Planning commission denies longtime Rainbow Road annexation proposal

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a renewed annexation and zoning request for a parcel on Rainbow Road submitted by Ascent Engineering & Surveying. Staff noted the property had been considered multiple times over the last decade, including proposals in 2017 and 2021 for much larger residential developments. The current proposal called for Agricultural Residential zoning and an intent to develop large estate-type lots while retaining topography.

Commissioners raised concerns about the narrow roadway and the ability of City emergency and public services to access the property, since service would have to travel through Sevier County to reach the site. On a motion by Shane Patterson, seconded by Wayne Helton, the Commission denied the plan of services, annexation and zoning requests unanimously.