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Knoxville council denies appeal, upholds BZA variance for 962 North Gallaher View Road
Summary
After extended legal argument and public hearing, Knoxville City Council voted 5–4 to deny an appeal challenging a Board of Zoning Appeals variance that reduced the minimum lot width for townhome units at 962 North Gallaher View Road, allowing the developerto pursue a 32-unit townhouse plan.
The Knoxville City Council voted 5to9 to deny an appeal of a Board of Zoning Appeals decision on a contested townhouse project at 962 North Gallaher View Road, effectively leaving in place a BZA variance that reduces the minimum lot width per townhome from 20 feet to 9.5 feet.
The appeal was filed by the West Hills Community Association and presented by attorney Larry Silverstein, who told the council the BZA’s November decision “failed to discuss the zoning ordinance standards or make findings” required under Article 16.3 and state law and therefore was “illegal and outside of its authority.” He urged council to reverse the BZA and deny the variance.
Representatives for the owner, Mainland Companies, and the applicant argued the lothas a unique…
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