Recognize November as Diabetes Awareness Month in Knox County
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing November as Diabetes Awareness Month in Knox County
Proclamations for heroic actions of Captain Alex Kennedy and Firefighter Matt Kinney
Presentation of Proclamations by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs to Captain Alex Kennedy and Master Firefighter Matt Kinney in recognition of their heroic actions on May 20, 2020
No published motion on this item.
Monthly update regarding Rural Metro
Presentation from Jeff Bagwell to give a monthly update regarding Rural Metro
No published motion on this item.
Recognize Three Ridges Golf Course for COVID-19 pandemic work
Discussion item to recognize Three Ridges Golf Course for their job well done during the COVID-19 pandemic for Knox County
No published motion on this item.
Approve minutes of the October 26, 2020 meeting
Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 26, 2020
Accept Schaeffer Road as a new Knox County road
Consideration of acceptance of the following new Knox County road: A. Schaeffer Road, located south of Lovell Road, Commission District 6. (cost to repave $7,000.00)
Approve closure of surplus right of way on Hardin Valley Road
Consideration of a closure of the surplus right of way along Hardin Valley Road adjacent to address 10105, Commission District 6 - (SECOND READING)
Approve closure of East Circle Road at Chapman Highway
Consideration of a closure of East Circle Road at the intersection with Chapman Highway as part of TDOT’s Chapman Highway improvements, Commission District 9 - (SECOND READING)
Approve closure of southern intersection of West Circle Road
Consideration of a closure of the southern intersection of West Circle Road at the intersection with Chapman Highway as part of TDOT’s Chapman Highway improvements, Commission District 9 - (SECOND READING)
Approve line item transfers totaling $553,067.70
Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $553,067.70
Approve 127 Notary Public Applications
127 Notary Public Applications received.
Spread of record: Mayor's appointment to Ethics Committee
Spread of Record the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Marcus Kennedy to serve as a non-voting liaison to the Knox County Ethics Committee
No published motion on this item.
Spread of record: Chairman's appointment to Sheriff's Merit Council
Spread of Record Chairman Larsen Jay’s appointment of Commissioner Richie Beeler to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office/Merit Council Review Committee
No published motion on this item.
R-20-11-201
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Approve NASPO Valuepoint agreement with AT&T for wireless hotspots
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving use of a State of Utah National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Valuepoint Master Agreement Terms and Conditions and a Participating Addendum with AT&T for purchase of wireless hot spots, as needed, to support student virtual learning at an approximate cost of $20.00 per month per hot spot
R-20-11-202
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Approve grant agreement with NEA Foundation for South-Doyle High School
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement with the NEA Foundation for receipt of a COVID-19 Response Student Success Grant for South-Doyle High School in the amount of $5,000.00 to support AP Computer Science Principles and the Robotics course/club
R-20-11-203
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Approve acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $6,000.00
R-20-11-204
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Approve contract with System Integrations for access control system
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with System Integrations for an access control system at an estimated cost of $680,571.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 and not to exceed funds allocated in the Capital Improvement Plan for the remaining years of the term of November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023, which may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year option periods, for a total of five (5) years
R-20-11-205
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Approve contract with Skilled Services, LLC for structural stabilization
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Skilled Services, LLC for structural stabilization services at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2021 and not to exceed funds allocated in the General Purpose and Capital Improvement Plan budgets for the term of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021 which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years
R-20-11-206
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Approve contract with School and Office Supply for stage curtains/rigging
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with School and Office Supply for stage curtains and rigging services not to exceed funds allocated in the Fiscal Year 2021 General Purpose and Capital Improvement Plan budgets for the term of November 12, 2020 through November 11, 2021 which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a total of five (5) years
R-20-11-102
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Honor Veterans Day and Knox County employees who served
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, as a national holiday and celebrating the contributions of Knox County Employees who have served this nation in the United States Armed Forces
R-20-11-207
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Approve grant contract with TN State Library and Archives
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $16,475.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives to purchase public catalog computers, color printers for public and staff access, and video conferencing equipment (requires a local match of $16,475.00)
R-20-11-301
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Accept $10,000 donation for Knox County Sheriff's Office
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture to be used for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office
R-20-11-302
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Accept $5,042.49 award for armored vests
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the 2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $5,042.49 for armored vests
R-20-11-303
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Accept surplus forklift for Knox County Sheriff's Office
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of one (1) forklift with an original acquisition price of $33,000.00 from the Department of Defense 10-33 Surplus Property Program for the benefit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office
R-20-11-401
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Approve stormwater covenants with Pasco, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Pasco, LLC for property located at 1229 Lovell Road (CLT Parcel #118HA03502) in Commission District 6
R-20-11-402
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Approve stormwater covenants with Roy Bryan Petett
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Roy Bryan Petett for property located at 0 Medaris Drive (CLT Parcel #028-225) in Commission District 7
R-20-11-403
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Approve stormwater covenants with Mag Development, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mag Development, LLC for property located at 0 Poplar Grove Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel #055-042) in Commission District 6
R-20-11-404
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Approve stormwater covenants with Hardin Valley Farm Development, Inc.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Farm Development, Inc. for property located at 0 Glory Maple Lane (CLT Parcel #103-07206) in Commission District 6
R-20-11-405
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Approve construction contract for Bishop Rd at Emory Rd realignment
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,816,207.50 with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Bishop Road at Emory Road Realignment Project
R-20-11-406
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Approve easement acquisitions for Cherahala Blvd extension
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, drainage, slope, and construction easement acquisitions on thirteen (13) tracts for the purpose of extending Cherahala Boulevard from existing cul-de-sac near Kemp Fain Lane to Coward Mill Road
R-20-11-407
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Approve construction contract for Yarnell Road Bridge Repair
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $192,141.50 with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Yarnell Road Bridge Repair Project
R-20-11-408
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Approve amendment to TDOT Advanced Traffic Management System agreement
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 4 to an Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County Advanced Traffic Management System – Phase I, which amendment extends the completion date from October 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021; increases the estimated cost of the project; and adds a local contribution in the amount of $160,580.00
R-20-11-409
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Approve survey and engineering proposal for Hickory Creek/Hardin Valley roundabout
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a professional survey and engineering design proposal from Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in the amount of $122,200.00 for the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Hickory Creek Road at Hardin Valley Road
R-20-11-410
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Approve MOU with Ball Homes, LLC for intersection improvements
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Ball Homes, LLC for intersection improvements at Hardin Valley Road, East Gallaher Ferry Road and Hickory Creek Road
R-20-11-601
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Approve amendment to contract with Cherokee Health Systems
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to Knox County Contract Number 15-684 with Cherokee Health Systems for the provision of Primary Care Provider for children on TennCare, which amendment changes the renewal options from two (2) additional five-year terms to ten (10) additional one-year terms
R-20-11-602
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Approve contract with Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. for recovery housing
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract between the Knox County Health Department and Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. with a maximum liability of $19,500.00 for the provision of Recovery Housing Support Fund assistance
R-20-11-603
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Approve amendment to grant contract for chronic disease services
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $189,800.00 (no local match required)
R-20-11-604
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Approve contracts for supplemental nursing staffing services
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with RemX, Delta-T Group Tennessee, Inc., and Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc. for the provision of Supplemental Nursing Staffing Services
R-20-11-605
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Approve amendment to grant contract for immunization services
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services, which amendment adds to the scope of services and increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $280,260.00 (no local match required)
R-20-11-701
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Accept donation for memorial bench at Clayton Park
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Lawrence and Ginger Bradley in the amount of $1,600.00
R-20-11-801
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Accept CARES Act funding up to $6,979,335.00
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of U.S. Treasury Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding provided through the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury in an amount up to $6,979,335.00 for the period from March 1, 2020 to December 30, 2020 (no local match required)
R-20-11-802
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Approve contract for court-ordered evaluations and treatment rates
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of establishing rates for payment by Knox County to the State for court ordered evaluations and treatment for defendants charged only with misdemeanor crimes
R-20-11-804
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Approve Participating Addendum with Voiance Language Services, LLC
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Participating Addendum with Voiance Language Services, LLC to allow Knox County to utilize a Master Agreement to procure on-demand remote interpreting and document translation services through the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
R-20-11-902
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Amend Commission Rules on Order of Business and Public Forum
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section B entitled “Order of Business” to 1) add places on the agenda for Presentations and Budget Amendments; 2) move Public Forum after Presentations; and 3) provide that Public Forum at the beginning of the Commission meeting is for agenda items only and Public Forum at the end of the Commission meeting is for open topics
R-20-11-903
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Amend Commission Rules on Applicant Attendance for Zoning
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VII, Section F, entitled “Applicant Attendance Required for Action” to strongly encourage and not require attendance at the Zoning Session by the applicant or by representation
R-20-11-904
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Approve Organizational Chart of Executive Branch
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organizational Chart of the Executive Branch of Knox County Government
R-20-11-411
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Approve TDOT Project Agreement for I-75 at Emory Road reconstruction
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the reconstruction of I-75 at State Route 131 (Emory Road, Exit 112)
No published motion on this item.
R-20-11-606
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Approve CDC COVID-19 vaccination program provider agreement
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement for the Knox County Health Department to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines
R-20-11-803
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Authorize Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building redevelopment
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into a Development Agreement with BNA Associates, LLC for the redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building
No published motion on this item.
R-20-11-901
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Approve amendments to Commission Rules on Public Forum
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving various amendments to the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section O entitled “Public Forum”
O-20-11-101
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Prohibit smoking on county-owned playgrounds (First Reading)
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 27, Article I, Sections 27-1 and 27-9 of the Knox County Code to prohibit smoking on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds (Ordinance O-10-4-102, adopted May 24, 2010) – O-20-11-101 - (FIRST READING)
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Ordinance requiring public forum at Board of Health meetings (Second Reading)
Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to require public forum at meetings of the Knox County Board of Health. (Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) – 0-20-10-101 - (SECOND READING)
No published motion on this item.
Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment for 1308 Saylors Ford Road
Consideration of the request of E. Luke Green for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from LI Light Industrial to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1308 Saylors Ford Road, Parcel ID 42 19575, Commission District 8.
No published motion on this item.
Rezoning for 1308 Saylors Ford Road from I Industrial to A Agricultural
Consideration of the request of E. Luke Green for rezoning from I Industrial to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1308 Saylors Ford Road, Parcel ID 42 19575, Commission District 8.
No published motion on this item.
RZ-20-11-101
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Rezoning for 12320 S Northshore Dr from A to PR (5 units/acre)
Consideration of the request of Edwin T. Loy, Jr. (REVISED) for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12320 South Northshore Drive, Parcel ID 162 062, Commission District 5.
RZ-20-11-102
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Rezoning for 3208 Lobbeti Road from A to PR (3 units/acre)
Consideration of the request of Worley Builders, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3208 Lobbeti Road, Parcel ID 91 202 (part of), Commission District 6.
Rezoning for 2728 Tipton Station Rd from A to RA
Consideration of the request of Jamie L. Davis for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2728 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 148 05201, Commission District 9.
No published motion on this item.
RZ-20-11-104
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Rezoning for 8326/8328 Joey Lane from A to PR (2 units/acre)
Consideration of the request of Jeffrey D. and Darsey Watts for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8326 and 8328 Joey Lane, Parcel ID 28 004 and 00401, Commission District 8.
RZ-20-11-105
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Rezoning for 5913 W Emory Rd from A/CA to PR (4 units/acre)
Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Primos Land Company, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural and CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5913 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 78 038, Commission District 6.
RZ-20-11-106
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Rezoning for 10134/10120 Coward Mill Rd (PR 2.5 to 3.5 units/acre)
Consideration of the request of Reliance Development, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10134 and 10120 Coward Mill Road, Parcel ID 90 08102 and 08101, Commission District 6.
RZ-20-11-107
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Rezoning for 9005 Bluegrass Rd from A to PR (4 units/acre)
Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9005 Bluegrass Road, Parcel ID 144 10601, Commission District 5.
RZ-20-11-108
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Rezoning for 3240 Johnson Rd from A to RA
Consideration of the request of Serjiv Cojocari for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3240 Johnson Road, Parcel ID 79 059, Commission District 6.
RZ-20-11-109
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NWC Sector Plan Amendment for Callahan Dr (MDR/O to GC)
Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O Medium Density Residential/Office to GC General Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Callahan Drive and part of 1934 Old Callahan Drive, Parcel ID 67 25801 and 256 (part of), Commission District 7.
RZ-20-11-110
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Rezoning for Callahan Dr from A to CB
Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from A Agricultural to CB Business and Manufacturing was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Callahan Drive and part of 1934 Old Callahan Drive, Parcel ID 67 25801 and 256 (part of), Commission District 7.
RZ-20-11-111
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SC Sector Plan Amendment for Mountain Grove Dr (GC/MDR to O)
Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and MDR Medium Density Residential to O Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Mountain Grove Drive and 0, 105 and 115 West Marine Road, Parcel ID 137 22301, 22802, 22803 and 22804, Commission District 9.
RZ-20-11-112
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Rezoning for Mountain Grove Dr from CA/A to OB
Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Mountain Grove Drive and 0, 105 and 115 West Marine Road, Parcel ID 137 22301, 22802, 22803 and 22804, Commission District 9.
RZ-20-11-113
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NWC Sector Plan Amendment for Hardin Valley Rd (GC to O)
Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to O Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10611 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 00105, Commission District 6.
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Rezoning for Hardin Valley Rd (CA/TO to OB/TO)
Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from CA General Business/TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services/TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10611 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 00105, Commission District 6.
Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment for 1308 Saylors Ford Road
Consideration of the request of E. Luke Green for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from LI Light Industrial to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1308 Saylors Ford Road, Parcel ID 42 19575, Commission District 8.
No published motion on this item.
Rezoning for 1308 Saylors Ford Rd from I Industrial to A Agricultural
Consideration of the request of E. Luke Green for rezoning from I Industrial to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1308 Saylors Ford Road, Parcel ID 42 19575, Commission District 8.
No published motion on this item.
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Rezoning for 2728 Tipton Station Rd from A to RA
Consideration of the request of Jamie L. Davis for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2728 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 148 05201, Commission District 9.
