Board of Commissioners · June 15, 2026
3-F-26-RZ
Approve Taylor D. Forrester rezoning request
REQUEST OF TAYLOR D. FORRESTER FOR REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2131 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 111 01602 (PARTIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 3-F-26-RZ) (9TH COMMISSION DISTRICT)
See this item across every meeting →On June 15, 2026, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners adopted “Approve Taylor D. Forrester rezoning request” by a vote of 6–4.
Substitute motion to approve Resolution RZ-26-6-114 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from Agricultural to Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation which is subject to the following conditions: Condition #1) Providing street connectivity to the abutting property to the south, subject to review and approval by the Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department during the development plan phase; and Condition #3) Providing a 100 foot depth buffer yard for tree and vegetation planting along Governor John Sevier Highway frontage, except for allowing approved access to Governor John Sevier Highway, as recommended by the Governor John Sevier Highway Corridor Study. High visibility tree protection fencing shall be installed before clearing and grading activities begin and shall be maintained until site and building construction are complete.
Moved by Shane Jackson · seconded by Terry Hill
Topics: Zoning & land use
The vote as recorded
Aye · 6
No · 4
Absent · 1
Where this applies
This vote is part of land-use case 3-F-26-RZ →
Decided under item 3-F-26-RZ — Approve Taylor D. Forrester rezoning request
Public forum
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