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Zoning meeting — July 15, 2024

On July 15, 2024, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 20 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The Knox County Board of Commissioners met for a zoning session and approved multiple requests to rezone properties, changing their intended land use. The board also passed an ordinance to amend zoning regulations, allowing for more medical uses and multi-dwelling developments in certain business zones. One rezoning request was denied, and several others were deferred to a future meeting.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Absent: Kim Frazier (all 20 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from June 17, 2024 meeting

Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 17, 2024

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 17, 2024

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Richie Beeler

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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Rezoning request for Knox Williams at 9419 Dutchtown Road

Consideration of the request of Knox Williams for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9419 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 119HF026. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-C-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Moved by unrecorded

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-102 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Leslie Brussel-Smith at 8237 Collier Road

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Leslie Brussel-Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8237 Collier Road, Parcel ID 046 142. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-102

Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Terry Hill

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-103 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Edward E. Sharp at 8519 Strawberry Plains Pike

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Edward E. Sharp for rezoning from PR Planned Residential to A Agricultural as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8519 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 062 2771 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-103

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Gina Oster

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-104 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Frances Lewis at 7915 Griffith Road

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Frances Lewis for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 7915 Griffith Road, Parcel ID 028 156. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-K-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-104

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Kyle Ward

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-105 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Stefan Claar at 8511 Howell Lane

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Stefan Claar/1222 Development for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential with up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8511 Howell Lane, Parcel ID 051DC01001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-M-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-105

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-106 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Lovell Place LLC at 1013 and 1033 Lovell Road

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Lovell Place, LLC and Lovell Place at Cornerstone Drive, LLC for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services, A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay to CA General Business and TO Technology Overlay as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1013 and 1033 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 118 05001, 049. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-U-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-106

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Gina Oster

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-107 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 0 Asheville Highway

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 02308, 02309. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-T-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-107

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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Rezoning request for Elizabeth Davis Raines at 7639 Gibbs Road

Consideration of the request of Elizabeth Davis Raines for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7639 Gibbs Road, Parcel ID 021 08510 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Moved by unrecorded

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-109 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Justin Harvey at 8813 Ball Camp Pike

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Justin Harvey for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre to Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre, with the .64 acre in the back not included, making a total of no more than 43 units for the plan. Property located at 8813 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 104 06901. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-N-24-RZ)

Split Adopted 8-2-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-109

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Gina Oster

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — No Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — No Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-110 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Thunder Mountain Properties at 8744 Chapman Highway

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Thunder Mountain Properties for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential with up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation including the 2 conditions noted in the staff recommendation. Property located at 8744 Chapman Highway, Parcel ID 138 104 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-K-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-110

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-111 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Benjamin C. Mullins at 2814 Tipton Station Road

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for up to 4 dwelling units per acre with a 35 foot peripheral setback with a 15 foot non disturbance area, and if any area is disturbed, there will be a Class B screen; and that the southside of the creek, the 70 acres, will be in a conservation zone. Property located at 2814 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 148 049 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-K-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-111

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-112 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 7920/8014 Asheville Hwy

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre; and the portion that is currently zoned CA General Business remains the same. Property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 073 08008, 08003 and 062164. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-S-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-112

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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Rezoning request for Mesana Investments LLC at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road, Parcel ID 66 051. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Moved by unrecorded

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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Rezoning request for Douglas R. Pawlak at 0 Red Hellard Ln/10022 Bob Gray Rd

Consideration of the request of Douglas R. Pawlak for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Red Hellard Lane and 10022 Bob Gray Road, Parcel ID 118 C J 040 01 and 040. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Moved by unrecorded

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-101 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Knox Williams at 9419 Dutchtown Road

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Knox Williams for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 9419 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 119HF026. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-C-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-101

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Richie Beeler

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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RZ-24-7-108 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Elizabeth Davis Raines at 7639 Gibbs Road

Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request Elizabeth Davis Raines for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential for part of the parcel requested in Exhibit B as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 7639 Gibbs Road, Parcel ID 021 08510 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-24-RZ)

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-7-108

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Carson Dailey

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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Amend agenda: defer Item #10 (Taylor D. Forrester rezoning)

Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the August 2024 meeting: Item #10 - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 8 dwelling units per acre, property located at 11326 Sam Lee Road, Parcel ID 103 059, (6th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-L-24-RZ).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to amend the agenda to defer Item #10

Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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Amend agenda: defer Item #15 (Mesana Investments LLC rezoning)

Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the August 2024 meeting: Item #15 - Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7505 Blacks Ferry Road, Parcel ID 66 051, (6th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-RZ).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to amend the agenda to defer Item #15

Moved by Kyle Ward · seconded by Larsen Jay

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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O-24-5-102 · item history →

Approve ordinance amending zoning code for CA/CB zones

Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Zone Regulations, Sections 5.31 and 5.32, CA General Business and CB Business and Manufacturing zones, respectively, adding clinics, medical offices, dental offices and other medical uses of a similar nature and size, and multi-dwelling developments and structures with a density of up to 12 dwelling units per acre as a permitted use; and multi-dwelling developments and structures with a density above 12 dwelling units per acre as uses permitted on review, and amendments to Article 2, Definitions, Section 2.20 Specific Terms, to add a definition for upper-level dwellings (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) on second reading

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to approve Ordinance O-24-5-102 on second reading

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Gina Oster — Aye Rhonda Lee — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Kim Frazier — Absent Courtney Durrett — Aye Terry Hill — Aye Dasha Lundy — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye
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