Planning commission approves permitted‑use review for senior care home at 2940 Old Charleston Road

The Bradley County Regional Planning Commission approved a permitted‑use review allowing a senior care home at 2940 Old Charleston Road operated by Dan Bulba.

Bulba told the commission he intends to operate a small, home‑style care setting and said his wife is a certified nursing assistant; he described off‑street parking and quiet visiting hours to limit neighborhood disturbance. "It would be a peaceful and quiet home," Bulba said, and he said he had taken steps to ensure a small, manageable number of residents.

Planner Bentley told the commission that the proposal is a use permitted upon review under the county’s zoning rules and that a letter from the planning office would document zoning eligibility; Bulba must obtain state licensing and meet state requirements for residential care. Commissioners asked about licensing and oversight; Bentley confirmed the state regulates such homes and that the operator would need to secure the state permit and meet annual review requirements.

Why it matters: Small residential care homes provide locally based care for seniors and can affect neighborhood traffic and oversight responsibilities; state licensing governs care standards and inspections.

Supporting details: Bulba said the county zoning allows up to five residents for this use. The planner said the county’s letter confirming zoning allowance is part of the state licensing process; the state agency will set health, staffing, and inspection requirements and will conduct periodic reviews if licensed. The commission approved the permitted‑use review by roll call.

Next steps: Bulba must apply for and obtain the appropriate state permit and meet all state regulatory requirements; the planning office will provide a letter confirming the zoning determination as required by state officials.