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Knoxville planning panel approves South Waterfront plan amendment and rezoning to RN4 after neighbor opposition to RN5
Summary
On Dec. 11, 2025, the Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission approved a sector plan amendment to the South Waterfront Mixed Use District type 2 and rezoned a Simpson/McCormick property to RN4, rejecting the applicant's request for RN5 after neighbor concerns about street capacity and runoff.
The Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission on Dec. 11 approved a sector plan amendment designating the property at the northwest corner of Simpson Street and McCormick Street as South Waterfront Mixed Use District type 2 and rezoned the lot to RN4, following staff recommendations.
The applicant, John Thompson, had requested RN5 to allow greater density, saying his team could "build responsibly" within the 35-foot height limit. Neighbour Molly Linsky, who lives across from 1137 Simpson Street, urged the commission to retain RN2 or, if a change were necessary, limit it to RN4…
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