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Regular meeting — October 29, 2013

On October 29, 2013, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City of Knoxville Council met and withdrew multiple ordinances related to land use and rezoning for a property on Deane Hill Drive. They also postponed an ordinance concerning the fiscal year budget and another rezoning proposal for Westland Drive. The council approved several resolutions granting pensions to former city employees and confirmed reappointments to city commissions.

From the minutes

“POLICE CHIEF DAVID RAUSCH COMMENTED ON LOSING OFFICER DAVID MUNSON IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT OVER THE WEEKEND. OFFICER MUNSON LEAVES HIS WIFE CHRISTINE, PARENTS AND TWO BROTHERS.”

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Absent: Nick Pavlis (all 25 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

4-A-13-SP · item history →

Ordinance amending West City Sector Plan for Deane Hill Drive property.

An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 13-2) (File No. 4-A-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-13-PA · item history →

Ordinance amending plan for Deane Hill Drive property for one year.

An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 14-1) (File No. 4-B-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-13-RZ · item history →

Ordinance rezoning Deane Hill Drive property to Planned Residential District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District (at a density up to 10 dwelling units per acre), Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-4) (File No. 4-B-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Ordinance to amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.

An Ordinance to amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

7-M-13-RZ · item history →

Ordinance rezoning Westland Drive property to Planned Residential District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Westland Drive, northeast side of Morrell Road from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 3 dwelling units per acre. M & M Properties, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0) (File No. 7-M-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 7-0-1-1

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Abstain Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-357-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Edna Cole.

A Resolution granting a pension of $552.54 per month to Edna Cole, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-358-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Melissa D. Brown.

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,071.61 per month to Melissa D. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-359-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Ellen R. Adcock.

A Resolution granting a pension of $958.81 per month to Ellen R. Adcock, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-360-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Linda L. Vandergriff.

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,015.85 per month to Linda L. Vandergriff, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-361-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Kenneth L. Kirby.

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,515.06 per month to Kenneth L. Kirby, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-362-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Molly K. Hyatt.

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,861.26 per month to Molly K. Hyatt, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-363-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Gary S. Lowe.

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,822.27 per month to Gary S. Lowe, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-364-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Cindy A. Mitchell.

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,420.70 per month to Cindy A. Mitchell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-365-2013 · item history →

Resolution granting pension to Robert M. Whetsel.

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,781.95 per month to Robert M. Whetsel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve consent items.

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-349-2013 · item history →

Resolution confirming reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission.

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Charles Jason Woodle to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor)

R-350-2013 · item history →

Resolution confirming reappointment to Public Building Authority.

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Winston Frazier to the Board of the Public Building Authority.(Requested by Mayor)

O-205-2013 · item history →

Ordinance amending Zoning Regulations for Cumberland Avenue Corridor Plan.

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article IV, Section 4 (Form Districts) to amend Section 4.0 (General Provisions) and adding Section 4.2 (Cumberland Avenue District) to establish development regulations and standards for the area described in the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Plan. (MPC Approved 10-0-1) (File No. 9-B-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

9-A-13-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close a portion of Curie Place.

An Ordinance to close a portion of Curie Place from Wilson Avenue to Selma Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-1) (File No. 9-A-13-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

9-B-13-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close a portion of Eighteenth Street.

An Ordinance to close a portion of Eighteenth Street on the west side between Grand Avenue and an unnamed public alley, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, JMC Professional Surveying & Mapping\Dennis Russell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-1) (File No. 9-B-13-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

9-C-13-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close a portion of Knott Avenue.

An Ordinance to close a portion of Knott Avenue from Division Street to the northeast corner of parcel 108 AA 004, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Pellissippi State Community College, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-1) (File No. 9-C-13-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

9-D-13-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close a portion of White Avenue at Seventeenth Street.

An Ordinance to close a portion of White Avenue at Seventeenth Street from a 25 foot radius to a zero radius, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-1) (File No. 9-D-13-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

9-C-13-RZ · item history →

Ordinance rezoning Sullivan Road property to Agricultural District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Sullivan Road, east of Conway Circle, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) & F-1 (Floodway) District to A-1 (General Agricultural) & F-1 (Floodway) District, Terry Romans, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-1) (File No. 9-C-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

9-G-13-RZ · item history →

Ordinance rezoning Cumberland Avenue Corridor area to CU-1 through 5 Districts.

An Ordinance to rezone property located generally from White Avenue to Lake Avenue between CSX Railroad corridor and Seventeenth Street in the area addressed in the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Plan from C-3 (General Commercial), C-7 (Pedestrian Commercial), O-1 (Office, Medical and Related Services), O-2 (Civic and Institutional) and R-2 (General Residential District) to CU-1 through 5 (Cumberland Avenue District), MPC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0) (File No. 9-G-13-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

R-351-2013 · item history →

Resolution requesting MPC consider 'home office' zoning definition addition.

A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible addition of 'home office' to the zoning regulation definitions and potentially allowing home offices in R-1E Low Density Exclusive Residential districts.(Requested by Councilmember Grieve)

R-352-2013 · item history →

Resolution appreciating Pilot Corp. donation for Sutherland Ave. Sidewalk Project.

A Resolution expressing appreciation to Pilot Corporation for the donation of a 165 square foot permanent drainage easement and a 1,027 square foot temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 3615 Sutherland Avenue, CLT No. 107FE031-33, as part of the Sutherland Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-353-2013 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement for Safety Building janitorial services.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Cleaning System, in an amount not to exceed $81,472.00, to provide janitorial services for the Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-354-2013 · item history →

Resolution authorizing development agreement for Walnut Street parking garage.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement with Walnut Street Garage, LLC for the transfer of certain real property owned by the City located at the intersection of Summer Place and Locust Street as consideration for the construction of a multi-story parking garage on the property, and which agreement, which incorporates the relevant obligations of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and TVA, will result in the termination of the MOU.(Requested by Operations)

R-355-2013 · item history →

Resolution authorizing IDB to negotiate PILOT for Knoxville Locomotive Works.

A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property located, or to be located at 300 West Quincy Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Duane Grieve

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-356-2013 · item history →

Resolution authorizing contract for ice rink equipment lease.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Oh Wind, Inc., d/b/a Ice Rink Events to lease ice making and ice skating equipment, services and supplies to the City of Knoxville for an amount not to exceed $67,854.00.(Requested by Special Events)

Ordinance amending operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.

An Ordinance to amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

Ordinance amending code on remedial plans and fines for underage beer sales.

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-78(c) of the Knoxville City Code relative to due dates of remedial plans and fines for underage beer sales.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Duane Grieve

Nick Pavlis — Absent Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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Emergency ordinance establishing Cumberland Avenue Corridor District in First Fire District.

An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-5 to establish the Cumberland Avenue Corridor District as being within the First Fire District.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections Department)

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