Approve minutes of April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting
approve the minutes of the April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve the minutes
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
City of Knoxville · City Council
On May 14, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 50 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The City Council met and approved several ordinances on first reading, most of which involved changes to land use and zoning classifications for various properties. Three ordinances were withdrawn, and several others were postponed for future discussion. The Council also approved several resolutions authorizing agreements for engineering services, a micro-grant program, and contract amendments.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
approve the minutes of the April 30, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Motion to approve the minutes
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
withdrawn Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f
Motion to withdrawn Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to withdrawn Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
Motion to withdrawn Ordinance 12-d
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to withdrawn Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
Motion to withdrawn Ordinance 12-e
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to withdrawn Ordinances 12-d, 12-e, and 12-f
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
Motion to withdrawn Ordinance 12-f
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Tommy Smith
postpone Ordinances 12-j, 12-k, and 12-l for two weeks
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-j, 12-k, and 12-l for two weeks
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-j, 12-k, and 12-l for two weeks
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-j
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-C-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-j, 12-k, and 12-l for two weeks
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-k
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-j, 12-k, and 12-l for two weeks
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-l
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate
postpone Ordinances 12-s, 12-t, and 12-u for two weeks
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-s, 12-t, and 12-u for two weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-s, 12-t, and 12-u for two weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-s
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24- PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-s, 12-t, and 12-u for two weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-t
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, BIR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-s, 12-t, and 12-u for two weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-u
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
postpone Ordinances 12-y, 12-z, and 12-aa for four weeks
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-y, 12-z, and 12-aa for four weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-M-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-y, 12-z, and 12-aa for four weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-y
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance approving the request of Stephen Goodson for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 606 Heins Court, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-K-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-y, 12-z, and 12-aa for four weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-z
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 606 Heins Court from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Stephen Goodson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-U-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-y, 12-z, and 12-aa for four weeks
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-aa
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto
postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks
Motion to postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Motion to postpone Ordinance 9-a
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto
suspend the rules to consider Ordinances 12-ab, 12-ac, and 12-ad after Ordinances on First Reading
Motion to suspend the rules to consider Ordinances 12-ab, 12-ac, and 12-ad after Ordinances on First Reading
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
Ordinance 9-a was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
Motion to postpone Ordinance 9-a for two weeks
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from N Central Street to King Street as it runs within City Block 08085, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Aaron McClain, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Motion to approve Ordinance O-52-2024
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-K-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-I-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Robert Unger, Mary D. Miller, and Calvin Howard, which would overturn a decision made by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant the special use application filed by Kaity Wozek on behalf of Batson, Himes, Norvell & Poe for a new driveway on Topside Road and expansion of existing right turn lane on W Governor John Sevier Highway, for property located at 3330 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. (Planning Commission File No. 12-B-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (Council District 1).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to deny the appeal
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
Motion to deny the resolution
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Amelia Parker
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lindbergh Forest Neighborhood Association to award a micro grant in the amount of $550.00 to support efforts to revitalize homeowner engagement and explore establishment of an historic overlay.(Requested by Office of Neighborhood Empowerment)
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $165,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide professional engineering consulting services for the construction of the Knoxville Station electric bus overhead route charging infrastructure project for a total contract price not to exceed $1,265,432.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Frantz McConnell & Seymour, LLP to provide professional legal services to the KTA Board and K-Trans Management, Inc. for a period of three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract for an additional four months, until August 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AADS Office Solutions Int'l LLC for the design and installation of a high density filing system, in an amount not to exceed $59,946.00.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Residential Care Facilities as a special use in the OP (Office Park) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-24-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for an amendment to the Northeast County Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Henson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5531 N Broadway from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Gary Koonz, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Seema Singh
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Connolly Development Ventures, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4407 and 4411 Joe Lewis Road and for portions of property located at 4415 Joe Lewis Road and 1410 Lewis Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Alexis Feliciano, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley