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Morristown board approves non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental at 2040 Buffalo Trail, pending fire inspection
Summary
The Morristown Board of Zoning Appeals on May 12 approved a request to operate one non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental unit at 2040 Buffalo Trail. Approval is contingent on a positive fire marshal inspection; the apartment is reported at roughly 1,800 sq ft with three bedrooms.
The Morristown Board of Zoning Appeals voted May 12 to approve an application to operate a non‑owner‑occupied short‑term rental unit at 2040 Buffalo Trail, contingent on a satisfactory inspection by the fire marshal.
Senior Planner Josh Cole presented the request from property owner Shannon Jones, saying the unit occupies the second floor of the building that also houses Jones Trolling Motor Repair. Cole told the board the apartment is approximately 1,800 square feet with three bedrooms, that short‑term rentals in the Local Business (LB) zoning district are permitted on review, and that the applicant has agreed to the ordinance’s required terms including contact information for complaints. Staff recommended approval provided the fire marshal completes a positive inspection; the inspection was outstanding because the owner is still remodeling the unit.
Board Member Jake Stokely moved to approve the use on review; Board Member Dr. Alpha Alexander seconded. The motion passed 6‑0. The minutes record Vice‑Chairman Jack Kennerly and other members among those present; Secretary Robert (Bob) Garrett was noted as absent.
A separate agenda item, a variance request for a setback at 491 Furrow Drive (VARI‑3305), was withdrawn and no vote was recorded on that matter. The board adjourned after the listed business was completed.
