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Commission postpones 4th & Gill infill; neighbors press for substantive redesign

Knox County Historic Zoning Commission · July 17, 2025
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Summary

A proposed new house at 700 Morgan Street (4th & Gill) was postponed after neighbors and staff said the design — described as a box-like form with irregular window placement — needs substantial revision to provide varied massing, aligned openings, and clear porch and foundation details.

The Historic Zoning Commission voted to postpone a COA application for a new single-family house at 700 Morgan Street in the 4th & Gill overlay, after staff and neighbors identified significant issues with massing, window composition, and street-facing elevation organization.

Staff recommended postponement because the proposal presented a largely…

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