Cleveland City Council
Regular MeetingCleveland, TN · January 10, 2022
Minutes
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JANUARY 10, 2022
3:00 P.M.
MINUTE BOOK 30
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE MET IN A REGULAR SESSION THIS MONDAY, JANUARY
10, 2022 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE IN THE CLEVELAND
MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
Present and presiding was Mayor Kevin Brooks. Also present were Vice Mayor Avery
Johnson, Councilmen Bill Estes, Tom Cassada, David May, Jr., Dale Hughes, Ken Webb, and
Councilwoman Marsha McKenzie. Others in attendance were: City Manager Joe Fivas; Shawn
McKay, Assistant City Manager/CFO; Corey Divel, Assistant to the City Manager; Beverley
Lindsey, Assistant to the City Manager; Christy Brandon, Assistant City Clerk; City Attorney
John Kimball; Dustin Roberts, IT Coordinator; Police Chief Mark Gibson; Fire Chief Bobby
Gaylor; Doug Berry with the Chamber of Commerce; Jeremiah Million; Shawn McAmis;
Zachary Reagan; Joy Fleming; Jim Davis; Philomena Davis; Tim Rader; Lake Mantooth and
Tim Siniard with the Cleveland Daily Banner. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag and prayer by Vice Mayor Johnson, the following business was then entered into:
WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
Vice Mayor Johnson moved that the City Council of the City of Cleveland waive the
reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of the City Council held on December 13, 2021 and
approve them as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, the
motion unanimously passed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
No special presentations and public comments.
HEARING PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Brooks stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning a request by the property owner to rezone 1.1 acres, more or less, located
at 1300 25th St NW (Tax Map 41K Group C Parcel 10.00) from PI Professional Institutional
Zoning District to CG General Commercial Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 7-
0; 2 absent). Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the rezoning request.
No one spoke. Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the rezoning
request. No one spoke. Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing to be closed.
Mayor Brooks stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning a request by the property owner to rezone 56.1 acres, more or less, located
in the vicinity of Euclid Ave SE, King Edward Ave SE, 9th St SE, Cincinnati Ave SE, 4th St SE,
6th St SE, 8th St SE, Linden Ave SE and Mill St SE (Tax Map 57C N Parcel 2.00, Map 57D
Group N Parcel 1.00, Map 57E Group A Parcels 1.00, 2.00 & 23.00, Map 57E Group B Parcels
12.00, 13.00, 20.00, 27.00, Map 57D Group P Parcels 2.00, 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 6.00, Map 57D
Group M Parcels 1.00, 4.00, 7.00, 7.01, Map 57D Group E Parcel 20.00, Map 57E Group G
Parcel 2.00 & Map 57E Group H Parcel 1.00) from IH Heavy Industrial Zoning District to CBD
Central Business Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent). Mayor
Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the rezoning request. No one spoke.
Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the rezoning request. No one
spoke. Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing to be closed.
Mayor Brooks stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning a request by the property owner to rezone 13.00 acres, more or less,
located on Cherokee Gateway Boulevard (a portion of Tax Map 56 Parcel 45.00) from CH
Commercial Highway Zoning District to IL Light Industrial Zoning District (Planning
Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent). Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in
favor of the rezoning request. No one spoke. Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak
in opposition of the rezoning request. No one spoke. Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing
to be closed.
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Mayor Brooks stated today’s meeting is being held as a public hearing to hear public
comments concerning the zoning of about 100 acres located on Michigan Ave Rd & Wilkinson
Rd NE from the unincorporated county to PUD32 Planned Unit Development Zoning District
(Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent). Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to
speak in favor of the zoning request. No one spoke. Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to
speak in opposition of the zoning request. No one spoke. Mayor Brooks declared the public
hearing to be closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Hughes moved to approve the following items from the Consent Agenda.
The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Johnson; and upon roll call, the consent agenda was
unanimously passed.
• Resolution 2022-01 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Volkert, Inc.
for an updated traffic analysis in support of an Inman Street Road diet request to
TDOT.
RESOLUTION 2022-01
RESOLUTION TO ENTER CONTRACT WITH VOLKERT, INC. TO UPDATE A
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS IN SUPPORT OF CITY’S INMAN STREET ROAD DIET
REQUEST TO TDOT
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) intends in coming
months to re-surface portions of SR 74 including parts of Inman Street where a road diet is
planned and the roadway re-striping following the re-surfacing could incorporate an interim
design for certain road diet features; and
WHEREAS, whereas TDOT will consider such a road diet request with the submission
of a re-striping plan by the City and an update of the traffic analysis originally performed by
Volkert, Inc. in conjunction with a previous road diet grant application; and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence in completing the updated traffic analysis,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee that:
1. Staff are authorized to work with Volkert, Inc in finalizing the scope for an updated
traffic analysis in support of a proposed Inman Street road diet.
2. The Mayor is authorized to sign a contract with Volkert, Inc. for an updated traffic
analysis for the proposed Inman Street road diet in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand
dollars ($15,000).
Approved this 10th day of January, 2022.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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• Resolution 2022-02 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract amendment #2
with Ragan Smith for services related to the Gaut Street sidewalk improvement
project.
RESOLUTION 2022-02
WHEREAS, in connection with the Gaut Street Area Sidewalks and Related Improvements
project, (PIN 123116.01) the City desires to enter into the attached addendum #2 to the existing
agreement with Ragan Smith Associates for this project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed addendum #2 to the existing
agreement, and now desires to accept the proposed addendum #2 to the existing agreement with
Ragan Smith Associates for the referenced project, and to further authorize the Mayor to execute
the same on behalf of the City of Cleveland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland,
Tennessee, in regular session assembled, that the City Council does hereby approve of the
attached addendum #2 to the existing agreement with Ragan Smith Associates for the referenced
project described herein, and it further authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf
of the City of Cleveland.
This 10th day of January, 2022
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
• Motion – To modify the City’s Promotion Pay Rate.
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Fivas, City Manager
DATE: January 10, 2022
RE: Modification to Promotion Pay Rate
SUMMARY:
For the past decade the City has had a policy to raise employee’s compensation from a minimum
8.2% when they are promoted up one position. During the Compensation Study this promotion
policy was recommended to be modified, by our consultants, to a pay increase of 5.0% for a one
position promotion. Since this was adopted, we’ve had several discussions with Department
Manager’s about this policy, and they have recommended to reconsider this policy.
I am recommending to modify the Compensation Study completed this summer to move the
promotion percentage back to the previous ‘Promotion Policy’ that is outlined in our current
Personnel Manual on page 19. In looking at the totality of the situation, and balancing fairness
and promotion equity issues, I believe this would be the best to make sure our pay standards
don’t suffer and that we remain competitive in the marketplace, and within our own organization.
Furthermore, I’ve been asked to address the status of our annual pay increases that are
recommended by the City Manager and approved by the City Council. For the past, eight years
the City has been able to give employee’s an 3.5% step increase. My intent, as City Manager, is
to continue this policy of a 3.5% increase recommendation, unless budgetary issues or cost of
living dictate a higher or lower recommendation. 3.5% is our annual goal and we will do what
we can to accomplish this goal on an annual basis.
COMMITTEE FINDINGS:
No Committee or Board action.
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FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Limited financial impact to the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends changing the 5.0% promotion policy as approved in the compensation
study for a pay increase to use the same ‘Promotion’ policy that is currently stated in our
Personnel Manual.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business.
REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman McKenzie stated in reference to the tire dumping we are experiencing in
Bradley County, in specifically District 1, she would like something to be done further on the
State level. Mayor Brooks stated we have had multiple tire dumping sites in Cleveland and
Bradley County. Discussions have taken place about the inability of law enforcement to act with
strength based on the Tennessee Code Annotated and the lack of enforcement capability the
Code gives local law enforcement both penalties as well as prosecution by the District Attorney.
Councilwoman McKenzie has expressed she would like a resolution on the next agenda to send
to Nashville requesting Representative Hall, Representative Howell, Senator Bell and Senator
Gardenhire to look at and consider increasing the penalties for illegal tire dumping. Mayor
Brooks has been told there is no difference between throwing out a hamburger wrapper and
dumping a tire.
Councilman Estes asked that the Gaut Street sidewalk project include from College Hill
to 3rd Street. He is excited to get the project started this summer. City Manager Joe Fivas agreed.
Councilman Cassada stated he would like to offer full support of Councilman May’s
request that Michigan Avenue Road be widened and made safer for our residents.
Councilman Hughes stated before the holidays several city departments gathered together
and Councilman Webb, Councilwoman McKenzie and himself joined the festivities. It was a
good chance to visit with employees. Secondly, he would like to see something happen with the
tire dumping issue. Mr. Larry Armour probably has been hit harder than anyone with
approximately 8,000-10,000 tires dumped on his property. The penalty is nothing for dumping
tires.
Mayor Brooks thanked Councilman Estes for serving on the 100-year Anniversary
Committee for the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library.
NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
The following Zoning Ordinance was then presented in full:
• Zoning Ordinance 2022-01 – Rezoning 1.1 acres, more or less, located at 1300
25th St NW (Tax Map 41K Group C Parcel 10.00) from PI Professional
Institutional Zoning District to CG General Commercial Zoning District
(Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent).
ZONING ORDINANCE 2022-01
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular session assembled
that the property described herein be, and the same is hereby, re-zoned from PI Professional
Institutional Zoning District to CG General Commercial District Zoning District.
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Approximately 1.1 acres, more or less, located at 1300 25th St NW as shown on
the attached map.
For reference, also being shown on Tax Map 41K Group C Parcel 10.00 in the
Assessor’s Office for Bradley County, Tennessee.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of said conflict.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage on
final reading, the public welfare requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Exhibit
Councilman May moved that Zoning Ordinance 2022-01 be approved on first reading.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Estes; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Zoning Ordinance was then presented in full:
• Zoning Ordinance 2022-02 – Rezoning 56.1 acres, more or less, located in the
vicinity of Euclid Ave SE, King Edward Ave SE, 9th St SE, Cincinnati Ave SE, 4th
St SE, 6th St SE, 8th St SE, Linden Ave SE and Mill St SE (Tax Map 57C N Parcel
2.00, Map 57D Group N Parcel 1.00, Map 57E Group A Parcels 1.00, 2.00 &
23.00, Map 57E Group B Parcels 12.00, 13.00, 20.00, 27.00, Map 57D Group P
Parcels 2.00, 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 6.00, Map 57D Group M Parcels 1.00, 4.00, 7.00,
7.01, Map 57D Group E Parcel 20.00, Map 57E Group G Parcel 2.00 & Map 57E
Group H Parcel 1.00) from IH Heavy Industrial Zoning District to CBD Central
Business Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent).
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ZONING ORDINANCE 2022-02
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular session assembled
that the property described herein be, and the same is hereby, re-zoned from IH Heavy Industrial
Zoning District to CBD Central Business District Zoning District.
Approximately 62.4 acres, more or less, located in the vicinity of Euclid Ave SE,
King Edward Ave SE, 9th St SE, Cincinnati Ave SE, 4th St SE, 6th St SE, 8th St
SE, Linden Ave SE and Mill St SE
For reference, more specifically being shown as Tax Map 57C N Parcel 2.00,
Map 57D Group N Parcel 1.00, Map 57E Group A Parcels 1.00, 2.00 & 23.00,
Map 57E Group B Parcels 12.00, 13.00, 20.00, 27.00, Map 57E Group C Parcel
13.00, Map 57D Group S Parcel 1.00, Map 57D Group P Parcels 2.00, 3.00, 3.01,
3.02, 6.00, Map 57D Group M Parcels 1.00, 4.00, 7.00, 7.01, Map 57D Group E
Parcel 20.00, Map 57E Group G Parcel 2.00 & Map 57E Group H Parcel 1.00)in
the Assessor’s Office for Bradley County, Tennessee.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of said conflict.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage on
final reading, the public welfare requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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Exhibit
Councilwoman McKenzie moved that Zoning Ordinance 2022-02 be approved on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes; and upon roll call, unanimously
passed.
The following Zoning Ordinance was then presented in full:
• Zoning Ordinance 2022-03 – Rezoning 13.00 acres, more or less, located on
Cherokee Gateway Boulevard (a portion of Tax Map 56 Parcel 45.00) from CH
Commercial Highway Zoning District to IL Light Industrial Zoning District
(Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent).
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ZONING ORDINANCE 2022-03
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular session assembled
that the property described herein be, and the same is hereby, re-zoned from PI Professional
Institutional Zoning District to CG General Commercial District Zoning District.
Approximately 13.00acres, more or less, located on Cherokee Gateway Boulevard
as shown on the attached exhibits.
For reference, also being shown as a portion of Tax Map 56 Parcel 45.00 in the
Assessor’s Office for Bradley County, Tennessee.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of said conflict.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage on
final reading, the public welfare requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Councilman Webb moved that Zoning Ordinance 2022-03 be approved on first reading.
The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, unanimously passed
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The following Zoning Ordinance was then presented in full:
• Zoning Ordinance 2022-04 - Zoning of about 100 acres located on Michigan Ave Rd
and Wilkinson Rd NE from the unincorporated county to PUD32 Planned Unit
Development Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent).
ZONING ORDINANCE 2022-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE AMENDING
THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14 CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO ESTABLISH
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO BE KNOWN AS MICHIGAN AVE RD
AND WILKINSON RD PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT “PUD 32” ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TAX MAP 43 PARCEL 12.00, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING THE ZONING PLAN AND ZONING MAP
FOR PUD 32; MAKING VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE UNLAWFUL AND
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; ESTABLISHING LISTS OF PERMITTED USES AND
PROHIBITED USES; ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
PROCESSES AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS; STATING RESPONSIBILITY FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS AND PERMITTING
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS AND POSSIBLE
FUTURE REVISIONS TO THE PUD; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS the City of Cleveland, Tennessee, hereinafter “City”, desires orderly land
development in furtherance of the public welfare and has adopted the Planned Unit
Development, hereinafter “PUD”, process as an alternative development standard
whereby to accomplish such development; and whereas it is intended that the
developers of the property or any subsequent owners, shall hereinafter be referred to as
“Developers” and; and whereas the City desires to establish a unique zoning district
with special use restrictions and development standards for the property described
herein through the adoption of this PUD, NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED:
Section 1. ZONING PLAN AND MAP AMENDMENT.
The zoning plan and map are hereby amended so as to zone the property described in
Section 3 herein as “PUD 32” subject to the provisions described in each section of this
ordinance. The permitted uses in the PUD 32 zoning district are those uses outlined in
Section 5 of this ordinance. The development standards for the PUD 32 district are
those outlined in this ordinance, including requirements for plan approval, and
compliance with applicable permitting requirements.
Section 2. VIOLATIONS UNLAWFUL AND SUBJECT TO PENALTIES.
Any development or use of the property described herein in manner contrary to the
terms of this ordinance is a zoning violation and is unlawful, subject to the penalties
prescribed by the Cleveland Municipal Code and the laws of Tennessee.
Section 3. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION.
PUD 32, Michigan Ave Rd and Wilkinson Rd Property Development (name may be
revised during the platting process with approval of the Cleveland Municipal Planning,
includes property generally identified as Tax Map 43 a portion of Parcel 12.00. Exhibit
C includes a survey of the PUD 32 boundary.
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Section 4. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DEVELOPMENT DENSITY.
This section is intended to provide a general description of the Michigan Ave Rd and
Wilkinson Rd Property Development. The project is residential in nature and would
allow a mixture of detached single-family homes on small lots and smaller number of
attached single-family dwellings in multi-unit townhome structures. Lots for attached
multi-unit townhome units may constitute no more than 25 percent of the overall
subdivision lots within the greater development. Exhibit B shows the general location of
developable areas however the exact infrastructure and common areas shall be
determined through the preliminary plat process. In terms of total allowable density, the
project shall not exceed one unit per 4000 square feet for lots containing single-family
detached homes; two units per 7500 square feet; three units per 10,000 square feet,
and four units per 12,500 square feet. The developer shall include common open space
designed within the development, including any permanent retention or detention pond
areas or landscaped common area equal to 10 percent of subdivision.
Section 5. PERMITTED USES AND PROHIBITED USES.
The PUD 32 Subdivision allows for the construction of up to 400 dwelling units in
detached single family houses and multi-unit townhome structures with up to four
dwelling units per building. Streets, sidewalks, drainage structures, fire hydrants,
utilities, and the like are allowed. Residential amenities such as a community pool,
clubhouse, etc. are allowed in the event that the developer wishes to amend the
conceptual plan through the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission. Nothing herein
should be construed as prohibiting the Developer from making further refinements to the
development plan of PUD 32 that would further restrict the allowable uses within a
particular part of the development or from excluding a particular use from the
development altogether through the operation of private restrictions or covenants. Home
occupations permitted in Cleveland’s zoning ordinance are allowed unless prohibited by
the Developer. There are no conditional uses within the PUD 32 district. Uses other
than those described as permitted or allowed herein are prohibited.
Section 6. CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.
6.A. CONCEPTUAL PLAN.
A conceptual plan (Exhibit B) for PUD 32, Michigan Ave Rd and Wilkinson Rd Property
Development was prepared for submission to the Cleveland Municipal Planning
Commission for consideration in the regular meeting on December 14, 2021. The
conceptual plan consists of a site plan for the overall development however additional
drawings, documents, and permits routinely required for a subdivision are expected for
review and approval prior to construction. The Conceptual Plan shows the general
developable areas within the PUD 32 boundaries however the final development shall
have fewer connections to existing public streets, more connectivity between
development areas and the general layout shall be shown on a preliminary plat for the
entire area to be reviewed and approved by Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission
through the platting process. Plats for any multi-family residential units must be
reviewed by the Planning Commission, however, any modification may not increase the
total number of dwelling units beyond 400 without a revision to the PUD ordinance
approved by the City Council. Additional plans, plats, and other development-related
documents and permits will be necessary to carry out the construction of this project. It
is recognized that the plats and site plans for The Michigan Ave Rd and Wilkinson Rd
Property Development will ultimately reflect some alteration in the conceptual plan such
as the exact location of each specific residential development typology within the
residential areas. Other variations will include the width or alignment of streets, or the
precise placement of buildings and proposed common areas and features. Connections
from the subdivision to the existing public street network shall be limited to Wilkinson Rd
and no driveway shall be connected to Michigan Ave Rd.
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All streets within the PUD 32 Michigan Ave Rd and Wilkinson Rd Property Development
shall be constructed with adequate ROW and curb to accommodate the installation of
sidewalks on one side of the street, and the ROW shall be 40 feet wide. The developer
will have three options to provide walking areas for the recreational benefit of the
residents of the subdivision. The builders shall choose one of these three options. The
first option is for the builder to construct sidewalks on one-side of the street for any
stretch of continuous roadway that is over 500 linear feet. The second option is for the
HOA to construct a paved walking path with the minimum linear length of 3500 feet in
the recreational open space areas and a minimum width of five feet. This length also
includes the paved pathway that connects the neighborhood to the actual open space
areas. This paved pathway needs to be constructed when the neighborhood reaches
90% of the buildout of the platted lots, or have a bond in place with the City to secure
the construction of these pathways. The builders will substantially fund this pathway
when it creates the HOA. The third option is for the builder to make a payment to the
City Sidewalk Fund of $3500.00 per every 100 linear feet of required sidewalk by City
staff in option one at 75% of the build-out of the platted lots.
The developer shall dedicate 10 feet of right away along Wilkinson Road from Michigan
Avenue to Brock Road. The subdivision is allowed three entrances onto Wilkinson
Road, but the Planning Commission may provide a fourth entrance if there are
demonstrated geographical hardships.
6.B. PLATS.
One or more plats will be prepared for the PUD 32 property by the Developer for
approval in accordance with the City of Cleveland, Tennessee subdivision regulations.
These plats will describe and dedicate public streets any other public properties; identify
lots; and identify easements that are necessary for various purposes within the
development such as utilities, access, maintenance, and conservation, etc. A
preliminary plat shall be prepared for the entire development and not for individual
phases. Final plat approval may be granted for the various phases within the PUD 32
development.
6.C. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS.
The Developer shall prepare and implement such master covenants, restrictions,
condominium association documents, common area agreements, and the like which the
Developer determines are necessary to carry out the development of PUD 32 as
envisioned herein. It is a requirement of this ordinance that such documents are in place
and enforced by the Developer (or Developer’s heirs, successors, or assigns) to the
extent necessary for PUD 32 to function as described herein. The City of Cleveland
assumes no responsibility to review these documents, or to determine their adequacy to
these purposes, or to enforce any of their provisions, or to otherwise be a party to them.
Section 7.A. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards for PUD32 shall be those established in this ordinance or
incorporated herein. Where development standards are not otherwise included in this
ordinance, the standards shall be those in the R2 zone, from the City of Cleveland’s
zoning regulations.
For residential areas units of identical elevation types must be separated by at least two
different elevations. This will result in at least three different elevation plans per cluster.
Repair to the roof of any townhome with a common roofline of any adjoining unit must
be addressed within the private covenant restrictions. Residential areas must also
incorporate a variety of building elements and treatments for single family detached and
townhome style housing. Structures must include articulation, change in materials or
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texture, windows, or other architectural features. In 80% of the homes, all foundations
and front facades must be 15% brick on stone on any street facing sides of residences.
Not including any dormer or gables, the front façade of all structures shall be of brick,
stone, premium vinyl, or cement fiber board materials. No blank walls along street
elevations are allowed. One two-inch caliper hardwood shade tree which is determined
acceptable to the City’s Urban Forester shall be installed within each front yard area.
All streets shall be serviced by sidewalks ROW within the subdivision, unless the linear
length is reduced pertaining to the construction of walking trails. For school bus
purposes, sidewalks shall be provided, where possible in compliance with Americans
with Disability Act requirements, on one side of the street from the main entrances of
the subdivision for 100 linear feet. All sidewalks must be 5 feet in width and separated
from the street by a 3-foot grass strip. Any proposed sidewalks should be illustrated on
all plats and site plans for review by city staff and any required for review by the
Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission.
A monument style ground sign shall be installed at all entrances to the site. Open
space shall be maintained at proportion no less than 15% of the total buildable area.
Community facilities, such as a swimming pool with clubhouse, playground, walking
trails, or other community area determined acceptable to the Planning Commission shall
be provided by the HOA once 90% the buildable lots in the development are established
or under construction. The plan shall show how all residents can ADA walking access
to the walking trail area at a minimum of three locations. The area around any
community clubhouse and pool must include a double buffer with a minimum 6’ tall
privacy fence. All common areas, facilities and landscaping shall be kept in good repair
by the developer, future owners or an established homeowner’s association.
Requirements of the City’s adopted building codes, fire codes, stormwater regulations
and other ordinances affecting the development, use, and maintenance of property shall
apply.
7.B. Building Setbacks
The lot width requirements for single-family detached home sites is 75 feet (townhome
sites shall comply with existing city townhome regulations for lot width) 85% of the lots
and 50 feet for 15% of the lots, front setback requirements are 25 feet, side setback
requirements are 7.5 feet, and rear setbacks shall be no less than 15’ from the property
line. Individual site plans are required for all single-family residential structures in the
development prior to construction and corners must be pinned by a surveyor at the
foundation stage; townhome must follow the City’s established process requiring a site
plan for construction and a final plat subsequent to construction. Storage sheds and
similar accessory structures, if allowed by the Developer shall be limited to yard areas
behind the primary structure and are not to encroach within five feet of any property line.
Covered porches, sunrooms, and other covered additions to the primary structure, if
allowed by the developer are to maintain the required setbacks for the primary structure.
Open patios and decks, if allowed by the Developer, may extend to within 10 feet of a
rear property line or a lesser distance if required by the developer. The guidelines for
approval of a minor encroachment as established within the Cleveland Zoning
Ordinance may be utilized to establish variations in setbacks subsequent to any
Planning Commission approvals. The development standards for the R2 Low Density
Single and Multi-family Residential Zoning District shall apply for any standards this
ordinance does not address.
Section 8. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS AND PERMITTING
REQUIREMENTS.
The Developer, and its assigns or successors in title, is responsible for obtaining all
federal, state, and local permits required for the construction of the proposed PUD32
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Michigan Ave Rd and Wilkinson Rd Property Development. The Developer and its
assigns or successors in title shall carry out the construction on the project site in
compliance with all applicable ordinances of the City of Cleveland, Tennessee, and also
in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Buildings shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with adopted building codes and shall not be occupied until
final inspections are complete and certificates of occupancy have been issued
(permission for limited use of building after substantial completion by the City’s Building
Official). Failure to develop, use, or maintain the subject property other than in
conformity with all of the requirements of this ordinance is unlawful and shall be deemed
a violation of the City’s zoning ordinance and a nuisance subject to the penalties
described in the zoning ordinance and any increased fine as may be allowed by state
law.
Section 9. ERRORS, OMISSIONS, AND POSSIBLE FUTURE REVISIONS TO THE
PUD.
This ordinance may be amended from time to time as necessary after review by the
Planning Commission and approval by the City Council subsequent to a public hearing.
Where this ordinance contemplates the future approval of a site plan or the future
approval of a plat by the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission, and where this
ordinance contemplates the future refinement of plans to conform with permitting
requirements or conditions of approval necessitated by staff review, and where the
Developer and the City of Cleveland may enter into future agreements regarding
possible public facilities, infrastructure, and/or services within PUD32, an amendment to
this ordinance is not required to implement such detailed block plan, site plan, plat,
refinement to plans necessitated by permitting or review requirements, or agreement
pertaining to public facilities, infrastructure, or services. If the overall development layout
differs greater than 20% from the site plan shown in exhibit B then a revised conceptual
plan must be reviewed by the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission.
Section 10. BINDING UPON OTHERS. This ordinance is a law and not a contract, and
as such it is generally binding upon all development and use of property in the PUD32
zoning district and is binding upon City’s regulation of these activities in this location.
Moreover, it shall be the duty of the Developer to ensure compliance with all terms of
this ordinance affecting construction or maintenance. Wherever this ordinance
establishes a duty, responsibility, or right for the Developer, the term “Developer” is
intended to encompass 4 Star LLC of or any heirs, assigns, or successors in title, or any
owners of record of the subject property as of the effective date of this ordinance and
their heirs, assigns, or successors in title. The term “Developer” is also intended to
include any holding company or other entity established for the ongoing operation and
maintenance of the development of the subject property including, but not limited to,
common areas, joint use or joint access areas, and undeveloped portions of the
property that are intended for development.
Section 11. CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Where this
ordinance is in conflict with existing ordinances with respect to the development of this
property the terms of this ordinance shall prevail unless stated otherwise herein. In the
event that any portion of this ordinance is determined to be invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force
and effect. This ordinance shall take effect upon after passage and upon the execution
of the development order as described above, the public convenience and necessity
requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Conceptual Plan
Exhibit C
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Vice Mayor Johnson moved that Zoning Ordinance 2022-04 be approved on first reading.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hughes; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following memorandum item was then presented:
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Fivas, City Manager
DATE: January 10, 2022
RE: Street Sweeper Purchase
SUMMARY:
The City’s Street Sweeper was destroyed with a fire in December. Public Works has determined
to purchase a new and updated Street Sweeper. The City will purchase off this item off a
government contract from CMI Equipment Sales for $303,150. This equipment should hopefully
last for approximately 20 years.
The City insurance will pay approximately 2/3 of the cost of replacement, and the remainder will
be paid from Stormwater Funds, or other federal funds. The City has federal mandate to use a
Street Sweeper to keep dirt and other materials from reaching streams to maintain higher quality
run-off.
COMMITTEE FINDINGS:
No Committee or Board action.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Limited financial impact to the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends purchasing the Schwarze HyperVac for $303,150.00
Councilman Cassada moved to purchase the Schwarze HyperVac Street Sweeper for
Public Works Department as outlined in the memorandum from Mr. Fivas. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman McKenzie; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
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The following memorandum item was then presented:
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Fivas, City Manager
DATE: January 10, 2022
RE: Ladder Truck Purchase
SUMMARY:
City staff is requesting the purchase of a new 100’ Ladder Truck to replace a 23-year old 75’
Ladder Truck. The current Ladder Truck is in decent shape, but with the 16-month delivery time
for this new Ladder Truck we want to be proactive in our replacement.
The cost of this Enforcer Custom 100’ Ladder Truck is $1,600,513.00. These payments will be
spread out over three Fiscal Years as outlined in the attached agreement. The City will primarily
pay for this item through our City Apparatus Fund, potential sale of current Ladder Truck, and
potentially other federal grants. The City will save approximately $125,000 in purchasing this
vehicle if you take into account for known price increases in 2022.
The next Fire Truck purchase will be in Fiscal Year 2026 to replace an engine.
COMMITTEE FINDINGS:
No Committee or Board action.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Limited financial impact to the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends purchasing the Pierce Enforcer Custom 100’ Platform Truck for
$1,600,513.00. This is contingent upon the City Attorney’s review and approval of the purchase
agreement. The Mayor may sign once approval given from City Attorney and CFO.
Councilman May moved to purchase the Pierce Enforcer Custom 100’ Platform Truck for
the Cleveland Fire Department as outlined in the memorandum from Mr. Fivas. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Webb; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Brooks announced the following:
• City offices will be closed on Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther
King Jr. Day.
• The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022.
There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
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Mayor City Clerk
Agenda
City Council 190 Church St., NE
Cleveland, TN 37312
Work Session www.clevelandtn.gov
Agenda
Monday, January 10, 2022 1:00 PM Municipal Building
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
3. REVIEW OF 3:00 AGENDA – CITY MANAGER
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
a. Councilwoman McKenzie
b. Councilman Estes
c. Councilman Cassada
d. Councilman May
e. Councilman Hughes
f. Councilman Webb
g. Vice Mayor Johnson
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
City Council 190 Church St., NE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Regular Session www.clevelandtn.gov
Agenda
Monday, January 10, 2022 3:00 PM Municipal Building
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
4. WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
a. Regular Session – December 13, 2021 (p. 1)
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. HEARING PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning a request by the property
owner to rezone 1.1 acres, more or less, located at 1300 25th St NW (Tax Map 41K
Group C Parcel 10.00) from PI Professional Institutional Zoning District to CG
General Commercial Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2
absent) (p. 2-3).
b. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning a request by the property
owner to rezone 56.1 acres, more or less, located in the vicinity of Euclid Ave SE,
King Edward Ave SE, 9th St SE, Cincinnati Ave SE, 4th St SE, 6th St SE, 8th St SE,
Linden Ave SE and Mill St SE (Tax Map 57C N Parcel 2.00, Map 57D Group N
Parcel 1.00, Map 57E Group A Parcels 1.00, 2.00 & 23.00, Map 57E Group B
Parcels 12.00, 13.00, 20.00, 27.00, Map 57D Group P Parcels 2.00, 3.00, 3.01,
3.02, 6.00, Map 57D Group M Parcels 1.00, 4.00, 7.00, 7.01, Map 57D Group E
Parcel 20.00, Map 57E Group G Parcel 2.00 & Map 57E Group H Parcel 1.00)
from IH Heavy Industrial Zoning District to CBD Central Business Zoning District
(Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 4-5).
c. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning a request by the property
owner to rezone 13.00 acres, more or less, located on Cherokee Gateway
Boulevard (a portion of Tax Map 56 Parcel 45.00) from CH Commercial Highway
Zoning District to IL Light Industrial Zoning District (Planning Commission:
Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 6-7).
d. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning the zoning of about 100
acres located on Michigan Ave Rd & Wilkinson Rd NE from the unincorporated
county to PUD32 Planned Unit Development Zoning District (Planning
Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 8-9).
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Resolution 2022-01 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Volkert, Inc.
for an updated traffic analysis in support of an Inman Street Road diet request to
TDOT (p. 10-20).
b. Resolution 2022-02 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract amendment #2
with Ragan Smith for services related to the Gaut Street sidewalk improvement
project (p. 21-25).
c. Motion – To modify the City’s Promotion Pay Rate (p. 26-27).
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
a. Councilwoman McKenzie
b. Councilman Estes
c. Councilman Cassada
d. Councilman May
e. Councilman Hughes
f. Councilman Webb
g. Vice Mayor Johnson
10. NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
a. Zoning Ordinance 2022-01 – Rezoning 1.1 acres, more or less, located at 1300
25th St NW (Tax Map 41K Group C Parcel 10.00) from PI Professional Institutional
Zoning District to CG General Commercial Zoning District (Planning Commission:
Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 28-30).
b. Zoning Ordinance 2022-02 – Rezoning 56.1 acres, more or less, located in the
vicinity of Euclid Ave SE, King Edward Ave SE, 9th St SE, Cincinnati Ave SE, 4th St
SE, 6th St SE, 8th St SE, Linden Ave SE and Mill St SE (Tax Map 57C N Parcel
2.00, Map 57D Group N Parcel 1.00, Map 57E Group A Parcels 1.00, 2.00 & 23.00,
Map 57E Group B Parcels 12.00, 13.00, 20.00, 27.00, Map 57D Group P Parcels
2.00, 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 6.00, Map 57D Group M Parcels 1.00, 4.00, 7.00, 7.01, Map
57D Group E Parcel 20.00, Map 57E Group G Parcel 2.00 & Map 57E Group H
Parcel 1.00) from IH Heavy Industrial Zoning District to CBD Central Business
Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 31-33).
c. Zoning Ordinance 2022-03 – Rezoning 13.00 acres, more or less, located on
Cherokee Gateway Boulevard (a portion of Tax Map 56 Parcel 45.00) from CH
Commercial Highway Zoning District to IL Light Industrial Zoning District (Planning
Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 34-37).
d. Zoning Ordinance 2022-04 - Zoning of about 100 acres located on Michigan Ave Rd
and Wilkinson Rd NE from the unincorporated county to PUD32 Planned Unit
Development Zoning District (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 2 absent) (p. 38-47).
e. Motion – Approving the purchase of a Street Sweeper for Public Works (p. 48-49).
f. Motion – Approving the purchase of a 100’ Ladder Truck for the Fire Department
(p. 50).
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. City offices will be closed on Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther
King Jr. Day.
b. The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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