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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

90.8%

Unanimity rate — 3802 of 4185 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 13 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous3802
  • split306
  • failed109
  • deferred249
  • withdrawn72

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Jun 17, 2024 Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 17, 2024 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 17, 2024 Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
May 20, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024 Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
May 20, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 25, 2024 Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 25, 2024 Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024 Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 25, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 10-0-1-0
Feb 26, 2024 Deferred —
Deferred
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
Feb 26, 2024 Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Feb 26, 2024 Failed —
Failed
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024 Deferred —
Deferred
Feb 26, 2024 Adopted —
Jan 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for A Step Towards Home RZ-23-12-107 — Request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Lee Ellis, and Mrs. Kendra Ellis, applicants, were present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-107 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Nature's Best Organics/Brian Development, LLC RZ-23-12-105 — Request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural), CR (Rural Commercial) and PC (Planned Commercial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707, 8703, and 0 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 and 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-I-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, attorney for Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-105 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural), CR (Rural Commercial) and PC (Planned Commercial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier voted no. The motion carried 10-1-0-0. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707, 8703, and 0 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 and 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-I-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Dec 18, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for Nature's Best Organics/Brian Development, LLC RZ-23-12-104 — Request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from RC (Rural Commercial), RR (Rural Residential), AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707 and 8703 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number :11-B-23-SP) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, attorney for Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-104 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from RC (Rural Commercial), RR (Rural Residential), AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier voted no. The motion carried 10-1-0-0. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707 and 8703 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number : 11-B-23-SP) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Dec 18, 2023 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for John Sevier Joint Venture/Red Door Homes RZ-23-12-102 — Request of John Sevier Joint Venture and Red Door Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 124 20002 and 20003. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-A-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brad Faerber, representing the applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition. There was a response. Mr. Adam Montgomery, concerned neighbor, was present and spoke in opposition the request. Mr. Jim Wright Jr., concerned neighbor, was present and spoke in opposition the request. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-102 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Sevier Joint Venture and Red Door Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre, subject to (3) three conditions. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 124 20002 and 20003. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-A-23-RZ). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve rezoning request for BB Investment Properties, LLC RZ-23-12-101 — Request of BB Investment Properties, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-K-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, attorney for Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-101 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of BB Investment Properties, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-K-23-RZ). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Oct 23, 2023 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023 Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023 Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023 Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split

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