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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2025-11-10

18 agenda items, 15 approved, 0 rejected.

November 10, 2025

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·ZONING

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to add the following item: Item #11 - Request of Daniel P. Humphreys for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 6760 Grassy Creek Way, Parcel ID 079 03110, (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-E-25-RZ). 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. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Addison Santacroce-Witmer for

Consideration of the request of Addison Santacroce-Witmer for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1914 Cureton Road, Parcel ID 091 216. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-W-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. Rich Witmer, representing Addison Santacroce-Witmer, 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-25-11-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Addison Santacroce-Witmer 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, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 1914 Cureton Road, Parcel ID 091 216. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-W-25-RZ) * * * * * *

ITEM 11·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Daniel P

Consideration of the request of Daniel P. Humphreys for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6760 Grassy Creek Way, Parcel ID 079 03110. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-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. Gary Roberts, representing Daniel P. Humphreys, 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-25-11-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel P. Humphreys for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential 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, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 6760 Grassy Creek Way, Parcel ID 079 03110. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-E-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Zachary Lee Myers for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Zachary Lee Myers for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6205 Primus Road, Parcel ID 068 04206 (partial). (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-I-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. Zachary Lee Myers, 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-25-11-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Zachary Lee Myers for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. 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 6205 Primus Road, Parcel ID 068 04206 (partial). (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-I-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Rick Shepard for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Rick Shepard for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1802 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 136 174 (partial). (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-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. Rick Shepard, 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-25-11-112 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Rick Shepard for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Lee 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 1802 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 136 174 (partial). (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Leonard Development LLC for

Consideration of the request of Leonard Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planed Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Winkle Lane, Parcel ID 137 04804. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-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. Frank Leonard, representing Leonard Development 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 Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Fox moved to defer to the December 2025 meeting the request of Leonard Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planed Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Commissioner Lee 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 0 Winkle Lane, Parcel ID 137 04804. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-O-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benchmark Associates Inc

Consideration of the request of Benchmark Associates Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2005 Robinson Road, Parcel ID 105 22401. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-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. Benny Moorman, representing Benchmark Associates Inc., was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Oster moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-11-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benchmark Associates Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. 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 2005 Robinson Road, Parcel ID 105 22401. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-V-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 16·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jason Rance Gossett IV for

Consideration of the request of Jason Rance Gossett IV for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8523 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 22201. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-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. Jason Rance Gossett IV, 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-25-11-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jason Rance Gossett IV for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. 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 8523 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 22201. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-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. *…

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #3 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre, property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047, (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 7-M-25-RZ). 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: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 2025: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on October 20, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on October 20, 2025. 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. * * * * * * IN RE: PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: No one requested to speak. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS:

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062

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ITEM 4·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jason Rance Gossett IV for

DEFERRED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Consideration of the request of David M

Consideration of the request of David M. Seal, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5620 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 039KB004. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-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. David Seal, 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-25-11-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of David M. Seal, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. 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 5620 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 039KB004. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-E-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Worley Builders Inc

Consideration of the request of Worley Builders Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 and 860 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 042,030. (4 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-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. Scott Williams, Engineer representing Worley Builders Inc, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Ms. Melanie Schrack, representing the Westland Station Community, was present and spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Johnathan Overton, area resident, 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 Jackson moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-11-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Worley Builders Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation with the following amendment: The Planning Commission’s 1 condition was amended to read as follows: 1) Widening the westernmost fork of South Gallaher View Road to a 20 foot pavement width per the requir…

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of DSSD Development LLC for

Consideration of the request of DSSD Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 9516, 9524, 9608 Bluegrass Road, Parcel ID 154 044, 045, 046, 048. (4 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-U-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, representing DSSD Development LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-11-106 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of DSSD Development LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre subject to 1 condition 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 0, 9516, 9524, 9608 Bluegrass Road, Parcel ID 154 044, 045, 046, 048. (4 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-U-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mike Stevens Homes for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Mike Stevens Homes for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 913 Gettysvue Drive, Parcel ID 144BA049. (5 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-P-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. Taylor Forrester, Attorney representing Mike Stevens Homes, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Russell moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-11-107 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mike Stevens Homes for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Lee 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 913 Gettysvue Drive, Parcel ID 144BA049. (5 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-P-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Sasha Cole for rezoning from RB

Consideration of the request of Sasha Cole for rezoning from RB General Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 415 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 002. (5 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-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. Sasha Cole, 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 Russell moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-11-108 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sasha Cole for rezoning from RB General Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. 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 415 South Gallaher View Road, Parcel ID 133 002. (5 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-N-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

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