169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba&start=3877&end=4169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5093652-708c49c68a5b387e0923e9cef29b81ba/thumbnail_3877000.jpg","/articles/6183803/Bradley-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-rezoning-to-I1-for-Anatol-Exteriors-property-on-Benton-Pike","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6183803-89623df33a87be9c57f7531aacc9f8f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677195&Signature=n9w2xqBLm3WF19K71Yn7YhS~fjBEdFbYxHFOxlAA~4nxpPi1XkeFQwQ~~GJUppf-pkBlsJZhimL1QEpPXCSjeqs69lvqjXSaXHK8Qinz9Mt7V2XK8SS0zO5rynd7JaBgvuqH8-ALWhwPb2s5h9adCuGj-clXoMO4lZ-RL72bOU-fhF39ZhQSi-MThrVh75tbmpolksW1kYl3ySVH2GOXBy5gU7kGbwPAQvHRbdBpNCrCUxsrVXP9CgWFT3HzvWkKOZdjH9sUnDfiCN571g6xGq8Gs9H92Q9bsK~wqyGjpj-pM4pI-rkO3A1jkX3ioM0BZHZp8Vdy-QRmMfl6jNqCVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bradley County Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for 3410 Benton Pike (Tax Map 51, Parcel 36.3) to I‑1 general industrial on June 26.

Property owner Michael Maslov told the commission his business, Anatol Exteriors, already operates a warehouse on the site and that he believed an earlier rezoning effort had been started but not completed. “We’ve been in business for 30 years,” Maslov said, and asked that the commission rezone the parcel so the current and planned operations conform with the county code.

Planning staff noted that an I‑1 designation would change setback requirements (larger front, side and rear setbacks compared with FAR) and that the existing building would be grandfathered under the new classification. The commission moved and approved the rezoning by roll call; the action brings the property into the county’s industrial zoning category and clears a zoning mismatch noted by the owner.

The approval is effective as a recommendation of the planning commission and will be processed with county records. Any future expansions or new industrial uses will be subject to the I‑1 development standards and permitting requirements.","The commission approved moving 3410 Benton Pike from FAR to I‑1 general industrial to recognize an existing warehouse and business operations. The vote was unanimous and staff noted industrial setbacks become more restrictive but existing building would be grandfathered.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission discusses researching model regulations for data centers, Bitcoin mining and similar large energy users

Commission recommends abandoning short stretch of Kersey Road to allow septic work for local property owner

Commission approves rezoning to I‑1 for Anatol Exteriors property on Benton Pike