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Regular meeting — February 20, 2024

On February 20, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 29 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved several ordinances related to zoning and land use changes across various city sectors. They also authorized agreements for road resurfacing, environmental assessments, propane services, and community development initiatives. Additionally, the council approved the appointment of Melissa Hatchett to the Industrial Development Board and acted on several resolutions, including granting pensions to former employees and applying for federal transportation grants.

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Everything taken up, in order

11-b · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement for South Banks Apartments encroachment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing features of the South Banks Apartments at 820 Waterfront Drive to encroach into the public right-of-way.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Charles Thomas

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

Grant a pension of $649.83 per month to Suella D. Ricketts

A Resolution granting a pension of $649.83 per month to Suella D. Ricketts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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11-l · item history →

Grant a pension of $2,855.50 per month to Karen C. Robnett

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,855.50 per month to Karen C. Robnett, an employee of the Knoxville general Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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11-m · item history →

Grant a pension of $2,675.01 per month to Melvin E. Williams

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,675.01 per month to Melvin E. Williams, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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11-n · item history →

Grant a pension of $1,778.23 per month to Jefferson Kindrick

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,778.23 per month to Jefferson Kindrick, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

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

Grant a pension of $849.00 per month to Kenneth K. McMahon

A Resolution granting a pension of $849.00 per month to Kenneth K. McMahon, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-70-2024 · item history →

Elect Melissa Hatchett to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville

A Resolution electing Melissa Hatchett to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-71-2024 · item history →

Elect Melissa Hatchett to the Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema, Inc.

A Resolution electing Melissa Hatchett to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-17-2024 · item history →

Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for property at 1717 Loves Creek Rd (Guignard)

An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for an amendment to the Northeast County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential/Office, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, for property located at 1717 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-18-2024 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property at 1717 Loves Creek Rd (Guignard)

An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 1717 Loves Creek Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-A-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-19-2024 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property at 2812 Merchant Dr (Munoz)

An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-E-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-20-2024 · item history →

Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for property at 2000 Shoppers Lane (Schaad Companies)

An Ordinance approving the request of Schaad Companies, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from General Commercial to Light Industrial for property located 2000 Shoppers Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-D-24-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-21-2024 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property at 2000 Shoppers Lane (Schaad Companies)

An Ordinance approving the request of Schaad Companies, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Light Industrial for property located at 2000 Shoppers Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-24-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-22-2024 · item history →

Change zoning for property at 2000 Shoppers Lane to I-G District (Schaad Companies)

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2000 Shoppers Lane from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Schaad Companies, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-E-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-23-2024 · item history →

Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to remove SC-2 designation from 0 Clinton Highway (Nedkov)

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation SC-2 Shopping Center from property located at 0 Clinton Highway, Rado Nedkov, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-E-24-SU) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-72-2024 · item history →

Approve appeal by John Huber for setback variances at Helmbolt, Francis, and Old Amherst Roads

A Resolution approving an appeal by John Huber of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of variances to (1) decrease the minimum front setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for five lots and (2) decrease the minimum rear setback from 25 feet to 5 feet for seven lots, all located at 0 Helmbolt Road, 1817 Francis Road, 0 Francis Road, and 0 Old Amherst Road in the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning district, per Article 4.3, Table 4-1, Third Council District, Zoning District, BZA File No. 11-F-23- VA.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-73-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Old Mechanicsville Neighborhood Interest, Inc. for micro grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Old Mechanicsville Neighborhood Interest, Inc. to award a micro grant in the amount of $550.00 to support efforts to reorganize and revive the neighborhood organization.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-74-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2024 Resurfacing Phase I Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,959,121.00 for the 2024 Resurfacing Phase I Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-75-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with S&ME, Inc. for environmental assessment at 1334 Loraine Street

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc. for professional services to provide a limited environmental site assessment and surveying service, including soil and water analysis, in advance of the anticipated replacement of underground fuel storage tanks located at 1334 Loraine Street, at a cost not to exceed $42,400.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-76-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Blossman Gas, Inc. for propane services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Blossman Gas, Inc., for the provision of propane services, to include setting of cages, provision of cylinders and filling services, and related inventory control, as well as for provision of propane autogas for the City's bi-fuel vehicles, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-77-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Danforth Consulting LLC for Continuum of Care Planning Activities

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Danforth Consulting LLC to provide technical assistance services to support Continuum of Care Planning Activities, in an amount not to exceed $61,826.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-78-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept ATTAIN grant for Knoxville Area Transit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Highway Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $1,400,604.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Advanced Transportation Technologies and Innovative Mobility Deployment (ATTAIN) Grant Assistance, with a City match of up to $280,121.00 to provide operating assistance for an on-demand transportation service.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-79-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KMF III Services, LLC for landscaping at Phil E. Keith Training Center

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform mowing and landscaping services at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road, in an amount not to exceed $61,852.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-80-2024 · item history →

Auth. Mayor to execute agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley for KPD mental health services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Brooke Lynn Bagley, LPC-MHSP, to provide part-time mental health and wellness assistance to members of the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $74,000.00 over the 18-month term of the Agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-81-2024 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for invasive species control and biomass utilization

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, and if awarded execute any documents to accept, “Full Circle Community Invasive Species Control and Biomass Utilization Project” grant funding from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry via the United States Inflation Reduction Act in an amount not to exceed $534,365.00, with no local match required.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 17 regarding vehicle impoundment lot procedures

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the operating procedures of the vehicle impoundment lot.(Requested by Fleet Services)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Amend Knoxville City Code Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B for ADU standards

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), to add or amend standards for ADUs., R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-5) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Adopted no recorded vote

Motion to strike out Section 1 (D) and to strike out the proposed amendments to Section 10.3.B.2.

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Amend North City Sector Plan for properties on Pratt Road (Benjamin C. Mullins)

An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 5421, 5500, 5504, 5510 and 5520 Pratt Road and for a portion of property located at 5418 Pratt Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Amend One Year Plan for properties on Pratt Road (Benjamin C. Mullins)

An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 5421, 5500, 5504, 5510 and 5520 Pratt Road and for a portion of property located at 5418 Pratt Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-D-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Change zoning classification for properties on Pratt Road to RN-5 District (Benjamin C. Mullins)

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5421, 5500, 5504, 5510 and 5520 Pratt Road and for a portion of property located at 5418 Pratt Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-O-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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