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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — February 12, 2019
On February 12, 2019, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 40 published decisions.
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Amend Southwest County Sector Plan - Low Density Residential to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140, LeConte Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No.1-B-19-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
One Year Plan Amendment - Low Density Residential to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of LeConte Holdings for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140. (MPC Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-A-18-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone from A-1 General Agricultural to C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Westland Drive, northeast side of I-140, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial), subject to 2 conditions, LeConte Holdings, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-3) (MPC file No. 10-B-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Add resolution regarding pending legislation on Police Advisory Review Committee
A resolution to the agenda regarding pending legislation in Nashville related to the Police Advisory Review Committee
Approve Certificate of Compliance for MC's Strawplains, LLC liquor license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MC's Strawplains, LLC d/b/a MC's Wine & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Honor memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr.
A Resolution honoring the memory of Curtis Bentley "Ben" Atchley, Jr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)
Express support for HB 71 and SB 181 pertaining to Zoo Knoxville
A Resolution expressing support of House Bill 71 and Senate Bill 181 as they pertain to Zoo Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace, Campen, Stair and Roberto)
Award $3,000 Neighborhood Small Grants to Edgewood Park Neighborhood Assoc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award $3,000.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program funds to support community-building activities planned by Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Authorize Easement Agreement for building elements encroaching on Sevier Ave.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed building elements to encroach into the public right-of-way for Sevier Avenue. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Amend Contract C-18-0244 with Rogers Group for 2018 Resurfacing Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0244 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2018 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $623,164.03 for a new contract total of $9,016,048.06.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
License Agreement with State of TN for Advanced Traffic Mgmt System upgrades
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee for Advanced Traffic Management System upgrades along Kingston Pike, Broadway, and Chapman Highway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Lease agreement for two surplus pickup trucks with Knox County Sheriff's Office
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, for the lease of two surplus pickup trucks. (Requested by Fleet Services)
Award agreement to Charles Blalock & Sons for Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Charles Blalock &Sons, Inc. to provide design and construction services for the Baker Creek Preserve Bike Park for an amount not to exceed $649,472.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for reroofing Fire Station #17
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pioneer Builders, Inc. for the reroofing of Fire Station #17, including approximately 4,800 square feet of shingle roofing, replacement of approximately 650 square feet of water damaged roof trusses and sheathing and other work as necessary to complete the project, for an amount not to exceed $49,049.00. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to AvaLawn, Inc. Zone A
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zone A of the City, for a total contract price of $61,965.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Award mowing/grounds maintenance contract to Landscape Services, Inc. Zone B
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Landscape Services, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to TDOT controlled access sites and Zone B, for a total contract price of $187,742.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Award mowing contract to B & B Lawn Services, Inc. Zones C and D
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with B & B Lawn Services, Inc. to provide mowing of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zones C and D of the City, for a total contract price not to exceed $125,563.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Award landscaping/maintenance contract to Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and river walk maintenance at Suttree Landing Park for a total contract price not to exceed $65,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Request KCDC create Redevelopment Plan for former Tennova/St. Mary's area
A Resolution requesting the Knoxville Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the former Tennova / St. Mary's Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Approve annual budget for Central Business Improvement District FY 2018-2019
A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Request Knox County Leg. Delegation support local gov boards, oppose negative leg.
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville respectfully requesting that the Knox County Legislative Delegation Support efforts of boards similar to the City of Knoxville's long-standing Police Advisory Review Committee by opposing legislation that would negatively affect local government boards.(Requested by City Council)
Amend City Code re: oversight of Codes Enforcement & Neighborhood Development
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II of the Knoxville City Code by moving oversight of the Division of Codes Enforcement and Neighborhood Development from the Public Service Department to the Plans Review and Building Inspections Department.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Close portion of West Church Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of West Church Avenue from the western line of Locust Street to the eastern line of Henley Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Close portion of Locust Street and execute quitclaim deeds
An ordinance to close a portion of Locust Street from the northern line of Cumberland Avenue to the southern line of West Church Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend North City Sector Plan: Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Smith for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial for property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
One Year Plan Amendment: Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Smith for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use Special District to General Commercial for property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-3 General Commercial
An Ordinance to rezone property located southeast of Cedar Lane, southwest of Pratt Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Steve Smith, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-A-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood
An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
One Year Plan Amendment for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood
An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District / Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22) for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-B-19-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend Central City Sector Plan: Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial
An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, FAIA c/o Sanders Pace Architecture LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial for property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
One Year Plan Amendment: Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial
An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, FAIA c/o Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use Special District to Light Industrial for property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-C-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone from C-6 Gen Com Park to I-3 Gen Industrial
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of North Central Street, northwest side of West Quincy Avenue, from C-6 (General Commercial Park) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District subject to two conditions pursuant to the MPC staff recommendation, John L. Sanders, FAIA C/O Sanders Pace Architecture LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-D-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend Central City Sector Plan: Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Res.
An Ordinance approving the request of RBH Group for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located on the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-19-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
One Year Plan Amendment: Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Res.
An Ordinance approving the request of RBH Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-E-19-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone from I-3 Gen Industrial to R-2 Gen Res/IH-1 Infill Housing Overlay
An Ordinance to rezone property located at the southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue and Coram Street from I-3 (General Industrial) District to R-2 (General Residential)/ IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, RBH Group, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC file No. 1-J-19-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Lockhart Properties for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane, Lockhart Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-G-19-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
One Year Plan Amendment: Office to Medium Density Residential
An Ordinance approving the request of Lockhart Properties for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-19-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone from O-1 Office to RP-1 Planned Residential
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast corner of Whittle Springs Road and White Oak Lane, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 20 dwelling units per acre, Lockhart Properties, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 1-I-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)