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Council denies rezoning request near Sharps Ridge after split vote; staff had recommended denial
Summary
Council voted 5-4 to deny a request to rezone four small parcels near Sharps Ridge from RN4 to RN5 after an extended public hearing and a detailed planning-staff report recommending denial. Supporters said the change would enable duplex development; opponents and staff cited compatibility and process concerns.
Knoxville City Council on Tuesday voted to deny a rezoning request for parcels near Sharps Ridge after a lengthy public hearing and a staff recommendation against the change.
The applicant sought to rezone four parcels (item 12e) at 4011-4025 Milton Street from RN4 to RN5 to allow duplexes and other attached housing types without replatting. Supporters, including representatives of Yes Knoxville and the applicant's team, said small-scale attached housing at the site would add a few units and provide missing-middle housing opportunities close to transit and…
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