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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, August 20, 2026 05:30 PM City Hall, 415 Broad Street, Boardroom

This meeting is an open and accessible meeting. If interested parties request special assistance or accommodations, please notify the Planning Department three (3) days in advance of the meeting.

I.INTRODUCTION AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

II.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 1.Approval of the July 13, 2026 Work Session Minutes

  2. 2.Approval of the July 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

IV.CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are those items that have previously been brought before the Planning Commission, which have been reviewed by the Planning Commission in previous meetings or work sessions or are minor subdivisions and final plats not requiring any variances.

  1. 1.The Arbor Townhomes Performance Bond Release (PD24-0280). The Commission is requested to release a performance bond for The Arbor Townhomes due to a completion of all required improvements. (Cooper)

  2. 2.2020 Springfield Avenue Sewer Line Easement Abandonment (VACATE26-0213). The Commission is requested to send a positive recommendation to the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen to vacate a sewer line easement for 2020 Springfield Avenue. (Cooper) 

V.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

VI.NEW BUSINESS

  1. 1.Airport Parkway Annexation (ANNEX26-0192). The Commission is requested to send a positive recommendation for the annexation, zoning, and plan of services for the Airport Parkway Annexation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. (Cooper)

  2. 2.Miller Parke Plan Amendment (PD26-0143). The Commission is requested to approve an amendment to the Miller Parke development plan. (Cooper)

  3. 3.1309 E. Stone Drive (MINSUB26-0194). The Commission is requested to grant final subdivision approval for 1309 E. Stone Drive along with the accompanying street frontage variance. (Cooper)

  4. 4.3616 Thornton Drive (MINSUB26-0153). The Commission is requested to grant final subdivision approval for an 8-lot subdivision in accordance with the Minimum Subdivision Regulations. (Cooper)

VII.OTHER BUSINESS

  1. 1.Approved Subdivisions

VIII.PUBLIC COMMENT

Citizens may speak on issue-oriented items. When you come to the podium, please state your name and address and sign the register that is provided. You are encouraged to keep your comments non- personal in nature, and they should be limited to five minutes.

IX.ADJOURN