Eric Denton

The meeting included the consideration and approval of several ordinances, including an appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2027, amendments to the municipal code regarding solid waste collection, and a zoning map amendment for the Town Center District. The Board also addressed the adoption of the 2025 Sevier County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional business items involved the approval of various contracts, including software renewals for the Convention Center and water management, School Resource Officer agreements, security fencing projects, public works contracts, and a municipal debt obligation report.

The Commission addressed multiple site plan and rezoning requests, including a townhome development on Bob Hollow Road, a condominium development on Caton Road, cabin and timeshare developments, and a sales center. A warehouse project was also reviewed and approved. Additionally, the commission discussed potential zoning provisions for Accessory Dwelling Units and heard from several public commenters regarding infrastructure impacts, traffic safety, and housing needs related to proposed residential developments.

The board discussed a variance request for an accessory structure at 1622 Upper Ridge Court. Staff explained that the structure had been installed in the side yard rather than the rear, which violated zoning regulations. After reviewing photographs and site information, the board deliberated on issues related to easements, site hardship, and maintaining consistency with setback requirements. The board ultimately voted unanimously to deny the variance request.

The board meeting addressed various municipal and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included the approval of ordinance readings for fiscal budgeting and property tax rates, amendments to municipal codes regarding solid waste collection, and the consideration of resolutions for property interest transfers and the adoption of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency program. Additionally, the board approved several operational items such as contract change orders for park improvements, agreements for aquatic facility use, engineering task orders, fire equipment purchases, fireworks permits, and utility capacity study services.

The board meeting agenda includes the review of two variance requests. Case 26-03 involves a variance request for a driveway slope that exceeds residential requirements. Case 26-04 involves a request for a front yard setback variance to accommodate an attached garage.