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BZA roundup: several variances approved, signage and large-site requests denied, one item postponed
Summary
At its meeting the Knoxville BZA approved variances for accessory structures and a downtown hotel, postponed a sign variance for a later meeting, and denied a request for larger directional signs at a proposed gas station and other variances for lack of hardship.
The Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday considered a slate of variance requests and voted on multiple cases: several variances were granted, a significant sign package was denied for lack of hardship, and one sign application was postponed to the April meeting so the applicant could correct advertised measurements.
Votes at a glance - BZA 260005 (detached pylon sign): Postponed to the April meeting at the applicant's request after staff and the board identified a discrepancy in how the setback was measured in the advertised plan. - BZA 260011 (detached garage; R-2): Approved. The board cited lot nonconformity, topography and precedent in the neighborhood in granting variances for increased building and impervious coverage and a reduced rear setback. - BZA 260013 (single-family parking…
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