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Sevier County commissioners deny rezoning for 1311 Ina Grace after neighbors raise traffic, noise and water concerns
Summary
After extensive public comment from nearby residents, the Sevier County Board of Commissioners voted 24–0 (1 absent) to deny a request to rezone parcels at 1311 Ina Grace from R‑1 to R‑2, citing fears of increased traffic on a narrow one‑lane road, amplified short‑term rental activity and potential strain on groundwater and septic systems.
Sevier County commissioners voted March 16 to deny a rezoning request for parcels at 1311 Ina Grace after neighbors testified that a higher‑density development and an event center would disrupt the quiet, rural character of their neighborhood.
Valerie Goodman, speaking during the public comment period, said the proposal “represents a significant shift in land use intensity that raises several concerns for the surrounding neighborhoods,” citing continuous visitor turnover at short‑term…
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