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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2025-05-12

Commission Meeting held 2025-05-12.

May 12, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 754 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133

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ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road, Parcel ID 028 132. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Scott Davis, applicant representing Mesana Investments LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Lee moved to defer to the June 2025 meeting the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre. Commissioner Fox seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 8022 Hill Road, Parcel ID 028 132. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-25-RZ) * * * * * *

ITEM 11·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jean L

Consideration of the request of Jean L. Root for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 4524 Bud McMillan Road, Parcel ID 040KA002, 001 (part of). (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Ms. Jean Root, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-109 Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jean L. Root for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation with the following conditions: (1) No access to Washington Pike; and (2) a creation of a private access or easement for the shared driveways to consolidate the access points where line of site is maximized and spacing is optimal. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 0 and 4524 Bud McMillan Road, Parcel ID 040KA002…

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8216 Norris Freeway, Parcel ID 028 01702. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: s4-H-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Ms. Lan Nguyen, representing Justin Vaughn, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-110 Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation with the condition that an approved TDOT access permit shall be obtained before issuance of any building permits. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 8216 Norris Freeway, Parcel ID 028 01702. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file nu…

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning to remove

Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning to remove previously approved conditions in the PC Planned Commercial District was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6125 Riverview Crossing Drive, Parcel ID 071 001. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-Y-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Benjamin Mullins, representing Brad Pruitt, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-111 Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Brad Pruitt to approve the PC Planned Commercial zone without conditions. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Jackson abstained from voting. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-1-1. Property located at 6125 Riverview Crossing Drive, Parcel ID 071 001. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-Y-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for

Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 7.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7324 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 050 204. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number 4-V-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Stefan Claar, representing 1222 Development, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-112 Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5.1 dwelling units per acre with the following conditions: (1) A ten foot wide Type B buffer with trees planted at a maximum of ten foot centers with expected mature height about 15 feet along the western and southern property lines; and (2) access to Millertown Pike shall be in compliance with subdivision regulations and any variance request must first be supported by Engineering and Public Works to maximize safety and traffic patterns. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, …

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jimmy E

Consideration of the request of Jimmy E. Henderlight, Sr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 105, 106. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-X-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jimmy Henderlight, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Fox moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-113 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jimmy E. Henderlight, Sr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation and to include the conditions that were recommended by Planning Commission’s Staff. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 105, 106. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-X-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 16·ZONING

Consideration of the request of James I

Consideration of the request of James I. Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 3516, 3518, 3524 and 3526 Maloney Road, Parcel ID 135 002, 003, 00301, 00601, 00602. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Trent Harrell, representing James I. Smith, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Fox moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-114 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of James I. Smith for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation; and the Floodway Zone is to be retained. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 0, 3516, 3518, 3524 and 3526 Maloney Road, Parcel ID 135 002, 003, 00301, 00601, 00602. (9 th Commission District) (Plannin…

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APPROVED

ITEM 17·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ) No one was present to represent the request. Commissioner Lee moved to defer to the June 2025 meeting the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 1311 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 056 131. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-25-RZ) * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING APPEALS: No Zoning Appeals received. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: No Amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance received. * * * * * * IN RE: PUBLIC FORUM – OPEN TOPICS: No one requested to speak. * * * * * * IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS: No other business received. * * * * * * IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to come before the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Oster declared the meeting adjourned. * * * * * * KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________________ GINA OSTER,…

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-A-25-SNC) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-102 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “George Coward Lane” from the northeast corner of Parcel 090 075 north to its terminus. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion. Commissioner Hill moved as an amendment to delete “George Coward Lane” and replace with “Tom Higdon Lane”. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The amendment carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the…

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Bull Elk Lane” from a point approximately 375 feet west of Sycamore Creek Lane near the southwest corner of parcel 090 072 west to its terminus was before the Board of Commissioners. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-SNC) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of “Coward Mill Road” to “Bull Elk Lane” from a point approximately 375 feet west of Sycamore Creek Lane near the southwest corner of parcel 090 072 west to its terminus. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-SNC) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

Consideration of the request of James McKamey for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of James McKamey for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5732 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 180. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. James McKamey, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of James McKamey for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 5732 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 180. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hickory Creek Road; 0, 2300, 2304 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 129 03512, 03513, 03514, 03515, 03516. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 3-H-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ryan Hickey, applicant representing Ball Homes, LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Ms. Connie Musillami, area resident, was present and spoke in opposition the request. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre with the following conditions: 1) Must access the property from West Gallaher Ferry, widen West Gallaher Ferry Road through the frontage to 20 feet, realign the intersection of Hickory Creek and West Gallaher Ferry Road according to Concept Plan 4-SE-22-C. 2) All offsite road improvements must be completed prior to recording plats at …

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 3110 Gray Hendrix Road, Parcel ID 091 019, 018. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Benjamin C. Mullins, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-106 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 10 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s staff recommendation subject to 1 condition. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 0 and 3110 Gray Hendrix Road, Parcel ID 091 019, 018. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-25-RZ) * *…

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Sam R

Consideration of the request of Sam R. and Lenora M. Ensor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1311 Greenwell Drive, Parcel ID 037 09502. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Sam Ensor, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-107 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sam R. and Lenora M. Ensor for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 1311 Greenwell Drive, Parcel ID 037 09502. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6100 Lacy Road, Parcel ID 068JA011. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-25-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Diago Sanchez, representing applicant Noah Hudson, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-5-108 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 6100 Lacy Road, Parcel ID 068JA011. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for

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AGENDA & VOTES

Consideration of the request of Vyacheslav Dullco for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for

Consideration of the request of Jean L

Consideration of the request of Justin Vaughn for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning to remove

Consideration of the request of 1222 Development LLC for

Consideration of the request of Jimmy E

Consideration of the request of James I

Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County

Consideration of the request of Cathy Olsen/Knox County

Consideration of the request of James McKamey for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Sam R

Consideration of the request of Noah Hudson for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Trueline Land Surveying, LLC for

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