The Signal Mountain Planning Commission is deferring to February the approval of a proposed 106-home subdivision on Shackleford Ridge Road to allow for a geohazard assessment to be completed at the 182-acre site.
Alex Wester, the town’s public works environmental manager, highlighted issues that included historical mining activities, potential environmental hazards and the need for a geotechnical study. Other concerns, such as traffic congestion, overdevelopment and school capacity, were expressed by town staff and citizens during the three-hour meeting.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation officials Jan. 7 conducted an initial site investigation and told Wester that 23 mine-related features were found on the property, he said.
At Thursday’s meeting, Wester recommended the town require a certified geohazard assessment, including void mapping and acid mine drainage analysis, be conducted on the property.