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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2024

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
Dec 9, 2024
Rezone 2528-2536 W Beaver Creek Drive from A to PR (24 du/acre) with conditions. 9-I-24-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2528 AND 2536 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE / PARCEL ID 067 061, 062. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-I-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 2-8-0-1
Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024
Express commitment to protecting the innocence of children R-24-11-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing the Commission’s commitment to Protecting the Innocence of Children Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 12, 2024
Deny rezoning for Mahmoud Shorman, 10641 High Meadow Drive 10-G-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mahmoud Shorman for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10641 High Meadow Drive, Parcel ID 118IF00201. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-G-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Oct 28, 2024
Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance. R-24-10-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. in the amount of $437,080.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance. Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Oct 28, 2024
Appoint an individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board. R-24-10-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027). Personnel & appointments Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (PR to A and RA) 24-10-5-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). 24-10-5-RZ Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (CA to A) 24-10-4-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from CA (General Business) to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate Plan Amendment 24-10-3-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate a Plan Amendment from CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / CA (General Business) to TN (Traditional Neighborhood), POS (Parks and Open Space), TCMU (Town Center Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / A (Agricultural) at 8744 Chapman Highway was before the Board of Commissioners. Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-2-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8802 Sevierville Pike/Parcel ID 138 270 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-1-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2814 Tipton Station Road/Parcel ID 148 049 (Part of). Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Approve Logan Higgins rezoning (PR up to 2 to PR up to 8) RZ-24-10-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation (subject to the four (4) conditions included) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 23, 2024
Amend Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article X, Division 1, Section 2-763 O-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-763, “TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964”, TO COMPLY WITH NEW GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-16-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2016, ORDINANCE O-19-3-101, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019, AND ORDINANCE O-22-10-101, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 21, 2022) - O-24-8-101 - (SECOND READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Sep 23, 2024
Appoint John Valliant to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-24-9-115 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JOHN VALLIANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Sep 16, 2024
Initiate rezoning of certain parcels within the Ninth District Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate rezoning of certain parcels within the Ninth District of Knox County, Tennessee
Failed 4-7-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 19, 2024
Rezone Benjamin C. Mullins property from A to PR (.5 du/acre). 2-E-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins 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 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road / Parcel ID 116 020. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 2-E-24-RZ) (6th Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed —
Failed
May 20, 2024
Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)
Failed 1-10-0-0
Split Failed
May 20, 2024
Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)
Failed 1-10-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 20 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Appendix H: Zoning/Future Land Use Grid - Text Amendment 20
Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 17) — Text Amendment 17 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Leonard Development, LLC (51 lots). Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre
Failed 0-4-7-0
Failed
Mar 25, 2024
Amend utilities code to provide for removal of utility poles (first reading). O-24-3-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, “Utilities”, by adding a new Section 66-2 to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 66, Article I, establishing Section 66-2, previously reserved) - (First Reading): Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Failed 3-5-3-0
Split Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Deny rezoning request of Tonia Burress for Dutchtown Road/Mabry Hood Road. 12-H-23-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF TONIA BURRESS FOR REZONING FROM BP (BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY) TO OB (OFFICE, MEDICAL, AND RELATED SERVICES) AND TO (TECHNOLOGY OVERLAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10105 DUTCHTOWN ROAD AND 1009 MABRY HOOD ROAD / PARCEL IDS 118 165 AND 118 168. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 12-H-23-RZ) (3RD COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 1630 Harvey Road. 1-E-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1630 HARVEY ROAD / PARCEL ID 169 009. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-E-24-RZ) (5TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Rezoning request of Connor P. Kelly for 7933 Maynardville Pike. 1-C-24-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF CONNOR P. KELLY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) AND F (FLOODWAY) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AND F (FLOODWAY). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7933 MAYNARDVILLE PIKE / PARCEL ID 029 001. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 1-C-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT): Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Feb 26, 2024
Amend the Growth Policy Plan. R-24-2-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO AMEND THE GROWTH POLICY PLAN. Item history →
Failed —
Failed

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