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City Council · September 3, 2024

Approve R. Bentley Marlow's appeal of zoning non-conforming use abandonment denial

A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the historical non-conforming use of the structure located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue was abandoned after the utilities were disconnected for a period exceeding 24 months and thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA File No. BZA-24-0040(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)

On September 3, 2024, “Approve R. Bentley Marlow's appeal of zoning non-conforming use abandonment denial” failed before the City of Knoxville, TN City Council by a vote of 2–7.

Split Failed Failed 2-7-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Tommy Smith

The vote as recorded

No · 7

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Andrew Roberto District 2 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

Aye · 2

Tommy Smith District 1 Seema Singh District 3

Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 3 September 2024 meeting — page 6

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