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Regular meeting — May 5, 2020

On May 5, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 36 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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The Knoxville City Council met and approved several measures including zoning changes, budget adjustments, and infrastructure projects. They also authorized applications for federal grants for the Knoxville Area Transit system and the fire department. Two ordinances creating a moratorium on property naming and amending zoning codes were approved on an emergency basis.

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

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-f · item history →

Amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G regarding applicability of previously approved plans

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville- Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-f and 12-h for two weeks

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-h · item history →

Amend Zoning Code Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-f and 12-h for two weeks

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-118-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to Brian K. Moran of the Knoxville Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,776.54 per month to Brian K. Moran, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-119-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to James E. Gadd of the Knoxville Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,800.75 per month to James E. Gadd, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-120-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to James R. Hagerman of the Knoxville General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $854.42 per month (defined benefit only) to James R. Hagerman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-121-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to Michael W. Chase of the Knoxville Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,278.32 per month to Michael W. Chase, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-122-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to Robert C. Moyers of the Knoxville General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,002.98 per month (defined benefit only) to Robert C. Moyers, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-123-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to Russell L. Richard of the Knoxville General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,441.71 per month to Russell L. Richard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-124-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to Terry S. Alexander of the Knoxville General Government

A Resolution granting a pension of $673.89 per month (defined benefit only) to Terry S. Alexander, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-125-2020 · item history →

Grant a monthly pension to Anthony C. Guida of the Knoxville Police Department

A Resolution granting a pension of $423.28 per month to Anthony C. Guida, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-66-2020 · item history →

Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership for community schools initiative

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 Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the community schools initiative.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Testerman)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-126-2020 · item history →

Confirm Mayor's nominations of Sandra Korbelik and Karyn Adams to Planning Commission

A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to appoint Sandra Korbelik and Karyn Adams to seats on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-127-2020 · item history →

Approve appeal for variance to reduce driveway setback at 4110 Sevierville Pike

A Resolution approving an appeal by K. Kennedy, T. Lambdin, M. Parker and B. Linkous of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of their request for a variance to reduce the minimum distance between a single-family driveway and the intersecting street from 50 feet to 20 feet for corner clearance requirements (Article 11.7.B Table 11-8) for property located at 4110 Sevierville Pike. (File number 3-A-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Janet Testerman · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-128-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2020 Resurfacing Project Phase II

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,021,686.00 for Phase II of the 2020 Resurfacing Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-129-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0293 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $15,100.00 for a new contract total of $293,600.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-130-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute easement with JED Corporation for Calvin Johnson Building encroachment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with JED Corporation to allow proposed building and site elements of the Calvin Johnson Building to encroach into Fire Street Alley and City of Knoxville property.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-131-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute easement with VVI Project for Holston Building encroachment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with VVI Project, LLC allowing improvements to the Holston Building to encroach into the Krutch Park Extension.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-132-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FEMA grant for firefighter PPE

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, in the amount of $75,000.00, with a City match of $7,500.00, for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-133-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT bus engine overhauls

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $351,206.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,023.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-134-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Surface Transportation Block Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $1,815,617.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with a City match of $201,736.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-135-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Urbanized Area Transit Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $5,837,090.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $648,566.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-136-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for KAT Bus Facilities Capital Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $877,197.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2020, with a City match of $97,466.00 for a total project amount of $974,663.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-137-2020 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Goodwill Industries for recycling services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $112,961.27.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Janet Testerman · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-67-2020 · item history →

Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020

An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2019/2020.(Requested by Finance Department)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to amend the ordinance for it to be approved on emergency basis

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance, as amended on emergency basis

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-b · item history →

Fix annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds for FY 2020-2021

An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-c · item history →

Levy tax on all taxable properties in Knoxville for General and Debt Service Funds

An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-d · item history →

Amend City Code Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 to adjust Classification and Compensation Plans

An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Code of the City of Knoxville to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government, police and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-68-2020 · item history →

Enact 90-day moratorium on Public Property Naming Committee actions and new applications

An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of ninety (90) days upon any actions of the Public Property Naming Committee and any new applications to this committee under the present ordinances and policies.(Requested by Chairperson Rider)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on emergency basis

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-g · item history →

Amend Knoxville Zoning Code articles to correct errors and improve clarity

An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone the ordinance for two weeks

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-i · item history →

Amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding director's authority to interpret parking requirements

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-j · item history →

Amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 to add definition for 'Full Summer Pool'

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to amend the ordinance by striking out "high water mark" and insert "full summer pool mark"

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading, as amended

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-k · item history →

Approve Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures

An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-69-2020 · item history →

Approve sector plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road

An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to consider Ordinances 12-l, m, and n as a group

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to amend the three ordinances for them to be approved on emergency basis

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-70-2020 · item history →

Approve plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road

An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to amend the three ordinances for them to be approved on emergency basis

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-71-2020 · item history →

Rezone property at 3313 Mill Road from RN-1 to I-G district for Marty Norton

An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 3313 Mill Road / Parcel ID 59 018 from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Marty Norton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to amend the three ordinances for them to be approved on emergency basis

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-o · item history →

Approve sector plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike

An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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12-p · item history →

Approve plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike

An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Rezone property at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 district for Andrew Harper

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F- 20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Approve sector plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space

An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Approve plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space

An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Approve sector plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — No Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Approve plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — No Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Rezone property at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H district

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — No Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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