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Regular meeting — August 20, 2024

On August 20, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 17 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 zoning changes and plan amendments for various properties across the city. They also postponed action on further zoning and sector plan changes related to a property on N. Gallaher View Road and an appeal concerning townhouse height. Additionally, the council approved resolutions to accept insurance proposals, fund affordable housing rehabilitation, and apply for transit and senior center grants.

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

Absent: Debbie Helsley (all 17 recorded votes)· Seema Singh (all 17 recorded votes)· Gwen McKenzie (all 17 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting

Motion to: approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

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

Rezoning property at 315 Erin Drive from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use

An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 315 Erin Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 6-0-0-3

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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

Amending Northwest City Sector Plan for 962 N. Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential

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 for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 6-0-0-3

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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

Amending One Year Plan for 962 N Gallaher View Road from Low to Medium Density Residential

An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 962 N Gallaher View Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 6-0-0-3

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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

Rezoning property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 to RN-5 Residential

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 6-0-0-3

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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

Resolution on appeal to overturn Planning Commission's approval for townhouse height increase

A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by William Burton, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Mike Stevens Homes to increase the maximum height of a townhouse in Northshore Town Center Master Plan in RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood), C-R-2 (Regional Commercial), C (Former Planned District), and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) Districts, for property located at 9426, 9430, 9434, and 9438 Horizon Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 7-D-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 6-0-0-3

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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

Amending South City Sector Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial

An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Amending One Year Plan for 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from Heavy to Light Industrial

An Ordinance approving the request of Chia Hsiang Wu for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Rezoning property at 925, 929, 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 to Industrial Mixed-Use

An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 925, 929, and 933 Maryville Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Chia Hsiang Wu, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Amending South City Sector Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential

An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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Amending One Year Plan for 3514 and 3520 Sevier Ave from Low to Medium Density Residential

An Ordinance approving the request of Commercial Redevelopment, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-F-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Rezoning property at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 to RN-3 Residential

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3514 and 3520 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Commercial Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Amending Central City Sector Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Regional Center

An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Amending One Year Plan for 940 Blackstock Ave from Mixed Use Gateway to Mixed Use Regional Center

An Ordinance approving the request of Asylum Ave. LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District, Gateway Corridor to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-H-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Rezoning property at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E Commercial

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 940 Blackstock Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville- Edge Subdistrict), Asylum Ave. LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-T-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Rezoning property at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 Residential to Neighborhood Commercial

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 911 West Baxter Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Jennifer Scates, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Rezoning part of 2909 N Broadway from Office to C-G-2 General Commercial

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 2909 N Broadway from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, KARM Restoration, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

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

Rezoning property at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 Commercial

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 5900 and 5902 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-3) (File No. 7-N-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Amelia Parker

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-220-2024 · item history →

Resolution supporting Mayoral reappointments and appointments to the Maker Council

A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Bailey Foster, Ty Murray and Joseph Woods and appointments of Kami Astro, Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-221-2024 · item history →

Resolution confirming Mayoral appointments to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee

A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Ben Bentley and Misty Goodwin and appointment of Dr. Bonnie Graham to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

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

Rezoning property on N. Central Street and Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0, 3026, and 3030 N. Central Street and 112 Atlantic Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District and to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 3030 N. Central Street, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Jared Eisenhower, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-222-2024 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $200,782.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-223-2024 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to award $510,000 for affordable housing rehabilitation

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pines III, L.P., to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low income households located at 5999 Tannahill Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-224-2024 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for $3.8M TDOT grant for transit operating assistance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,810,600.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2025 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Absent
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R-225-2024 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for senior centers equipment and services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for equipment, supplies and services for senior centers.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

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