Design Review Board 4188 260617

The Knoxville Community Media Design Review Board convened on June 17, 2026, to review multiple architectural and development cases within the city, focusing on design approvals and amendments related to residential and mixed-use projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of certificates of appropriateness for new townhouse and duplex constructions, with conditions addressing site plans, foundation details, porch designs, and material usage. The board also deliberated on proposed amendments to design guidelines and zoning codes concerning facade materials, particularly fiber cement usage in the downtown edge subdistrict, ultimately recommending option two that allows more flexibility and requires further staff collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Motions were passed to postpone certain cases, approve projects per staff recommendations, and to update the board on progress at the next meeting. Additionally, leadership elections were conducted, appointing Jared Warsham as chair and Sarah Martin as vice chair for the upcoming term.