Approve minutes of the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville, Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Items withdrawn: None
ITEMS WITHDRAWN (Indicated with "W")
None
No published motion on this item.
Postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks
ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P")
Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks
10-b
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Resolution approving LES appeal of zoning non-compliance determination
A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Items requested to be added by motion: None
ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M")
None
No published motion on this item.
Approve consent items
CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
Motion to: approve the consent items
R-226-2024
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Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Magnolia Package, LLC liquor license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Magnolia Package, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-227-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Stephen S. Lee
A Resolution granting a pension of $5,203.50 per month to Stephen S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-228-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Steven L. Bell
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,830.49 per month to Steven L. Bell, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-229-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Wally E. Spitzer
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,138.15 per month to Wally E. Spitzer, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-230-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Teresa C. Johnson
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,875.73 per month to Teresa C. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-231-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Valerie D. Coleman
A Resolution granting a pension of $6,735.57 per month (Defined Benefit plus Defined Contribution) to Valerie D. Coleman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-232-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Roy D. Strevel
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,813.64 per month to Roy D. Strevel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-233-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Paul M. Burroughs
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,344.66 per month to Paul M. Burroughs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-234-2024
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Resolution granting pension to Boyd D. Kitts
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,126.97 per month to Boyd D. Kitts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-235-2024
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Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution appointing Clarence McDowell to serve as the Fifth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring September 2, 2028.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
Ordinances on second reading: None
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
No published motion on this item.
Approve R. Bentley Marlow's appeal of zoning non-conforming use abandonment denial
A Resolution approving the appeal by R. Bentley Marlow of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request to overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination that the historical non-conforming use of the structure located at 2448 Jefferson Avenue was abandoned after the utilities were disconnected for a period exceeding 24 months and thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA File No. BZA-24-0040(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
10-b
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Resolution 10-b postponed earlier
Resolution 10-b was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
R-236-2024
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Resolution rescheduling Beer Board and City Council meetings
A Resolution rescheduling the Beer Board Meeting of December 23, 2025 to December 9, 2025 and rescheduling the City Council Meeting of December 23, 2025 to January 6, 2026.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Beer Board Chair Rider)
R-237-2024
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Broadband Ready Community designation documents
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to have the City of Knoxville designated as a Broadband Ready Community pursuant to Tennessee Public Chapter 228, 4-3-709.(Requested by Administration)
R-238-2024
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to extend janitorial services agreement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a two month extension to agreement C-21-0398 with National Building Service, Inc., to provide janitorial services at various City Community Centers, for an amount not to exceed $28,310.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-239-2024
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $133,502.00, for Central Services Courtyard paving work associated with Lakeshore Park's Phase 2 Capital Project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Resolutions 11-e through 11-m approved on consent
Resolutions 11-e through 11-m were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying definitions
An Ordinance amending chapter 26, Article IV, §26-228, §26-302 and §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code increasing nonconsensual tow rates and clarifying the definition of vehicle class and storage fees.(Requested by Administration)
5-B-24-OA
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Ordinance adding Commercial District Design Standards in C-G-1 zone
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.4, Table 5-2, to add Commercial District Design Standards in the C-G-1 (General Commercial) Zoning District and clarifying the applicable design standards for residential structures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
7-C-24-SP
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Ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan designation 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) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
7-D-24-PA
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Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment 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)
7-I-24-RZ
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Ordinance changing base zoning classification to RN-5
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)
7-D-24-RZ
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Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-2 for Jacksboro Pike and Essary Drive
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5303 Jacksboro Pike and 3225 Essary Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Kokila Estates, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
8-E-24-RZ
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Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1214 Callaway Street
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1214 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-E-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
8-F-24-RZ
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Ordinance changing base zoning to RN-4 for 1224 Callaway Street
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1224 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-5) (File No. 8-F-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
8-I-24-RZ
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Ordinance changing base zoning to O (Office) District for Deane Hill Drive
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6504 Deane Hill Drive from I-G (General Industrial) District to O (Office) District, DD Development Ventures Corporation, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-I-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Public Forum
PUBLIC FORUM
R. Bentley Marlow
322 Douglas Ave
Charles Mulligan
1710 Melrose Pl
Keith Richardson
2526 Jefferson Ave
No published motion on this item.
