Regular meeting — November 10, 2015

Approve minutes from October 27, 2015 meeting

approve the minutes from the October 27, 2015 meeting of City Council

Resolution to acquire right-of-way for Gay Street Streetscapes Project

A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of right-of-way and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 310 W. Church Avenue as part of the Gay Street Streetscapes Project - 700 Block.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

O-216-2015 · item history →

Appropriate $650 for Baby Roadrunner Football Organization

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc., acting as fiscal agent for the Baby Roadrunner Football Organization.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Member Brown)

O-217-2015 · item history →

Appropriate $700 for Everly Brothers Park development

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Bearden Council to further develop the Everly Brothers Park at Kingston Pike and Forest Park Boulevard.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Campen and Brown)

O-218-2015 · item history →

Appropriate $200 for "Five Points Up" group health equity

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Serving as fiscal agent for "Five Points Up" group, toward promoting health equity and doing positive work in the Five Points area of East Knoxville.(Requested by Council Member Saunders)

O-210-2015 · item history →

Amend ordinance to extend time for University of TN street closing conditions

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to close a portion of Melrose Avenue from Frances Street to Melrose Place to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

O-211-2015 · item history →

Amend ordinance to extend time for University of TN street closing conditions

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to close a portion of Frances Street from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-357-2015 · item history →

Authorize grant application for Emergency Management Agency funds

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 2015-2016.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)

Amend contract for Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0286 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,260.82 for a new contract total of $193,426.82, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-359-2015 · item history →

Authorize air rights easement for Urban Wilderness trails bridge connector

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an air rights easement with multiple parties for construction and maintenance of a bridge connector over East Red Bud Road, connecting the Urban Wilderness trails.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-360-2015 · item history →

Authorize agreement for bus transportation services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Mayes Bus Lines, Inc. to provide transportation services to participants In various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $34,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

R-361-2015 · item history →

Authorize agreement for solid waste systems evaluation

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and DSM Environmental Services, Inc. to assist with the evaluation and assessment of the City's current solid waste systems, for a total contract price not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Department of Public Service)

R-362-2015 · item history →

Authorize application for Innovation Fund grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Innovation Fund grant valued at $95,000.00 to provide training and education to sustainability staff from Knoxville as well as seven other municipalities in the southeast.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)

11-A-14-OA · item history →

Amend zoning regulations regarding pet services

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", regarding pet services. (MPC approved 7-6) (File No. 11-A-14-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-A-15-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close Simmons Road

An Ordinance to close a portion of Simmons Road from Lexington Drive to southern terminus at I-40/75 right-of-way, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Sam Furrow, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-A-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-M-15-RZ · item history →

Emergency ordinance to rezone property to RP-1 District

An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Repass Drive, northeast of Candora Road from No Zone to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 2.8 dwelling units per acre, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-M-15-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

7-E-15-SP · item history →

Approve North City Sector Plan amendment

An Ordinance approving the revised request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of North Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 7-E-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

7-D-15-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive

An Ordinance approving the revised request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of North Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 7-D-15-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

7-H-15-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on Gibbs Drive to C-1 and O-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of North Broadway from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Smith-Lindsey Development, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 7-H-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-D-15-SP · item history →

Approve East City Sector Plan amendment for East Knox Free Medical Clinic

An Ordinance approving the request of East Knox Free Medical Clinic for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located on the southwest side of Oakland Street, southeast of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-D-15-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-C-15-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for East Knox Free Medical Clinic

An Ordinance approving the request of East Knox Free Medical Clinic for a One Year Plan Amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located on the southwest side of Oakland Street, southeast of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-C-15-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-H-15-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on Oakland Street to O-1 District

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of Oakland Street, southeast of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, subject to three conditions, East Knox Free Medical Clinic, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-H-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-C-15-SP · item history →

Approve Central City Sector Plan amendment for York Acquisitions LLC

An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-C-15-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-B-15-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for York Acquisitions LLC

An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-B-15-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-F-15-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on N. Concord Street to RP-2 District

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-A-15-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for Betsy Brent

An Ordinance approving the request of Betsy Brent for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Office for property located on the west side of Piney Grove Church Road, north of Middlebrook Pike. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (File No. 10-A-15-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-D-15-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Piney Grove Church Road to O-1 District

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Piney Grove Church Road, north of Middlebrook Pike, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Betsy Brent, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-D-15-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

10-E-15-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Washington Ave to C-6 District

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, west side of Mitchell Street, east of North Sixth Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, SKM Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (MPC File No. 10-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)