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Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Morristown Regional Planning Commission Agenda
The Commission reviewed various zoning and land use requests, including a text amendment concerning the regulation of shipping containers and a Planned Unit Development proposal for a second primary structure at 2625 Serenity Sound. The agenda featured several rezoning applications, specifically for properties at 350 Howell Road and within the Aspen Avenue Cedar Ridge Subdivision, as well as a request for a right-of-way closure for a portion of Howell Road. Furthermore, the Commission evaluated an annexation request and associated plan of services for 330 Panther Springs Road, considered final plat approval for the Progress Parkway Extension, discussed a zoning text amendment regarding building encroachments into the right-of-way within the Central Business District, and addressed a request for multiple residential units at 1895 Thomas R. James Drive.
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The agenda includes a zoning text amendment for the Moderate Density Residential District regarding residential use and lot size requirements. It also features a request from the Hamblen County Planning Commission to implement a one-year moratorium on High-Intensity Electrical Load Facilities to allow for the development of new land use regulations. Additionally, the meeting addresses a rezoning application for 1280 and 1288 Arden Lane to transition property for short-term rental use, and a site plan approval request for a new multi-tenant commercial center containing retail and restaurant space within the Gateway Overlay District.
Jun 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Morristown Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes
The Board addressed a variance request for a side yard setback on Valley View Drive, which was approved. Additionally, the Board approved a request for a Use on Review regarding the operation of an auto repair facility at 4902 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy.
The commission held public hearings regarding plans of services for two annexations at 863 Central Church Road and the intersection of Greenbriar Road and W. Andrew Johnson Highway. New business included the approval of a preliminary plat for the relocation and improvement of S. Bellwood Road and a final plat request for the Merchants Crossing development. A rezoning request for 350 Howell Road (Morristown Meadows) was considered but resulted in a split vote with no recommendation. Additionally, the commission approved a final plat request for a nine-lot subdivision on Reese Street and passed a text amendment concerning the installation of decorative street lights in new subdivisions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
