Council approves multiple zoning changes, appointments and public‑works contracts; one rezoning deferred
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Summary
Chattanooga City Council voted to approve numerous zoning ordinance amendments, easement abandonments, appointments, and public‑works contracts. One rezoning was deferred for 60 days and one rezoning was denied; vote tallies were not specified in the transcript.
Chattanooga City Council approved a slate of ordinances, resolutions, appointments and contracts during a single session that covered zoning changes, easement abandonments, board appointments, tax‑increment financing intent and multiple public‑works agreements.
The council passed measures to close and abandon portions of right‑of‑way and sanitary sewer easements, lifted planned‑unit‑development conditions on Magnolia Leaf Lane, rezoned properties at several addresses, confirmed multiple mayoral and council appointments to TIF and advisory committees, and authorized several public‑works memoranda of understanding and contracts. One rezoning (5813 Lee Highway) was deferred for 60 days; a separate rezoning at 2008 East 14th Street was denied.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance (first reading): Close and abandon portion of unopened right of way in part of the unit block of Rose Circle — motion to approve; motion carries (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Close and abandon sanitary sewer easement, 1600 block of East Third Street — approved (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Close and abandon sanitary sewer easement, 600 block of Vine Street — approved (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Lift PUD conditions for properties in the 7500–7600 block of Magnolia Leaf Lane (abandon the PUD so property reverts to base zoning) — approved (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Rezone part of property at 5749 Lavelle Field Loop from IH (Industrial Heavy) to OS (Open Space) — approved after presentation (see separate coverage of airport park project); motion carries (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Rezone 5813 Lee Highway (CC to RC) — motion to defer 60 days approved.
- Ordinance: Rezone 7406 Towne Road from RN‑2 to CC (Commercial Corridor) — approved (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Rezone 2008 East 14th Street from RN‑15 to CN (Neighborhood Commercial) — motion to deny approved (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Amend short‑term vacation rental overlay to include additional area within City Council District 5 — approved (vote tally not specified).
- Ordinance: Clarify form‑based code additions and refine minimum planting requirements for buffer yards — approved (vote tally not specified).
- Resolutions: Confirmations of appointments to TIF application review committee and other advisory bodies (Greg Taylor, Daisy Madison, Davian Hudson, Susan Gilmore (alternate), Krista Mariano, Carl Henderson, Benjamin Moore, Grama View, Mary Kelly’s appointees as listed) — approved (motions carried; vote tallies not specified).
- Resolution: Intent to consider a tax‑increment financing economic impact plan for Northgate Mall area and to waive certain procedural provisions — approved (motion carries; vote tally not specified).
- Resolution: Authorize acceptance of EPB interest in property on East Third Street (tax map 135 M C 004; assessed value $27,200) and confirm surplus per planning resolution MR20210190 — approved (vote tally not specified).
- Public Works resolutions and contracts: Memoranda of understanding and contracts were approved including (amounts shown in agenda): New Terra Compost LLC organic waste program (not to exceed $210,332); Hill City Ventures LLC pilot curbside glass recycling program (not to exceed $45,000); contract T022201 Pressure Pave pavement restoration with Donaldson Construction Company LLC for $645,840.75 — all motions carried (vote tallies not specified).
- Purchases and sole‑source items: Wastewater blanket agreement for emulsion polymers (four‑year agreement, award to Solenis, estimated not to exceed $1,530,000) and a $200,000 increase to an existing wastewater agreement (new annual estimate $380,000); technology sole source agreements (Lightcast two‑year agreement, est. annual $44,000; office furniture $46,877.14) — motions carried (vote tallies not specified).
Several items were taken as packages by unanimous voice vote; the transcript records motions, seconds and “motion carries” but does not record precise vote counts in the public minutes read aloud.
Background and context
Most measures on the agenda involved routine planning, zoning and administrative items moved by council members with little debate. The council also confirmed multiple mayoral appointments and continued a TIF discussion for the Northgate Mall area by adopting a resolution of intent. A single rezoning (5813 Lee Highway) was deferred to allow further discussion or applicant follow‑up; another (2008 East 14th Street) was denied by motion. No litigation or emergency measures were listed in the materials read into the record.
Next steps
Items approved that require implementation — rezoning changes, easement abandonments, MOUs and contracts — will proceed to departmental execution per standard administrative procedures. The council did not specify vote tallies in the transcript; recorded minutes or the city clerk’s official roll call should be consulted for exact counts.