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Commission approves multiple rezoning and plan amendments for homes, commercial sites and storage
Summary
Commissioners approved several routine rezoning and land-use amendments, including Ball Homes' rezoning on Buttermilk Road, Knoxville Dream Center's rezoning on Keck Road, two Tyndall's Building Supply items (comprehensive plan change and rezoning) and a rezoning for a small self-storage center on Asheville Highway.
During its Dec. 8 meeting the Knox County Commission approved a set of land-use items the planning commission had recommended, clearing the way for several residential and commercial projects.
Ball Homes LLC: The commission approved Ball Homes’ request to rezone 12434 Buttermilk Road from RA (low-density residential) to PR (planned residential) at up to two dwelling units per acre. Applicant Ben Mullins said the rezoning reduces allowable density relative to RA and promotes connectivity to the nearby Center View subdivision; planning recommended approval subject to a condition requiring connection to Center View, and the body approved the motion by voice vote.
Knoxville Dream Center: Paul Harris requested rezoning of 6521 Keck Road from agricultural to RA to enable construction of one (possibly two) newer homes to replace an aging house on the site. Planning recommended approval for conformance with the comprehensive plan; the commission approved the rezoning by voice vote.
Tyndall's Building Supply: The commission approved a comprehensive-plan place-type amendment for a parcel at 7751 Norris Freeway (moving the site to CC Corridor Commercial) and approved a companion rezoning from CB/business and agricultural to CA (general business). Attorney Robert Campbell said the property already functions commercially and that parking and access improvements are planned; commissioners voted to approve both items.
1222 Development (Asheville Highway): Stephen Clare asked to rezone a parcel on Asheville Highway from agricultural to CA for a small self-storage facility. He described a substantial stream buffer, proposed opaque fencing, evergreen screening and dark-sky-compliant lighting; planning recommended approval and the commission approved the rezoning by voice vote.
Votes were taken by voice for these items and planning staff described each request as consistent with the comprehensive plan or existing land use. Several applicants were wished luck with their projects as commissioners closed these items.
Next steps: Applicants must pursue development plans, building permits and any required subdivision approvals according to county procedures.
