Cleveland City Council
Regular MeetingCleveland, TN · March 10, 2025
Minutes
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3:00 P.M.
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BE IT REMEMBERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND,
TENNESSEE MET IN A REGULAR SESSION THIS MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 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 Councilwoman
McKenzie, Councilmen David May, Tom Cassada, Duane Goff, Ken Webb and Dan Moore.
Councilman Bill Estes was absent from the meeting.
Others in attendance were City Manager Joe Fivas; Shawn McKay, Assistant City
Manager/CFO; City Attorney John Kimball; Christy Brandon, Assistant City Clerk; Beverley
Lindsey, Assistant to the City Manager; Seth Sumner, Assistant to the City Manager; Assistant
Police Stacy Smith; Fire Chief Chris Bates; Dustin Roberts, IT Administrator; Tommy Myers,
Assistant City Manager/Transportation and Environmental Services; Jonathan Jobe, Assistant
City Manager/Development and Recreation Services; Kim Miller, HR Director; Garrett Frye with
Congressman Fleischmann’s Office; Jeff Elliott and Jodi Riggins with Cleveland City Schools;
Warbrit Lowery; Matthew Schaler; Ben Berry with Berry Engineers; Sarah Evans; Adam
Hammond; Ben MacGowan; Sharon Marr with Mainstreet Cleveland; Bassam Issa and Tim
Siniard with the Cleveland Daily Banner.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, prayer by Vice Mayor Webb,
the following business was then entered into:
WAIVE READING OF MINUTES
Vice Mayor Webb 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 February 24, 2025 and approve
them as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, the motion
unanimously passed.
Vice Mayor Webb moved to excuse Councilman Estes from today’s meeting. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Cassada; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were 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 Charles Pitner for consideration of an ordinance to zone about
.16 acres, more or less, for property located at Fair Street from CG General Commercial Zoning
District to R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District and includes Tax Map
058H Group C Parcels 031.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent). Mr. Varnell
stated this is a lot that is zoned general commercial, but the size and location is suited for
single/multi family homes. The Planning Commission and staff recommends approval. Mayor
Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor Brooks
asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the 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 Real Life Village Inc. for consideration of an ordinance to
amend PUD 47 to remove the 50-foot right of way dedication requirement (Planning
Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent). Mr. Varnell stated this is a property we did preliminary
engineering and review of a possible roadway connecting through the PUD but didn’t seem
reasonable. We will have Greenway easements for future expansion of the Candies Creek
Greenway along Real Life Village. The Planning Commission and staff recommends approval.
Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor
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Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the 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 multiple property owners for consideration of an ordinance to
zone about 3.73 acres, more or less, for property located at Valley Head Rd. from R-1 Single
Family Residential Zoning District to PUD 63 and includes Tax Map 034I Group D Parcels
002.00-007.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 1 absent, 1 recused). Mr. Varnell stated
this PUD development will be townhome style, and the density is fairly in line to what is
consistent for the area. The Planning Commission and staff recommends approval. Mayor
Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor Brooks
asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the 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 Dennis Botts for consideration of an ordinance to abandon a
section of unopened right-of-way located along Johnson Boulevard and ending at the city limits
along Tax Map 058I Group C Parcel 005.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent).
Mr. Varnell stated all property owners have agreed with the abandonment and will be utilized as
part of the lot, which will return to the tax roll. The Planning Commission and staff recommends
approval. Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the request. No one
spoke. Mayor Brooks asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the request. No one
spoke. Mayor Brooks declared the public hearing to be closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Brooks stated the Consent Agenda was presented to the Council during the Work
Session. Councilman May moved to approve the following items from the Consent Agenda. The
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Webb; and upon roll call, unanimously passed 6-0.
• Resolution 2025-18 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter agreement to be
considered a holdover licensee with TDOT until a License Agreement to construct and
maintain sidewalks can be renewed.
RESOLUTION 2025-18
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved a license agreement with the Tennessee
Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) dated February 23, 2015; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the license agreement dated February 23, 2015, is attached to this
Resolution, and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, TDOT recently sent a letter to the City dated March 4, 2025, indicating that the
license has expired; and
WHEREAS, the letter provides the City with the opportunity to be considered a holdover
licensee until a new license agreement can be prepared by TDOT and the license can be renewed
for a new term; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into the attached letter agreement dated March 4,
2025, with TDOT and to further authorize the Mayor to execute the attached letter agreement
dated March 4, 2025, 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 letter agreement with TDOT dated March 4, 2025, and it further authorizes the Mayor
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Cleveland.
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This 10th day of March 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
• Resolution 2025-19 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a request for consent to
assignment with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. from Talley Construction.
RESOLUTION 2025-19
WHEREAS, the City of Cleveland and Talley Construction Company, Inc. (hereafter “Talley”)
previously entered into two paving agreements which are currently active agreements; and
WHEREAS, one current agreement with Talley is for Paul Huff Parkway resurfacing, and the other
agreement with Talley is for annual street paving; and
WHEREAS, APAC-Atlantic, Inc. has notified the City by the attached letter February 21,2025, that
Talley has sold substantially all of its assets to APAC-Atlantic, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, APAC-Atlantic, Inc. is requesting that the City execute the attached letter dated
February 21, 2025, consenting to the assignment of the rights and responsibilities under the existing
agreements with Talley from Talley to APAC-Atlantic, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, there will be no changes to the terms of the existing agreements with Talley, except that
APAC-Atlantic, Inc. will assume the rights and responsibilities of Talley under these agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve of this request for consent to assignment with
APAC-Atlantic, Inc. and to authorize the Mayor to execute the consent to assignment letter dated
February 21, 2025, 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 request for
consent to assignment with APAC-Atlantic, Inc., and the City Council further authorizes the Mayor to
execute the consent to assignment letter dated February 21, 2025, on behalf of the City of
Cleveland.
This 10th day of March, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
• Motion –Approving a Conflict Consent for Miller Martin Law Firm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Cassada inquired about the dirt/debris pile on Georgetown Road next to the
church. Mr. Fivas stated we are not directly involved but we understand they are looking for
permits from the State for the ability to move the dirt around. At the end of the project, the
owners would like to redevelop the property. Councilman Cassada then requested the following
letter be placed in the minutes concerning his recent experience at Bradley Medical Center.
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Councilman May had no report at this time.
Councilman Goff inquired about the parking lot lighting at the soccer fields. Mr. Fivas
replied yes, we have had ongoing conversations and as part of an agreement the Council will
have in the next thirty days, we have improvements included and will be put on a schedule to be
addressed.
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Vice Mayor Webb had no report at this time.
Councilman Moore had no report at this time.
Councilwoman McKenzie stated over the weekend was the annual Tinsley Park clean up
by the American Heritage Girls. They did a wonderful job. Also, the annual luncheon for
Bradley/Cleveland Keep America Beautiful will be held on March 21.
NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
Councilman Goff moved to send the Modification of PUD Minimum Lot Requirements
Memo from Robert Varnell back to the Planning Commission for further discussion. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Moore. Mr. Fivas clarified to staff or the Planning Commission;
as the memo came from staff for Council direction on how to proceed with PUD minimum lot
requirements. The Council does not need to do anything with the policy. If the Council wants 42’
lots, then do it. If you want to keep 46’, keep it. Councilman Cassada stated it should be sent
back to Robert Varnell and his discretion to send it to Planning Commission. Councilman Goff
amended his motion for the memo go back to Mr. Varnell and the Planning Staff. Councilman
Moore amended his second. Upon roll call, the motion was approved 6:0.
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert W. Varnell, Director of Planning and Community Development
DATE: March 10, 2025
RE: PUD Standards
SUMMARY:
City staff focus on providing solid information for development proposals to
applicants which allow for as seamless a process as feasible. The utilization of
PUD oriented development over the past 20 years has provided a high level of
commercial and residential developments. These options are continually
evolving based on market dictated terms.
RECOMMENDATION:
While the central them of doing a PUD development is to provide for areas of
flexibility on both the City and applicants side, some consistent standards are
useful in planning development impacts on future service delivery for City
departments. Staff recommends the following in relation to lot size discussions
moving forward:
Typical Greenfield Development: allow for a minimum of a 50’ wide lot average
(lot sizes counted in the average cannot be under 46’ or over 75’ in width). This
grants flexibility in lot placement and design.
Mixed-use developments which have a minimum 25% commercial component
and are situated with infrastructure that can sustain increased density: allow
for a minimum 42’ lot width where the following criteria are met:
1. Rear-loaded lots only with use of alleys and which provide for a
minimum of 4 off-street parking spaces (not including garages).
2. No overnight parking on the street, unless the design includes specific
parallel on-street parking options to be approved on a case-by-case
basis;
3. Pedestrian network – is included on both sides of the road and
provides connectivity to the commercial component, open space(s),
and other amenities throughout;
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4. Open Space/Amenity – Usable space which meets or exceeds 15% of
the developable area, cannot include stormwater facilities, slopes in
excess of 4:1, or wetlands and have some usable amenities included;
5. Architectural standards – Provide an array of housing options which
break-up the standard facades, utilize brick/stone/cement fiber
options only;
6. Unit count – does not exceed 115 total units and is at least 60%
single-family detached housing options…..
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
b. Zoning Ordinance 2025-07 - Concerning a request by Bassam Issa for consideration
of an ordinance to zone about 36 acres, more or less, for property located at APD-40
from IH Heavy Industrial Zoning District to PUD 60 and includes Tax Map 065
Parcel 001.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 7-2).
ZONING ORDINANCE 2025-07
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 APD 40 AT HOLLOWAY CORNER "PUD 60" ON PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS TAX MAP 065 PARCEL 001.00, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING THE ZONING PLAN AND ZONING MAP FOR PUD
60; 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 60" subject to the provisions described in
each section of this ordinance. The permitted uses in the PUD 60 zoning district
are those uses outlined in Section 5 of this ordinance. The development
standards for the PUD 60 district are outlined in this ordinance, including
requirements for plan approval, and compliance with applicable permitting
requirements.
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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 60, Holloway Corner Development (name may be revised during the platting process
with approval of the Cleveland • Municipal Planning) includes property generally
identified as Tax Map 065 Parcel 001.00. Exhibit A illustrates the overall APD 40 at
Holloway Road Conceptual Plan for the subject property.
Section 4. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DEVELOPMENT DENSITY.
This section is intended to provide a general description of the APD 40 at Holloway
Roa development. The project consists of a Townhome neighborhood which includes a
clubhouse, pool, and other amenities. The developer shall include any permanent
retention or detention pond areas or landscaped common areas.
Section 5. PERMITTED USES AND PROHIBITED USES.
The PUD 60 Subdivision allows for the construction of up to 115 residential units in
single-unit or townhouse units not exceeding four stories. Streets, sidewalks, drainage
structures, fire hydrants, utilities, and the like are allowed. Residential amenities such
as a community clubhouse, park shelters, benches, or tables, are allowed in the
common area and will be reviewed by the Planning Director for consistency with the
approved plan. Nothing herein should be construed as prohibiting the Developer from
making further refinements to the development plan of PUD 60 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. The location of residential uses within the PUD will comport
with the descriptions of the constituent parts of the development which are
conceptually described within Exhibit "A" unless modified by agreement of the Cleveland
Municipal Planning Commission. Home occupations permitted in Cleveland's zoning
ordinance are allowed unless prohibited by Developer covenants and restrictions.
Commercial uses to include restaurants, with or without drive-thru services, retails
services such as multi-tenant structures, offices, and the like. Specifically excluded uses
are climate controlled and mini-warehouse storage units, auto, tire and oil change
facilities, all sex-outlet related uses, and car washes. Billboards are prohibited.
Section 6. CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.
6.A. CONCEPTUAL PLAN.
A conceptual plan (Exhibit A) for PUD 60, The APD 40 at Holloway Corner Development
PUD was prepared for submission to the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission for
consideration in the regular meeting on November 15, 2022. 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. All development within PUD 60 must be consistent with
this Conceptual Plan with regard to development standards and general layout unless
subsequently modified by agreement of the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission.
However, any modification may not increase the total number of dwelling units beyond
115 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 PUD development may reflect some alteration in the conceptual plan such as the
exact location of each specific residential unit and type within the designated residential
areas. Other variations may include the width or alignment of streets, or the precise
placement of buildings, but these will be generally consistent with the conceptual plan,
mutually consistent with one another, and not violate any features of this ordinance as
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these relate to adjoining properties and infrastructure (e.g., external intersection
locations, buffers with external properties, etc.).
All streets or access drives within the PUD 60 development shall be constructed with
adequate width to accommodate the installation of sidewalks which shall be installed at
the expense of the developer. Further specification of intersection design requirements
and other infrastructure standards will be specified prior to platting.
PLATS.
One or more plats will be prepared for the PUD 60 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. These plats
shall be consistent in general layout with the conceptual site plan.
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS.
The Developer shall prepare and implement such master covenants, restrictions,
homeowner association documents, common area agreements, and the like which the
Developer determines are necessary to carry out the development of PUD 60 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 60 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. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards for PUD 60 shall be those established in this ordinance.
Where development standards are not otherwise included in this ordinance, the
standards shall be those in the R2 Townhome residential zone from the City of
Cleveland's zoning regulations.
7.A. Building Lot Size & Setbacks
Townhouse building setbacks shall be 25’ for the front, 15’ rear setback, and 5’ side setback. The
front setback may be reduced to 15' for the side yard of corner lots and for units with side or rear
yard parking/driveways. No setback is required for shared walls of townhouse units. Storage
sheds and similar accessory structures, if allowed by the Development restrictions, 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 development restrictions, are to maintain the required setbacks for the primary
structure. Open patios and decks may extend to within 10 feet of a rear property line. 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.
Single family Detached Lots; Setbacks:
Front: 25'
Side: 5'
Rear: 15'
Min Lot Width: 42'
Section 7.B Sidewalks, Common Area, & Amenities
1. Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all new streets within the subdivision, where shown
on the conceptual plan. Sidewalks connections shall be made to the commercial section fronting
APD40.
2. A front yard landscaped area shall be provided along the interior drive separating the commercial
and residential areas of the development. This shall include landscaping throughout and a
sidewalk.
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3. All utilities shall be placed outside of the street except for required crossings, any crossing shall
be approved by the City.
4. The minimum open space provided shall be a minimum of 20%. A portion of the open space
shall be easily accessible and usable by the residents and shall include a dog park, passive parks,
and walking trails.
5. A centralized cluster mailbox unit shall be provided, if required by the United States Postal
service, and shall include a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per 50 units.
6. Additional overflow parking shall be provided with the mail kiosk and amenities which is in an
off-street parking area.
7.C Miscellaneous Standards
1. The exterior façades of all structures shall be comprised of brick, stone, or fiber cement board
materials (no vinyl siding except for accents such as soffits & fascia). All foundations shall be
brick or stone.
2. Residential buildings must incorporate a variety of building elements and treatments for single
family detached and townhome style housing. Structures must include articulation, change in
materials or texture, windows, or other architectural features. Repair to the roof of any
townhome with a common roofline of any adjoining unit must be addressed within the private
covenant restrictions.
3. All residential structures shall have a minimum one car garage and 3 of street parking spaces.
4. A two-inch caliper hardwood shade tree which is determined acceptable to the City's Urban
Forester shall be installed at the property lines between freestanding buildings of townhomes and
in the front yard of each single-family detached home. Front driveways/parking areas of
townhomes shall be separated by a minimum of one 3' planted landscape strip (not grass or
stone).
5. Attempts shall be made to preserve existing trees where possible along the outer edges of the
development.
6. On-street parking shall be limited to guest and temporary parking. The parking of commercial
vehicles, tractor-trailer cabs, commercial equipment, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, ATVs,
boats and other watercraft, trailers, stored vehicles, or inoperable vehicles is not allowed. Parking
is prohibited between the hours of 12:00am and 6:00am.
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 PUD 60 APD
40 at Holloway Road 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.
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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 PUD44, 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 A 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 PUD 60 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 APD 40 at Holloway Road Developers 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 no 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 state 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
Councilwoman McKenzie moved that Zoning Ordinance 2024-07 be voted for passage on
first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman May; and upon roll call, Councilwoman
McKenzie, Councilman May, Councilman Goff, Councilman Moore, and Vice Mayor Webb voted
aye. Councilman Cassada voted no. The motion carried 5:1.
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The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
c. Zoning Ordinance 2025-10 - Concerning a request by Charles Pitner for
consideration of an ordinance to zone about .16 acres, more or less, for property
located at Fair Street from CG General Commercial Zoning District to R-2 Low
Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District and includes Tax Map 058H Group
C Parcels 031.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent).
Zoning Ordinance 2025-10
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, in regular session assembled
that the portion of property described herein be, and the same is hereby, rezoned from CG
General Commercial Zoning District to R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning
District
Approximately .16 acres, more or less, located on Fair Street as shown on the
attached map.
For reference, the same property is being shown on Tax Map 058H Group C
Parcel 031.00 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
Councilman May moved that Zoning Ordinance 2024-10 be voted for passage on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Moore; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
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The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
d. Ordinance 2025-11 - Concerning a request by Real Life Village Inc. for
consideration of an ordinance to amend PUD 47 to remove the 50-foot right-of-way
dedication requirement (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent).
ORDINANCE 2025-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE
AMENDING THE CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14 CHAPTER 2 TO
ESTABLISH A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING DISTRICT
KNOWN AS "PUD 47" ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR LEGACY
PARKWAY (TAX MAP 041 PARCEL 005.30) AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING THE ZONING PLAN AND ZONING MAP FOR
PUD 47; MAKING VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE UNLAWFUL AND
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; ESTABLISHING A LIST OF PERMITTED USES;
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS FOR MITIGATION OF NOISE AND VIBRATION;
ESTABLISHING SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS
FOR TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ON AND ADJACENT TO THE SITE AND PARKING,
FIRE LANES, AND SERVICE AND DELIVERY VEHICLES; ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPERVIOUS AREAS, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT,
LANDSCAPING, TREE PRESERVATION, BUFFERING, LIGHTING; ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL APPEARANCE, SIGNAGE AND OUTDOOR
DISPLAYS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR LITTER AND SOLID WASTE
CONTROL AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE; STATING
RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS AND
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS; REQUIRING PROPER SUBDIVISION AND SITE
PLANNING; REQUIRING A PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR TIME
LIMITS AND POSSIBLE REVERSION TO THE FORMER ZONING
CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS AND POSSIBLE
FUTURE REVISIONS TO THE PUD; COMMUNICATING THE BINDING EFFECT OF
THE ORDINANCE UPON OTHERS; 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; 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 2
herein as "PUD 47" subject to the provisions described in each section of this ordinance. The
permitted uses in the PUD 47 zoning district are those uses outlined in Section 5 of this
ordinance. The development standards for PUD 47 district are 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 a 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.
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Section 3. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION.
PUD 47, Legacy Parkway Development (name may be revised during the platting process with
approval of the Cleveland Municipal Planning) includes property generally identified as Tax
Map 041 Parcel 005.30. Exhibit A illustrates the overall Legacy Parkway Conceptual Plan for
the subject property.
Section 4. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DEVELOPMENT DENSITY.
This section is intended to provide a general description of the Legacy Parkway Development.
The project consists of a mixture of residential and public institutional uses associated with the
non-profit entity that will be located on site as well as future residential uses not associated with
the non-profit entity. The developer shall include any permanent retention and detention pond
areas or landscaped common areas.
Section 5. PERMITTED USES AND PROHIBITED USES.
The PUD 47 development allows for the construction of residential and general commercial
entities with uses specified in within R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District
and allowable uses within CG General Commercial Zoning District. Specifically prohibited uses
include outdoor firing ranges, racetracks, car washes, storage facilities, and adult businesses or
sex outlets as defined by the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Section 6. CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.
6.A. CONCEPTUAL PLAN
A conceptual plan (exhibit A) for PUD 47, Legacy Parkway Development, was prepared for
submission to the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission for consideration in the regular
meeting on September 19th, 2023. The concept 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. All development within
PUD 47 must be consistent with this conceptual plan with regard to development standards and
general layout unless subsequently modified by agreement of the Cleveland Municipal Planning
Commission. However, any modification may not increase the total number of dwelling units
beyond 35 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 PUD
development may reflect some alteration in the conceptual plan such as the exact location of
each specific building and type within the development area. Other variations may include the
width or alignment of streets, or the precise placement of buildings, but these will be generally
consistent with the conceptual plan, mutually consistent with on another, and not violate any
feature of this ordinance as these relate to adjoining properties and infrastructure (e.g., external
intersection locations, buffers with external properties, etc.)
All streets or access drives within the PUD 47 development shall be constructed with adequate
width to accommodate the installation of sidewalks which shall be installed at the expense of the
developer. Further specification of intersection design requirements and other infrastructure
standards will be specified prior to platting.
6.B PLATS
One or more plats will be prepared for the PUD 47 property by the Developer for approval in
accordance with the City of Cleveland, Tennessee subdivision regulations. These plats will
describe and dedicate public streets and 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. These plats shall be consistent in general layout with
the conceptual site plan.
6.C. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS
The Developer shall prepare and implement such master covenants, restrictions, homeowner
association documents, common area agreements, and the like which the Developer determines
are necessary to carry out the development of PUD 47 as envisioned herein. It is a requirement of
this ordinance that such documents are in place and enforced by the Developer (or Developer's
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heirs, successors, or assigns) to the extent necessary for PUD 47 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 party to
them.
Section 7. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards for PUD 47 shall be those established in this ordinance. Where
development standards are not otherwise included in this ordinance, the standards shall be those
in the R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family residential zone for residential development
and CG General Commercial zoning for commercial development from the City of Cleveland's
zoning regulations.
A 25' buffer shall be established between the non-profit development and associated amenities
and the greenway right-of-way for mutual enhancement.
The general appearance for all development within the PUD 47 development area shall be in
accordance with the IGC Interstate Gateway District Standards outlined in section 2.20 of the
Cleveland, TN Zoning Ordinance.
A monument style ground sign shall be installed at the primary entrance(s) to the site. All
common areas, facilities, and landscaping shall be kept in good repair by the developer, future,
owners, or an established homeowner's association. Once established, the homeowner's
association shall enforce a no overnight parking within the Rights-of-way for emergency service
access.
Centralized cluster mailbox units shall be provided, if required by the United States Postal
Service, and shall include a minimum of 3 off-street parking spaces per. These may be combined
with site amenities as provided. 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. All stormwater detention/retention areas will be screened from public
ROW. Each single-family residential lot must provide a minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces,
therefore reducing on-street parking and traffic congestion.
The minimum lot width requirements for single-family detached home sites are 60 feet and the
depth requirements are 100 feet. The front setback requirements are 15 feet, side setback
requirements are 5 feet, and rear setbacks shall be no less than 15' from the property line. Site
specific 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. Townhomes must
follow the City's established process requiring a site plan for construction and a final plat after
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 5 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.
Retaining walls as needed for the grading of building pads should maintain a 5-foot setback.
Walls greater than four feet in height must be reviewed and approved by the City of Cleveland
Director of Development and Engineering Services prior to the issuance of a building permit.
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 Residential
Zoning District shall apply for any standards this ordinance does not address concerning
residential development and CG General Commercial zoning for commercial development.
The developer shall dedicate a 50-foot-wide strip of unopened right-of-way along the front of the
parcel which borders Interstate 75 Right-of-way for future road development by the City of
Cleveland.
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The developer shall dedicate a 20’ wide easement which borders Interstate 75 right-of-way for
future greenway expansion.
Public Utilities shall be designed outside of the curb-to-curb area, except for reasonable
crossings where necessary. The Director of Planning and Community Development, or their
assigns, may allow deviations to utility locations when given a reasonable explanation for the
deviation.
Section 8. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS AND PERMITTING
REQUIREMENTS.
The Developer, and its assigns or successor in title, is responsible for obtaining all federal, state,
and local permits required for the construction of the Proposed PUD 47 Legacy Parkway
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 structed 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 PUD
47, 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 A 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 PUD 47 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 Real Life Village 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 passage and upon the execution of the development order as
described above, the public convenience and necessity requiring it.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Vice Mayor Webb moved that Ordinance 2024-11 be voted for passage on first reading. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Goff; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
e. Zoning Ordinance 2025-12 - Concerning a request by multiple property owners for
consideration of an ordinance to zone about 3.73 acres, more or less, for property
located at Valley Head Rd. from R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District to
PUD 63 and includes Tax Map 034I Group D Parcels 002.00-007.00 (Planning
Commission: Approved 7-0; 1 absent, 1 recused).
ZONING ORDINANCE 2025-12
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
VALLEY HEAD ROAD PROJECT "PUD 63" ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TAX
MAP 034I GROUP D PARCELS 03.00-07.00, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN; PROVIDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT;
AMENDING THE ZONING PLAN AND ZONING MAP FOR PUD 63; 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 63" subject to the provisions described in each section of this ordinance. The
permitted uses in the PUD 63 zoning district are those uses outlined in Section 5 of this
ordinance. The development standards for the PUD 63 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.
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Section 3. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION.
PUD 63, Valley Head Road Project (name may be revised during the platting process with
approval of the Cleveland Municipal Planning, includes property generally identified as a portion
of Tax Map 034I D Parcels 002.00-007.00. Exhibit A illustrates the overall Valley Head Road
Project Conceptual Plan for the subject property.
Section 4. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DEVELOPMENT DENSITY.
This section is intended to provide a general description of the Valley head Road Project. The
project consists of townhomes homes, detached single family homes, and duplexes with central
common areas. Exhibit A shows the general location of proposed infrastructure and common
areas. In terms of total allowable density, the project shall not exceed 38 total units. The common
open space designed within the development may include any permanent retention or detention
pond areas or landscaped common area.
Section 5. PERMITTED USES AND PROHIBITED USES.
The PUD 63 Subdivision allows for the construction of up to 38 residential units in triplex and
quadplexes without amending this ordinance. 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 63
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. The location of particular residential uses within the Valley Head Road
development will comport with the descriptions of the constituent parts of the development
which are conceptually described within Exhibit A unless modified by agreement of the
Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission. Home occupations permitted in Cleveland's zoning
ordinance are allowed unless prohibited by the Developer. There are no conditional uses within
the PUD 63 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 A) for PUD 63, Valley Head Road was prepared for submission to
the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission for consideration in the regular meeting on
February 18, 2025. 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. All development within PUD 63 must be
consistent with this Conceptual Plan with regard to development standards and general layout
unless subsequently modified by agreement of the Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission.
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
development may ultimately reflect some alteration in the conceptual plan such as the exact
location of each specific feature within the development. Other variations may include the width
or alignment of streets, or the precise placement of buildings, but these will be generally
consistent with the conceptual plan, mutually consistent with one another, and not violate any
features of this ordinance as these relate to adjoining properties and infrastructure (e.g. external
intersection locations and traffic improvements, buffers with external properties, etc.).
Units will only be accessible from interior drives with a maximum of 2 driveway/access way
cuts along Valley Head Road. Sidewalks are required along the Valley Head Road frontage in
accordance with the sidewalk ordinance for the City of Cleveland. Where Valley Head Road
Right-of-way does not meet the minimum 50’ width needed for collector streets, right-of-way
shall be provided that equals 25’ from the centerline of the existing road.
6.B. PLATS.
One or more plats will be prepared for the PUD 63 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
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easements that are necessary for various purposes within the development such as utilities,
access, maintenance, and conservation, etc. These plats shall be consistent in general layout with
the conceptual site plan. Townhomes may be platted with frontage onto a private drive in lieu of
a public street. The private drive shall contain an access easement allowing for shared use by the
townhomes that it abuts.
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 63 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 63 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. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards for PUD 63 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 and
townhouse regulations from the subdivision ordinance. 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.A. Building Lot Size & Setbacks
Setbacks shall be governed by R-2 zoning requirements. Storage sheds and similar accessory
structures, if allowed by the Development restrictions, 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 development
restrictions, are to maintain the required setbacks for the primary structure. Open patios and
decks may extend to within 10 feet of a rear property line. 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.
Section 7.B Sidewalks, Common Area, & Amenities
1. Sidewalks are required along the property frontage along Valley Head Road.
3. The minimum open space provided shall be a minimum of ¼ acre. A portion of the open
space shall be easily accessible and usable by the residents.
4. A centralized cluster mailbox unit shall be provided, if required by the United States
Postal service, and shall include a minimum of two off-street parking spaces.
5. Central dumpsters shall be utilized in lieu of individual trash cans and shall be placed in
areas accessible to all units.
7.C Miscellaneous Standards
1. The exterior façades of all structures shall be comprised of brick, stone, or fiber cement
board materials (no vinyl siding except for accents such as soffits & fascia). All
foundations shall be brick or stone.
2. A minimum of two- and one-half parking spaces per dwelling unit is required.
3. A two-inch caliper hardwood shade tree which is determined acceptable to the City's
Urban Forester shall be installed between freestanding buildings. Front
driveways/parking areas for each structure shall be separated by a minimum of one 3'
planted landscape strip (not grass or stone).
4. Attempts shall be made to preserve existing trees along the perimeter of the development
however, the city tree preservation requirements are not otherwise applicable. An
additional 10’ buffer shall be required along the single-family structures to the south and
west and must include a single row of evergreen trees and one shade tree per 50 linear
feet.
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5. A landscape street yard no smaller than 5' in width shall be installed along Valley Head
Road to provide privacy and to maintain a high-quality appearance. This street yard shall
include various trees and shrubs as approved through staff site plan review.
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 PUD63 Valley Head Road. 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
PUD46, 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 A 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 PUD63 zoning district and is binding upon the 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 the current owner 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 passage and upon the execution of the development order as
described above, the public convenience and necessity requiring it.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman Moore moved that Zoning Ordinance 2024-12 be voted for passage on first
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Goff; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
The following Ordinance was then presented in full:
f. Ordinance 2025-13 - Concerning a request by Dennis Botts for consideration of an
ordinance to abandon a section of unopened right-of-way located along Johnson
Boulevard and ending at the city limits along Tax Map 058I Group C Parcel 005.00
(Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent).
ORDINANCE 2025-13
WHEREAS the owner(s) of all parcels of land fronting on or having their access from the section
of City of Cleveland right-of-way described herein, those parcels and owners being identified in
the records of Bradley County, Tennessee, have requested that the City of Cleveland abandon its
right-of-way in the aforementioned section of right-of-way; and
WHEREAS the need for the subject right-of-way has been reviewed, including the need for any
utility easements that were identified by the responsible utilities; and
WHEREAS the proposed right-of-way abandonment has been reviewed and approved by the
Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS the proposed right-of-way abandonment has bee properly posted and advertised and
the procedural requirements of Section 16-123 of the Cleveland Municipal Code for the
abandonment of city rights-of-way have otherwise been met; and
WHEREAS the City Council has determined that it is appropriate to approve the requested right-
of-way abandonment identified herein, subject to any easements for utilities and/or other
conditions as identified herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OC
CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE:
1. DESCRIPTION RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE ABANDONED: Subject to the retention of
utility easements and/or any other conditions described in Section 2 below, the City of
Cleveland, Tennessee intends to and does hereby abandon its public right-of-way interest
in the following section of right-of-way:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Tract 4 of the lands of Dennis and Marcia Botts, as
recorded in BCROD deed book 3050 page 459, said point also being located in the
eastern right of way of Johnson Blvd; thence with the eastern right of way of Johnson
Blvd in a northerly direction along a curve Delta=2 degrees 41 minutes 28 seconds, T=
5.99’, R=255.00’, L=11.98’, Chord=north 11 degrees 40 minutes 57 seconds west, 11.98
feet to a point; thence south 68 degrees 18 minutes 3 seconds east, 153.38 feet to a point;
thence south 20 degrees 41 minutes 52 seconds west, 10 feet to a point; thence north 68
degrees 18 minutes 3 seconds west, 146.97 feet to the point of beginning.
2. RETENTION OF EASEMENTS: The City shall retain an easement to maintain access to
public electric facilities as long as they remain in place.
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3. AREA TO BE ZONED: The area hereby abandoned shall be understood as zoned in the
same zoning district as the adjoining zone extending to the centerline of the abandoned
right-of-way.
4. CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY: All ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to
the extent of said conflict. In the event that any part of this ordinance is ruled to be
unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other parts of the ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage on final
reading and after the time that any parcel which does not currently have road frontage is
re-platted to obtain the necessary frontage, the public welfare requiring it.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman May moved that Ordinance 2024-13 be voted for passage on first reading. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Moore; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
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The following Resolution was then presented in full:
RESOLUTION 2025-20
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is proceeding with the TDOT
Highway 60 road widening project (TDOT Project No. 06009-2218-14, Federal No. NH-60(13),
PIN # 101430.01); and
WHEREAS, TDOT needs to obtain a permanent drainage easement and a temporary
construction easement from the City of Cleveland across the parcel of land generally described
as Tax Map 033 122.00, which parcel is located on Georgetown Road, and which parcel is titled
to the City of Cleveland, Tennessee for the use and benefit of the Cleveland Board of Education,
and which parcel is the location of Cleveland Middle School; and
WHEREAS, the proposed easements and the compensation to be paid by the State of
Tennessee for these easements is described in the attached documents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to grant the requested easements to TDOT for the
Highway 60 project and accept the compensation offered by TDOT for these easements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Cleveland, in regular session assembled, that the City Council hereby consents to and grants
approval of the easements described in the attached documents, and the City Council hereby
accepts and approves of the compensation offered by TDOT for these easements, and the City
Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute any and all documents which may be necessary
or appropriate in connection with the granting of the easements described herein.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/John F. Kimball ___________________________
City Attorney Kevin Brooks, Mayor
___________________________
Shawn McKay, City Clerk
Councilman May moved that Resolution 2025-20 be accepted as presented. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Goff; and upon roll call, unanimously passed.
Mr. Fivas stated our financial consultant was slated to be here on March 24 but one
Councilmember will be out. He then asked for two suggested dates on rescheduling the Budget
Planning Session. After a brief discussion, it was determined to check availability for dates
March 26, 27 or April 2, 3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Brooks announced the following:
a. The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Brooks adjourned the meeting at 4:22 p.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Mayor City Clerk
Agenda
City Council 190 Church St., NE
Cleveland, TN 37312
Work Session www.clevelandtn.gov
Agenda
Monday, March 10, 2025 1:00 PM Municipal Building
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. Grand Opening of Johnston Park – May 12, 2025 @ 11:30 a.m.
b. Discussion on Cherokee Restaurant Tenant RFP
c. Project Update
3. REVIEW OF 3:00 AGENDA – CITY MANAGER
4. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
a. Councilman Estes
b. Councilman Cassada
c. Councilman May
d. Councilman Goff
e. Vice Mayor Webb
f. Councilman Moore
g. Councilwoman McKenzie
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. ADJOURNMENT
City Council 190 Church St., NE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Regular Session www.clevelandtn.gov
Agenda
Monday, March 10, 2025 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 – February 24, 2025 (p. 1)
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. HEARING PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Public Hearing – To hear public comments concerning a request by Charles
Pitner for consideration of an ordinance to zone about .16 acres, more or less, for
property located at Fair Street from CG General Commercial Zoning District to R-2
Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District and includes Tax Map 058H
Group C Parcels 031.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent) (p. 2-3).
b. Public Hearing - To hear public comments concerning a request by Real Life
Village Inc. for consideration of an ordinance to amend PUD 47 to remove the 50-
foot right of way dedication requirement (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1
absent) (p. 4-5).
c. Public Hearing - To hear public comments concerning a request by multiple
property owners for consideration of an ordinance to zone about 3.73 acres, more
or less, for property located at Valley Head Rd. from R-1 Single Family Residential
Zoning District to PUD 63 and includes Tax Map 034I Group D Parcels 002.00-
007.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 7-0; 1 absent, 1 recused) (p. 6-7).
d. Public Hearing - To hear public comments concerning a request by Dennis Botts
for consideration of an ordinance to abandon a section of unopened right-of-way
located along Johnson Boulevard and ending at the city limits along Tax Map 058I
Group C Parcel 005.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent) (p. 8-9).
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Resolution 2025-18 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter agreement to be
considered a holdover licensee with TDOT until a License Agreement to construct and
maintain sidewalks can be renewed (p. 10-14).
b. Resolution 2025-19 – Authorizing the Mayor to sign a request for consent to
assignment with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. from Talley Construction (p. 15-19).
c. Motion – Conflict Consent for Miller Martin (p. 20-21).
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
a. Councilman Estes
b. Councilman Cassada
c. Councilman May
d. Councilman Goff
e. Vice Mayor Webb
f. Councilman Moore
g. Councilwoman McKenzie
10. NEW BUSINESS AND ORDINANCES
a. Motion - Council Consideration Modification of PUD Minimum Lot Requirements (p. 22-23).
b. Zoning Ordinance 2025-07 - Concerning a request by Bassam Issa for consideration
of an ordinance to zone about 36 acres, more or less, for property located at APD-40
from IH Heavy Industrial Zoning District to PUD 60 and includes Tax Map 065 Parcel
001.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 7-2) (p. 24-33).
c. Zoning Ordinance 2025-10 - Concerning a request by Charles Pitner for
consideration of an ordinance to zone about .16 acres, more or less, for property
located at Fair Street from CG General Commercial Zoning District to R-2 Low Density
Single and Multi-Family Zoning District and includes Tax Map 058H Group C Parcels
031.00 (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent) (p. 34-36).
d. Ordinance 2025-11 - Concerning a request by Real Life Village Inc. for consideration
of an ordinance to amend PUD 47 to remove the 50-foot right-of-way dedication
requirement (Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent) (p. 37-44).
e. Zoning Ordinance 2025-12 - Concerning a request by multiple property owners for
consideration of an ordinance to zone about 3.73 acres, more or less, for property
located at Valley Head Rd. from R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District to PUD
63 and includes Tax Map 034I Group D Parcels 002.00-007.00 (Planning Commission:
Approved 7-0; 1 absent, 1 recused) (p. 45-53).
f. Ordinance 2025-13 - Concerning a request by Dennis Botts for consideration of an
ordinance to abandon a section of unopened right-of-way located along Johnson
Boulevard and ending at the city limits along Tax Map 058I Group C Parcel 005.00
(Planning Commission: Approved 8-0; 1 absent) (p. 54-60).
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025
b. Budget Work Session – Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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