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Knoxville council narrowly OKs removal of planned-residential designation for 962 N. Gallaher View Road after heated debate
Summary
In a 5–4 vote, Knoxville City Council approved removing a previous planned-district (C) designation from 962 North Gallaher View Road, a change neighbors said would reduce required public review. The developer said the change clarifies the path to build 32 townhomes; neighbors pressed for guaranteed special-use hearings.
Knoxville City Council voted 5–4 to remove a previously approved planned-district (C) designation from property at 962 North Gallaher View Road, a decision council members said balances property-owner rights with neighborhood input.
James Lennon, the property owner and developer, told the council the removal would give a "clear path" to develop the site and allow him to follow current codes and policies for townhomes. "Our choice is this," Lennon said, arguing the designation's removal would avoid an unclear procedural route.
Opponents, speaking for the West Hills Community Association and adjacent homeowners, said the C designation guarantees a special-use process that ensures public notice and input for development…
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