Cleveland public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a consent agenda with three plat approvals for properties on Georgetown Road, North Lee Hwy, and Stone Glen Trail. Under new business, they will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: 3910 Georgetown Rd NW from R-3 to PI, and 2121 North Ocoee Street from PI to CG. Additionally, they will consider a plan of service, annexation resolution, and zoning ordinance for a .11-acre parcel on Johnson Boulevard to bring it into the city and zone it R-2.

• Final plat for Marathon Realty Corp at Georgetown Road (0.54 acres, CG district)
• Preliminary plat for Berry Development at North Lee Hwy and Coleman Drive (20 acres)
• Rezoning of 3910 Georgetown Rd NW from R-3 to PI (0.60 acres)
• Rezoning of 2121 North Ocoee Street from PI to CG (1.25 acres)
• Annexation and rezoning of .11 acres on Johnson Boulevard for Southeast Land Trust

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including three plats, and approved three zoning ordinance changes, a plan of service, and an annexation resolution. All votes were 7-0. No public hearings were held.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with final plat for .54 acres on Georgetown Road, preliminary plats for 20 acres on North Lee Hwy/Coleman Drive and .28 acres on Stone Glen Trail NW (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3910 Georgetown Rd NW from R-3 to PI (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2121 North Ocoee Street from PI to CG (7-0)
• Approved Plan of Service for .11 acres on Johnson Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved annexation resolution for .11 acres on Johnson Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved zoning of .11 acres on Johnson Boulevard from R2 county to R-2 (7-0)

Cleveland City Council

The City Council holds a work session to discuss downtown grants and holiday events, then a regular session with public hearings on three zoning requests. The council will vote on a resolution to annex and rezone 3.92 acres at Circle Drive to commercial, as well as a PILOT agreement for Amaero Advanced Materials. Consent items include consulting contracts, grant agreements, and a banking extension.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 3.92 acres at Circle Drive to CH Highway Commercial (BBB Corporation)
• Public hearing on rezoning 0.18 acres at 1132 Wildwood Ave SE from CH to R-2 (Misty and Jason West)
• Public hearing to amend PUD 53 to allow single-family dwellings in addition to multi-family (Barry Clark)
• Resolution 2024-135: PILOT agreement for Amaero Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Inc.
• Resolution 2024-133: Contract amendment with TDOT for Gaut Street sidewalk project (federal funds)

The Cleveland City Council unanimously approved the annexation of about 3.92 acres at Circle Drive (BBB Corporation) and its zoning to CH Highway Commercial, rezoned 0.18 acres at 1132 Wildwood Ave SE to R-2, and amended PUD 53 to allow 60 residential units (28 single-family, 32 townhomes). The council also approved a consent agenda including a PILOT agreement for Amaero Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Inc. and several contracts. Public comments raised concerns about fiber-optic installation disruptions, and the council discussed potential enforcement of conduit use for utility lines.

• Approved Resolution 2024-130 (Plan of Service) for Circle Drive annexation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-131 (annexation) for Circle Drive property (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2024-61 (CH zoning) for Circle Drive property (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance 2024-62 (R-2 zoning) for 1132 Wildwood Ave SE (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-63 (PUD 53 amendment) for Benton Pike Townhome (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including PILOT agreement for Amaero Advanced Materials & Manufacturing (unanimous)
• Declared Cherokee Hotel restaurant equipment as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Greenway Advisory Board

The Greenway Advisory Board will discuss updates on Phase VI, Jim Sharp Park, and the Fillauer Branch Greenway, including a tentative start date and $120,000 in committed funding. The board will also review its bylaws, consider adding a new board member, and address the reconnection of the greenway at Tinsley Park after pickleball court construction.

• Fillauer Branch Greenway Phase I start date tentative pending completion of other road projects
• $120,000 committed by McKee Family, Chattanooga Gas, and Bradley County HCI for Phase I
• Phase VI greenway awaiting state design completion; right-of-way process ongoing for six parcels
• Jim Sharp Park awaiting approval from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Bylaws review regarding board appointments and possible addition of a member

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2024, to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and consider several land-use items. The consent agenda includes three subdivision plat approvals. New business features a request by BBB Corporation to annex and rezone 3.92 acres on Circle Drive to CH Highway Commercial, a zone change for 0.18 acres at 1132 Wildwood Ave., and an amendment to PUD 53 to allow single-family dwellings. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consent agenda: final plat for 15.76 acres on Minnis Road, revised preliminary plat for 19.78 acres on Shady Lane NE, preliminary plat for 0.12 acres on Parkstone Drive
• Plan of service, annexation, and rezoning of 3.92 acres on Circle Drive from FAR to CH (BBB Corporation)
• Ordinance to rezone 0.18 acres at 1132 Wildwood Ave. from CH to R-2 (Misty and Jason West)
• Ordinance to amend PUD 53 to allow single-family residential dwellings in addition to multi-family (Gary Clark)

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council meets for a work session at 1:15 PM and a regular session at 3:00 PM. The regular session includes a public hearing on a request to rezone 4.93 acres at 9227 Frontage Road from RA to CH Highway Commercial, and a consent agenda with three final-passage zoning ordinances and several resolutions. Notable actions include final approval of ordinances for PUD amendments and rezoning for townhomes, a 18-acre property on Lewis Street, and a 14.87-acre property at King Street and Buchanan Road. Council will also consider a funding request for the City Shapers program and a grant agreement for tree planting.

• Public hearing on rezoning 4.93 acres at 9227 Frontage Road from RA to CH (Scott Taylor request).
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-57 to amend PUD 44 to allow townhomes (Tax Map 041F Group D Parcel 006.00).
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-58 rezoning 18 acres at Lewis Street to PUD 58 (Tax Map 058B Group C).
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-59 rezoning 14.87 acres at King Street and Buchanan Road to PUD 59 (Tax Map 065E).
• Resolution 2024-129 authorizing a grant agreement with the State of Tennessee for the TAEP Community Tree Planting grant.

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold public hearings and consider final passage of several zoning ordinances, including a 157-acre rezoning to PUD56, and new business items for annexation and rezoning of properties on Lewis Street and King Street/Buchanan Road. The consent agenda also includes agreements for CDBG-funded down payment assistance and a contract for engineering services at the former Whirlpool site.

• Public hearing and new business on amending PUD 44 to allow townhomes on Tax Map 041F Group D Parcel 006.00
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-54 rezoning 157.03 acres on Brymer Creek, Johnston School, and Mason roads to PUD56
• Annexation and rezoning of ~10.99 acres on Lewis Street (Tax Map 056 Parcels 083.00, 084.00, and 058B Group C Parcel 010.00)
• Annexation and rezoning of ~14.87 acres on King Street and Buchanan Road (Tax Map 065E Group F Parcel 011.00 and Group C Parcel 001.00)
• Approval of Subrecipient Agreements with City Fields and Habitat for Humanity for CDBG down payment assistance to 10 total homebuyers

Cleveland City Council

This is a strategic planning session where the City Council will review the current 3-year capital plan ($139M Build Cleveland Future Initiative) and discuss a new proposed 3-year capital plan. Council will also discuss individual priorities, long-term funding options, and several specific proposals including Cleveland City Schools requests, the Downtown Connector Project, recreation and sports tourism, transitional housing, and an animal control shelter. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of current 3-year capital plan ($139 M. Build Cleveland Future Initiative)
• Overview of new proposed 3-year capital plan
• Discussion on Cleveland City Schools requests
• Discussion on Downtown Connector Project
• Discussion on Recreation & Sports Tourism Proposal

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda, and new business. Key decisions include a final plat for a 22.98-acre subdivision, a landscape plan for Callen Lane, a zoning amendment to allow townhomes in PUD 44, a variance for Dry Valley Road, and multiple annexation, plan of service, and rezoning requests for properties on Lewis Street NE and King Street/Buchanan Road totaling over 30 acres.

• Final plat approval for 22.98 acres at 22nd Street NW (Tax Map 040 023.00) in R-1 zoning
• Ordinance to amend PUD 44 to replace apartments with townhomes (Tax Map 041F Group D Parcel 006.00)
• Flag stem length and width variance for 6.89 acres at Dry Valley Road (Tax Map 028 048.15) in RA zoning
• Annexation, plan of service, and rezoning to PUD 58 for ~18 acres at Lewis Street NE (Tax Map 058B Group C Parcels 010.00 & 011.00)
• Annexation, plan of service, and rezoning to PUD 59 for ~14.87 acres at King Street and Buchanan Road (Tax Map 065E Group F Parcel 011.00 & Group C Parcel 001.00)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on two variance requests: a rear setback variance for accessory structures at 403 Barberry Drive NW, and a free board height variance for a structure in the floodplain at East Circle Avenue. Both cases have staff recommendations for approval.

• Rogelio Lantigua requests rear setback variance from 5 ft to 1.8 ft (shed) and 2.5 ft (pool) at 403 Barberry Drive NW, R-2 zone
• Janey Patten requests 1-foot reduction in free board height for structure at 4660 East Circle Avenue, R-A zone (floodplain)
• Staff recommends approval for both variance requests
• Floodplain manager supports the elevation reduction variance as meeting FEMA minimums
• Minutes of September 10, 2024, meeting to be approved

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2024, to consider three new beer permit applications under the consent agenda. These include a Special Occasion Permit for Witches, Wine & Spirits Stroll on October 26, and Class 1 (Restaurant) permits for Chorti Cocina Latina and Encanto Colombiano Restaurant. The board will also approve minutes from August 12 and hear reports from members.

• Special Occasion Permit for Witches, Wine & Spirits Stroll (Oct 26, 1st Street NE, event manager Christy Goza)
• Class 1 beer permit for Chorti Cocina Latina (2595 Georgetown Rd, owner Nancy Garcia)
• Class 1 beer permit for Encanto Colombiano Restaurant (2956 Keith St NW, owner Santiago Tigreros Reyes)
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024 regular session
• Reports from Chairman Mark Smith and other board members

Greenway Advisory Board

The Greenway Advisory Board will review July 2024 minutes, receive updates on Phase VI right-of-way negotiations and Candies Creek Greenway construction, and discuss the upcoming Fillauer Branch Greenway groundbreaking scheduled after the meeting. They will also consider potential grant opportunities, the Southside concept, pickleball courts at Tinsley, and hold officer elections.

• Fillauer Branch Greenway groundbreaking tentatively set for Sept 26, 2024 after meeting
• Phase VI right-of-way process underway; 2 of 4 homeowners have no issue
• Candies Creek Greenway extension under I-75 with tentative Feb 2025 start; Jim Sharp Park construction in August 2024
• Potential grant opportunities: McKee Family-SDA & VFW, HCl-Connection to Elm
• Officer elections and discussion of Southside Concept and Pickleball Courts @ Tinsley

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes and annexations, including a large 177-acre property annexation and rezoning. They will also discuss the stormwater program, greenway projects, and a new city wellness center. Consent agenda items include contracts for stream sampling, traffic safety enforcement, and tree planting grants.

• Public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning 177 acres at Brymer Creek Road, Johnston School Road, and Mason Road (PUD56, RA districts)
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 10.94 acres on Pleasant Grove Church Road from CH to PUD57
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 0.13 acres at 922 Wildwood Avenue from CH to Mixed Use
• Public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning 2.86 acres on Blue Springs Road to R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family
• Discussion of Transitional Housing and New City Wellness Center

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing requests for property annexations, zoning changes, and site plan approvals. Key items include a large 177-acre annexation request and several residential rezoning ordinances.

• Proposed annexation and zoning of 177 acres at Brymer Creek Road, Johnston School Road, and Mason Road to PUD 56
• Proposed annexation and zoning of 2.86 acres at Blue Springs Road to R-2
• Request for Speedway development site plans and renderings at Pleasant Grove Road
• Proposed rezoning of 10.94 acres at Pleasant Grove Church Rd from CH to PUD 57
• Proposed rezoning of 0.13 acres at 922 Wildwood Avenue from CH to MU

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission approved a plan of service, annexation resolution, and PUD zoning for about 177 acres at Brymer Creek Road, Johnson School Road, and Mason Road. The commission also approved a preliminary plat for 9 lots at 20th Street and Dalton Pike, a Speedway development on Pleasant Grove Road, and several other zoning and annexation requests. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved preliminary plat for 9 lots at 20th St & Dalton Pike (6-0)
• Approved architectural renderings and site plans for Speedway on Pleasant Grove Rd (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 10.94 acres at Pleasant Grove Church Rd from CH to PUD 57 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning .13 acres at 922 Wildwood Ave from CH to MU (6-0)
• Approved plan of service, annexation, and R-2 zoning for 2.86 acres at Blue Springs Rd (6-0 each)
• Approved plan of service for 177 acres at Brymer Creek, Johnson School, and Mason Rds (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 177 acres at Brymer Creek, Johnson School, and Mason Rds (6-0)
• Approved PUD 56 zoning for 177 acres at Brymer Creek, Johnson School, and Mason Rds (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one from Kace General Partnership for multiple side setback reductions at 405 and 415 4th Street (0.34 acres, R-2 district) and another from Robert Dee Burris for a side setback variance on Blythe Avenue (0.13 acres, R-2 district). The board will also consider approving the minutes from its July 9, 2024, meeting.

• Kace General Partnership requests multiple side setback variances for 0.34 acres at 4th Street and Linden Avenue (Tax Map 057D Group Q Parcels 029.00 and 030.00) in the R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District.
• Robert Dee Burris requests a side setback variance for 0.13 acres on Blythe Avenue (Tax Map 057L Group B Parcel 021.00) in the R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Zoning District.
• Staff recommends approval of the Kace General Partnership variance due to a survey error that caused non-compliance with setbacks.
• The board will vote on approving the July 9, 2024, regular meeting minutes.
• Previous meeting minutes show approval of a conditional use permit for a vehicle wholesale operation at 2415 20th Street NE.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests. The first, for Kace General Partnership, granted multiple setback variances for property at 4th Street and Linden Avenue to correct survey errors and allow final plat approval. The second, for Robert Dee Burris, granted a one-foot side setback variance for property on Blythe Avenue to accommodate new construction. Both motions passed with no opposition, though some members recused themselves.

• Approved multiple variances for .34 acres at 4th St & Linden Ave (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved side setback variance for .13 acres on Blythe Ave (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Cleveland City Council

The City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda containing several final-passage zoning ordinances, including rezonings for large parcels on Freewill Road (35 acres to PUD54) and North Lee Highway (22 acres to PUD55). Other consent items include reappointment of the municipal judge, a landscaping license agreement with TDOT, and a property conservation grant submission. The new business section is empty, so all substantive decisions are on the consent agenda.

• Reappointment of Richard Banks as Municipal Judge
• Resolution 2024-102: License agreement with TDOT for landscaping along State Route 60 (Keith Street to Spring Creek)
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-47: Rezone 35 acres at Freewill Road from FAR to PUD54 (FB&J Enterprises)
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-49: Rezone 22 acres at North Lee Highway from FAR/RA to PUD55 (Eldredge’s and O’Neal’s)
• Ordinance 2024-50: Remove automobile sales as a conditional use in the Central Business District

The Cleveland City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included reappointing Richard Banks as municipal judge and passing 11 zoning ordinances. The zoning changes rezone properties on Lowery Street, Tonia Drive, Freewill Road, New Murraytown Road, North Lee Highway, and Stuart Road, and remove automobile sales as a conditional use in the Central Business District. The council also authorized a TDOT landscaping license agreement, a property conservation grant application, and a utility easement encroachment agreement with Palmetto Cleveland-Callen Lane LLC. No other new business was conducted.

• Reappointed Richard Banks as Municipal Judge (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-102: TDOT landscaping license agreement along State Route 60 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-103: Property Conservation Matching Grant application for park cameras (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-104: Utility easement encroachment agreement with Palmetto Cleveland-Callen Lane LLC (6-0)
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-44: 150 Lowery Street from CH to R-2 (6-0)
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-45: Lowery Street from CH to R-2 (6-0)
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-46: 3210 Tonia Drive from R-1 county to R-1 city (6-0)
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-47: Freewill Road from FAR to PUD54 (6-0)

Cleveland City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on multiple annexations and rezonings, including a 35-acre site on Freewill Road to be rezoned as PUD54 and a 22-acre site on North Lee Highway to be rezoned as PUD55. Other items include final passage of ordinances on tire storage and driveway permits, and a resolution adopting the RAISE 21 infrastructure plan. The agenda also features a public hearing to remove automobile sales as a conditional use in the Central Business District.

• Public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning 35 acres on Freewill Road to PUD54 (FB&J Enterprises)
• Public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning 22 acres on North Lee Highway to PUD55 (Eldredge’s and O’Neal’s)
• Public hearing on removing automobile sales as conditional use in Central Business District
• Final passage of ordinance establishing tire storage requirements (Ordinance 2024-42)
• Final passage of ordinance requiring driveway permits (Ordinance 2024-43)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on several subdivision plats and zoning changes. Key decisions include a rezoning request for a downtown property to allow mixed-use development, an annexation and rezoning of 9 acres at Benton Pike, and a plan to add 44 residential units off Minnis Road. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Rezoning 3.37 acres at 455 Inman Street from CBD to PUD 52 for Inman Central ISE Mixed Use development (Phoenix Investors)
• Annexation and rezoning of 9 acres at Benton Pike NE from unincorporated county to PUD 53 (Barry Clark)
• Amendment to PUD 37 to create 44 residential units off Minnis Road NE (Morgan Lane)
• Preliminary plat for 116 lots on Old Powerline Road NE (Three Point Development, LLC)
• Final plat for 74 single-family lots on Minnis Road (Riverstone Construction)

Cleveland City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular session to discuss the 3rd Street Corridor Plan and vote on several zoning ordinances. The body is also reviewing annexation requests and infrastructure agreements with TDOT.

• Public hearing for zoning 3.37 acres at 455 Inman Street E from CBD to PUD
• Public hearing for annexing and zoning 9 acres at Benton Pike NE to PUD53
• Proposed ordinance to add 20 townhome units to PUD 37 on Minnis Road
• Resolution to sign TDOT agreements for a 25th Street multi-use path and intersection improvements at 25th and Ocoee Street
• New ordinances establishing requirements for tire storage and residential/commercial driveway permits

Beer Board

The Beer Board will vote on a consent agenda of four new beer permit applications at its August 12 meeting. All applicants have obtained the required business license, fees, and survey. The permits include three restaurant class permits and one on-premise hotel permit.

• Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant — Class 1 (Restaurant) at 1999 Keith St NW
• El Santis Mexican Restaurant — Class 1 (Restaurant) at 3836 Candies Creek Ln NW
• Holiday Inn & Suites — Class 2 (On-Premise) at 110 Interstate Drive NW
• El Don Mexican Brunch & Dinner — Class 1 (Restaurant) at 270 S Ocoee Street

Cleveland City Council

The council holds a work session to discuss the City Center project, the Candies Greenway Arch, and a speed enforcement camera system. The regular session includes public hearings on six rezonings and a consent agenda with an opioid settlement with Kroger, a gas franchise agreement, and several street and park projects. New business ordinances will rezone properties on Old Tasso Rd, Robin Hood Dr, North Ocoee St, and Inman St. Motions include starting RFP processes for redeveloping the DES building and Cherokee Hotel restaurant, and approving a development agreement with Bradley County for 260 Inman Street.

• Public hearings for rezonings: Old Tasso Rd to CG, Robin Hood Dr to PUD 14, North Ocoee St to MU, 455 Inman St E to PUD 52
• Resolution 2024-76: Joining the State opioid abatement agreement and settlement with Kroger Co.
• Motion to begin RFP for redevelopment of the DES building at 185 2nd Street
• Motion to begin RFP for Cherokee Hotel restaurant and catering space
• Motion approving a Development and Acquisition Agreement with Bradley County for 260 Inman Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several preliminary and final plats for residential developments. The body is also considering a rezoning request for a mixed-use development on Inman Street and an annexation request for property on Benton Pike NE.

• Rezoning of 3.37 acres at 455 Inman Street from CBD to PUD 52 for mixed-use development
• Annexation and zoning of approximately 9 acres at Benton Pike NE to PUD 53
• Preliminary plat for 116 lots at Old Powerline Road NE (PUD 33)
• Final plat for 74 lots at Minnis Road (PUD 41)
• Amendment to PUD 37 site plan to create 44 units off Minnis Road NE

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing a request by Brandon Walker for a conditional use permit. The proposal involves operating a wholesale car dealership on 3.96 acres in the Light Industrial zoning district. The board will also review the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional use permit request for a wholesale car dealership at 2415 20th Street NE
• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes

Cleveland City Council

The council will hold a work session for project updates and a regular session for official business. Key items include public hearings on rezoning requests and proposed land annexations. The agenda also includes approving various municipal ordinances and service agreements.

• Public hearing for rezoning 455 Inman Street E to Highway Commercial
• Proposed annexation of 57 acres at Interchange Drive
• Amendment to add a Technology Fee to the Cleveland Municipal Code
• Memorandum of Understanding with Cleveland City Schools for School Resource Officers
• Equipment purchase for Tinsley Park Pickleball lighting

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing multiple rezoning requests for properties on Old Tasso Rd, Robin Hood Dr. NW, and North Ocoee Street. The commission will also consider a site plan for Jack’s Family Restaurants and proposed changes to city subdivision regulations and the zoning ordinance.

• Site plan request by Jack’s Family Restaurants (PUD 8)
• Rezoning .49 acres on Old Tasso Rd from R-2/IL to CG General Commercial
• Rezoning 2.8 acres on Robin Hood Dr. NW to PUD 14
• Rezoning 1.02 acres on North Ocoee Street to MU Mixed Use
• Amendment to include vehicle sales as a conditional use in the zoning ordinance

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board will consider a new on-premise beer permit application for The Paddock, LLC at 3832 Candies Creek Ln NW. The board will also review and approve minutes from the May 13, 2024, regular session.

• New beer permit application: The Paddock, LLC (3832 Candies Creek Ln NW)

Cleveland City Council

The council will hold a work session for updates on public safety cameras and park designs before the regular session. During the regular session, members will consider several rezoning and annexation requests. The agenda also includes final passage for the 2024 tax rate and upcoming fiscal year budgets.

• Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate ($1.7130)
• Final passage of FY2024 and FY2025 budgets
• Public hearings for various rezoning and annexation requests
• Approval of Johnston Park redesign
• Purchase of new dump truck and forklift via Sourcewell agreements

Greenway Advisory Board

The Cleveland/Bradley Greenways Board is meeting to review reports and updates on multiple greenway projects. Key items include negotiations for Phase VI, the Rotary Plaza historic marker and brick pavers, the Candies Creek extension under I-75, and the Fillauer Branch final plan. The board will also consider a potential mile marker concept, a Candies Creek Greenway arch, and five major focus areas for future work.

• Phase VI negotiations with property owners and 'Coming Soon' sign
• Rotary Plaza historic marker and brick pavers plaza
• Candies Creek Greenway extension under I-75, Jim Sharp Park, ramp completion
• Fillauer Branch Phase One final plan and negotiations with SDA
• Five major foci including Fillauer Branch Phase I, Mouse Creek Phase VI, and sidewalk cost research on Elm from Weeks to 25th

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider consent agenda items for final and preliminary plats, plus new business including annexations, rezoning, and a sign ordinance amendment. The most consequential item is a request to annex and rezone 87.5 acres at Michigan Avenue and Wilkinson Road to PUD 51 for industrial and residential use, with infrastructure upgrades and a land donation to the city.

• Annexation and rezoning of 87.5 acres at Michigan Avenue and Wilkinson Road to PUD 51 (Tax Map 043 Parcel 021.00)
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.24 acres at Young Road to R-2 (Tax Map 66H Group F Parcel 010.02)
• Rezoning of 1.71 acres at 18th Street NW from R-1 to R-2 (Tax Map 049C Group J Parcel 026.00)
• Rezoning of 1.15 acres at Old Tasso Rd. NE from IL to R-2 (Tax Map 050 Parcel 001.07)
• Final plat for 78 single-family lots at Wilkinson Road (Lone Oaks Farm Phase 2, 34.36 acres)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Jason Holmes for a conditional use permit to operate a car dealership on a .16-acre lot at 333 Broad Street SW. The property is in the MU Mixed Use zoning district and does not meet current zoning requirements. Staff recommends denial, citing inadequate parking and access, and the inability to approve necessary site upgrades.

• Conditional use permit request for car dealership at 333 Broad Street SW
• Property is .16 acres, zoned MU Mixed Use
• Staff recommends denial of the permit
• Existing building is approximately 300 square feet, parking insufficient
• Site access off Broad Street and 3rd Street deemed inadequate

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the minutes from its April 8 session and hearing reports from board members. The main action item is a consent agenda application for a new beer permit for Taco Laguna, LLC at 453 Broad St SW. The board will decide whether to approve this Class 1 (Restaurant) permit for owner Andrea Cabello.

• New beer permit application for Taco Laguna, LLC at 453 Broad St SW
• Class 1 (Restaurant) permit for owner Andrea Cabello
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024 regular session
• Reports from beer board members

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 13, 2024. The regular session includes public hearings on the FY2025 budget, several annexation and rezoning requests, and a proposed ordinance to regulate telecommunications facilities in public rights-of-way. The council will also vote on the FY2025 budget and a property tax rate of $1.7130, along with other resolutions and motions.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2025 budget (Resolution 2024-37, Ordinance 2024-14) and tax rate $1.7130 (Ordinance 2024-13)
• Annexation and rezoning of ~1 acre at Perimeter Drive (Hank Wilson) to CH Highway Commercial
• Rezoning of ~113.42 and ~160.15 acres at Dry Valley Road to RA Residential Agricultural
• Amendment to PUD 41 to increase single-family lots from 117 to 123 at Minnis Road
• New regulations for telecommunication facilities in public right-of-way (Ordinance 2024-23)

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. The work session includes a budget presentation from Cleveland Utilities and an update on broadband. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as a playground equipment contract for Jim Sharp Park, a redevelopment agreement for the Cherokee Hotel, and several police-related motions, including surplus declarations for Officer Criddle's service weapon and K-9.

• Cleveland Utilities Authority budget presentation and broadband update
• Resolution 2024-34: playground equipment for Jim Sharp Park
• Resolution 2024-35: Cherokee Hotel redevelopment agreement with MHM
• Motion to declare Officer Criddle's service weapon and K-9 Alana as surplus
• Public hearing and first reading of FY2025 budget scheduled for May 13

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with two preliminary/final plat approvals and a new business agenda with 16 items, including multiple zoning changes, annexations, plans of service, and a PUD amendment. The meeting will also include a proposal to amend subdivision regulations to allow administrative approval of certain plats, which was discussed at the previous meeting.

• Consent agenda: preliminary plat for townhomes on Shady Lane (R-2) and final plat on McNabb Drive (PUD 19)
• Final plat for Brooke's Landing (R-1) by Epperson Allison Homes
• Site plan and renderings for development on Callen Lane NW (PUD 13) by Palmetto Capital Group
• Annexation, plan of service, and zoning to PUD 51 for 87.5 acres at Michigan Avenue Rd and Wilkinson Rd
• Zoning changes: 113.42 acres and 160.15 acres on Dry Valley Road to RA, 1.19 acres at Dalton Pike/20th St to R-2, 1.01 acres on Fredrick St to R-3, 4.93 acres on Frontage Rd to CH, 5.58 acres on South Lee Hwy to R-1, and PUD 41 amendment to increase lots from 117 to 123

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board is meeting to consider four new beer permit applications, all of which have completed the required paperwork. The board will also approve minutes from its March 11 meeting and hear reports from its members.

• Weigel's #110, 4115 Georgetown Road NW, Class 3 (Package Sales), owner Weigel Stores, Inc.
• Dollar General Store #25304, 2420 South Lee Hwy, Class 3 (Package Sales), owner Dolgencorp, LLC
• Spinners Bar & Lounge, 1021 B Inman Street, Class 2 (Bar), owner Jason Corbitt
• Goodies Bar, 673 Inman Street, Class 2 (Bar), owner Adetowo Oni
• Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2024 regular session

Airport Authority

The Cleveland Municipal Airport Authority is meeting to discuss and make recommendations on several operational items, including the FBO organizational structure, evaluation of a fuel provider RFP, courtesy car and uniform options, insurance broker selection, and a federal entitlement swap with Knoxville. These are discussion and recommendation items, not final decisions.

• Discussion and recommendation of FBO Organizational Structure
• Evaluation of Fuel Provider RFP
• Recommendation of Courtesy Car Options
• Recommendation of Uniform Options
• Federal Non-Primary Entitlement (NPE) Swap with Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on April 8, 2024. The main items are a discussion of a potential purchase of several properties from Phoenix Investors, the former Whirlpool location, and a review of park designs and a new park opportunity. The regular session includes public hearings on subdivision regulation amendments and a liquor store ownership change, plus a consent agenda with contracts for a greenway project and an audit.

• Discussion of potential purchase of properties from Phoenix Investors (former Whirlpool site)
• Public hearing on amending subdivision regulations for final plat requirements and townhouse subdivisions
• Public hearing on ownership change for Southside Wine & Spirits at 1450 Fritz St SE
• Resolution 2024-31: Agreement with Ragan Smith for Mouse Creek Greenway Phase VI Project
• Resolution 2024-32: Contract with Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough for city audit

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a property acquisition at 270 Inman Street, a contract for stormwater regulation updates, and a facility use agreement with Cleveland City Schools. The agenda also includes routine items like street light recommendations, surplus property disposal, and bid approvals.

• Resolution 2024-28: Contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for stormwater management regulation updates
• Resolution 2024-29: Agreement with Cleveland Utilities Authority for Greenway parking lot on Candies Lane
• Resolution 2024-30: Amendment to Personnel Rules on Military Leave
• Acquisition of 270 Inman Street property (two options for approval)
• Street light recommendations for 150 Tasso Lane NE and 1263 King Edward Ave SE

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider five preliminary plat requests for properties on Hardwick Street, Parker Avenue, Henderson Avenue, Ohio Avenue, and North Lee Highway, all in the consent agenda. The commission will also discuss a future amendment to the Subdivision Regulations regarding platting approval processes and townhouse subdivision requirements. The meeting includes approval of the February 20, 2024, minutes and standard reports.

• Preliminary plat for property on Hardwick Street NE (Tax Map 050I Group D Parcel 002.09) in R-3 zoning
• Preliminary plat for townhomes on Parker Avenue (Tax Map 057G Group F Parcel 011.01) in R-2 zoning
• Preliminary plat for townhomes on Henderson Avenue (Tax Map 042P Group A Parcel 019.01) in R-2 zoning
• Preliminary plat for townhomes on Ohio Avenue (Tax Map 049C Group B Parcels 020.00 and 021.00) in R-3 zoning
• Discussion of amendment to Article 7 and Article 8 of Subdivision Regulations on plat approval and townhouse requirements

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks approval for a parking reduction and retaining wall setback variance for a medical office at 1011 and 1015 Peerless Crossing Dr. NW. The other requests a side yard setback reduction for a property at 263 Smith Dr. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting.

• Public hearing: parking reduction and retaining wall setback variance for medical office at 1011 and 1015 Peerless Crossing Dr. NW (CG General Commercial district)
• Public hearing: side yard setback reduction to 6 feet for property at 263 Smith Dr. (R-2 Low Density district)
• Staff recommends approval for both variance requests
• Approval of February 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board is meeting to approve minutes from February, hear reports from members, and consider a new beer permit application. The only substantive item is a consent agenda application for a distributor permit from Empire Distributors of Tennessee at 4300 Cherokee Gateway Blvd SW. No other business is listed.

• New beer permit application: Empire Distributors of Tennessee, Inc., Class 7 (Distributor/Non-Consumption Wholesaler), at 4300 Cherokee Gateway Blvd SW
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024 regular session
• Reports from Beer Board members including Chairman Mark Smith

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to annex and rezone about 17.5 acres on Buchanan Road from FAR/Unincorporated County to PUD 50 Planned Unit Development, as requested by Ryan Wampler. The council will also discuss a potential modification to the Facility Use Agreement with Cleveland City Schools and hear a public comment on the 2024 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant project. Several consent agenda items include a contract extension with Champion Cleaners, equipment purchase for Public Works, and software for the Fire Department.

• Public hearing and resolutions to annex and rezone 17.5 acres on Buchanan Road (Tax Map 065 Parcels 040.00 and 044.00) to PUD 50
• Public hearing on 2024 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant project
• Discussion and potential modification to Facility Use Agreement with Cleveland City Schools
• Contract extension with Champion Cleaners for laundry and dry cleaning services
• Resolution 2024-27: software agreement with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for Fire Department

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold a work session and regular session on February 26, 2024. The regular session includes final votes on several zoning ordinance changes, resolutions authorizing a tax incentive for HHM Cleveland, equipment purchases, and other administrative items. The work session will discuss public safety cameras and the Cherokee Revitalization Project.

• Final passage of zoning changes for properties on High Street, King Edwards Ave, Bible Street, Linden Ave, North Lee Highway, Westland Drive, and Michigan Avenue
• Resolution 2024-18 authorizing a PILOT agreement with HHM Cleveland, LLC
• Resolution 2024-17 approving a training reimbursement agreement for the Cleveland Police Department
• Resolution 2024-22 authorizing purchase of Greenway Lighting from Cleveland Utilities Authority
• Motion to initiate bid package for 70 Inman Street before final Cherokee Hotel bid

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 24-25 Annual Action Plan, and consider several development requests. New business includes annexation and zoning requests for about 91 acres on North Lee Hwy (Eldredge and O'Neal families) and about 17.5 acres on Buchanan Road (Ryan Wampler), plus preliminary plats for properties on Minnis Rd/Michigan Ave and Raben Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 24-25 Annual Action Plan
• Preliminary plat for Spears Holdings LLC at Minnis Rd and Michigan Ave (PUD 37)
• Preliminary plat for Greg Calfee at Raben Drive (PUD 30)
• Annexation and zoning of ~91 acres on North Lee Hwy (Eldredge and O'Neal) to PUD
• Annexation and zoning of ~17.5 acres on Buchanan Road (Ryan Wampler) to PUD

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by LeConte Cleveland LLC for front setback variances to build a commercial tire sales store on a 0.81-acre corner lot at Callen Lane NW and Mouse Creek Road NW. The request seeks to reduce the required front setback from 20 to 14 feet off Callen Lane and from 50 to 40 feet off Mouse Creek Road. Staff recommends approval, citing design constraints from shared access and alignment with the IGC overlay standards.

• Request by LeConte Cleveland LLC for front setback variances at corner of Mouse Creek Road NW and Callen Ln NW (Tax Map 034I Group F Parcel 009.00), PUD 13 Zoning District
• Proposed commercial tire sales store, approximately 6,222 square feet, with 30 parking spaces
• Setback reduction requested: 20 to 14 feet off Callen Lane; 50 to 40 feet off Mouse Creek Road
• Staff recommendation: Approve

Beer Board

The Cleveland Beer Board is meeting to consider two new beer permit applications for restaurants, Courtyard Cleveland and Marthie Ann's, under its consent agenda. The board will also review minutes from its December 11, 2023 meeting and hear reports from members.

• Courtyard Cleveland, 4355 Frontage Rd NW, Class 1 (Restaurant), owner Dynamic Cleveland, LLC (Roshan Amin)
• Marthie Ann's, 3625 Kieth St NW, Class 1 (Restaurant), owner Valerie Craig
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023 regular session

Cleveland City Council

The Council will hold public hearings and votes on several zoning ordinances and land annexation requests. The meeting also includes a work session regarding the 25th Street Masterplan and landscaping initiative.

• Zoning ordinance for 80 acres on North Lee Highway to PUD 48
• Annexation and zoning request for 30 acres on Westland Drive
• Zoning change for 246 High Street SE from CG to R-2
• Zoning change for Bible Street from R-2 to MU Mixed Use
• 25th Street Masterplan and Landscaping Initiative motion

Planning Commission

The Cleveland Municipal Planning Commission will hold a special called meeting to consider a consent agenda of nine subdivision plats, mostly for townhome developments, and nine new business items including zoning changes, an annexation, and a plan of service. Staff recommends approval for all consent agenda items pending comments. The meeting includes public hearings and reports from the chairman and director.

• Final plat for 4 townhome lots at Foster Lane SE and 20th St SE (Habitat for Humanity)
• Final plat for 153-lot Summit View Subdivision at Tasso Lane (R.P. Homes)
• Zoning change for 80 acres at North Lee Highway from RA to PUD (Church of God of Prophecy)
• Annexation and zoning of 24.5 acres at Westland Drive to PUD (Joy Akins)
• Zoning change for 1.24 acres at King Edwards Ave SE from R-2 to IL (Wes Hicks)

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several annexation requests, including two large tracts on Dry Valley Road (113.42 and 160.15 acres) and smaller parcels on South Lee Highway and Frontage Road. The council will also consider final passage of ordinances on accessory structures, zoning for a commercial property, and wrecker/towing charges, plus a bid for pickleball courts and a forestry grant application. The agenda includes routine reports and announcements.

• Public hearings on taxicab permit for George Ramos (1466 New Murraytown Rd NW) and four annexation requests
• Final passage of Ordinance 2024-01 on accessory structures and accessory dwellings
• Final passage of Zoning Ordinance 2024-02 for 23.54 acres on Waterlevel Highway (FAR to CH)
• Bid summary for Tinsley Park Pickleball Courts
• Resolution 2024-06: application for TN Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant

Cleveland City Council

The Cleveland City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances and resolutions regarding accessory structures, a 23.54-acre annexation and rezoning on Waterlevel Highway, and a larger 283.51-acre annexation. The consent agenda includes a PILOT agreement, a stormwater monitoring contract, and approval of license plate reader cameras. The meeting also includes routine reports and announcements.

• Public hearing and ordinance on accessory structures and accessory dwellings (Ordinance 2024-01)
• Annexation and rezoning of 23.54 acres on Waterlevel Highway from FAR to CH Highway Commercial (Resolutions 2024-03, 2024-04, Zoning Ordinance 2024-02)
• Resolution 2024-01: PILOT agreement with Horizon Square, Preservation, LP
• Resolution 2024-02: Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for stormwater MS4 monitoring plan development
• Motion to install license plate recognition cameras on state routes