Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave

An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

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On September 1, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave” by a vote of 5–4.

Split Adopted 5-4-0-0

Deny the ordinance

Moved by Karyn Adams · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Zoning & land use

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 5

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

No · 4

Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Denzel Grant District 6 Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

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The clerk’s minutes note 10 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 1 September 2026 meeting — page 9

Disposition: the video read Failed; the minutes record Adopted.

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