Town of Signal Mountain 1111 RIDGEWAY AVENUE

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE 37377 423-886-2177

DAN LANDRUM

Mayor

HARRY R. CASH Town Attorney

BOYD VEAL

Town Manager

AMY SPEEK Vice Mayor

ROBERT SPALDING

Councilmember

SUSANNAH MURDOCK Councilmember

BILL LUSK

Councilmember

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Signal Mountain Town Hall

6:00 pm - Thursday, April 11th, 2019

AGENDA

I. Approval of Minutes

a. March 7th, 2019

II. Review of Local Parks and Recreation Fund Grant

III. Draft Table of Uses and Dimensional Requirements VII. Adjourn

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Southeast Tennessee Development District www.sedev.org

MEMORANDUM

To: Members of the Signal Mountain Planning Commission From: Brian Taylor, Regional Planner Date: 3/28/2019 Subject: Review of Local Parks and Recreation Fund Grant, Signal Mountain Marion and Driver Ballfield Improvements Project

SUMMARY

The Town of Signal Mountain was awarded $400,000 in LPRF grant funds by TDEC in 2018 to support the completion of the Signal Mountain Marion and Driver Ballfield Improvements Project. Local Parks and Recreation Fund grants must be referred to the municipal planning commission to meet mandatory referral requirements under state law.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project Objective: Renovate Marion and Driver Ballfields

Community Impact:

• Year-round use of Marion and Driver Field not impacted by rain events • Increased ADA accessibility and safety and Marion and Driver Fields • Potential expansion of youth and adult recreation activities resulting from more usable field

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Project Timeline:

Year 1 Month 1 – Grant contract announced and executed; Town begins Categorical Exclusion process Months 2-4 – Completion of CE and submission to TDEC for approval Months 5-7 – Final design plans completed Months 8-10 – Project bid document prepared; project bid and awarded Months 10-12 –Project construct begins

Year 2 Months 1-9 –Project construction continues Month 10 –Close-out documentation submitted to TDEC

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Project Cost:

Total Project Cost: $800,000 • $400,000 Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant from TDEC • $400,000 in matching funds from the Town of Signal Mountain (general fund)

Project Location:

Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club 809 James Boulevard Signal Mountain, TN 37377

Site Plan:

APPENDIX

1. 2018 LPRF Marion and Driver Ballfield Improvements Project Proposal to TDEC

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TOWN OF SIGNAL MOUNTAIN

2018 LPRF Marion and Driver Ballfield Improvements Project

Demographic Information

� 2010 Census Population: 7,554

� Acres Currently Dedicated to Recreation: 307.01

Demographic InformationTargeted demographic for this project is all mountaintop residents, including:

� Town of Signal Mountain

� Town of Walden

� Unincorporated Hamilton County

� Unincorporated Sequatchie County.

The fields are currently used by adults and children for baseball, softball, lacrosse and football practice, and informal pickup games of softball, baseball, kickball, and more.

Public Recreation ActivitiesThe following public recreation activities already occur at the project site. Renovation of Marion and Driver Fields will allow these activities to continue and expand:

� Youth baseball practices and games

� Youth softball practices and games

� Adult softball

� Youth football practice

� Youth lacrosse practice

� Pick-up team sport games

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Community ImpactCommunity impacts of the proposed project include:

� Year-round use of Marion and Driver Field not impacted by rain events

� Increased ADA accessibility and safety and Marion and Driver Fields

� Potential expansion of youth and adult recreation activities resulting from more usable field days

Project Goal: Renovate Marion and Driver Ballfields

Project Relation to Service Area and User Need� Marion and Driver Fields are over 60 years old, do not meet ADA standards, and

flood for several days after rain events. The site is in need of renovation to address these issues and ensure its users can safely use the fields at all times. Renovation and increased usage may also allow Signal Mountain to expand the use of the fields. This is particularly important in Signal Mountain, where field space is limited.

Project Impact on Public Health� The renovation and increased use of Marion and Driver Fields will allow the site to

continue and expand recreation/physical activity availability for residents living on Signal Mountain.

� Marion and Driver Fields support both adult and youth fitness opportunities, meaning their renovation will impact all age groups.

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Project Funding

� Total Project Cost: $800,000

– $400,000: LPRF Grant Funds

– $400,000: Town of Signal Mountain Cash Match

Matching funds will come from the Town of Signal Mountain’s general fund.

Site Suitability� The existing Marion and Driver Field site is suitable for the proposed project because

it already serves as ballfields.

� Renovating the existing fields is a more cost effective option than the construction of new fields, which would also require the purchase of land.

� Topography of the site is suitable for the proposed project. Improvements made as part of the project activities will alleviate existing storm water issues.

Programming and Future Plans� Programming: The project site will continue to be programmed by the Signal

Mountain Parks and Recreation Department. This department runs all of the town’s youth leagues, and coordinates with adult leagues and other residents for use of the fields.

� Future Phases: The Town of Signal Mountain is committed to continually improving all its recreation facilities. Future projects would cover renovations to facilities located near Marion and Driver Field that are not a part of this grant application. This includes the restroom facilities, playground, and tennis courts.

Project Significance� The proposed project is significant because of its potential to impact many user

groups. This includes:

– Adult softball leagues– Youth baseball/softball leagues– Youth lacrosse leagues– Youth football leagues– Children and adults from across Signal Mountain

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Compliance with Tennessee 2020Initiative 3, Local Parks and Recreation: Marion and Driver Fields are located at the heart of Signal Mountain, adjacent to older development in Old Town and emerging residential neighborhoods in the Shackleford Ridge area. Not only are these ball fields close-to-home, but they provide recreational diversity both in their use and in their users. The ball fields are used for organized softball and baseball games, lacrosse and football practice, and informal pickup games of softball, baseball, kickball, and more. Users range from the youngest youth leagues to an adult men’s baseball league with many members well into their 70s. Users also come from different geographical locations. The ball fields serve the Town of Signal Mountain, but also many other populations living on the mountain itself. This includes the Town of Walden and unincorporated Hamilton and Sequatchie Counties. Marion and Driver Fields, in constant use since 1959, provide numerous recreation opportunities to a wide range of Signal Mountain citizens.

Compliance with Tennessee 2020 Cont’dInitiative 5, Public Health: The proposed project meets the need identified in the Public Health Initiative. As mentioned previously, Marion and Drive Fields provide numerous recreation activities to a diverse group of users. The vast number and diversity of persons using these two ball fields is astonishing, and shows how important they are to the health of the town. From young children to high risk populations like senior citizens, Marion and Drive Fields provide a space for increased physical activity. This activity, in turn, promotes public health.

Compliance with Tennessee 2020 Cont’dInitiative 6, Children in Nature: As mentioned previously, there are both organized and informal groups of children using Marion and Driver Fields for baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, and kickball to name a few. For children playing in organized sports leagues, these fields guarantee a consistent, scheduled opportunity to be outside. With the proliferation and popularity of gaming systems, television, and computer games, this may be one of very few opportunities children will get to spend time outdoors. For children playing in pickup style games, Marion and Driver Fields offer an even greater opportunity for unstructured play time outdoors. Children participating in these games learn lessons about playing with others and are able to use their imaginations.

Project Timeline� Year 1

– Month 1 – Grant Contract announced and executed. Town will begin Categorical Exclusion process

– Months 2-4 – Completion of Categorical Exclusion absent unknown difficulties; submission of CE to TDEC for approval

– Months 5-7 – Final design plans completed– Months 8-10 – Project bid document prepared, project bid and awarded– Months 10-12 – Project Construct begins

� Year 2– Months 1-9 – Project Construction Continues– Month 10 – Close-out documentation submitted to TDEC

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Project Design Elements� Access: The project site is open to the public and is accessed via James Boulevard

through the Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club. The Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club as well as the ballfield site are owned by the Town of Signal Mountain.

� Maintenance: The ballfields are currently maintained by Signal Mountain’s Parks and Recreation staff. This will continue after the project’s completion, and there is no anticipated needs for increased maintenance staff or funding as a result of the project.

� Realistic Cost Estimates: The Town of Signal Mountain has contracted with AD Engineering for the design and cost estimates for this project. Engineers have visited the project site numerous times and have the necessary expertise to develop realistic cost estimates.

Driver Field seen from home plate.

Driver Field. On the left is the first base line. On the right are railroad tie bleachers, which will be replaced as part of the project.

Second view of Driver Field railroad tie bleachers.

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Driver Field.

Standing water on Driver Field. This image was taken over 24 hours after a rain event. The proposed project will address storm water issues on both ballfields.

Marion Field, viewed from the outfield.

Standing water on Marion Field. This image was taken over 24 hours after a rain event.

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Marion Field and dugout.

Metal bleachers parallel to Marion Field first base line.

Two views of drainage rip rap located between Marion and Drive Fields and the tennis courts behind them. Storm water from the tennis courts and surrounding park area regularly floods the fields.

Existing restroom building – not included in project scope.

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Field house/Calling booth located between the two fields. This building was constructed within the last five years.

Existing concession stand, located between both fields’ bleachers.

Existing parking area adjacent to Driver Field.

Project Location Map

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Project Topographic Map

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Project Boundary Map, Cont’d� The project site is part of a much larger parcel containing the Signal Mountain Golf and

Country Club. The entire site is owned by Signal Mountain, and in 2017 the Town had a survey drawn of its recreation area within the parcel. This survey will serve as the Project Boundary Map, and will be filed against the property deed along with NLU document if the project is selected for funding.

Preliminary Site Plan

*All site plans provided by AD

Engineering

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Component Plan: Marion Field

Component Plan: Driver Field

Component Plan: ADA Route

Thank you for your consideration of the Signal Mountain Marion and Driver Ballfield

Improvements Project

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Southeast Tennessee Development District www.sedev.org

MEMORANDUM

To: Members of the Signal Mountain Planning Commission From: Brian Taylor, Regional Planner Date: 3/28/2019 Subject: Review of Signal Mountain Zoning Ordinance Table of Uses and Dimensional Requirements

SUMMARY

SETD planning staff developed the attached tables based on permitted uses and dimensional requirements for zoning districts in the Signal Mountain Zoning Ordinance. The table of uses summarizes permitted uses, prohibited uses and special exceptions for all zoning districts. The table of dimensional requirements summarizes setbacks, area and density regulations for all zoning districts. These tables are intended to make the Signal Mountain Zoning Ordinance more user friendly.

Planning Commission review of the attached tables is needed to identify any edits or additions that may be needed. The Signal Mountain Zoning Ordinance can then be amended to include a final draft of the tables.

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Table of Dimensional Requirements, Town of Signal Mountain Zoning Ordinance

Zoning District Min. Lot Area on Sewer

Min. Lot Area on Septic 1

Max. Lot Coverage

Min. Lot Frontage / Width

Min. Front Yard / Street2

Min. Side Yard

Min. Rear Yard

Min. Setback b/w Bldgs

Min. Setback from Res. property or zone

Max. Bldg. Height

Min. Bldg. Area9

Density Factor for Max. # of Lots

Maximum # of Lots

Low Density

Residential

Conservation 10,890 sf 10,890 sf 40% 40' 20' 10' 25'

35' 3 1,250 sf

1 Max. # Lots = Base Lots x Density Factor

Base # Lots = (Gross Tract Area –

Constrained Lands Area) / Lot Factor

Lot Factor = 0.5

Conventional 43,560 sf 43,560 sf 35% 100' 40' 15' 25' 0.5

Minor S/D 7 21,780 sf 21,780 sf 35% 100' 40' 15' 25' 1

Residential Estate 6

Conservation 10,890 sf 10,890 sf 40% 40' 20' 10' 25'

35' 3 1,250 sf

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Conventional 43,560 sf 43,560 sf 35% 100' 40' 15' 25' 0.5

Minor S/D 43,560 sf 43,560 sf 35% 100' 40' 15' 25' 1

Medium Density Residential

21,780 sf

1-3 BR: 21,780 sf

100' 5 40' 15' 25'

35' 3

1,250 sf

4 BR: 25,000 sf

5 BR: 32,670 sf

6 BR: 37,670 sf

> 6 BR: 5,000 sf /additional BR

High Density Residential

Duplex: 20,000 sf 1-3 BR: 21,780 sf

100' 5 40' 15' 25'

35' 3 1,250 sf

Triplex: 25,000 sf 4 BR: 25,000 sf

Quadplex: 30,000 sf 5 BR: 32,670 sf

+4,000 sf / additional unit 6 BR: 37,670 sf

Other Uses: 15,000 sf > 6 BR: +5,000 sf

/additional BR

Residential Townhouse District

1,250 sf; max. 4 units per acre

20' 4

25' from RTD Boundary 40', 15' end to

end 25' 35'3 1,250 sf

40' from exterior public street

25' from interior street; 10' if rear parking

Highway Commercial Min. District Size:

40,000 sf 40' 5' 25' 35'

Community Commercial Min. District Size:

40,000 sf 40' 5' 25' 35'

Office 40' 15' 25' 25' 35' 3 1,250 sf

Warehouse & Wholesale 65% 40' 15' 25'

25' side, 50' rear

35' 3

1. Lots on septic may be subject to additional acreage requirements as established by Hamilton County Ground Water Protection (Section 603.02.02). 2. For minor subdivisions being developed within an existing subdivision, the developer shall use the most frequently occurring front setback on the street. The same shall apply for a single infill lot (Section 603.02.02). 3. The building height of any building shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet except that a building may exceed these requirements provided that for every foot of additional height over thirty-five (35) feet the building shall be set back one (1) additional foot from all property lines, provided, ·however, that in no event shall the building height of any building exceed forty (40) feet. 4. Frontage on a dedicated public street of the individual units shall be required only when the underlying properties are individually sold as lots along with the units on a fee simple basis (Section 615.03) 5. 75' frontage requirement on cul-de-sacs (Section 604.02.02, Section 605.02.05) 6. Residential Estate District: 1 principal building per lot +1 guest house or employee quarters (Section 614.03). 7. The dimensional regulations for minor subdivisions as shown in Section 603.02.02 shall be used for applying Section 817 to determine required setbacks for existing small lots of record (Section 603.02.03). 8. The Maximum Number of Lots is derived by multiplying the Base Number of Lots determined by the calculations in Section 5.102.203 of the Subdivision Regulations by the density factor (Section 603.02.02, Section 614.03). 9. All residential buildings shall have a minimum of 1,250 square feet of finished, heated, livable floor space (Section 819).

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Table of Uses, Town of Signal Mountain Zoning Ordinance

Land Use Type Use

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MD

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Dining Restaurants and other establishments serving prepared food and beverages; P

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Dining Bakeries, delicatessens, meat and fish markets whose products are sold only at retail and on the premises P P

Retail Grocery stores and supermarkets, including small drive-in grocery sales within enclosed structures P

Retail Liquor Stores, subject to all licensing provisions and other governmental regulations. P

Retail Drugstores P

Retail Planned Commerce Centers, provided all sites be at least 5 acres in total size and receive access from and have at least 400 feet of frontage on a major/arterial street

P

Retail General service and retail uses including but not limited to: hardware, paint, and wallpaper stores; camera shops, florist shops, hobby shops, stationery stores, apparel stores, shoe stores, variety stores, jewelry stores, radio and television stores, music stores, pet stores, barber shops, beauty shops; cleaning and laundry agencies without major processing on the premises and establishments with coin operated equipment for laundry and dry cleaning; shoe repair shops; repair establishments for household articles and appliances; repair garages for the repair and testing of internal combustion engines, provided that no outdoor storage of wrecked or inoperative vehicles or parts shall be permitted in this district.

P

Retail Business supplies and business equipment sales P

Retail Gift and specialty stores P

Retail Open air markets, nurseries, and garden centers SP

Retail Department stores P P

Retail Paint, glass and wallpaper, retail P P

Retail Electrical supplies, retail P P

Retail Sporting goods and bicycles, retail P P

Retail Household appliances, retail P P

Retail Auto Service stations and car washes, provided that no outdoor storage of wrecked or inoperative vehicles or parts shall be permitted in this district P

Retail Auto Drive-through banking facilities and drive-through automatic teller machine locations for banks, savings and loan institutions, credit unions and similar financial institution

P

Service Facilities such as boarding, grooming, training, and similar uses for small animals (defined as household pets) SP

Service Health Spas operated by Tennessee Licensed Massage Therapists P P

Service Fitness Centers P P

Service Barber shops, beauty shops, and health clinics P P

Service Studios, salons, or showrooms P P

Service Shoe repair, orthopedic equipment sales and fitting P P

Service Photographic services; P P

Service Retail laundry and dry cleaning establishments provided no flammable materials are used P P

Service Nurseries, florists, and greenhouses P P

Service Furniture repair P P

Service Plumbing and electrical shops, radio, and television shops, appliance repair shops, and similar workshop type uses, provided that not more than five (5) persons are employed therein

P P

Entertainment Golf courses (driving ranges, miniature golf courses, and other similar commercial operations are not permitted.) P P P P

Entertainment Miniature golf courses and similar outdoor amusement facilities. SP

Entertainment Theaters P P

Lodging Bed and breakfast establishments and guest houses P

Adult Adult-oriented establishments by special permit under the terms of Section 1200.08; subject however, to a distance restriction of more than five hundred (500) feet from the nearest boundary of any residential zone, any recreational park, place of worship, school, day care center, or other adult-oriented establishment

SP

Off

ice

Retail Office Drug stores, restaurants, and snack bars in office buildings and provided that such uses are incidental and complimentary to professional office functions on the premises

P

Office Offices P P P

Office Professional, medical, or dental offices and clinics; P P

Office Laboratories and research centers not objectionable because of odor, dust, noise, or vibration; P

Office Banks, savings and loan institutions, finance companies; P P

Office Small animal hospital s and veterinary offices SP SP SP

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Land Use Type

Use

HC

D

CC

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Off

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LD

R

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MD

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HD

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RT

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Fire halls and other public buildings P P P P P P P P

Community-owned not-for-profit buildings P P P P P P P P

Parks, playgrounds P P P P P P

Social agencies and other non-commercial public and semi-public uses P

Libraries P

Hospital Hospitals SP SP

School

Schools, day care centers, or kindergartens operated by governmental units or religious organizations. P P P P P P P

Schools, day care centers, or kindergartens NOT operated by governmental units or religious organizations SP SP SP

Church Churches P P P P P P

Fraternal Fraternal, professional, or hobby clubs SP

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Residence

Single family dwellings P P P P P

Two (2) family dwellings; P P P

Apartment houses P P

Townhouse dwellings that meet all structural standards in the Building Code. P

Manufactured homes constructed as a single self-contained unit and mounted on a single chassis X X X X X X

Group

Continuing care retirement communities SP

Residential Homes for Handicapped and/or Aged Persons Operated on a Commercial Basis SP SP SP

Nursing Homes SP SP

Assisted living facilities SP

Accessory

Day Care Homes P P P P

Home occupations P P P P P

Garage sales, estate sales, rummage sales, and flea markets involving the sale of personal property by a resident on their property. The frequency of these sales at any one address shall not exceed four (4) days in any calendar year.

P P P P

Guest houses P

Private garages and parking areas P

Barns, stables, outbuildings and riding rings (for private use only) P

Outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for the use of the residents P

Satellite dish receiving antennae P

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Warehousing Warehousing (including mini-warehouses and self-storage warehouses), wholesaling, retail office space, and retail sales, and repacking.

P

Storage

Outdoor Storage X X X

Any outdoor storage of equipment or merchandise not prohibited in this district is further limited to twenty (20%) percent of the ·lot square footage, excluding the area where buildings are located. Such outdoor storage shall not encroach upon the required parking area for the lot. See Section 608.06.05 for additional requirements.

P

Any outdoor sales, service, or display of farm equipment, marine craft and accessories sales, travel trailer sales, and/or mobile home sales; RV or ATV trailers, loading trailers, and any type of motor driven vehicle;

X

Any lumber and/or building supply establishment utilizing outdoor storage of building materials and supplies; X

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Accessory Permitted

Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental and subordinate to the above; P P P P P P

In general, any authorized uses and structures which are customarily incidental and subordinate to principal uses and structures, as stated and restricted above, and which do not involve operations or structures not in keeping with the intent of this district or with the character of the district, or likely (as constructed, operated, or maintained) to have an adverse effect on the character of areas surrounding the district.

P

Similar to Prohibited

In general, any uses or structures not of a nature permitted under "Principal Uses Permitted" or any use or structure that is otherwise found to be not in keeping with the stated intent of these zoning regulations is prohibited within the Highway Commercial District.

X

Parking Commercial parking lots P SP

Music Outdoor playing of music or making of announcements in any manner audible from any adjoining residential lot line. SP

Signs Commercial signs, except that all signs must comply with Article XXV P SP

Funeral Funeral homes, mortuaries, undertaking establishments (excluding crematoriums)

SP SP

Cemetery Cemeteries SP

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