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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 2022

90.8%

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

Excludes 13 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous3802
  • split306
  • failed109
  • deferred249
  • withdrawn72

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Oct 24, 2022
Approve rezoning to PR (Planned Residential) at 4 dwelling units per acre 9-D-22-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Oct 24, 2022
Accept resignation of Blake Wilson and appoint Garrett Holt to Board of Zoning Appeals R-22-10-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Blake Wilson (District 4) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Garrett Holt to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Wilson on the Board of Zoning Appeals, which term expires September 30, 2023 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Community Television Agreement with Knoxville Community Media. R-22-9-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMMUNITY TELEVISION AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY TELEVISION OF KNOXVILLE, INC. DBA KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY MEDIA (CTV) TO OPERATE THE ACCESS CABLE CHANNELS FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS PROGRAMMING – R-22-9-804: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-22-9-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS WITH KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE EACH PAYING THE AMOUNT OF $1,075,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME - R-22-9-802: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Sep 26, 2022
Approve second reading for closure of portion of Old Tazewell Pike. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD TAZEWELL PIKE, NEAR THE 1ST COMFORTER CHURCH, TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR MOTORISTS AND ADJACENT RESIDENTS - (SECOND READING):
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Sep 1, 2022
Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with election of Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A/RB to PR (2 units/acre) for 0 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-T-22-RZ — Request of Terry E. Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 4-T-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 W Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 137 151. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 4-2-4-1
Split Failed
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 7921/7923 Thompson School Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 4-M-22-RZ — Request of I-75 Land Partners, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve NE County Sector Plan Amendment for Thompson School Road. 4-G-22-SP — Request of I-75 Land Partners, LLC for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural), HP (Hillside Protection) and SP (Stream Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection) and SP (Stream Protection) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone E Governor John Sevier Hwy from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-O-22-RZ — Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-104 amending zoning code regarding development plan appeals (First Reading). O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-1-2-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-102 adopting County Sheriff's Civil Service Law (First Reading). O-22-6-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974", in order to bring Knox County into compliance with State law. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; and Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21) Public safety Item history →
Failed 2-4-4-1
Split Failed
Jun 27, 2022
Levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County. R-22-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Amend R-21-4-901 regarding delegation of authority to Industrial Development Board. R-22-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending that certain Resolution No. R-21-4-901 delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305 and approving an amendment to Development Agreement Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
May 23, 2022
Rezone from A Ag/CA/CB/RA to PR Planned Residential (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC). RZ-22-5-122 — ZONING REQUESTS – (CONTINUED): 27. Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural, CA General Business, CB Business and Manufacturing and RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8802 Sevierville Pike and 0 Dry Hollow Road, Parcel ID 138 274 and 270 ( part of). (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-F-21-RZ. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
May 23, 2022
Rezone from A Ag/CA/CB/RA to PR Planned Residential (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC). RZ-22-5-122 — ZONING REQUESTS – (CONTINUED): 27. Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural, CA General Business, CB Business and Manufacturing and RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8802 Sevierville Pike and 0 Dry Hollow Road, Parcel ID 138 274 and 270 ( part of). (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-F-21-RZ. Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 23, 2022
South County Sector Plan Amendment (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC). RZ-22-5-121 — ZONING REQUESTS – (CONTINUED): 26. Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC for South County Sector Plan Amendment from AG Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8802 Sevierville Pike and 0 Dry Hollow Road, Parcel ID 138 274 and 270 (part of). (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-B-21-SP. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
May 23, 2022
Rezone from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (Jerry Price). RZ-22-5-103 — ZONING REQUESTS: 3. Consideration of the request of Jerry Price for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located 0 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 111 058. (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-22-RZ. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
May 23, 2022
Rezone from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (Jerry Price). RZ-22-5-103 — ZONING REQUESTS: 3. Consideration of the request of Jerry Price for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located 0 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 111 058. (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-22-RZ. Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
May 23, 2022
Request Planning Commission to amend zoning ordinance for use on review appeals. R-22-5-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR USE ON REVIEW APPEALS TO A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION - R-22-5-903: Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 25, 2022
Appoint John Marshall and Christopher Manning to Merit System Council. R-22-4-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Mr. John Marshall as a member and Mr. Christopher Manning as an alternate member on the Merit System Council for Employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office. (Member term expires April 30, 2025 and alternate member term expires April 30, 2023) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2022
Rezoning request by Ball Homes, LLC 12-K-21-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF BALL HOMES, LLC FOR REZONING FROM A AGRICULTURAL TO PR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2022
Rezoning request by Safe Harbor Residential 12-I-21-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF SAFE HARBOR RESIDENTIAL FOR REZONING FROM A AGRICULTURAL TO PR PANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split

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