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AmSouth Bank - Furrow Auction Company
RESTRICTED APPRAISAL REPORT
RIVER CROSSING - 55.92+ ACRES OF VACANT LAND
ON GREENWOOD ROAD
CHATTANOOGA, HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE STATE BANK FILE#: 11169
BENCHMARK TRUST FILE #: 15-123
As of
JANUARY 12, 2015
Prepared for
TENNESSEE STATE BANK
ATTN: JULIE KING
2210 PARKWAY
P.O. BOX 1260
PIGEON FORGE, TN 37868
By
FRANCIS B. PEACOCK, MAI
STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER No. 487 (TN)
BENCHMARK TRUST CORPORATION
608 BELL AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 37405
TERRENCE J, PEACOCK
ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
STATE REGISTERED TRAINEE APPRAISER
STATE OF TN, ID NO: 4267
FRANCIS B. PEACOCK, MAI
PRESIDENT
MEMBER OF APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
STATE-CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
(TENNESSEE, GEORGIA)
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL & CONSULTING
608 BELL AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-3308
(423) 266-0755 FAX (423) 266-4985
E-MAIL: [email protected]
BenchMark Trust
C O R P O R A T I O N
January 14, 2015
Tennessee State Bank
Attn: Julie King
P.O. Box 1260
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
Re:
Restricted Appraisal Report
Vacant Residential Land
55.92+ Acres off Greenwood Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406
To whom it may concern:
As requested, we have appraised and inspected the subject tract of vacant land containing approximately
55.92+ acres of gross land area on Greenwood Road in East Chattanooga. This Restricted Appraisal
Report of an Appraisal is intended to comply with the requirements from specific guidelines of the
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice for Restricted Appraisal Reports, effective January
1, 2014.
This confidential report is prepared for the sole use and benefit of Tennessee State Bank and is based, in
part, upon documents, writings, and information owned and possessed by Tennessee State Bank. This
report is provided for informational purposes only to third parties authorized to receive it. The appraiserclient relationship is with Tennessee State Bank as the client. This report should not be used for any
purpose other than to understand the information available to Tennessee State Bank concerning this
property. Tennessee State Bank assumes no responsibility if this report is used in any other manner.
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January 14, 2015
Your attention is directed to the section entitled “Assumptions and Limiting Conditions” which provides
the basis for all conclusions and the final value estimate, including consideration of environmental
hazards and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Subject to the conditions and explanations contained in the following report, it is our opinion that the as is
market value of the fee simple interest in the subject property, effective January 12, 2015, was $170,000.
The market value estimate is believed to be obtainable within a marketing period of one to two years due
to the recent decline in the economy and real estate market. This estimate is based on a combination of
direct market evidence, the recent decline in sales of large tracts of residential land, and discussions with
real estate brokers, investors, and property owners active in the Hamilton County commercial real estate
market. The specified marketing period estimate is predicated on the assumption that the property in
question will be diligently marketed to knowledgeable, prospective buyers by equally competent brokers
or similar individuals or organizations at no more than the estimated as is market value. In that there have
not been any significant changes in the subject market area in the previous one to two year this is also
considered a reasonable exposure time.
This letter of transmittal precedes the Restricted Appraisal report which further describes the subject
property and fully details the reasoning and most pertinent data leading to the final value estimate. Your
attention is directed to the “General Assumptions”, “General Limiting Conditions”, and “Certificate of
Appraisal”, all of which are considered typical for this type of assignment and have been included within
the report.
It has been a pleasure to serve you in this manner.
Respectfully submitted,
BenchMark Trust Corporation
Francis B. Peacock, MAI
State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser No. 487 (TN)
State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser No. 1044 (GA)
Terrence J. Peacock
State Registered Trainee Appraiser No. 4267 (TN)
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Subject Property Summary
Property:
Vacant Residential Land
Greenwood Road
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Report:
Property Rights Appraised:
Value(s) Appraised:
USPAP Report Type:
Client:
Client File ID:
Appraiser File Number:
Fee Simple Interest
As Is
Restricted Appraisal Report
Tennessee State Bank
11169
15-123
Appraisal Dates:
As Is Effective/Inspection:
Report:
Marketing Period:
January 12, 2015
January 14, 2015
One to two years
Site:
Tax ID:
Site Size:
Zoning:
Flood Zoning:
Site Improvements:
Topography:
Easements/Encroachment:
137I-E-023
55.92+ Acres of gross land area
R-1, Residential Zone by the City of Chattanooga
Zone X – Areas outside the flood hazard area
None
Sloping to steep hillside with over 150 feet in elevation change.
None noted
Streets/Access:
The subject property consists of a large irregular shaped parcel
with no actual road frontage on Greenwood Road. Upon review
and research we have found that in the State of Tennessee, it is
required for an owner to be granted an access easement to their
property if no direct frontage exists. It is expected that an access
easement would be granted by the courts after paying the fair
Highest and Best Use:
Because of the current condition of the economy, speculative
holding until residential development is financially feasible or
further investigation into selling the property to the adjoining
cemetery is considered the highest and best use of the subject
site.
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Current Assessment:
As Is Value:
Cost Approach Value:
Sales Comparison Approach:
Income Approach Value:
Final “As if Completed” Value:
The subject is currently appraised for tax purposes at $167,800
which is considered the market value by the Tax Assessors
Office. The subject received a greenbelt status in 2013 which
lowered the "use value" to $24,500 in 2013. The use value is
utilized to determine the taxes while the market value is still
considered the tax appraisal. The lower tax appraisal and
subsequent city and county taxes is not based on the fair market
value of the property but rather the current use as undeveloped
forest. If the property were to be developed or sold the subject
would most likely lose the greenbelt status and revert to the
market value tax appraisal or relevant sales price which would
increase the taxes. As of the effective date of this report the
subject has an assessed value of $6,125 which is 25% of the
greenbelt tax appraisal. City of Chattanooga taxes were $141.43
and Hamilton County taxes were $169.37. Based on the current
use a tax appeal is not warranted at this time. The 2014 taxes
were not paid as of the effective date of this report and due by
February 28, 2015.
N/A
$170,000
N/A
$170,000
Use Restrictions:
This confidential report is prepared for the sole use and benefit
of Tennessee State Bank and is based, in part, upon documents,
writings, and information owned and possessed by Tennessee
State Bank. This report is provided for informational purposes
only to third parties authorized to receive it. The appraiser-client
relationship is with Tennessee State Bank as the client. This
report should not be used for any purpose other than to
understand the information available to Tennessee State Bank
concerning this property. Tennessee State Bank assumes no
responsibility if this report is used in any other manner.
Valuation Process:
The market value of the subject is being estimated utilizing the
Sales Comparison Approach to Value. Since the date of our last
appraisal, there have been few recent sales of vacant land located
in the Chattanooga market area which are considered sufficiently
similar to the subject for validity in comparison. The sales and
have been compared to the subject on the basis gross land area.
Write-ups providing the particulars of the land sales are found on
the following pages. In that the subject is a tract of vacant land,
the income and cost approach are not considered applicable and
have not been utilized.
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Subject Photographs
Street scene facing north on Greenwood Road.
Subject property is on the right.
Street scene facing south on Greenwood Road.
Subject property is on the left.
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Interior view of the subject property.
Interior view of the subject property.
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Geneal Lane, Subject is on the right
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Sales Comparison Approach
The sales comparison approach is the process of comparing prices paid for properties having a
satisfactory degree of similarity to the subject property. The Sales Comparison Approach is based on the
“Principle of Substitution: which states that a prudent investor would pay no more to buy or rent a
property than the cost to acquire a comparable substitute property. In applying the Sales Comparison
Approach, appraisers deal with pertinent units of comparison. In this case the price per acre of gross land
area was considered to be the most appropriate unit of comparison.
The subject consists of a 55.92+ acre tract of vacant land zoned residential. Review of the most recent
legal descriptions and surveys that were previously provided to us by the client during previous appraisals
indicate that the subject does not have direct road frontage on Greenwood Road. The subject does appear
to have some access on a private drive known as Geneal Lane although a recent survey is not available to
confirm this. In the State of Tennessee, if no direct road frontage exists, any land locked parcel will be
granted access to their property over an adjoining property. It has been of our experience that courts
typically side with the owner of a land locked parcel. The cost to gain access would be the cost of
purchasing the land in fee simple or purchasing an easement. In the Sales Comparison Approach we have
identified comparable sales which are considered to exhibit a significant degree of similarity to the
subject for validity in comparison. Complete write-ups and aerial photographs of the sales are on the
following pages.
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Land Sale 1
Location:
Granada Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Grantor:
Dart Properties, LLC
Grantee:
Harris Lee Toney
Sale Date:
05/29/14
Sale Price:
$4,500
Size:
3.01+ Acres
Per Acre Price:
$1,495
Topography:
Level to Hillside
Terms of Sale:
Cash to Seller
Deed Reference:
10227/133
Tax ID #:
128K-D-009
Zoning:
R-1, Residential District
The site included no actual road frontage from an existing throughway
similar to the subject. There is a transmission line easement through the
subject and the northern portion is located in the 100- and 500-year flood
hazard zones. The property was purchased by an adjoining property owner
who had purchased the two small lots to he north in 2013.
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Land Sale 2
Location:
2611 Revington Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Grantor:
Elizabeth White, Judi Crowe, Daniel Crowe, Susan Crowe, Blanche
Crowe, George Crowe Jr., Sara Hodge, Joan Crowe, Sarah Barker
Grantee:
Jacob Altemus and Abigail Roberts
Sale Date:
02/29/12
Sale Price:
$95,000
Size:
9.90+ Acres
Per Acre Price:
$9,596
Topography:
Steep Hillside
Terms of Sale:
Cash to Seller
Deed Reference:
9590/427
Tax ID #:
Zoning:
137I-B-008
R-1, Residential District
This site has frontage on both Pearl and Marshall Streets on the side of
Missionary Ridge. The site offers scenic views of the city in the some
spots. Both streets were single lane side roads.
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Land Sale 3
Location:
3611 Parkway Drive
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Grantor:
Fourus Properties, LLC
Grantee:
TCC Properties, LLC
Sale Date:
04/09/12
Sale Price:
$225,000
Size:
29.76+ Acres
Per Acre Price:
$7,560
Topography:
Level to Steep Hillside
Terms of Sale:
Cash to Seller
Deed Reference:
9619/291
Tax ID #:
128J-G-023
Zoning:
R-1, Residential Zone
This site has access points on Parkway Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, and Bonny
Oaks Drive.
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Land Sale 4
Location:
Woolson Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Grantor:
United Methodist Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
Grantee:
Mt. Everest Properties, LLC
Sale Date:
04/08/10
Sale Price:
$12,500
Size:
7.20+ Acres
Per Acre Price:
$1,736
Topography:
Level to Steep Hillside
Terms of Sale:
Cash to Seller
Deed Reference:
9147/715
Tax ID #:
137I-D-029
Zoning:
R-1, Residential District
The site included no actual road frontage from an existing throughway
similar to the subject but there is an easement for the extension of
Woodson Avenue if the site were to be developed.
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LAND SALES
Sale 1 is located north of the subject property with no direct access on Granada Drive. This is a side street
within a residential neighborhood. The sale’s topography ranges from level to hillside. The neighborhood
overall is mostly lower to middle class income residences. Bordered to the east by a railway, there is a
transmission wire easement which bisects the property and limits the development potential. Initially
listed for $6,000, the subject was purchased for $1,495 per acre by an adjoining property owner which
had purchased the two small lots adjoining north of the subject in 2013. This sale represents the only
comparable vacant land sale over 3.00 acres in size in the neighborhood since the last appraisal in January
of 2014. Sale 1 is considered to be similar as compared to the subject for location and access while
superior for size and topography. The sale is inferior for easements because the site is bisected by a power
line which limits the development potential. Additionally the site was purchased by an adjoining land
owner which indicates added motivation by the buyer. Overall, a price per acre of gross land area above
$1,450 is indicated for the subject property.
Sale 2 is located approximately 0.50 miles west of the subject property on Missionary Ridge. Sale 2 has
access from two inferior one-lane side streets which provide inferior access as compared to the subject but
were located on the side/top of Missionary Ridge which provides good views of the city which is
significantly superior as compared to the subject. The sale’s topography ranges from level to steep hillside
which is similar to the subject. Sale 2 is superior to the subject in size. Overall, a price per acre below
$9,596 is indicated for the subject property.
Sale 3 is located north of the subject property with access points on Young Road, Bonny Oaks Drive, and
Ridgecrest Drive. Bonny Oaks Drive is a high traffic throughway and is considered superior as compared
to the subject for access. The sale’s topography ranges from level to steep hillside. The interior of the site
has been primarily graded prior to the sale while the surrounding exterior borders are hillside transitioning
into the surrounding neighborhoods. The neighborhood overall is mostly low to middle income residences
with commercial developments scattered throughout the area along Bonny Oaks Drive. Sale 3 is
considered to be similar as compared to the subject for location and size while significantly superior for
access and topography due to the extensive amount of site work completed. Overall, a price per acre of
gross land area of less than $7,560 is indicated for the subject property.
Sale 4 is located approximately 0.25 miles west of the subject property with access from Woolson Road
off N. Crest Road. North Crest Road which runs along the top of Missionary Ridge and includes high end
and historical houses with values ranging from several hundred thousand into the millions. Although in
close proximity to North Crest Road, Sale 4 is an interior parcel of irregular shape. The immediate areas
on either side of Missionary Ridge are primarily low to middle income residences with dated commercial
developments. Sale 4 is considered to be in the transitional area which is still not the highly attractive
areas on the top Missionary Ridge to the south but better than the less desirable Glenwood area. The sale
is located further from an established roadway and supportive access to the site other than a single lane
driveway will be more difficult compared to the subject’s location to the roadway. The sale’s topography
ranges from level to steep hillside which is similar to the subject. Sale 4 is superior to the subject in size.
Overall, a price per acre above $1,736 is indicated for the subject property.
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DISCUSSIONS
The sales comparative approach has been applied as indicated above to estimate the market value of the
fee simple interest in the subject property as of January 12, 2015, which is the date of the most recent
inspection of the property. The comparative process provided a range of value indications for the subject
greater than $1,495/AC and less than $9,596/AC. Sale 1 is a smaller parcel and inhibited by a
transmission line easement which bisects the property. Sale 2 is located in close proximity to the subject
but on the top rim with a good scenic view of the city. Sale 2 was significantly superior as compared to
the subject due to this factor. Sale 3 is a larger site which had been partially graded and located with
superior access off Bonny Oaks Drive. Sale 4 is an interior parcel of similar topography and location as
the subject property. All of the sales were considered to be reasonable indicators of value for the subject
in that all were vacant land sales located in the Chattanooga area which would be expected to appeal to
basically the same buyer’s market for development.
The subject property is located in a mostly low income residential neighborhood which is in a state of
decline. There does not appear to be a demand for new development in the area and the majority of the
existing properties are of older design. We have appraised the subject several times since 2009 and are
familiar with the surrounding neighborhood and no new development was noted in the area during the
previous years and the demand has not increased. Located directly across Greenwood Avenue from the
subject is the Greenwood Terrace public housing complex operated by the Chattanooga Housing
Authority. This development consists of 98 duplex type units on Dee Drive. Typically public housing
developments are a deterrent for new residential development in that communities with a higher amount
of renters as opposed to owners typically have a higher crime rate and less of an overall connection to the
community. The public housing complex is considered a form of external obsolescence which negatively
affects the subject property. Taking this, the subjects’ lack of road frontage, and steep topography,
speculative residential development on the site at this time is not considered financially feasible at this
time. Obtaining financing for this property would be difficult. Based on these factors, a lower unit value is
indicated for the subject property. As can be seen by the above sales, there have been few sales of large
tracts of land in the East Chattanooga area and no other current listings of similar style properties in the
area. There does not appear to be a demand for vacant land or new development in the subjects’
immediate area. After reviewing the area for the past several years during appraisals of the subject and
discussions with the tax assessor's office and real estate agents active in the community, it is of our
opinion that the subject will continue to decline into the foreseeable future before any recovery is
expected.
FINAL VALUE ESTIMATE
We have reconciled with a unit value estimate for the subject toward the lower end of the range due to the
above discussion. We have estimated a unit value for the subject at $3,000 per acre of gross land area.
Applying this unit value estimate to the approximate 55.92+ acres of gross land area included in the
subject site indicates a value estimate for the subject, effective January 12, 2015, of $167,760. In that the
market tends to deal in round numbers, we have rounded our value estimate to $170,000. In that the
subject is a tract of vacant land and sole weight is given to the sales comparison approach, this is also the
final reconciled value estimate. This fair market value is considered equal to the fair value of the subject.
The appraiser is of the opinion that speculative holding of the subject site until residential development
becomes finically feasible is the best option other than placing the property up for auction. New
developments in this area are just not in demand at this time. We have appraised the property several
times since 2009 and have not noticed any significant developments or changes in property demand in the
immediate area since then.
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USE RESTRICTIONS
This confidential report is prepared for the sole use and benefit of Tennessee State Bank and is based, in
part, upon documents, writing, and information owned and possessed by Tennessee State Bank. This
report is provided for informational purposes only to third parties authorized to receive it. The appraiserclient relationship is with Tennessee State Bank as the client. This report should not be used for any
purpose other than to understand the information available to Tennessee State Bank concerning this
property. Tennessee State Bank assumes no responsibility if this report is used in any other manner.
PROPERTY INTEREST APPRAISED
The expressed value estimate considers the as is fee simple interest in the subject property.
PURPOSE OF APPRAISAL
The purpose of this Appraisal was to estimate the market value of the fee simple interest in the subject
property. It is my understanding that this report will be used for internal purposes including but not
necessarily limited to providing support for loan underwriting. Additional information regarding the
subject property and rational for our reasoning can be found in the appraisers work file.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The date of the most recent thorough inspection of the subject property is January 12, 2015, which is also
the effective date of this report. The report date is January 14, 2015.
IDENTIFICATION AND HISTORY OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
The subject property is identified by Hamilton County as Tax Parcel Folio Number 137I-E-023.
Roselawn Memory Gardens of Johnson City, Inc. acquired the subject from James A. O’Hara, Director of
Internal Revenue for the District of Nashville, Tennessee in 1975. This sale of the property is recorded in
O.R. Book 2295, Page 365 in the Register’s Office of Hamilton County, Tennessee. The property was
purchased in conjunction with parcel 137I-E-028 by Cemetery Management Co. Inc. on August 6, 1990
from Roselawn Memory Gardens of Johnson City, Inc. for the reported consideration of $200,000. This
sale of the property is recorded in O.R. Book 3758, Page 301 in the Register’s Office of Hamilton
County, Tennessee. The subject had gone into default with the bank and auctioned on August 6, 2009 at
the Hamilton County Courthouse as where the Tennessee State Bank was the highest bidder at $225,000.
There have been no arm’s length transactions involving the subject property in the five years preceding
this report. This discussion has been presented for informational purposes only and should in no way be
construed to substitute for a valid title search of the property. It is noted that the owner has the subject
listed as a bank owned property for sale at $199,000 but no sales sign was noted on the property. After
discussions with the listing agent, Paul Foster of Keller Williams Realty, there has been no interest in the
property which has been listed for several years.
SCOPE OF APPRAISAL
The scope of this Restricted Appraisal has been to collect, confirm, and report data. Other general market
data and conditions have been considered. Consideration has been given to the zoning of the subject
property as well as zoning and surrounding improvements and neighborhood. The work performed for
this assignment included: preliminary analysis of the appraisal problem; exterior and interior inspection of
the property being appraised; consideration of the highest and best use of the land and property as
improved; collection and analysis of comparable sales and listings for estimating the as is market value of
the subject, completion of the Sales Comparison Approach as pertinent to the subject property as of the
effective date of this report, and preparation of the written Restricted Use report.
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APPRAISAL PROCEDURE FOLLOWED
In that the subject is vacant land and not subject to any land lease, the Cost and Income Approaches to
Value were not considered to be applicable to the subject property and have not been included in this
assignment. The appraiser believes the only applicable approach to value is the Sales Comparison
Approach and this is the approach on which the value estimate has been based. The depth of discussion
contained in this report is specific to the needs of the client and for the intended use stated. The appraiser
is not responsible for unauthorized use of this report.
HIGHEST AND BEST USE
Highest and Best use is defined as: “The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved
property, which is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the
highest value. The four criteria the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical
possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum profitability.” 1
When analyzing the Highest and Best use, the subject is considered vacant to identify the ideal
improvements for the site, taking into consideration possible alternative uses to which the site could be
placed under the current land use regulations as well as surrounding trends and developments. Next site is
analyzed as improved to compare the existing improvements to the ideal improvements: this comparison
concludes whether renovation, expansion, conversion, or demolition may be viable alternatives to bring
the existing improvements closer to the ideal improvements. For the highest and best use analysis, the
appraiser considers four criteria which are as follows: 1) legal permissibility, 2) physical possibility, 3)
financial feasibility, and 4) maximum profitability. The criteria is considered in sequential order because
it would be unreasonable to determine the highest and best use of a property which is financially feasible
but not legally permissible or physically possible. Again, a separate analysis of each property will be
performed and where similarities exist, reference will be made to the appropriate previous analysis to
avoid redundancy.
The subject is zoned R-1, Residential Zone which legally permits single family homes excluding mobile
homes, schools, non-profit buildings and uses, gold courses, publicly owned-buildings such as fire
stations, etc. Any of the previously mentioned uses could be legally developed on the subject site. Due to
the steep undulation terrain, development would be difficult and would be best suited for one larger
homestead or a few individual lots for single family residences. There have been very little recent
development in the area and the general consensus of the real estate community and tax assessors is that
the subject neighborhood is in decline and conditions will get worse before they start to show signs of
improvement which could take years if not decades.
The appraiser is of the opinion that speculative holding of the subject site until residential development
becomes finically feasible is the best option other than placing the property up for auction. New
developments in this area are just not in demand at this time. We have appraised the property several
times since 2009 and have not noticed any significant developments or changes in property demand in the
immediate area since then. Another option would be to inquire with the adjoining Beautiful Greenwood
Cemetery about their need to possibly expand and market the northern portion or whole property for sale
to the cemetery. It is noted that the property was previously owned by the cemetery and their need for
space for possible expansion is not known at this time and expected to be unlikely. Speculative holding is
considered the maximally productive and highest and best use of the subject property as is in that there is
no demand in the area for new developments or vacant land in the subject neighborhood.
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The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 3rd Edition, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, Page 171
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ZONING/ TOPOGRAPHY
As previously indicated, the subject is zoned R-1, Residential Zone by the City of Chattanooga. The
subject could be improved with a wide range of residential or public use developments allowable under
the current zoning of the property. Zoning regulations for the R-1 zoning are included in the addendum of
this report. As can be seen on the following Hamilton County GIS image, the terrain ranges from sloping
to steep hillside with over 150 feet in elevation change. Terrain such as this typically makes development
difficult and expensive.
Hamilton County GIS Zoning/Topography Map
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IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION
The subject property is located on Greenwood Road on the east side and adjacent to the Greenwood
Cemetery in East Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. The subject neighborhood would be
considered the residential area immediately surrounding the subject property. The surrounding
developments are mainly low to middle income residences, religious facilities, and the Greenwood
Cemetery adjoining the subject property to the north. There is little evidence of recent development the
immediate area. Truthfully, this is a depressed area and the general consensus of the real estate
community and tax assessors is that the subject neighborhood is in decline and conditions will continue to
decline before they start to show signs of improvement which could take years if not decades.
Development patterns in the subject neighborhood would be expected to continue along the same
residential patterns into the future. All necessary governmental services are provided by the City of
Chattanooga and/or Hamilton County. The subject neighborhood would be considered to be in a stable
state with little evidence of recent development in the area. The population base of the area is stable and
sufficient to support the local businesses located in the surrounding areas but not enough to demand
growth at this time. There have been no noticeable changes in the immediate neighborhood in the
previous twelve months.
UTILITIES
Water
Tennessee American Water Company
Sewer
City of Chattanooga
Electric
Electric Power Board of Chattanooga
Natural Gas
Chattanooga Gas Company
Police Protection
City of Chattanooga
Fire Protection
City of Chattanooga
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Definitions
Market Value 2
The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions
requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not
affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and
passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: Buyer and seller are typically motivated; Both parties
are well informed or well advised and each acting in what he considers his own best interest; A reasonable time is
allowed for exposure in the open market; Payment is made in terms of cash in US dollars or in terms of financial
arrangements comparable thereto; and The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected
by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale.
Fee Simple Estate 3
Absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate: subject only to the limitations of imposed by the
governmental powers of taxation, eminent domain, police powers, and escheat.
“As Is” Market Value
As estimate of the market value of a property in the condition observed upon inspection and as it physically and
legally exists without hypothetical conditions, assumptions, or qualifications as of the date the appraisal is prepared.
Real Property 4
All interests, benefits, and rights inherent in the ownership of physical real estate; the bundle of rights with which
the ownership of real estate is endowed. In some states, real property is defined by statute and is synonymous with
real estate.
Real Estate
Physical land and appurtenances attached to the land, e.g., structures. An identified parcel or tract of land, including
improvements, if any.
Leased Fee Estate
An ownership interest held by a landlord with the rights of use and occupancy conveyed by lease to others. The
rights of the lessor (the leased fee owner) and the leased fee are specified by contract terms contained within the
lease.
Extraordinary Assumption 5
An assumption, directly related to a specific assignment, which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s
opinions or conclusions. Extraordinary assumptions presume as fact otherwise uncertain information about physical,
legal, or economic characteristics of the subject property; or about conditions external to the property such as market
conditions or trends; or about the integrity of data used in an analysis.
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Title XI, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989(“FIRREA”), [Pub. L. No. 101-73, 103 State. 183 (1989)], 12
U.S.C. 3310,3331-3351, and section 5(b) of the Bank Holding Company Act, 12 U.S.C. 1844(b); Part 225, Subpart G: Appraisals: Paragraph
225.62(f).
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, Page 1-7
Federal Reserve System, 12 CFR Parts 208 and 225, Sec. 225.62
Office of the comptroller of the currency, 12 CFR part 34, Sec. 34.42
FDIC, 12 CFR Part 323, Sec .323.2
Office of Thrift Supervision, 12 CFR Part 564, Sec. 564.2
NCUA, 12CFR Part 722, Sec. 722.2
3
The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 3rd Edition, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, Page 140
4
Ibid., Page 294
5
Ibid., 106-07.
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Hypothetical Condition 6
That which is contrary to what exists but is supposed for the purpose of analysis. Hypothetical conditions assume
conditions contrary to known facts about physical, legal, or economic characteristics of the subject property; or
about conditions external to the property, such as market conditions or trends; or about the integrity of data used in
an analysis. A hypothetical condition may be used in an assignment only if: Use of the hypothetical condition is
clearly required for legal purposes, for purposes of reasonable analysis, or for purposes of comparison; Use of the
hypothetical condition results in a credible analysis; and the appraiser complies with the disclosure requirements set
forth in USPAP for hypothetical conditions.
Marketing Time 7
1) The time it takes an interest in real property to sell on the market subsequent to the date of an appraisal. 2)
Reasonable marketing time is an estimate of the amount of time it might take to sell an interest in real property at its
estimated market value during the period immediately after the effective date of the appraisal; the anticipated time
required to expose the property to a pool of prospective purchasers and to allow appropriate time for negotiation, the
exercise of due diligence, and the consummation of a sale at a price supportable by concurrent market conditions.
Marketing time differs from exposure time, which is always presumed to precede the effective date of the appraisal.
(Advisory Opinion 7 of the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation and Statement on Appraisal
Standards No. 6, "Reasonable Exposure Time in Real Property and Personal Property Market Value Opinions"
address the determination of reasonable exposure and marketing time.)
Exposure Time 8
1) The time a property remains on the market. 2) The estimated length being appraised would have been offered on
the market prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale at market value on the effective date of the appraisal; a
retrospective estimate based on an analysis of past events assuming a competitive and open market. Exposure time is
always assumed to occur prior to the effective date of the appraisal. The overall concept of reasonable exposure
encompasses not only adequate, sufficient and reasonable time but also adequate, sufficient and reasonable effort.
Exposure time is different for various types of real estate and value ranges and under various market conditions.
(Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation, Statement on Appraisal Standards No. 6, "Reasonable
Exposure Time in Real Property and Personal Property Market Value Opinions") Market value estimates imply that
an adequate marketing effort and reasonable time for exposure occurred prior to the effective date of the appraisal.
In the case of disposition value, the time frame allowed for marketing the property rights is somewhat limited, but
the marketing effort is orderly and adequate. With liquidation value, the time frame for marketing the property rights
is so severely limited that an adequate marketing program cannot be implemented. (The Report of the Appraisal
Institute Special Task Force on Value Definitions qualifies exposure time in terms of the three above-mentioned
values.)
6
7
8
Ibid., 141.
The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 4rd Edition, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, Page 175
The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 4rd Edition, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, Page 105
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Assumptions and Conditions
General Assumptions:
The following appraisal report has been made with the following general assumptions:
1.
No responsibility is assumed for legal description or for matters including legal or title
considerations. Title to the property is assumed to be good and marketable unless otherwise stated.
2.
The property is appraised free and clear of any or all items or encumbrances unless otherwise
stated.
3.
Responsible ownership and competent property management are assumed.
4.
The information furnished by others is believed to be reliable. However, no warranty is given for
its accuracy.
5.
All engineering is assumed to be correct. The plot plan(s) and illustrative materials in this report
are included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property.
6.
The soil and subsoil, unless otherwise detailed, appear firm and solid. No engineering study has
been made and the appraiser is not to be held responsible for any adverse condition that may be
found in these matters.
7.
It is assumed that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil, or
structures that render it more or less valuable. No responsibility is assumed for such conditions or
for arranging for engineering studies that may be required to discover them.
8.
It is assumed that there is full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local
environmental regulations and laws unless noncompliance is stated, defined, and considered in
this appraisal.
9.
It is assumed that all required licenses, certificates of occupancy, consents, or other legislative or
administrative authority from local, state, or national government or private entity or organization
have been or can be obtained or renewed for any use on which the value estimate contained in this
appraisal is based.
10.
It is assumed that the utilization of the land and improvements is within the boundaries or property
lines of the property described and that there is no encroachment or trespass unless noted in the
evaluation.
11.
To the best of our knowledge, this evaluation conforms to the current requirements prescribed by
the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, of the Appraisal Standards Board, of
the Appraisal Foundation and the Appraisal Institute.
12.
The subject size is approximately 55.92+ acres of gross land area. Because there have been no
recent surveys of the subject property we have estimated the subject size using the Hamilton
County Geographic Information Systems Map. This size estimate is assumed accurate for the
purposes of this report and we reserve the right to adjust this report and value it if a new survey or
information becomes available.
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General Limiting Conditions:
This appraisal has been made with the following general limiting conditions:
1.
The distribution, if any, of the total valuation in this report between land and improvements
applies only under the stated program of utilization. The separate allocations for land and
buildings must not be used in conjunction with any other report and are invalid if so used.
2.
Possession of this appraisal, or a copy thereof, does not carry with it the right of publication.
3.
The appraiser, by reason of this report, is not required to give further consultation, testimony, or
be in attendance in court with reference to the property in question unless arrangements have been
previously made.
4.
Neither all nor any part of the contents of this appraisal (especially any conclusions as to value, the
identity of the appraiser, or the organizations with which the appraiser is connected) shall be
disseminated to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or any other media
without prior written consent and approval of the appraiser.
5.
We do not have the required expertise for determining the presence of/or absence of hazardous
substances; defined as all hazardous or toxic materials, wastes, pollutants, or contaminants
including, but not limited to, asbestos, PCB, UFFI, radon, lead based paints, or other raw
materials, chemicals, or gases) used in construction, or otherwise present on the property. We
assume no responsibility for the studies or analyses which would be required to determine the
presence or absence of such substances. We do not assume responsibility for loss as a result of the
presence of such substances.
6.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective January 26, 1992. We have not
made a specific compliance survey or analysis of this property to determine whether or not it is in
conformity with the various detailed requirements of the ADA. It is possible that a compliance
survey of the property together with a detailed analysis of the requirements of ADA could reveal
that the property is not in compliance with one or more of the requirements of the act. If so, this
fact could have a negative effect upon the value of the property. Since we have no direct evidence
relating to this issue, we did not consider possible noncompliance with the requirements of ADA
in estimating the value of the property.
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Competency Statement
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued a ruling which requires lenders to evaluate
appraisers competency for each specific appraisal assignment:
“Not all appraisers are competent to perform every type of appraisal that will be needed in connection
with federally related transactions. For instance, an appraiser who is experienced in appraising
shopping centers may not possess sufficient expertise to appraise a golf course. A financial institution
should look beyond an individual’s title to determine if he or she has the experience and training
needed to perform the appraisal. This provision is not intended to prohibit, in every instance, an
individual from appraising a type of property with which he or she is not familiar. However, in such
instances, an appraiser may perform the appraisal only in accordance with the Competency Provision
in the USPAP.”
Francis B. Peacock, MAI, has appraised numerous commercial, professional office, industrial, multifamily residential and special-use facilities in Chattanooga, East Tennessee, North Georgia and
surrounding areas. Therefore, Francis B. Peacock has met the requirements of USPAP’s Competency
Provision. BenchMark Trust Corporation and Francis B. Peacock, MAI have experience in the
appraisal of properties similar to the subject in this market. Francis B. Peacock is deemed qualified
by education, training and experience in the preparation of such reports sufficient to comply with the
competency provisions of USPAP. Terrence J. Peacock is a trainee under the supervision of Francis
B. Peacock and has also appraised numerous tracts of vacant land.
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Certification of Francis B. Peacock, MAI
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
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The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
-
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and
limiting conditions and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and
conclusions.
-
I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no
personal interest with respect to the parties involved.
-
I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved
with this assignment.
-
My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined
results.
-
My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting
of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the
value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly
related to the intended use of this appraisal.
-
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared,
in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics & Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
-
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared,
in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
-
The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its
duly authorized representatives.
-
Francis B. Peacock has appraised the subject property within the past three years, most recently as
can be found in the appraisers file 11-135, 12-126, 13-110, and 14-109.
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I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.
-
No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification.
-
As of the date of this report, I Francis B. Peacock has completed the continuing education program of
the Appraisal Institute.
___________________________
Francis B. Peacock, MAI
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Certification of Terrence J. Peacock
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
-
The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
-
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and
limiting conditions and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and
conclusions.
-
I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no
personal interest with respect to the parties involved.
-
I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved
with this assignment.
-
My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined
results.
-
My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting
of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the
value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly
related to the intended use of this appraisal.
-
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared,
in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics & Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
-
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared,
in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
-
The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its
duly authorized representatives.
-
As of the date of this report, I have completed the Standards and Ethics Education Requirement of the
Appraisal Institute for Associate Members.
-
I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.
-
No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification.
-
Terrence Peacock has appraised the subject property within the past three years, most recently as can
be found in the appraisers file 11-135, 12-126, and 13-110.
___________________________
Terrence J. Peacock
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Qualifications of Francis B. Peacock, MAI
Business Address
BenchMark Trust Corporation
608 Bell Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Telephone: (423) 266-0755
Education
Graduated San Diego State University: BS 1974, MS 1977
Appraisal Institute - Courses
Real Estate Appraisal Principles
Residential Valuation
Standards of Professional Practice
Seminar: Capitalization Overview
Capitalization Theory and Techniques - Part A
Capitalization Theory and Techniques - Part B
Report Writing and Valuation Analysis
Case Studies in Real Estate Valuation
Additional Courses:
Plans Reading and Cross Section Course
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Dynamics of Office Valuation
Appraisal Institute
Standards of Professional Practice (Part A)
Appraisal Institute
Standards of Professional Practice (Part B)
Appraisal Institute
Data Confirmation and Verification
Appraisal Institute
Loss Prevention
Appraisal Institute
Internet Search Strategies
Appraisal Institute
Eminent Domain & Condemnation
Appraisal Institute
Standards of Professional Practice (Part C)
Appraisal Institute
Partial Interest Valuation
Appraisal Institute
Standards of Professional Practice (Part C)
Appraisal Institute
Conservation Easements
American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
Standards of Professional Practice (Part C)
Appraisal Institute
Special Purpose Properties
Appraisal Institute
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-1987
-1987
-1987
-1988
-1988
-1989
-1991
-1992
-1989
-1996
-1997
-1997
-1997
-1998
-1998
-1999
-2000
-2000
-2000
-2000
-2000
-2001
Feasibility Analysis, Market Value & Investment
Appraisal Institute
-2002
Analyzing Commercial Lease Clauses
Appraisal Institute
-2003
Evaluating Residential Construction
Appraisal Institute
-2004
Numerous additional seminars and continuing education classes offered by the Appraisal Institute
and various organizations over the last fifteen years.
Experience
President/ Senior Appraiser - BenchMark Trust Corporation
1991- Current
Fee Appraiser for Clayton, Roper & Marshall, Inc.
423 North Magnolia Ave., Orlando, Florida 32801
1989-91
Fee Appraiser, Affiliate Broker - Fidelity Trust Company
720 Cherry Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
1987-89
Expert Witness Experience
Various Federal, State and local courts in East Tennessee and North Georgia.
Professional Affiliations, Memberships and Licenses
Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI No. 11002)
State Certified Real Estate Appraiser - State of GA, Lic. No. 1044
State Certified Real Estate Appraiser - State of TN, Lic. No. CG-487
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser - State of VA, Lic. No. 4001 007145
Member Chattanooga Board of Realtors
Appraisals of most properties including:
Single Family Properties and Subdivisions
Residential Apartments and Condominiums
Shopping Centers
Commercial Buildings and Sites
Office Buildings
Hospitality Properties
Convenience Stores
Restaurants
Medical Clinics, Offices and Facilities
Industrial Buildings and Sites
Churches, Schools and Public Buildings
Environmentally Endangered Lands-Waterfront, Lowlands
Mobile Home Parks
Special Use Properties
Multi-Use Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s)
I have appraised properties in Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and
Alabama.
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Partial List of Past Clients
Hamilton County
State of Tennessee Department of Transportation
SunTrust Bank, N.A.
Regions Bank
North Georgia Bank
Southtrust Bank
Union Planters Bank
Bank of Cleveland
North Georgia National Bank
Southern Heritage Bank
AmSouth Bank
First Tennessee Bank
First Volunteer Bank
Cornerstone Community Bank
Bank of East Ridge
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Northwest Georgia Bank
Krystal Corporation
U.S. Trust Company of New York
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Unumprovdent Corporation
Olan Mills
Olin Chemical Company
First National Bank & Trust of Athens
Fidelity Savings Bank (Dalton)
North Carolina National Bank (NCNB)
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Management
City of Chattanooga
River Valley Partners
MCI Telecommunications Corporation
Phillip Services (Canada)
Memorial Hospital
Exxon
Chattanooga Heart Institute
U.S. Postal Service
Tennessee Valley Authority
Electric Power Board
Chrysler Realty Corporation
Orange County Florida
Orlando Expressway
Colonial Bank
Bryan College
Lee University
Chattanooga State Community College
First Management Services
Chattanooga Heart Institute
Tennessee Aquarium
University of Tennessee
CBL
Ruby Falls
John Alden Asset management Company
Protective Life Insurance Company
Numerous Attorneys
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Qualifications of Terrence J. Peacock
Business Address
BenchMark Trust Corporation
608 Bell Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Telephone: (423) 266-0755
Education
Graduated Kent State University: BBA-Marketing 2007.
Appraisal Courses
General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use
Appraisal Institute
General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies
Appraisal Institute
General Appraiser Income Approach 1
Appraisal Institute
General Appraiser Income Approach 2
Appraisal Institute
General Appraiser Site Evaluation and Cost Approach
Appraisal Institute
Sales Comparison Approach
Appraisal Institute
Business Practices and Ethics
Appraisal Institute
Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling
Appraisal Institute
Real Estate Appraisal Principles
Tennessee Real Estate Educational System
Real Estate Appraisal Procedures
Tennessee Real Estate Educational System
Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use
Tennessee Real Estate Educational System
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Tennessee Real Estate Educational System
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-2010
-2010
-2010
-2010
-2010
-2010
-2009
-2009
-2007
-2007
-2007
-2007
Additional Courses:
Marketing Policy and Strategy
Kent State University
Service Marketing
Kent State University
Integrated Business Policy and Strategy
Kent State University
Business Finance
Kent State University
Business & Professional Writing
Kent State University
Managerial Accounting
Kent State University
Financial Accounting
Kent State University
Business Statistics.
Kent State University
Computer Applications
Kent State University
Legal Environment of Business
Kent State University
-2007
-2007
-2006
-2006
-2005
-2005
-2005
-2005
-2004
-2004
Experience
Associate Appraiser - BenchMark Trust Corporation
2007- Current
Professional Affiliations, Memberships and Licenses
Associate Member of the Appraisal Institute
State Registered Trainee Appraiser - State of TN, ID. No. 4267
Appraisals of properties including:
Commercial Buildings and Vacant Sites
Industrial Buildings and Vacant Sites
Office Buildings and Vacant Sites
Medical Offices and Facilities
Eminent Domain
Residential Sites
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Addendum
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Subject Location and Neighborhood Map
33
Hamilton County GIS Aerial Map
34
FEMA Flood Map
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ZONING
ARTICLE V. ZONE REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. R-1 RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Section 38-41. Permitted uses.
(1)
Single-family dwellings, excluding factory manufactured homes constructed as a
single self-contained unit and mounted on a single chassis.
(Ord. No. 9661, 01/21/92)
(2)
Schools.
(3)
Parks, play grounds and community-owned not-for-profit buildings.
(4)
Golf courses, except driving ranges, miniature courses and other similar
commercial operations.
(5)
Fire stations and other publicly-owned buildings.
(6)
Churches and including a columbarium and/or mausoleum as an accessory use.
(Ord. No. 12241, § 2, 5/19/09).
(7)
Home occupations.
(8)
Kindergartens operated by governmental units or religious organizations.
(9)
Day care homes.
(10)
Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental and subordinate to the
above.
(Code 1995, Appendix B, Art V, § 101; Ord. No. 12241, § 2, 5/19/09)
Sec. 38-42.
Uses permitted as special exceptions by the board of appeals.
The following uses and structures with their customary accessory buildings may be
permitted as special exceptions by the Board of Appeals, subject to the requirements and
restrictions as specified in Article VIII:
(1)
Day care centers:
Such uses shall require a Special Permit under the terms of Article VIII of this
chapter.
(2)
Kindergartens:
Kindergartens not operated by governmental units or religious organizations shall
require a Special Permit under the terms of Article VIII of this chapter.
(3)
Assisted Living Facilities:
The Board of Appeals may issue a Special Permit for an Assisted Living Facility
under the terms specified in Article VIII of this chapter, provided that the facility
shall contain no more than eight (8) residents. This facility may include two (2)
additional persons (plus their dependants) acting as houseparents or guardians,
who need not be related to the persons residing in the house.
(Ord. No. 10447, 07-16-96)
(4)
Communication Towers:
The Board of Appeals for Variances and Special Permits may issue a Special
Permit for Communications Towers on publicly owned property under the terms
specified in Article VIII.
(5)
Special Permit for Equine for Personal Use. (Ord. No. 12508, §2, 5/24/11)
(Code 1995, Appendix B, Art V, § 102; Ord. No. 10705, 06/02/98; Ord. No.
11082, 10/17/00)
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Sec. 38-43.
Uses permitted as special exceptions by the city council.
The following uses may be permitted as special exceptions by the City Council, subject
to the requirements and restrictions as specified in Article VI:
(1)
Cemeteries:
The City Council may permit the development of cemeteries (excluding
crematoriums, embalming facilities or other such preparatory functions) within
any R-1 Residential Zone, as a special exception under terms specified in Article
VI of this chapter.
(2)
Residential Homes for Handicapped and/or Aged Persons Operated on a
Commercial Basis:
The City Council may issue a Special Permit for a Residential Home for
Handicapped and/or Aged Persons under the terms specified in Article VI of this
chapter, provided that the Home shall not contain more than (8) handicapped
and/or aged persons.
(3)
Planned Unit Development:
Flexibility in the arrangement of residential uses may be permitted by the City
Council as special exceptions in any R-1 Residential Zone, provided that the
minimum size of any tract of land sought to be used for the planned unit shall be
two (2) acres and that a desirable environment through the use of good design
procedures is assured, allowing flexibility in individual yard requirements to
provide for multiple dwelling units, townhouses, and two-family units, except
that such use or uses shall require a Special Permit under the terms of Article VI
of this chapter.
(4)
The City Council may issue a Special Exceptions Permit for a Two-Family
Dwelling in the R-1 Residential Zone under the terms specified in Article VI of
this chapter.
(5)
Non-Profit Heritage Educational Facility under the terms specified in Article VI,
Section 38-525.
(Ord. No. 12232, § 1, 4-21-09)
(Code 1995, Appendix B, Art V, § 103; Ord. No. 11597, § 1, 08-17-04; Ord. No. 12046, § 1, 1120-07; Ord. No. 12232, § 1, 4-21-09)
Sec. 38-44.
Height and area regulations.
(1)
Height: No building shall exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height
except that a building may exceed these height regulations provided that for
every one (1) foot of additional height over thirty-five (35) feet the building shall
be set back one (1) additional foot from all property lines.
(2)
Front Setbacks: There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
For minimum Suburban Infill Lot Setback, see item (7)(f) of this section. For the
Urban Infill Lot Compatibility Option, see Article V, Division 30.
(Ord. No. 11997, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No. 12277, §2, 8-18-09)
(3)
Side Setback: There shall be a side yard on each side of the building of not less
than ten (10) feet. For corner lot side yard requirements, see Article VI, Section
38-509.
(4)
Rear Setback: There shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
(5)
Minimum Lot Area: The only minimum lot area requirement is twenty-five
thousand (25,000) square feet for single-family lots on individual wells and
septic tanks and seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet for singlefamily lots on sanitary sewers. In all other instances, a residential lot shall be
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large enough to construct the original subsurface sewage disposal system as
required by the Health Department and to provide an area for one hundred
percent (100%) duplication of that system. The area(s) for both original and
duplicate systems shall meet the provision of the State Rules and Regulations to
Govern Subsurface Sewage Disposal. The Health Department may limit the
number of bedrooms and whirlpool tubs on the basis of effective capacity of the
proposed sewage disposal facilities. The Health Department may require larger
lots when septic tanks are used due to soil conditions, topography, drainage,
presence of swimming pools, etc.
(6)
Minimum Lot Frontage: The minimum lot frontage shall be sixty (60) feet on
sewers and seventy-five (75) feet on septic tanks. For Suburban Infill Lot
minimum frontage, see subsection (7). For Urban Infill Lot minimum frontage
alternative, see Division 30, Urban Infill Lot Compatibility Option.
(Ord. No. 12277, § 2, 8/18/09)
(7)
Minimum Suburban Infill Lot Frontage and Setback: The minimum frontage
and front yard setback for Suburban Infill Lots shall be determined as follows:
(a)
Applicability. The Minimum Suburban Infill Lot Frontage Regulations
shall apply only to:
i.
Proposed or existing lots outside of the Urban Overlay Zone
ii.
Lots zoned R-1 Residential.
iii.
Proposed lot frontage less than one hundred twenty (120) feet.
iv.
Lots fronting an existing public street.
v.
Lots served by sewers.
(b)
Exceptions. This rule shall not apply to:
i.
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs).
ii.
Lots created on a new street.
iii.
The consolidation of lots.
iv.
Lots at the terminus of permanent dead end streets with thirtyfive (35) feet of street frontage or more.
v.
Lots that are a combination of existing lots where all of the lots
are as large or larger than the previous lots and have equal or
greater frontage than the previous lots.
vi.
Lots, if, in the opinion of the Regional Planning Agency Staff, a
smaller lot frontage is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the intent and purposes of these regulations.
(c)
Compatible Lots. The following properties shall be used to determine
the block character for purposes of establishing lot compatibility:
i.
Lots with on the same and opposing block faced within three
hundred (300) feet of the boundary of the boundary of the
property proposed to be subdivided.
ii.
Lots abutting each quadrant of an intersection when the proposal
involves a corner lot; and
iii.
Lots that abut or are directly across a public way, but not to the
rear of the property, from the property proposed to be
subdivided.
(d)
Excluded Lots. The following properties shall not be used to determine
the block character for purposes of establishing lot compatibility:
i.
Properties zoned non-residential or multi-family.
ii.
Properties zoned from single-family, but used for legal nonresidential uses or other legal non-conforming uses.
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iii.
Properties where development continuity cannot be provided due
to a natural or man-made barrier, including but not limited to,
arterial or collector streets, public land, railroad right-of-way,
waterways, or
iv.
Properties that face a block face within a non-residential zoning
district.
v.
Interior lots located to the rear of another lot but with a narrow
portion extending to the street when that narrow portion is less
than the frontage required by the Chattanooga Zoning
Ordinance.
(e)
Lot Frontage Compatibility Calculation. New residential infill lots shall
have a minimum lot frontage that is no smaller than the smallest frontage
on the same and opposing block face within three hundred (300) feet of
the lot to be subdivided.
i.
The new infill lot frontage is not required to exceed one hundred
twenty (120) feet.
ii.
The new infill lot frontage shall not be less than the minimum
allowed by the R-1 Residential zone.
iii.
If, in the opinion of the Regional Planning Agency Staff, a
smaller lot frontage is not consistent with other lot frontages on
the same and opposing block face or the intent and purposes of
these regulations, a larger frontage may be required.
iv.
Each lot frontage shall be the actual access to the property as
well as the legal access (e.g. – no sole access via common
easement).
(f)
Front Setback. For Suburban Infill Lots recorded after July 9, 2007, the
minimum front yard setback shall be the average of the two (2) front
yard setbacks of existing dwellings on the abutting lots fronting on the
same street if both abutting lots have dwellings within one hundred fifty
(150) feet of the area to be subdivided. The Suburban Infill setback is
not required to exceed fifty (50) feet, but shall not be less than the
twenty-five (25) foot minimum front yard. This requirement does not
apply to Planned Unit Development (PUDs).
(Ord. No. 11977, § 2, 6-19-07; Ord. No. 12277, § 2, 8-18-09)
(Ord. No. 8527, 9/10/85; Code 1995, Appendix B, Art V, § 104; Ord. No. 11977, § 2, 6-19-07;
Ord. No. 11997, § 1, 8-21-07; Ord. No. 12277, § 2, 8-18-09)
Cross reference--Off-street parking requirements, Article V, Section 38-471, et seq., Ord. No.
11459, § 2, 09-16-03.
Secs. 38-45 - 38-50. Reserved.
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