The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission approved a proposed subdivision on Big Ridge despite concerns expressed by residents and commissioners.
Located on about 28 acres at 6775 Big Ridge Road, the proposed subdivision has about 50 homes planned along the exterior of the steep-sloped property.
“I don’t like it,” Commissioner Matt Lyle said of the subdivision’s design, adding that because the plan meets all the subdivision requirements, he doesn’t have legal grounds to deny it. “I don’t think that it’s the best way to do this.”
Planning staff recommended approval of the subdivision with conditions, including submitting a fire hydrant plan to the Chattanooga Fire Department showing every lot is within 600 feet of a hydrant.
Staff received an email from a citizen in opposition to the proposed subdivision citing concerns related to lot size, grading and wildlife, Bryan Shults, Regional Planning Agency development services director, told commissioners.