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Alcoa public meetings in 2025

34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 19, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider rezoning 246 N Rankin Road to Office District O-3

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance (Ordinance 338) to rezone tax parcel 015.00, tax map 046L, group B, from General Business District “E” to Office District “O-3” at 246 N Rankin Road. The board will also hear a separate ordinance to rezone tax parcels 001.02, 002.00 (tax map 046L, group A) and parcels 014.00, 016.00 (tax map 046L, group B) from General Business District “E” and Light Industrial District “F” to Office District “O-3” along N Rankin Road and Joule Street. A third ordinance will amend the Future Land Use Plan/Map for the Bassel community and the area around W Bessemer Street, N Rankin Road, Joule Street, and South Calderwood Street. After the hearings the board will proceed with second readings of ordinances and then adjourn.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Commission will review site plans for an office warehouse and a jet fueling facility

The commission will review several plat correction requests, including utility easements for Dunkin Donuts at 1155 Hunters Crossing Drive and Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ at 1111 Franck Street, and a lot consolidation off Adkins Way. It will consider annexing and assigning Residence District “A” zoning to the property at 830 Killion Street, and an amendment to the Planned Commercial Unit Development “E-1” regulations concerning motor vehicle and self‑storage uses. The commission will also evaluate site plan approvals for an office‑warehouse development at 3301 Northpark Boulevard and a new jet‑fueling farm facility near Flagship Drive and 2055 Alcoa Highway.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved annexation and zoning for 830 Killion Street

The Planning Commission unanimously approved plat corrections for Dunkin Donuts (1155 Hunters Crossing Drive) and Jim N’ Nick’s BBQ (1111 Franck Street), and a replat for two lots on Adkins Way. It also adopted Resolution 2026-10 to annex 830 Killion Street and Resolution 2026-11 to assign Residence District A zoning to that property. Two site‑plan requests were deferred.

🏢 Building at this address: 6 m tall
Tue Dec 9, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider amendments to the Future Land Use Plan and several zoning changes

The commissioners will hold a public hearing on amending the Future Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary for the Bassel Community area. They will also consider several zoning ordinance amendments that would rezone specific parcels along N Rankin Road, Joule Street, and Topside Road. Additional items include approving a Master Development Agreement with Costco, awarding storm‑water and window‑sealing contracts, and authorizing election dates and cyber‑security grant participation.

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Fri Nov 21, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to award stormwater contract and buy $212,529 bucket truck

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will consider awarding the bid for stormwater infrastructure connecting Faraday Street to Pistol Creek. The board will also consider approving the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-550 AT41M small bucket truck for the Electric Department at a cost of $212,529. No other items are on the agenda.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Costco site plan and multiple rezonings

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will review several plat requests and site plans, including a Costco location. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the City's Future Land Use Plan/Map and consider three separate rezoning requests.

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✓ Decided: Commission adopted future land use plan amendment and multiple rezoning actions

The commission adopted Resolution 2026-06 to amend the Alcoa Future Land Use Plan/Map. It also adopted rezoning resolutions for several properties: 246 N. Rankin Road (Resolution 2026-07), multiple sites on N. Hall Road, Joule Street and Rankin Road (Resolution 2026-08), and 1413 Topside Road (Resolution 2026-09). Additionally, the commission approved preliminary and final plats for three development projects and deferred a plat correction request for a Dunkin Donuts site.

Tue Nov 11, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on water & sewer fee changes and land transfer to sheriff

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a land transfer of about 0.9 acres to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and authorizing the mayor to sign a retail food store wine license for United Grocery Outlet #23. Two ordinances will be read: one to amend water and sanitary sewer rates, fees, and charges, and another to amend and restate the city’s thrift plan. The meeting also includes joint proclamations for Mental Health Day, Family Court Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Commission will consider revised site plan for Watts Marine light‑industrial building

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will review several land‑replat requests and multiple site‑plan applications. Items include replatting lot lines on Blount Avenue, a church‑park boundary change, and utility easement corrections for a self‑storage facility. New business items involve revised site‑plan approvals for Watts Marine, a mini‑storage project, Covenant Health Phase 1, and parking improvements for Blackhorse Brewery.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved plats and site plans, including Watts Marine project

The commission approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting. It unanimously approved four preliminary/final plats (Blount Avenue right‑of‑way, Eagleton Village Lot E, JamPack’d Self‑Storage, and Pellissippi Place lot split) and three site plans (Watts Marine industrial building, Phase 1 Covenant Health medical office, and removed a mini‑storage plan at the applicant’s request). All approvals were passed without dissent.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Alcoa Board to rezone Benford Heights parcel to Light Industrial

The Board will hold a public hearing to amend Ordinance 338, rezoning Tax Parcel 004.00 (Benford Heights) from Open Space to Light Industrial with a 50‑foot buffer. It will also authorize a contract with Roadway Management Technologies for pavement‑management software, approve a FEMA fire‑fighter grant, and allocate $29,600 for a replacement police vehicle. Several resolutions will authorize participation in Public Entity Partners safety‑grant programs.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews multiple lot replats and Covenant Health site plans

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will consider several lot replat requests, a recommendation on a county zoning amendment, and a public right‑of‑way closure. It will also review a revised concept plan and site‑plan approvals for a Covenant Health medical complex, a liquid natural gas tank, and a deck covering. All items are presented for preliminary or final approval as indicated.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved four lot replats and two county resolutions

The commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It then approved preliminary and final plats for four projects—1833 Rosemont Circle, 724 Janes Road, the Cornejo Property on E Broadway Avenue, and a Springbrook Farm lot on Tesla Boulevard—each subject to staff‑listed conditions and passed unanimously. Finally, the commission adopted PC Resolution 2026-04 supporting a Blount County zoning amendment and PC Resolution 2026-05 recommending vacating a portion of Blount Avenue, both unanimously.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to rezone airport property for industrial use

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning a portion of Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority property in the Benford Heights area from Open Space to Light Industrial and Buffer districts. The body will also authorize a contract for planning services and approve the disposal of city vehicles and equipment.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved land use plan amendment and multiple contracts

The commissioners approved the amendment to the Future Land Use Plan/Map and the related zoning recommendation for the Benford Heights area. They also authorized several contracts and purchases, including planning services for the Safe Streets for All grant, a tilt trailer for Public Works, a D6 dozer for the landfill, and a task order with LDA Engineering. A resolution was adopted to amend the TVA power contract, and a zoning ordinance amendment for 266 Joule Street was passed on first reading. All motions passed unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Biggar to authorize the Mayor to declare as surplus and authorize the disposal of three vehicles from the Electric Department. On…
1 yea
Steve Biggar September yea
⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ARCONIC TENNESSEE LLC (Significant Violation · significant violation)
Thu Aug 21, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning and land use changes in Benford Heights

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will review several replatting requests and site plan approvals. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Future Land Use Plan/Map and a rezoning request for Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority property.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved site plans, plats and rezoning recommendations

The commission adopted its annual work program. It approved preliminary and final plats for two Sterling Engineering projects and adopted two planning commission resolutions recommending ordinances for rezoning. Site plans for Massey Electric and Rusty Wallace Kia were also approved, all by unanimous vote.

🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Tue Aug 12, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board considers engineering contracts and infrastructure repairs

The Board of Commissioners will review several service agreements and equipment purchases. Key items include engineering work for an Asset Management Plan and funding for greenway repairs. The board will also consider a recommendation to deny the annexation of a property on Thomas Drive.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple contracts, purchases and grant participation, all unanimously

The commissioners unanimously approved a series of contracts, purchases, and resolutions. They adopted a recommendation not to annex a specific tax parcel, approved agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey and an engineering firm, authorized purchases of generators and software, and joined a state property‑conservation grant program. Additional actions included authorizing an overrun for a greenway repair contract and reappointing a storm‑water board member.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
a motion was made by Commissioner Cooper and seconded by Commis- sioner Blair that the meeting be adjourned. On roll call the vote was as follows:
1 yea
Steve Biggar August yea
Thu Jul 24, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider setback variances for 3255 Wrights Ferry Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request for building and landscaping strip rear yard setback variances. The board will also elect officers for FY 2026 and review its by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Board approved rear yard setback variances for 3255 Wrights Ferry Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting and retained William Cochran as Chairperson and Lynn Bolton as Secretary, each unanimously. The board unanimously granted a rear yard building setback variance of 40 feet and a rear yard landscaping strip setback variance of 10 feet for the property at 3255 Wrights Ferry Road, subject to all city requirements. No other business was taken.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review lot replats and new site plans

The Alcoa Municipal Regional Planning Commission will conduct its annual officer elections and work program adoption. The body will also consider several requests for lot replats, a property annexation, and two new site plan approvals.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved multiple plats, site plans and retained current officers

The Alcoa Regional Planning Commission kept the existing officer slate and reaffirmed its by‑laws, both by unanimous vote. It approved preliminary and final plats for three separate development projects, approved a resolution not to annex a parcel at 2816 Thomas Drive, and approved site‑plan requests for a mini‑storage facility and a light‑industrial building, all subject to staff‑specified conditions.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board considers rezoning of East Tn Medical Group property on Joule Street

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and a second reading to rezone a portion of 266 Joule Street from Limited Restriction District “I” to General Business District “E”. The meeting also includes decisions on equipment donations and board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Alcoa Board rezones 266 Joule Street to General Business District

The Board approved a zoning amendment changing 266 Joule Street from a Limited Restriction District to a General Business District. It also approved the donation of Axon Taser units to Blount Memorial Hospital, authorized actions for Realty Link refinancing, and approved a task order with Gresham Smith. Additionally, the Board rescinded one appointment and confirmed another, and adjourned the meeting.

⚠️ EPA compliance flag nearby: ARCONIC TENNESSEE LLC (Significant Violation · significant violation)
Thu Jun 26, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider setback variance for 104 Roosevelt Street

The Alcoa Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a single variance request. The board will determine if the property at 104 Roosevelt Street can bypass specific yard setback rules.

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✓ Decided: Board approves front yard setback variance for 104 Roosevelt Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved a front‑yard setback variance of 16.3 feet for the property at 104 Roosevelt Street, resulting in a 13.70‑foot front yard, subject to city requirements. The motion passed unanimously. No other business was taken.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review hotel proposal and lot replatting

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will consider several site plan approvals and lot replatting requests. Decisions include a new hotel development and modifications to commercial properties.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved plats and site plans, including a 3‑lot replat at 366 Glascock St.

The commission approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It unanimously approved several plat and site‑plan requests, including a three‑lot replat at 366 Glascock Street, a replat at 104 Roosevelt Street, a commercial fence at 216 Corporate Place, an upper‑floor buildout at 366 Glascock Street, and a hotel site plan off Marconi Boulevard.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Alcoa Commissioners to consider zoning changes and city limit contraction

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on contracting city limits at 4931 Riversedge Road and amending residential yard setbacks. The body is also considering a rezoning request for 266 Joule Street and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025.

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✓ Decided: City of Alcoa approved its FY 2024‑25 budget and several key ordinances

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2024‑25 budget amendment and passed ordinances to contract the corporate limits property at 4931 Riversedge Road, amend residential yard‑setback regulations for Districts B and C, and rezone a parcel on Joule Street to a General Business District. The board also authorized multiple contracts and agreements, declared surplus public‑works equipment for sale, awarded a vegetation contract to Xylem, and reappointed Eddie Tramel to the Public Building Authority. No motions were denied or tabled.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Biggar to authorize the Mayor to execute the updated interlocal agreement with the City of Rockford for quarterly brush…
1 yea
Steve Biggar June yea
Fri May 23, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to adopt 2025-2026 budget and tax rate in public hearing

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to conduct a public hearing on adopting the annual budget and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The meeting will also include a first reading of an ordinance amending the current fiscal year’s budget and a second reading of the ordinance adopting the new budget and tax rate.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted FY 2025‑26 budget and tax rate, and amended FY 2024‑25 budget

The Board approved Ordinance 25‑623 adopting the city’s annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1 2025 to June 30 2026. The ordinance passed on second reading with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2024‑25 budget, also by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

Mon May 19, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider special exception for residential units on Andy Carr Avenue

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a special exception. The proposal involves allowing attached residential units in the General Business “E” District.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review rezoning and a 232-unit multi-family development

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will consider several replatting requests and a rezoning application. The body will also review a revised site plan for a large residential project and a frontage road extension.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approved multiple plats, rezoning, and a major multi‑family site plan

The commission approved preliminary and final plats for Block S and Block Z on Mountain Quail Circle, approved a rezoning recommendation for the East Tennessee Medical Group parcel, and rejected an annexation request for 2620 Marshall Street. It also approved a site‑plan for a 232‑unit multi‑family development with a 10 % parking reduction and approved a frontage‑road extension plan. All motions passed unanimously.

Tue May 13, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Alcoa Board of Commissioners to consider FY 2025-2026 budget and tax rate

The Board of Commissioners will review the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes votes on zoning amendments for Residence Districts B and C, as well as several city contracts and equipment donations.

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✓ Decided: Board gave first reading to 2025‑26 budget and tax rate, and approved multiple contracts

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of the city’s 2025‑2026 budget and tax rate. It also approved several contracts and agreements, including a five‑year recycling contract extension, a community‑center expansion contract, and a memorandum of understanding for a regional wastewater treatment plant. The board received planning‑commission recommendations to amend front and rear yard setbacks for Residence Districts B and C. Additional actions included donating three vehicles to the sheriff’s training academy and adopting the revised Blount County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commission to set new 4% occupancy tax, replace hotel privilege tax

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to consider two tax-related items: a resolution repealing the prior occupancy tax authority and establishing a new 4% occupancy tax rate effective immediately, and a second reading of an ordinance replacing the city's hotel privilege tax. Both actions align with state law and update the city's lodging tax structure.

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✓ Decided: City repeals hotel privilege tax and adopts replacement ordinance

The Board adopted a resolution (R25-490) repealing the hotel privilege tax. It also passed an ordinance (25-622) that replaces the hotel privilege tax. Both measures were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider zoning setback amendments and plat requests

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will review requests for lot replatting and sewer easement extensions. The body will also consider amendments to setback regulations for Residence Districts B and C.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved setbacks amendments for Residence District B and C

The Alcoa Municipal Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved two plat revisions, adopted two zoning setback resolutions, and approved a site‑plan for a restaurant patio expansion. The plats (Project # PLT-25-012 and Project # PLT-25-011) were approved with staff‑recommended conditions. PC Resolutions 2025-09 and 2025-10 amend front and rear yard setbacks for Residence Districts B and C and were recommended for adoption by the Board of Commissioners. The O’Chulos Restaurant site‑plan (Project # MDEV-25-010) was also approved with staff stipulations.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Alcoa Board of Commissioners considers $10 million in general obligation bonds

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the issuance of up to $10 million in general obligation bonds and the replacement of the hotel privilege tax. The meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning requests on Louisville Road and a proposal to contract city limits at Riversedge Road.

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✓ Decided: City approved $10 million general‑obligation bond issuances

The Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions (R25-486 and R25-487) authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds for Alcoa, each passing unanimously. Additional actions approved included a $68,500 audit contract with Pugh CPAs, a generator installation project at the water‑treatment plant, and rezoning of several Louisville Road parcels. All motions were recorded as passed with unanimous yeas unless noted otherwise.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Fri Mar 28, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commission to consider rezoning four Louisville Road parcels from Residence A to B

The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to receive Planning Commission recommendations and conduct first readings of ordinances to rezone four parcels on Louisville Road from Residence District "A" to Residence District "B". A public hearing on the proposed rezonings is scheduled for April 8, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board rezoned four Louisville Road parcels from District A to B

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners unanimously approved receiving two Regional Planning Commission resolutions recommending rezoning of parcels on Louisville Road. The board then unanimously passed first‑reading ordinances amending Ordinance 338 to rezone Tax Parcel 012.00 and Tax Parcels 013.00‑015.00 from Residence District “A” to “B”. No further business was taken.

🏢 Building at this address: 5 m tall
Thu Mar 20, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review rezoning and development requests

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission will consider several replatting and rezoning requests. The body will also review concept plans for commercial and multi-family developments and a resolution regarding a corridor study.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved de‑annexation of 4931 Riversedge Road

The commission approved the February 20 minutes and unanimously approved preliminary and final plats for Block Q, Block BB, and the Topside Square development. It adopted a resolution endorsing the Hall Road (SR 35) Corridor Study and a resolution to contract the city’s corporate limits for the Riversedge Road parcel. The commission also unanimously approved rezoning of several Louisville Road parcels from Residence District A to B. Finally, it approved the concept plan for Covenant Health’s commercial development on Tesla Boulevard.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to hold second reading on alcohol beverage code amendments

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will conduct a second reading of an ordinance amending Title 8 of the municipal code regulating alcoholic beverages, likely culminating in a vote to adopt. The board will also receive a planning commission recommendation against annexing a property at 141 Saratoga Drive (Hicks property), and act on over a dozen items including surplus declarations, equipment purchases, and engineering service agreements for public works and electric departments.

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✓ Decided: Alcoa board passes alcohol ordinance, approves multiple contracts and purchases

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance amending Title 8 of the municipal code regulating alcoholic beverages on second reading. The board also approved numerous contracts, equipment purchases, and surplus declarations, including a task order for engineering work, a rock breaker, a sewer pipe bursting machine, and several vehicle disposals. All votes were unanimous, with two abstentions noted.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Hall to authorize the Mayor and City staff to execute the updated EJCDC agreement with Patterson & Dewar Engineers along with the…
1 yea
Tanya Martin March yea
Mon Mar 3, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider special exception for attached residential units on McCammon Ave

The Alcoa Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two requests. They will hear a special exception request from Chris Slate to allow attached residential units in the General Business E District at 832 McCammon Avenue. They will also consider a variance request from Kevin Gourley for a rear yard setback reduction at 2153 Louisville Road. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves special exception for 7 townhomes on McCammon Ave

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for Chris Slate (Sterling Engineering) to develop 832 McCammon Avenue with two buildings containing seven attached multi-family residential units, subject to 12 staff conditions including site plan review, floodplain compliance, and landscaping. The board also approved a 10-foot rear yard setback variance for 2153 Louisville Road, conditional on the property's rezoning from Residence District A to B. Both motions passed unanimously.

Thu Feb 20, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review site plans for new baseball and commercial facilities

The Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission is considering several replatting requests and site plan approvals. The body will discuss new construction projects including a baseball facility and a convenience store. One request for property annexation is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves six plats and three site plans unanimously

The Alcoa Municipal Regional Planning Commission approved all six preliminary/final plat requests, including replats in Clover Ridge Phase II, a lot split on E. Hunt Road, and a replat of the former Vose School Property. It also approved three site plans, including a new baseball facility at Alcoa High School, and recommended against annexing a parcel on Saratoga Drive. All votes were unanimous.

Fri Feb 14, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider side yard variance for Baseball Facilities Complex on Faraday Street

The Alcoa Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from the side yard setback requirements for property located at the Baseball Facilities Complex on Faraday Street. The property is owned by the City of Alcoa and Alcoa City Schools. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Alcoa BZA grants 55.19-ft side yard setback variance for baseball facility

The Alcoa Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance reducing the required side yard setback from 70 feet to 14.81 feet for Lot 1R of Alcoa High School (Baseball Facilities Complex, Faraday Street). The variance is conditional on site plan approval by the Alcoa Municipal Planning Commission and compliance with all other city requirements. The board also approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting without corrections.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider alcohol ordinance amendment and bond reimbursement resolution

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several administrative items. They will authorize an engineering agreement for rehabilitation of the Overlook standpipe and booster station, declare surplus equipment, and consider a resolution to reimburse itself for bond expenditures. The board also begins first reading of an ordinance amending alcoholic beverage regulations and reappoints a member to the Blount County Cable Television Authority.

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✓ Decided: Alcoa board approves standpipe repair contract, surplus equipment sale

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a task order for engineering work on the Overlook standpipe and booster station, declared several pieces of city equipment surplus for disposal, and passed a resolution on bond reimbursement. They also passed the first reading of an ordinance amending alcohol regulations and reappointed William Cochran to the cable authority.

Thu Jan 16, 2025

Alcoa Regional/Municipal Planning Commission

Planning commission to consider MLK Community Center expansion and six other site plans

The Alcoa Municipal Regional Planning Commission will consider seven site plan approval requests at its January 16, 2025 meeting. The items include expansions for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Clayton Homes headquarters, plus new developments for Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, a convenience store, and a Pellissippi Place entrance road and greenway. No preliminary or final subdivision approvals are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves six site plans, defers one

The Alcoa Municipal Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved six site plans, including expansions for Clayton Homes and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, plus new or revised plans for Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Valvoline, and a Pellissippi Place entrance road. One request for a convenience store and laundry facility on Topside Road was deferred at the applicant's request. All approvals were subject to staff stipulations.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Board of Commissioners

Commission to consider budget amendment, annexation recommendation, and contracts

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners will vote on a second-reading budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025, accept a planning commission recommendation against annexing the Bethel property at 210 Luther Jackson Drive, and authorize contracts for greenway boardwalk repairs and a new HVAC system for Fire Station 2. Other business includes appointments to various boards and a development agreement amendment.

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✓ Decided: Alcoa board awards greenway boardwalk repair contract

The Alcoa Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. to repair the Pistol Creek Greenway Boardwalks, subject to attorney review. They also approved several other items, including a new HVAC system for Fire Station 2, a budget amendment, and appointments to fill vacancies left by retired Fire Chief Roger Robinson. The board received and filed a planning commission resolution recommending against annexing the Bethel property.