Carver Park plans, rules for a “vested property right”

See the full Jan. 13 meeting agenda here

Carver Park plan

Council will vote on approving various options for renovating Carver Park in Bushtown. The resolution offers four plans ranging from $10 million to $26.5 million. Parks & Outdoors spokesman Brian Smith said community engagement last summer informed the plans.

In the lowest cost option, Carver would get new walking paths, multi-use lawns, a stage, and pavilions. More expensive amenities include trails, sports areas, and an outdoor pool upgrade. Carver was listed as a phase one project in the city’s 2023 Parks and Outdoors Plan. Smith said the renovation does not yet have funding.

Vested property right

To comply with state law, an ordinance would set rules around granting a “vested property right” to a developer. With vested rights, developers can build under the zoning and construction rules in place at the time they submit a site plan or building permit. The length of the vesting period can vary by project.

Per the ordinance, the city must certify that developers submitted all required paperwork and that their plans comply with current city codes to grant a vested right.

$86K from surplus property

The city looks to accept $86,000 from the sale of 17 tax-delinquent properties last September. Profit from surplus property sales are split evenly between the city and Hamilton County.

Senior centers report

At the beginning of the meeting, Council’s Community Development Committee will hear a report on the city’s senior centers.

Dodds Avenue grocery

A request to rezone 3014 Dodds Ave. for a grocery and two-story restaurant is up for vote.

Attend the next Council meeting

When: Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Where: City Council Building, 1000 Lindsay Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Or: Watch the meeting live on YouTube @chattanoogacitycouncil8743

Chattanooga City Council is open to the public.

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Contact William at william@chattamatters.com