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Council approves rezoning on Valley View Drive to allow higher-density residential development
Summary
By voice vote, the council approved Ordinance 13o to change zoning for properties at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN1 to RN5; a representative of Yes, Knoxville urged the change to create more homes near services and reduce per‑capita emissions.
On second reading the council approved Ordinance 13o to change the base zoning of portions of property at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN1 to RN5, leaving overlay and special purpose districts unchanged. The applicant is listed as VO Rotar in the 4th District.
A public speaker, Drew Harper of Yes, Knoxville, addressed the council in support of the rezoning, saying it would add potential new homes near existing neighborhoods, schools and commercial services while retaining hillside protection and city development standards. Harper argued that increased density on urban land lowers per‑capita carbon emissions and reduces infrastructure costs per resident.
The ordinance was moved, seconded and approved on voice vote; the transcript records no roll‑call tallies for this item.
