Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Split votes, year 2023

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
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
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-L-23-RZ (Rezoning). 2. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request 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 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 9)	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-B-23-SP (Sector Plan Amendment). ZONING APPEALS: 1. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for a South County Sector Plan amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-B-23-SP) (Commission District 9)	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Nov 20, 2023	Approve EMS Ambulance Service Contract with Rural Metro of TN. R-23-11-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EMS AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH RURAL METRO OF TENNESSEE, L.P. D/B/A AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. - R-23-11-602: Public safety Item history →	Adopted	7-4-0-0	Split
Oct 23, 2023	Approve rezoning for S and E Properties to PR Planned Residential with conditions RZ-23-10-106 — Consideration of the request of S and E Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-K-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	7-3-0-1	Split
Sep 25, 2023	Rezone 8117 River Drive from RAE to RA with garage apartment condition. RZ-23-9-107 — Consideration of the request of Samuel Harward for rezoning from (RAE) Exclusive Residential to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8117 River Drive. Parcel ID 076 J B 00201. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-J-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-1-0-1	Split
Sep 25, 2023	Resolution on protecting the innocence of children. R-23-9-904 — 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 →	Deferred	9-1-0-1	Split Deferred
Jun 26, 2023	Support Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' petition to restore name Kuwohi. R-23-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, in support of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the tribe petitions the federal government to restore the name Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	8-2-0-1	Split
May 22, 2023	Ordinance on second reading: Amending zoning code re: drive-throughs. O-23-2-103 — AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCES: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.31 PERTAINING TO THE CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONE AND SECTION 5.32 PERTAINING TO THE CB (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING) ZONE TO ALLOW FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN PERMITTED USES AND USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW; ARTICLE 4 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 4.108 CREATING STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES; AND ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, AND 5.91.03, PERTAINING TO DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES CURRENTLY PERMITTED AS A USE ON REVIEW IN THE CR (RURAL COMMERCIAL), CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL), AND TC (TOWN CENTER) ZONES, RESPECTIVELY, BY ADDING A REFERENCE TO PROPOSED SUBSECTION 4.108 PERTAINING TO STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) - (SECOND READING) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	7-2-2-0	Split
May 22, 2023	Garry Burke rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 11. Consideration of the request of Garry Burke 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 7717 and 0 (2 parcels) Freeway Heights Drive, Parcel ID 028 O C 005, 014 and 013. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-T-23-RZ)	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
May 22, 2023	Serghey Botezat rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 5. Consideration of the request of Serghey Botezat for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 092 00405. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-L-23-RZ)	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
May 22, 2023	Huber Properties LLC rezoning request to PR Planned Residential. ZONING REQUESTS: 2. Consideration of the request of Huber Properties, LLC 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 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-23-RZ)	Failed	4-6-1-0	Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023	Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Failed	3-7-0-1	Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023	Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Failed	4-5-1-1	Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Mar 27, 2023	Amend Zoning Code regarding CA/CB zones and drive-through facilities (Second Reading) O-23-2-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Section 5.31 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone and Section 5.32 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone to allow for consideration of certain permitted uses and uses permitted on review; Article 4 by adding a new Subsection 4.108 creating standards for drive-through facilities; and Article 5, Sections 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, and 5.91.03, pertaining to drive-through facilities currently permitted as a use on review in the CR (Rural Commercial), CN (Neighborhood Commercial), and TC (Town Center) zones, respectively, by adding a reference to proposed subsection 4.108 pertaining to standards for drive-through facilities (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) Zoning & land use Item history →	Deferred	6-4-0-1	Split Deferred
Mar 27, 2023	Approve rezoning request for Graham Corporation to CA General Business RZ-23-3-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial, C-H-2 Highway Commercial, PR Planned Residential, RB General Residential and CA General Business to CA General Business. Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-1-0-1	Split
Feb 21, 2023	Amend Northeast County Sector Plan from AG to RR. 1-D-23-SP — Request of Aleksandr Chekhovskyy for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) 1-D-23-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7614 Washington Pike / Parcel ID 031 04502. (Commission District 8) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Feb 21, 2023	Rezone property from A to PR up to 5 dwelling units per acre. 1-F-23-RZ — Request of Igor Cheban for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 1-F-23-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 16101. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
Feb 21, 2023	Approve civil design contract for left turn lane at Campbell Station/Fretz Rd. Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design contract with Robert G. Campbell & Associates, L. P. in the amount of $37,300.00 for the installation of a left turn lane on Campbell Station Road and Fretz Road:	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
Feb 21, 2023	Amend Sheriff's Office rules: change minimum age for Corrections Officers. R-23-2-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee approving an amendment to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Rules and Regulations to provide for a change to the minimum age requirement for Corrections Officers from 19 to 18 years of age: Public safety Item history →	Adopted	7-1-3-0	Split
Jan 23, 2023	Zoning Requests	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
Jan 23, 2023	Zoning Requests	Adopted	7-4-0-0	Split
Jan 23, 2023	Zoning Requests	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jan 23, 2023	Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community Item history →	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Jan 23, 2023	Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community Item history →	Failed	2-9-0-0	Split Failed

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

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-L-23-RZ (Rezoning). 2. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request 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 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 9)