Sevierville public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Sevierville Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from Compass Ventures for 1331 Old Newport Highway, three site plans (East Ridge Liquor, Winfield Chase Bank, Middle Creek Extended Stay), a right-of-way abandonment, a public art request from Home 2 Suites, a master sign plan for Tanger Outlets, and three zoning ordinance amendments regarding upper floor housing, residential care, and permanent makeup. Staff recommendations are provided for several items.

• Rezoning – Compass Ventures requests rezoning 1331 Old Newport Highway from Arterial Commercial (AC) to Intermediate Commercial (IC) for religious assembly use.
• Site Plan – Ideis Design Architects requests approval for East Ridge Liquor at Veterans Boulevard and East Ridge (Tax Map 72, portion of Parcel 158.00).
• Site Plan – Ingenium Enterprises, Inc requests approval for Winfield Chase Bank at 830 Winfield Dunn Parkway.
• ROW Abandonment – Mark Jackson requests right-of-way abandonment at 1210 Industrial Park Drive.
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Three proposed amendments: remove minimum square footage for upper floor housing, add residential care definition/standards, and add permanent makeup definition/standards.

The Sevierville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from Compass Ventures for a 17-acre parcel at 1331 Old Newport Highway, changing it from Arterial Commercial to Intermediate Commercial, which will allow Pathways Church to develop the property. The commission also approved several site plans, a right-of-way abandonment, a master sign plan, and multiple zoning ordinance amendments, all certified to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. A public art request for a mural at Home 2 Suites was denied.

• Approved rezoning of 1331 Old Newport Highway from AC to IC (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for East Ridge Liquor on Veterans Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Winfield Chase Bank at 830 Winfield Dunn Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Middle Creek Extended Stay at 636 Middle Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way abandonment at 1210 Industrial Park Drive (unanimous)
• Denied public art request for Home 2 Suites mural at 1406 Hurley Drive (unanimous)
• Approved master sign plan for Tanger Outlets Five Oaks (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for upper floor housing, residential care, and permanent makeup (permanent makeup passed 6-1)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a request for new wall and projecting signage at 127 Bruce Street. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting.

• Sign approval request for Buffalo Breakfast Co. at 127 Bruce Street

Public Building Authority

The Public Building Authority will consider approval of Resolution PBA-R-2024-001, which directs that all revenue and assets received by the Authority be immediately remitted to the City of Sevierville unless otherwise designated. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; other items include approval of prior minutes and routine reports.

• Consider approval of Resolution PBA-R-2024-001 – A Resolution directing that revenue and receipts of the Public Building Authority be remitted to the City of Sevierville

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will consider approving a purchase agreement to sell approximately 10 acres adjacent to the Sevierville Welcome Center on Highway 66 to Orange Development, LLC for $5.2 million. The property is to be developed as a retail center. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Consider approval of purchase agreement between IDB (seller) and Orange Development, LLC (buyer) for 10 acres near Sevierville Welcome Center on Highway 66
• Purchase price set at $5,200,000 with a $25,000 deposit
• Property to be developed as a retail center
• Agenda includes approval of minutes from January 26, 2024, and public forum

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Case 24-05, a use determination for Lavish Salon and Spa at 541 Belle Avenue, after deferring the matter in October. The applicant seeks to classify permanent makeup as a personal service business rather than a tattoo business. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

• Old Business: Case 24-05 – Lavish Salon and Spa requests a Use Determination at 541 Belle Avenue
• Board to decide if permanent makeup is a personal service (allowed) or a tattoo business (separate classification)
• Applicant Courtney McMahan argues permanent makeup serves medical and aesthetic purposes like eyebrow restoration and scar correction
• Meeting includes approval of October 3, 2024 minutes and public forum

Planning Commission

The Sevierville Planning Commission is meeting to vote on several development proposals. Items include a site plan for a new Weigel's gas station on Veterans Boulevard, a subdivision plat and site plan for the Sevier County Electric System expansion at 217 East Main Street, a site plan for a warehouse at 1210 Graduate Drive, and a public art request for a mural at Half Moon Outfitters. Staff recommends approval of all items pending minor corrections.

• Subdivision plat for Sevier County Electric System Phase 1A at 217 East Main Street
• Site plan for Sevier County Electric System building at 217 East Main Street
• Site plan for Weigel's gas station at 1914 Veterans Boulevard
• Site plan for Varsity Square Warehouse at 1210 Graduate Drive
• Public art request for mural at Half Moon Outfitters at 740 Winfield Dunn Parkway

The Sevierville Planning Commission approved a subdivision plat and site plan for Sevier County Electric System (SCES) Phase 1A at 217 East Main Street, subject to conditions. It also approved site plans for Weigel's and Varsity Square Warehouse, and denied a public art request from Half Moon Outfitters. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved SCES subdivision plat, subject to city deeding parcel (unanimous)
• Approved SCES site plan, subject to recording plat (unanimous)
• Approved Weigel's site plan at 1914 Veterans Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved Varsity Square Warehouse site plan, subject to staff comments (unanimous)
• Denied Half Moon Outfitters public art request (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Sevierville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Case 24-05, a request from Lavish Salon and Spa for a use determination at 541 Belle Avenue. The applicant seeks to have permanent makeup and corrective cosmetic services classified as a personal service business rather than a tattoo business, which would affect zoning compliance. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a public forum.

• Case 24-05 – Lavish Salon and Spa requests a use determination at 541 Belle Avenue to classify services as personal service business, not tattoo business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several residential development requests on Saint Ives Drive, including annexation and zoning changes. The body will also review a site plan for a new attraction at Soaky Mountain Water Park.

• PUD approval for Saint Ives Townhomes (77 units) on Saint Ives Drive
• Site plan approval for a new slide attraction at Wilderness Resort and Water Parks on Gist Creek Road
• Annexation and Medium Density Residential zoning request for Austin Conner on Saint Ives Drive
• PUD approval for Welroc Enterprises, LLC (118 residences) on Temple Lane
• Adoption of Plan of Services for Austin Conner on Saint Ives Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Sevierville Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two cases: a request for a variance from Welroc Enterprises to allow two residential units within about 5 feet of the floodway boundary on Temple Lane, and a use-and-conformity determination for a faith-based recovery center at 154 Lee Greenwood Way. The board will also approve minutes from August 1, 2024, and hold a public forum.

• Case 24-04: Welroc Enterprises requests a variance to allow two units within 10 feet of the floodway boundary on Tax Map 061, Parcel 012.00, Temple Lane
• Case 24-03: Staff seeks use classification for Restoration House Ministries' faith-based recovery center at 154 Lee Greenwood Way (TCL zone)
• Public forum for citizen comments
• Approval of August 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on an annexation and zoning for a buffer parcel on Pullen Road, three rezonings (including to high-density residential and town center), two planned unit developments (a 100-home PUD on Temple Lane with a floodway variance and the Echota Expansion revision), and three site plans (RV campground, medical clinic, and cabins). One old business item—a right-of-way abandonment—has been withdrawn.

• Rezoning of 139 Smoky Mountain Way from Arterial Commercial to High Density Residential
• Rezoning of 120 East Main Street from Intermediate Commercial to Town Center
• Planned Unit Development for ~100 long-term residences on Temple Lane (Tax Map 061, Parcel 012.00)
• Preliminary PUD approval for Echota Expansion revision (multiple parcels off Echota Way, Tsali Way)
• Site plan for Sevier Landing RVs (14 tiny homes, RV pads) on Middle Creek Road

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to review requests for exterior modifications within the historic district. The body will consider approvals for a business facade and signage, as well as a new awning for a distillery office.

• Four Peaks Construction LLC request for facade and signage approval at 110 & 112 Bruce Street
• Ole Smoky Distillery request for a black awning at 101 Bruce Street

The Sevierville Historic Zoning Commission approved a façade and sign proposal for 110 & 112 Bruce Street, and an awning for 101 Bruce Street. The façade and sign were approved unanimously, while the awning passed with one abstention.

• Approved façade and sign proposal for 110 & 112 Bruce Street (unanimous)
• Approved awning for 101 Bruce Street (all in favor, Chairman Jones abstained)

Public Building Authority

The Public Building Authority will consider three new business items: entering into an operating contract with the City of Sevierville for the Kodak Center Project, approving a Construction Manager-at-Risk contract with Vannoy Construction for the same project, and approving paving and striping of the impound lot adjacent to the new Police Department equipment building. The Kodak Center Project has a total budget of $10,000,000 and includes Fire Station 4, meeting space, offices, storage, a fuel farm, and salt storage.

• Approval of an operating contract with the City for the Kodak Center Project (budget $10,000,000)
• Approval of a Construction Manager-at-Risk contract with Vannoy Construction for the Kodak Center Project
• Approval to pave and stripe the impound lot adjacent to the new Police Department equipment building

The Public Building Authority approved an operating contract with the City of Sevierville for the Kodak Center Project, which includes Fire Station 4, police and meeting space, storage buildings, a fuel farm, and salt storage, with a total budget of $10,000,000. They also approved a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Vannoy Construction, subject to final review by the PBA attorney and City Risk Manager. Additionally, they approved paving and striping the impound lot adjacent to the new police equipment building at a not-to-exceed cost of $40,000, increased from the requested $35,000 based on the CFO's recommendation. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments.

• Approved operating contract for Kodak Center Project with City of Sevierville ($10M budget)
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk contract with Vannoy Construction (final review by attorney and risk manager)
• Approved paving and striping impound lot at $40,000 not-to-exceed (increased from $35,000)
• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review Case 24-03 to determine the use classification and zoning conformity for a property at 154 Lee Greenwood Way. Restoration House Ministries proposes to use the site for sober living, counseling, and religious assembly.

• Case 24-03: Use and conformity determination for Restoration House Ministries at 154 Lee Greenwood Way

The Sevierville Board of Zoning Appeals deferred a decision on the use and conformity determination for a property at 154 Lee Greenwood Way, which is zoned Tourist Commercial (TCL). The site, formerly a restaurant and later a recovery center, is proposed to become a faith-based recovery center with a live-in component. Staff asked the board to determine the most applicable existing use, with options including Multi-family Residential, Religious Assembly, or Nursing Home, but the board voted unanimously to defer to allow a ministry representative to answer questions. The meeting also approved the minutes of the April 4, 2024 meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred use and conformity determination for 154 Lee Greenwood Way (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Sevierville Planning Commission will discuss and potentially act on several development proposals, including a conceptual approval for a long-term townhome development (Hardin PUD) on Temple Lane, a deferred site plan for a 25-unit short-term rental (Morningside) on Bogart Drive, and a right-of-way abandonment on Creek Avenue with new traffic counts. Also up for approval are site plans for an Express Oil Change, a Wyndham laundry building, and a package store on Winfield Dunn Parkway.

• Right-of-way abandonment request by Sevier County Electric System for Creek Avenue between Main and Bruce streets, deferred from July meeting with new average daily traffic count of 470.
• Site plan for Morningside (25-unit short-term rental) on Bogart Drive – deferred from July; outstanding comments on landscaping, traffic, stormwater remain.
• Conceptual approval request for Hardin Planned Unit Development (townhomes) on Temple Lane (multiple parcels).
• Site plan for Express Oil Change at 332 Old Douglas Dam Road – staff recommends approval subject to comments.
• Site plan for Holy Smoky Package Store on Winfield Dunn Parkway – staff recommends approval subject to unresolved comments.

The Sevierville Planning Commission approved several site plans, including a 25-unit short-term rental development, a 119-townhome planned unit development, an Express Oil Change, a Wyndham laundry building, and a package store, all subject to conditions. The commission also deferred a right-of-way abandonment request from Sevier County Electric System to gather additional traffic data including school traffic.

• Approved Morningside site plan (25-unit STR) subject to staff comments (unanimous)
• Granted conceptual approval for Hardin PUD (119 townhomes) (unanimous)
• Approved Express Oil Change site plan subject to plat recording and comments (unanimous)
• Approved Wyndham laundry building site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Holy Smoky package store site plan subject to comments and plat recording (unanimous)
• Deferred ROW abandonment for Creek Avenue to collect school-year traffic counts (unanimous)