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BZA Agenda · October 28, 2026

BZA denies setback variance for big Sherrill Blvd apartment project, 2-7 — but approves steep-lot garage waiver

The big story: Core Properties wanted a break on the front-yard setback for a large apartment-and-townhome project on Sherrill Boulevard, arguing that 180 fe…

Recent meetingsOct 19 – Oct 28

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Oct 28Knox County agenda committee reviews November zoning slate: street rename and seven rezonings Oct 28Knox County agenda committee lines up November slate: $7.4M school roof work, road projects, senior center grants Oct 26Beer Board fines Ian's Market $2,000 after third underage-sale sting in a year Oct 26Commission rescinds BZA appointment of Alex Moody 7-4 to avoid a public fight, and tightens nonprofit grant rules Oct 26Knox County Audit Committee Scheduled to Review Procurement and Grants Audits Oct 19Knox County Commission denies controversial Strawberry Plains Pike rezoning after neighborhood pushback

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Cobb Variance - 5218 Luttrell Roaddenied Mullins Variance - 10049 Sherrill Blvd.denied Shea rezoning — Overton Lanepending Attaway Variance - 9826 Crested Butte Lanewithdrawn

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