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Knox County zoning: approvals and actions from Nov. 11 meeting
Summary
The Knox County zoning commission approved multiple rezoning requests on Nov. 11, 2025 — including conditions on road widening and sidewalk construction — and deferred one contested case to December; this 'Votes at a glance' summarizes each action and its outcome.
Knox County commissioners approved a series of rezoning requests on Monday and recorded related conditions for a handful of projects. Below are the cases acted on, the outcome, and key details or conditions recorded on the record.
10R25RZ — Benjamin C. Mullins: Approved (PR up to 2 dwelling units per acre). Applicant Ben Mullins said he initially requested 4 units per acre but accepted staff and planning commission recommendation of 2 units per acre; he flagged a likely typo in a buffer condition that he said should reference the eastern boundary. Motion carried by voice vote.
10B25RZ — Benchmark Associates: Approved (RA low-density residential). Benchmark representative Benny Moorman attended to answer questions; planning recommended RA consistent with the comprehensive plan; motion carried.
510E25RZ — David M. Seale Jr.: Approved (RA low-density residential). Applicant said he plans to subdivide the parcel into three lots and build a house for his son; planning recommended approval and the motion carried.
610M25RZ — Worley Builders: Approved with condition. Commissioners required the developer to widen a dead-end segment of South Gallaher View Road to 20 feet prior to plotting lots to address neighborhood emergency-access concerns; developer agreed and said widening would be coordinated with dirt work and utility relocation.
710U25RZ — DDSSD Development LLC: Approved with sidewalk condition. Applicant Scott Davis agreed to build a sidewalk on Bluegrass Road to the end of his property line after Commissioner Jackson noted the area's lack of sidewalks and constituent concerns.
810P25RZ — Mike Stevens Homes: Approved (PR from 3 to 5 DU/acre). Applicant representative said townhouses are planned on a small 3.9-acre parcel; planning recommended approval and commissioners voted in favor.
910N25RZ — Sasha Cole: Approved (RB to OB office/medical). Applicant will convert an existing single-family home to small office suites; planning recommended approval as a transitional use and the motion passed.
10W25RZ — Addison Sandcrows Whitmer: Approved (RA). Applicant said the rezoning aligns the parcel with surrounding RA zoning; motion carried.
119E25RZ — Daniel P. Humphreys: Approved (RA low-density residential). Applicant present, no opposition; planning recommended approval and motion carried.
1210I25RZ — Zachary Lee Myers: Approved (RA low-density residential). Applicant said property is being split to place a residence for a family member; approved by voice vote.
1310F25RZ — Rick Shepherd: Approved (RA, minor boundary change to provide access). Applicant said the change adds a 100-foot strip to provide access for an adjoining parcel; motion carried.
1410025RZ — Leonard Development LLC: Deferred to December. Commissioners raised concerns about cumulative traffic impacts along John Sevier Highway and asked the applicant to meet with the community; motion to defer carried.
10C25RZ — Jason Rance Gossett: Approved (CA general business). Applicant said property historically operated as a commercial site; planning recommended CA to match existing use and the commission approved.
Other business: No zoning appeals or ordinance amendments were filed; commissioners announced several community events and program deadlines (flag pickup for Veterans Day, Reads Across America on Dec. 13, junior commissioner applications due Dec. 18, Build A Bed volunteer event).
