Approve rezoning from RB/CB to PC for Elevation Foods

Request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Elevation Foods Properties, LLC for rezoning from RB (General Residential) / CB (Business and Manufacturing) to PC (Planned Commercial) 11-O-20-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1702 & 1600 Harris Road and 5811 Rutledge Pike / Parcel ID 60 080, 07905, & 07906, Commission District 8. Ms. Amy Brooks, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Mr. Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O USCC Services, LLC, was present electronically via Zoom streaming and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve 11-O-20-RZ - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Elevation Foods Properties, LLC for rezoning from RB (General Residential) / CB (Business and Manufacturing) to PC (Planned Commercial) as per Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PC (Planned Commercial) zoning because it allows the Planning Commission to review and condition improvements to the site that will mitigate potential adverse impacts of the existing business on the adjacent residential properties. Commissioner Schoonmaker 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.