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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2026-03-16

11 agenda items, 8 approved, 0 rejected.

March 16, 2026

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·ZONING

Commissioner Hill moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Hill moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2026 meeting: Item #8 - Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, parcel ID 062 164, 165 (partial), (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-26-RZ). Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 17, 2026 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on February 17, 2026 with the following amendment: Add the following language to Resolution RZ-26-2-106 - Request of Mesana Investments LLC/(Planning Commission’s File Number: 1-G-26-RZ): “one level single acre lot with a minimum area of one acre must be created which shall be centrally located and accessible to the residents of the property”. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA…

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ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Trent Collins for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Trent Collins for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 115 West Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138 049 (partial). (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-I-26-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 Collins, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Robert Thompson, concerned citizen, was present and spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works. was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Fox moved to defer to the April 2026 meeting the request of Trent Collins for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Jay voted no. The motion carried 10-1-0-0. Property located at 115 West Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138 049 (partial). (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-I-26-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…

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Consideration of the request of ECG Acquisitions, LLC for

Consideration of the request of ECG Acquisitions, LLC for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 608 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 131 06504 (partial). (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-26-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. Ben Miskelly, representing ECG Acquisitions, LLC, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Oster moved to approve Resolution RZ-26-3-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of ECG Acquisitions, LLC for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to OB Office, Medical and Related Services as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 608 Lovell Road, Parcel ID 131 06504 (partial). (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-H-26-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Panned Residential up to 2 dwellings units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12412 and 12434 Buttermilk Road, Parcel ID 129 103 (partial); 129 096. (6 th Commission District 6) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-26-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. Ben Mullins, attorney representing Ball Homes, LLC, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-26-3-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Panned Residential up to 2 dwellings units per acre subject to 1 condition 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, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at…

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for a Knox

Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for a Knox County Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR Suburban Residential to SMR Suburban Mixed Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3320 Bakertown Road, Parcel ID 091 148. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-26-PA) 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 Defenderfer, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Alvin Austin, area resident, was present and spoke in opposition to the request. Commissioner Hill moved to deny the request of James Defenderfer for a Knox County Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR Suburban Residential to SMR Suburban Mixed Residential. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 3320 Bakertown Road, Parcel ID 091 148. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-26-PA) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for rezoning

Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3320 Bakertown Road, Parcel ID 091 148. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-M-26-RZ) No action was taken on this item due to a Knox County Comprehensive Plan being denied for this property. * * * * * *

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ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Clouds Rest Development, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Clouds Rest Development, LLC for rezoning from PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-F-26-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. He also spoke on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Chris Sharp, representing Clouds Rest Development, LLC, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to deny the request of Clouds Rest Development, LLC for rezoning from PR(k) Planned Residential with conditions up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre. Commissioner Russell seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-F-26-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7920 and 8014 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 164, 165 (partial). (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-26-RZ) This item was deferred to the April 2026 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 9·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Kelly Graham for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Kelly Graham for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7602 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 073 040. (8 th Commission District) (Panning Commission’s file number: 2-K-26-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. Kelly Graham, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution RZ-26-3-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Kelly Graham for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 7602 Strawberry Plains Pike, Parcel ID 073 040. (8 th Commission District) (Panning Commission’s file number: 2-K-26-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2026-03-16

AGENDA & VOTES

Commissioner Hill moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Consideration of the request of Trent Collins for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of ECG Acquisitions, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Kevin Griffin/Clean Slate Realty

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning

Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for a Knox

Consideration of the request of James Defenderfer for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Clouds Rest Development, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Kelly Graham for rezoning from A

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