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City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — December 6, 2016
On December 6, 2016, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 30 published decisions.
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Amend Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 7- 6) (File No. 10-F-16-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office
An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office, property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place. Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-5) (File No. 10- E-16-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District subject to three conditions, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC approved 8-5) (MPC File No. 10-J-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Appropriate $700 to Fulton High School for wrestling program
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward the continued rebuilding of the wrestling program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown)
Appropriate $1,000 to Old Gray Cemetery for Trees, Trails, Traditions Campaign
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Gray Cemetery Historic & Memorial Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions Campaign.(Requested by Councilmember Stair)
Appropriate $400 to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center for smartboard/website
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Appropriate $500 to E. TN Community Design Ctr for Holston Hills park project
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Historic Holston Hills Community Club to be utilized toward Holston Hills community park project.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Appropriate $550 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach programs
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Stair)
Elect Tyvi Small to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners
A Resolution electing Tyvi Small to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Confirm appointment of Sgt. John Coward to Wrecker Services Commission
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sgt. John Coward as the Wrecker Inspector to the Wrecker Services Commission.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Amend City Code relative to beer permits
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-60 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Amend City Code relative to definitions of alcoholic beverages
An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article I, Article II, Division 1 and Article III, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the definitions of alcoholic beverages.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variance for Knox Whiskey Works wall signs
A Resolution approving an appeal filed by Robin Easter (for Knox Whiskey Works) of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance to increase the maximum area of permitted wall signs from 66 sq. ft. to 204 sq. ft., per submitted plan, in a C-2 / D-1 (Central Business District / Downtown Design Overlay) District, property located at 516 W. Jackson Avenue. (BZA File No. 10-A-16-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Honor memory of Alexander Harkness
A Resolution honoring the memory of Alexander Harkness and expressing City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Authorize Mayor to accept BlueRe proposal for stop loss insurance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) for stop loss insurance for the City's self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Authorize agreement with Camiros, Ltd for Zoning Ordinance update
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Camiros, Ltd. for professional consultant services to prepare a comprehensive update of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, in an amount not to exceed $280,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Streamline transit system governance by dissolving KAT Advisory Committee
An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article II, Sections 21-32 and 21-36 of the Knoxville City Code streamlining the existing governance structure for the City's Transit System by dissolving the KAT Community Advisory Committee and transferring public involvement responsibilities to KTA and KAT.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Amend City Code regarding standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers
An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-13, 13-15, 13-16, 13-17, 13-19; Article II, Section 13-57; Article III, Division 1, Sections 13-77, 13-78, 13-80, 13-82; Division 2, Sections 13-101, 13-102; Article IV, Section 13-144; Article V, Sections 13-167, 13-168, 13-169, 13-172; Article VI, Sections 13-191, 13-193, and 13-195 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the changes resulting from the City purchasing and delivering standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers to all City households.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Repeal Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Division 4, Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program, in its entirety.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Release utility easements and execute quitclaim deeds for 261 W. Springdale Ave
An Ordinance to release residual utility easements from three earlier right-of-way closures at 261 W. Springdale Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the property owner, Feroleto Steel Company, Inc.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Update City of Knoxville parking ordinance
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," to update the City of Knoxville parking ordinance. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 5-A-16- OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Close unnamed alley from Twenty Second to S. Twenty First Street
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from R-1 to C-3 (General Commercial)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District subject to one condition, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-16-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Appropriate $1,000 from Grant/Benevolence Fund to Baby Roadrunners Football
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)