Commission approves Leonard Development rezoning after debate, strips Winkle Lane access
Dec 9, 2025
After extended public discussion and neighborhood objections, the Knox County Commission approved rezoning about 7.28 acres at Winkle Lane to planned residential (up to 5 dwelling units per acre) but removed Winkle Lane as a required access; the substitute motion passed on a 6–5 roll-call vote.
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The Knox County Commission on Dec. 8 approved a rezoning request from Leonard Development to change roughly 7.28 acres at Winkle Lane to planned residential (PR) allowing up to five dwelling units per acre, but the commission removed a required access connection to Winkle Lane as part of a substitute motion that passed 6–5.
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