May, 2025
Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission

Monthly Archive
Planning Commission
May 2025

4-X-25-RZ
Approved

4-Y-25-RZ
Approved

53-A-25-OA
Withdrawn

Withdraw this case.

65-A-25-OA
Approved

Approve the proposed ordinance amendment to the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling in Article 9.3.J because it ensures equitable design review of new construction and conversion duplexe...read more

75-SD-25-F
Approved

Approve the variance for plat approval without the benefit of a survey of Lot 74 Ridgefield Addition S/D (now parcel ID 068NB017 or 0 Wallwood Rd), based on the following evidence of hardship.

84-A-25-PA
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

84-A-25-RZ
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

84-A-25-SP
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

94-B-25-PA
Approved

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is supported by public infrastructure improvements.

94-C-25-SP
Approved

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is supported by public infrastructure improvements.

94-K-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district because it is compatible with surrounding infrastructure and amenities.

104-B-25-SP
Tabled

Table the application as requested by the applicant.

104-C-25-PA
Tabled

Table the plan amendment application as requested by the applicant.

104-P-25-RZ
Tabled

Table the rezoning application as requested by the applicant.

114-D-25-PA
Approved

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it will provide a buffer between more intensive commercial uses and low-density residential uses.

114-D-25-SP
Approved

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it will provide a buffer between more intensive commercial uses and low-density residential uses.

114-R-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district because it is consistent with the recommended MDR land use classification.

124-W-25-RZ
Withdrawn

Withdraw the application per the applicant's request.

135-B-25-RZ
Denied

Deny the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning district because it does not meet all of the criteria for a rezoning. The HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) would be retained.

145-A-25-SP
Approved

Approve MDR (Medium Density Residential) because it is compatible with the development pattern and infrastructure. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.

145-C-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district because it is compatible with the residential development pattern. The HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) would be retained.

155-O-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) zoning district because it aligns with the City of Knoxville's One Year Plan and Northwest City Sector Plan. The HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) wo...read more

165-S-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) zoning district because it is consistent with the City of Knoxville's One Year Plan and Central City Sector Plan.

173-SF-25-C
Withdrawn

Withdraw the application as requested by the applicant.

183-B-25-SU
Approved with Conditions

Approve the request for a drive-through restaurant in the C-G-2 (General Commercial) zoning district, subject to 3 conditions.

193-H-25-SU
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

2012-A-24-PD
Postponed

Postponed to the July, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

215-B-25-OB
Approved

Approve the request for an additional detached sign in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district because the proposal meets the criteria in Article 13.9.F.5.e (Signs Permitted in Specific Districts) of ...read more

225-C-25-OB
Approved

Approve the City of Knoxville Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2031 as presented.

234-SF-25-F
Approved

Approve the final plat per Sections 2.08.A and 2.10.F of the Subdivision Regulations, which require the plat to be in substantial conformance with the concept plan. Planning staff affirms the plat co...read more

244-SH-25-F
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting...read more

255-SA-25-F
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

265-SB-25-F
Approved

Approve the final plat per Sections 2.08.A and 2.10.F of the Subdivision Regulations, which require the plat to be in substantial conformance with the concept plan. Planning staff affirms the plat co...read more

275-SC-25-F
Approved

Approve the final plat per Sections 2.08.A and 2.10.F of the Subdivision Regulations, which require the plat to be in substantial conformance with the concept plan. Planning staff affirms the plat co...read more

282-B-25-RZ
Denied

Deny the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 4.5 du/ac because the property is inconsistent with the zone's intent and would create a nonconformity.

295-B-25-PA
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

295-D-25-RZ
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

305-C-25-PA
Postponed

Postponed to the July, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

305-E-25-RZ
Postponed

Postponed to the July, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

315-F-25-RZ
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

325-G-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone with up to 2 du/ac because the owner has two septic permits on the property.

335-H-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and surrounding development.

345-I-25-RZ
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

355-J-25-RZ
Approved with Conditions

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone with up to 4 du/ac because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the surrounding developments, subject to 1 condition.

365-D-25-PA
Withdrawn

Withdrawn

365-K-25-RZ
Withdrawn

Withdrawn

375-E-25-PA
Approved

Approve the CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use) place type for the portion of the property shown on the agenda map because it is compatible with the surrounding development and the intent of the Comprehensive Pl...read more

375-L-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the CA (General Business) zone for the portion of the property shown on the agenda map because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan.

385-M-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and surrounding development.

395-F-25-PA
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

395-N-25-RZ
Postponed

Postponed to the June, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

405-P-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the PC (Planned Commercial) zone because it is compatible with the neighboring parcel and is an extension of the PC zone and is in the Comprehensive Plan.

415-Q-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone with up to 10 du/ac because it is compatible with surrounding development and consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan.

425-G-25-PA
Approved

Approve the RA (Rural Agriculture) place type due to an omission in the Knox County Comprehensive Plan.

425-R-25-RZ
Approved

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan.

4311-F-24-DP
Postponed

Postponed to the July, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

4311-SD-24-C
Postponed

Postponed to the July, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

445-E-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for up to 86 detached residential lots, subject to 2 conditions.

445-SA-25-C
Approved with Conditions

Approve the Concept Plan subject to 8 conditions.

455-F-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for up to 114 detached residential lots in Phase 3A, subject to 1 condition.

455-H-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for up to 43 single family homes on individual lots, subject to 2 conditions.

455-SB-25-C
Approved with Conditions

Approve the variance to reduce the minimum vertical curve K-value on Road 'D' from 25 to 20 at STA 12+00.45, based on the following evidence of hardship.
A) The reduced K-value allows the road to clo...read more

465-SC-25-C
Approved with Conditions

Approve the variance to reduce the intersection spacing between the site entrance and Ellistown Road from 400 ft to 330 ft.
A. Due to the existing stormwater pipe and ditch on the property at Miller...read more

475-I-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for up to 15 single family homes on individual lots and a reduction to the peripheral boundary as shown on the site plan, subject to 2 conditions.

475-SD-25-C
Approved with Conditions

Approve the variance to reduce the K value from 25 to 11.5 at PVI STA 3+16.44 on the private right-of-way (Road A), based on the following evidence of hardship.
A. Due to the property's proximity to...read more

485-J-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

485-SE-25-C
Approved with Conditions

Approve the alternative design standards based on the justification provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Approve the Conc...read more

493-I-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve per staff recommendation with the following revisions to conditions #2 and #3:
2) Submitting a development plan application(s) for the proposed developments in the PC (Planned Commercial) zon...read more

505-B-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for 1 single family house, subject to 3 conditions.

515-C-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for 2 single family house lots, subject to 5 conditions.

525-D-25-DP
Tabled

535-G-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for 2 single family house lots and a peripheral setback reduction along west and east boundary lines from 35 ft to 15 ft, subject to 4 conditions.

545-K-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for 1 detached residential lot, increasing the total number of lots to 26, as shown on the development plan, subject to 3 conditions.

555-L-25-DP
Approved with Conditions

Approve the development plan for a duplex in the PR (Planned Residential) zone, subject to 4 conditions.

565-A-25-UR
Approved with Conditions

APPROVE the request for a duplex as identified on the development plan, subject to 2 conditions.

575-A-25-OB
Approved

Approve a fitness center as a permitted use in the SC (Shopping Center) zone because it is similar in nature to other permitted uses and aligns with the intent of the SC zone.

585-D-25-OB
No Action

Commissioner Perez presented the nominating Committee's slate of officers for the 2025-2026 term:
For Chair, Commissioner John Huber
For Vice-Chair, Commissioner Rich Levenson
Commissioner Midis n...read more