City Council
Regular MeetingChattanooga, TN · April 8, 2025
Agenda
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TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL REVISED AGENDA
3:30 PM
I. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Smith).
III. Special Presentations.
“DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal”
IV. Minute Approval.
V. Discussion of Agenda.
● Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items
● Purchasing Questions
● Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)
VI. Committee or Department Reports:
● None
RECESS
Order of Business for City Council
VII. Ordinances – Final Reading:
MAYOR’S OFFICE
a. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapters 3A and 3B,
Off-Premise Advertising and On-Premise Advertising. (Alternate Version #4)
b. An ordinance amending Chattanooga City Code, Part II, Chapter 32, Streets and
Sidewalks: Article XIII, Chattanooga Tree Ordinance. (Alternate Version)
(Sponsored by Councilman Ledford)
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PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
c. MR-2025-001226Partners,LLCc/oEricCummings(Abandonment). Anordinance
closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 2600 block of Williams
Street, as detailed on the attached maps, subject to certain conditions. (District7)
(Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works)
(Version #2)
d. MR-2025-0019 SamuelW.Clemons,Sr.(Abandonment). Anordinanceclosingand
abandoningtheunopenedright-of-wayinpartoftheunopened5500blockofFlorida
Avenue, asdetailedontheattachedmaps,subjecttocertainconditions. (District7)
(Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and Public Works)
VIII. Ordinances - First Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2025-0037 Duangpratum Jordan (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-N
Commercial Neighborhood Zone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,
Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 4326
Bonny Oaks Drive and parts of properties located at 4314 and 4320 Bonny Oaks
Drive, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-N Commercial
Neighborhood Zone. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Staff)
2025-0037 Duangpratum Jordan (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C
CommercialCorridorZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat4326BonnyOaks
Drive and parts of properties located at 4314 and 4320 Bonny Oaks Drive, from
RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone.
(Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning Commission and
Staff)
b. 2025-0044 SFSI, LLC (I-H Industrial Heavy Zone to C-CX-12 Chestnut Street
CommercialMixed-UseZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,Part
II,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat1000West19th
Street, from I-H Industrial Heavy Zone to C-CX-12 Chestnut Street Commercial
Mixed-Use Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Staff)
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c. 2025-0046JasonScott(RN-1-5ResidentialNeighborhoodZonetoRN-2Residential
Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat5281UsherDrive,
from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-2 Residential Neighborhood
Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and
Staff)
d. An ordinance toapprovecorrectionstotheofficialzoningmapasreferencedbelow.
(Revised)
e. AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,theChattanooga
Zoning Ordinance as adopted by Ordinance No. 14137 onJuly23,2024,tocorrect
referencesandunclearwording,allowcertaindwellingsasapermitteduseifrezoned
C-MU1 and C-MU2 with the new zoning map, and clarify conditional use language.
IX. Resolutions:
COUNCIL OFFICE
a. A resolution waiving fees for use of Greenway Farm Park, by Scenic City
Shakespeare in the park for performances and practices using the Historic
Sniteman Cabin Area, for 3:00 pm set-up and evenings at 7:30 pm for shows
and/or practices, beginning on Monday May 5, 2025, and ending onSaturday,
October24,2025,withregardtotheattachedschedule. (District3) (Addedwith
permission of Chairman Henderson)
b. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Zelma Lansford to the Parks and
OutdoorsCommitteeforDistrict7,withatermbeginningonFebruary14,2025,and
ending on February 13, 2028. (District 7)
c. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Early
Learningtoacceptanawardof$29,618.00fromtheAmericanRescuePlanAct
CoronavirusStateandLocalFiscalRecoveryFundstopartnerwiththeFriends
of Hixson Organization to support youth programming in schools. (District 3)
(Added with permission of Chairman Henderson) (Revised)
d. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Early
Learning to accept an award of $4,000.00 from theAmericanRescuePlanAct
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to partner with the Bills
YouthAssociationtosupporttheirprogrammingforunderservedyouththrough
the purchase of football equipment. (District 5) (Added with permission of
Chairman Henderson) (Revised)
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e. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Early
Learning to accept an award of $2,000.00 from theAmericanRescuePlanAct
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support Girl Scouts of
Southern Appalachians troop 40260’s end of year cultural educational tour.
(District 5) (Added with permission of Chairman Henderson) (Revised)
f. A resolution authorizing the City of Chattanooga to allocate $6,000.00 from the
American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to
supporttheCommunityHaven’sCampHaven,asummercampforboysandgirlsthat
encourages growth in leadership skills, emotional regulation, and self-confidence.
(District 8)
g. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the DepartmentofEarlyLearningto
apply for, and if awarded, accept anawardof$6,000.00fromtheAmericanRescue
Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the support of
Community Forward Programming at OrchardKnobElementaryandOrchardKnob
Middle School. (District 8)
h. AresolutionconfirmingthereappointmentofMattPattersontoTheSportsAuthority
of the County of Hamilton and the City of Chattanooga, with a term beginning on
August 10, 2024, and ending on August 9, 2026.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
i. AresolutionamendingResolutionNo.30075adoptingarevisedpublicrecordspolicy
to include updatesandrevisionsincompliancewithTenn.CodeAnn.§10-7-504(a)
and to include revised forms attached to said policy. (Deferred from 04-01-2025)
X. Purchases.
XI. Committee Reports.
XII. Other Business. (Item Listed Below):
a. CertificateofCompliance,K-VA-TFoodStores,Inc.d/b/aFoodCity#735,6651
Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN. (District 6)
XIII. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
XIV. Adjournment.
Proposed Council Agenda for Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PROPOSED AGENDA
3:30 PM
1. Call to Order by Chairman Henderson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Harvey).
3. Special Presentations.
“Arts Week Proclamation”
By Mayor Tim Kelly
“Introduction of Women in Public Works Committee”
By Kim Strong
4. Minute Approval.
5. Discussion of Agenda.
● Next Week’s Proposed Agenda Items
● Purchasing Questions
● Future Considerations (3 Week Look Ahead)
6. Committee or Department Reports:
● Parks and Public Works Committee
RECESS
● Election Chair and Vice-Chair
Order of Business for City Council
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7. Ordinances - Final Reading:
PLANNING
a. 2025-0037 Duangpratum Jordan (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-N
Commercial Neighborhood Zone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,
Part II, Chapter 38, Zoning Ordinance, so as to rezone property located at 4326
Bonny Oaks Drive and parts of properties located at 4314 and 4320 Bonny Oaks
Drive, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-N Commercial
Neighborhood Zone. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Staff)
2025-0037 Duangpratum Jordan (RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C
CommercialCorridorZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat4326BonnyOaks
Drive and parts of properties located at 4314 and 4320 Bonny Oaks Drive, from
RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to C-C Commercial Corridor Zone.
(Applicant Version) (Recommended for denial by Planning Commission and
Staff)
b. 2025-0044 SFSI, LLC (I-H Industrial Heavy Zone to C-CX-12 Chestnut Street
CommercialMixed-UseZone). AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,Part
II,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat1000West19th
Street, from I-H Industrial Heavy Zone to C-CX-12 Chestnut Street Commercial
Mixed-Use Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning
Commission and Staff)
c. 2025-0046JasonScott(RN-1-5ResidentialNeighborhoodZonetoRN-2Residential
Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga City Code, Part II,
Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat5281UsherDrive,
from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-2 Residential Neighborhood
Zone. (District 7) (Recommended for approval by Planning Commission and
Staff)
d. An ordinance toapprovecorrectionstotheofficialzoningmapasreferencedbelow.
(Revised)
e. AnordinancetoamendChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter38,theChattanooga
Zoning Ordinance as adopted by Ordinance No. 14137 onJuly23,2024,tocorrect
referencesandunclearwording,allowcertaindwellingsasapermitteduseifrezoned
C-MU1 and C-MU2 with the new zoning map, and clarify conditional use language.
Proposed Council Agenda for Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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8. Ordinances - First Reading:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. AnordinanceamendingChattanoogaCityCode,PartII,Chapter11,Section11-456,
Definitions, Qualified Small Business.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Transportation
b. MR-2025-0001CliftonMcCormickandTracyCulver(Abandonment). Anordinance
closing and abandoning the unopened right-of-way in the 700 block of Woodland
Avenue, as detailed on the attached maps. (District 2) (Recommended for
approval by Planning Commission and Public Works) (Deferred from
03-18-2025 & 04-01-2025)
PLANNING
c. 2025-0043ScenicCityHomebuilders,LLC(RN-1-6ResidentialNeighborhoodZone
to RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
CityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat
4281 Webb Road, from RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone to RN-1-5
Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by
Planning Commission and denial by Staff) (Deferred from 04-01-2025)
d. 2024-0193MikenDevelopmentc/oMichaelKenner(R-1ResidentialZonetoTRN-3
Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
CityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat
3854 Bonny Oaks Drive, from R-1 Residential Zone to TRN-3 Traditional
Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 5) (Recommended for approval by
Planning Commission and denial by Staff) (Deferred from 01-14-2025,
02-11-2025 & 03-11-2025)
2024-0193 Miken Development c/o Michael Kenner (RN-1-6 Residential
Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone). An
ordinance to amend Chattanooga CityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,
soastorezonepropertylocatedat3854BonnyOaksDrive,fromRN-1-6Residential
Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3 Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone.
(Alternate Version)
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e. 2025-0036 Lee Helena (RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3
Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone). An ordinance to amend Chattanooga
CityCode,PartII,Chapter38,ZoningOrdinance,soastorezonepropertylocatedat
1500 East 14th Street, from RN-1-5 Residential Neighborhood Zone to TRN-3
Traditional Residential Neighborhood Zone. (District 8) (Recommended for
approval by Planning Commission and Staff) (Deferred from 04-01-2025)
9. Resolutions:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. A resolution authorizing the Administrator for the Department of Economic
Development to enter into a Premises Use Agreement with Lookout Valley
RecreationalAssociation,insubstantiallytheformattached,fortheuseoftheathletic
fields and buildings located at 370 Warren Place,TaxMapNo.144J-B-008,forthe
termofFebruary1,2025,throughJune30,2029,attheannualfeeof$1.00. (District
1)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
b. A resolution confirming Mayor Kelly’s appointment of Cassie Courtney to the
HistoricZoningCommission,foratermbeginningonApril16,2025,andendingon
April 15, 2030.
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND WASTEWATER
Public Works
c. AresolutionamendingResolutionNo.31738tospecify“ChangeOrder2withAlfred
Benesch&CompanytoprovideengineeringservicesforContractNo.T-15-024-101
Shallowford Road (Airport Road to Jersey Pike) Widening Project” and include
funding, for an increased amount of $472,520.52, foratotalcontractamountnotto
exceed $1,797,704.68. (District 5)
POLICE
d. AresolutionauthorizingtheChiefofPolicetosignvouchers,requisitions,andother
necessary documents for and on behalf of the Chattanooga Police Department.
10. Purchases.
11. Committee Reports.
12. Recognition of Persons Wishing to Address the Council.
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13. Adjournment.
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