Approve NW County Sector Plan Amendment (AG/HP to LDR/HP) for Urban Engineering

Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) 11-A-20-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1737 N. Campbell Station Road & 0 Long Farm Way / Parcel ID 117 01203 & 130AA00214, Commission District 6. Ms. Amy Brooks, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Chris Sharp, Applicant, Urban Engineering., was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Hunter Harrison, resident, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Taylor Forrester, representing Urban Engineering, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director, Engineering and Public Works, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Daniel Sanders, Knox County Deputy Law Director, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. Dr. Ryan Dabbs, concerned resident, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke in opposition to the request. Ms. Jennifer Stenstrom, concerned resident, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke in opposition to the request. Commissioner Hill moved to approve 11-A-20-SP - Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve RR (Rural Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) designation because it is compatible with the surrounding development. Property located at 1737 N. Campbell Station Road & 0 Long Farm Way / Parcel ID 117 01203 & 130AA00214, Commission District 6. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 21, 2020.