Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property

An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

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On May 12, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to consider ordinances 13-z, 13-aa, and 13-ab at the same time

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Topics: Zoning & land use

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Aye · 9

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

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The clerk’s minutes note 6 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 12 May 2026 meeting — page 15

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