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Commission approves rezoning of 722 Asheville Highway; appointments to planning commission confirmed

Sevier County Commission · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Sevier County Commission rezoned 722 Asheville Highway from agricultural to rural commercial at the request of Steven Dekker and confirmed appointments to the regional planning commission; both measures passed unanimously among members present.

The Sevier County Commission voted to rezone Tax Map 2 Parcel 112.00 (722 Asheville Highway) from A-1 (agricultural) to C-1 (rural commercial) after the Sevier County Regional Planning Commission recommended approval. The rezoning was requested by Steven Dekker. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Mike Hillard and seconded by Commissioner Chad Ogle; it passed by roll call vote 23 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent.

Separately, the commission confirmed appointments to the Sevier County Regional Planning Commission under Resolution 2024-08-02. Commissioner Greg Haggard moved to confirm the appointments; Commissioner Fred Atchley seconded and the motion passed 23 Yes, 0 No, 2 Absent.

Both votes were routine approvals recorded on the consent agenda. The meeting record does not list conditions or changes to the rezoning ordinance text discussed at the meeting; the planning commission’s recommendation was recorded as "For."