Approve minutes from prior meeting
MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 29, 2013.
APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 29, 2013.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
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Regular meeting — November 12, 2013
On November 12, 2013, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 39 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The City Council met and approved several ordinances, including amendments to the operating budget and regulations for underage beer sales. They also passed resolutions authorizing grant applications for emergency management and greenway projects, and approved zoning changes for several properties. Multiple rezoning and planning amendment requests concerning property on S. Northshore Drive and Deane Hill Drive were withdrawn.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Everything taken up, in order
Amend sector plan for S. Northshore Drive property
An Ordinance approving the request of Flournoy Development Company for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Mixed Uses to High Density Residential for property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side Thunderhead Road. (MPC Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-G-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Amend one-year plan for S. Northshore Drive property
An Ordinance approving the request of Flournoy Development Company for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Uses (TC-1 or TND-1) to High Density Residential for property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side Thunderhead Road. (MPC Approved 10-1) (File No. 7-F-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Rezone S. Northshore Drive property
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side of Thunderhead Road, from TC-1 (Town Center) and OS-2 (Park and Open Space) Districts to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 25 dwelling units per acre, Flournoy Development Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-1) (File No. 7-L-13- RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Rezone Westland Drive property
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)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Amend West City Sector Plan for Deane Hill Drive property
An Ordinance approving the request of Smith/Chase Development 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 of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-B-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Amend one-year plan for Deane Hill Drive property
An Ordinance approving the request of Smith/Chase Development 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 of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-B-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Rezone Deane Hill Drive property
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast of Winchester Drive from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to ten dwelling units per acre, Smith/Chase Development, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-1) (File No. 10-C-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Appropriate funds for McClung Museum
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc., to directly benefit the McClung Museum, current capital outlay project.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen & Saunders)
Elect to Utilities Board
A Resolution electing Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor)
electing Sara Hedstrom Pinnell to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →Confirm reappointment to City Tree Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sam Adams, Brian Campbell, and Beth MacDonald to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor)
confirming the reappointment of Sam Adams, Brian Campbell, and Beth MacDonald to the City Tree Board.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend operating budget for FY 2013/2014
An Ordinance to amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Brenda Palmer
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend operating budget for FY 2013/2014
An Ordinance to amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
amend the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend code re: underage beer sales due dates and fines
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)
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.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →Apply for Historic Overlay designation at 2110 Chapman Highway
A Resolution authorizing the Vice Mayor on behalf of the City Council to apply for an H-1 Historic Overlay designation and any necessary rezoning applications for the parcel and improvements at 2110 Chapman Highway (which may further be identified as Parcel ID 109AK014), pursuant to Article IV, Section 5.1, H-1 Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
authorizing the Vice Mayor on behalf of the City Council to apply for an H-1 Historic Overlay designation and any necessary rezoning applications for the parcel and improvements at 2110 Chapman Highway (which may further be identified as Parcel ID 109AK014), pursuant to Article IV, Section 5.1, H-1 Historic Overlay District.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
Duane Grieve
— Aye
Brenda Palmer
— Aye
Nick Della Volpe
— Aye
Mark Campen
— Aye
Daniel T. Brown
— Aye
George C. Wallace
— No
Marshall Stair
— Aye
Finbarr Saunders
— Aye
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Request TDOT review I-640 Exit 8 interchange study
A Resolution respectfully requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation to consider a modification and review of the existing interchange study for Interstate I-640 Exit 8 and the relevant area around Knoxville Center Mall.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe, Brown, Saunders, Grieve, Stair, Campen, Wallace, and Vice Mayor Pavlis)
respectfully requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation to consider a modification and review of the existing interchange study for Interstate I-640 Exit 8 and the relevant area around Knoxville Center Mall.
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Mark Campen
Follow & discuss this decision →Request TDOT consider bike/ped route for I-640/Broadway interchange
A Resolution respectfully requesting that the Tennessee Department of Transportation consider a bicycle-pedestrian route in its design for the Interstate 640/Broadway interchange.(Requested by Council)
respectfully requesting that the Tennessee Department of Transportation consider a bicycle-pedestrian route in its design for the Interstate 640/Broadway interchange.
Moved by Marshall Stair · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Authorize grant application for Emergency Management Agency
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for funds in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2013-2014.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for funds in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2013-2014.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Accept grant for Knox Blount Greenway Project Phase I
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 110043 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation accepting a Transportation Alternatives Program Grant in the amount of $500,000.00 for Phase I of the Knox Blount Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 110043 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation accepting a Transportation Alternatives Program Grant in the amount of $500,000.00 for Phase I of the Knox Blount Greenway Project.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Brenda Palmer
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend agreement for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 080013 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to develop the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Improvements Project in two phases and extend the date of completion to August 31, 2017.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 080013 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to develop the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Improvements Project in two phases and extend the date of completion to August 31, 2017.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →License agreement for grade crossing on Cumberland Ave Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to enter into a license agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a Public Grade Crossing as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project with a fee of $12,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to enter into a license agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a Public Grade Crossing as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project with a fee of $12,500.00.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →License agreement for stormwater pipe on Cumberland Ave Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement for replacement of a stormwater pipe crossing upon the property of the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project at a cost of $6,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement for replacement of a stormwater pipe crossing upon the property of the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project at a cost of $6,500.00.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →License agreement for traffic signalization on Cumberland Ave Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement for traffic signalization facilities at the property of the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project at a cost of $6,500.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement for traffic signalization facilities at the property of the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project at a cost of $6,500.00.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →Permit agreement for work on Cumberland Ave Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a permit agreement for work on the property of the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project at a cost of $3,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
authorizing the Mayor to execute a permit agreement for work on the property of the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company as part of Phase I of the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project at a cost of $3,000.00.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →License Agreement for First Creek Greenway Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee for a 10 foot wide greenway along First Creek, beginning near Fulton High School and terminating near Edgewood Park, also known as the First Creek Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee for a 10 foot wide greenway along First Creek, beginning near Fulton High School and terminating near Edgewood Park, also known as the First Creek Greenway Project.
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Mark Campen
Follow & discuss this decision →Agreement for uniform purchasing for KFD and KAT
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc., to provide on-line purchasing of uniform items for the Knoxville Fire Department and Knoxville Area Transit in an amount not to exceed $188,625.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc., to provide on-line purchasing of uniform items for the Knoxville Fire Department and Knoxville Area Transit in an amount not to exceed $188,625.00.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve sale of decommissioned van to CAC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of one (1) decommissioned passenger van to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) for a total price of $2,000.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)
authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of one (1) decommissioned passenger van to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) for a total price of $2,000.00.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Use Lakeshore Capital funds for park master plan update
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to use $25,000.00 of Lakeshore Capital funds for the updating of the Lakeshore Park Master Plan in partnership with the Lakeshore Park Board, Inc.(Requested by Parks and Recreation)
authorizing the Mayor to use $25,000.00 of Lakeshore Capital funds for the updating of the Lakeshore Park Master Plan in partnership with the Lakeshore Park Board, Inc.
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Marshall Stair
Follow & discuss this decision →Fund YWCA program coordinator position
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the YWCA of Knoxville to fund a program coordinator position, in an amount not to exceed $29,744.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the YWCA of Knoxville to fund a program coordinator position, in an amount not to exceed $29,744.00.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District
A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →Annex territory north of Woodson Drive
An Ordinance to annex certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as a tract of land north of Woodson Drive and east of the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Woodson Drive (1-11-13.AX), which property is to be incorporated into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 25 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.(Requested by Mayor)
Annex certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as a tract of land north of Woodson Drive and east of the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Woodson Drive (1-11-13.AX), which property is to be incorporated into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 25 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Brenda Palmer
Follow & discuss this decision →Annex territory north of Devonshire Drive
An Ordinance to annex certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as a tract of land north of Devonshire Drive and northeast of the intersection of Dartford Road and Devonshire Drive (2-11-13.AX), which property is to be incorporated into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 51 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.(Requested by Mayor)
Annex certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as a tract of land north of Devonshire Drive and northeast of the intersection of Dartford Road and Devonshire Drive (2-11-13.AX), which property is to be incorporated into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 51 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Amend Pension System supplemental plan provisions
An Ordinance to amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the pension system as a qualified governmental pension plan and to establish those operative provisions of Division H that are required to be implemented pursuant to the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor)
Amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the pension system as a qualified governmental pension plan and to establish those operative provisions of Division H that are required to be implemented pursuant to the Charter of the City of Knoxville.
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Brenda Palmer
Follow & discuss this decision →Authorize mayor to establish rules for mobile food vending
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 23, Article I of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the mayor to establish rules and regulations for the operation of mobile food vending establishments.(Requested by Office of Business Support)
Amend Chapter 23, Article I of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the mayor to establish rules and regulations for the operation of mobile food vending establishments.
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →Rezone property on N. Sixth Ave from I-3 to C-2
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of North Sixth Avenue, north side of Abilene Place, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to approval of a use on review development plan by MPC prior to development, Kenn Davin, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (File No. 10-D-13-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property located on the southeast side of North Sixth Avenue, north side of Abilene Place, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to approval of a use on review development plan by MPC prior to development, Kenn Davin, Applicant.
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Brenda Palmer
Follow & discuss this decision →Rezone E. Magnolia Ave property from O-1 to C-3
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of East Magnolia Avenue, southwest of North Cherry Street, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, FMC East Knox, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (File No. 10-E-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Rezone property located on the northwest side of East Magnolia Avenue, southwest of North Cherry Street, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, FMC East Knox, LLC, Applicant.
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Mark Campen
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
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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Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-2 to O-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Middlebrook Pike, east of Keith Avenue, from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Family Promise of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property located on the northeast side of Middlebrook Pike, east of Keith Avenue, from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Family Promise of Knoxville, Applicant.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →Rezone Creekhead Drive property with amended density
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Creekhead Drive, west side of Helmbolt Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density up to 4.4 dwelling units per acre and subject to one condition, S & E Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (File No. 10-I-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property located on the southeast side of Creekhead Drive, west side of Helmbolt Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density up to 4.4 dwelling units per acre and subject to one condition, S & E Properties, LLC, Applicant.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →AMEND THE ORDINANCE FROM 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE TO 4.4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE.
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Duane Grieve
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