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Regular meeting — November 26, 2024

On November 26, 2024, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 30 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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The Knoxville City Council met to approve minutes, handle ordinances, and consider resolutions. Key decisions included amending the hotel occupancy tax, approving zoning changes for Cherokee Country Club, and authorizing fund transfers for streetscape projects. The Council also voted to deny a zoning change request for property on Lifespring Lane.

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

Absent: Seema Singh (all 27 recorded votes)· Lynne Fugate (16 of 27 recorded votes)· Amelia Parker (13 of 27 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting

Motion to: approve the minutes of the November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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10-N-24-RZ · item history →

Change zoning at 4720 W Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4720 W Martin Mill Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-N-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 6-0-0-3

Motion to withdraw Ordinance 12-k

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Postpone Ordinances 12-h, 12-i, and 12-j for two weeks

Motion to: postpone Ordinances 12-h, 12-i, and 12-j for two weeks

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-h, 12-i, and 12-j for two weeks

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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10-B-24-SP · item history →

Amend East City Sector Plan for 4325 Pinehurst Drive

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 6-0-0-3

Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-h, 12-i, and 12-j for two weeks

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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10-B-24-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 4325 Pinehurst Drive

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for a One Year Plan Amendment from Civic and Institutional to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 6-0-0-3

Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-h, 12-i, and 12-j for two weeks

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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10-K-24-RZ · item history →

Change zoning at 4325 Pinehurst Drive from O to RN-4

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive from O (Office) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-K-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 6-0-0-3

Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-h, 12-i, and 12-j for two weeks

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

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

Motion to: approve the consent items

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-318-2024 · item history →

Grant pension to Keith E. Blazier

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,280.60 per month to Keith E. Blazier, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-319-2024 · item history →

Grant pension to Terry L. Walton

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,888.37 per month to Terry L. Walton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to approve the consent items

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-320-2024 · item history →

Confirm appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals

A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Brad Salsbury and the appointment of Kim Black to serve as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to confirm reappointment of Brad Salsbury and appointment of Kim Black to Board of Zoning Appeals

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-136-2024 · item history →

Amend hotel occupancy tax amount and uses

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 16, Article XIII, to amend the amount of the hotel occupancy tax imposed by the City and to amend the permitted uses of the proceeds of such tax.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to adopt Ordinance O-136-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-137-2024 · item history →

Update retention schedule for building and construction records

An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 4, Section 2-767 of the Knoxville City Code to update the retention schedule for building and construction records.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to adopt Ordinance O-137-2024

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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O-138-2024 · item history →

Amend West City Sector Plan for 5331 Lyons View Pike

An Ordinance approving the request of Cherokee Country Club for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office, Low Density Residential, and Mixed Use Special District- Bearden Village to Other Open Space for a portion of property located at 5331 Lyons View Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted no recorded vote

Motion to approve O-138-2024, O-139-2024, and O-140-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

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O-139-2024 · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 5331 Lyons View Pike

An Ordinance approving the request of Cherokee Country Club for a the One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office, Low Density Residential, and Mixed Use Special District- Bearden Village to Other Open Space for a portion of property located at 5331 Lyons View Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted no recorded vote

Motion to approve O-138-2024, O-139-2024, and O-140-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

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O-140-2024 · item history →

Change zoning at 5331 Lyons View Pike to OS

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 5331 Lyons View Pike from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood), O (Office), and I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) to OS (Parks and Open Space), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted no recorded vote

Motion to approve O-138-2024, O-139-2024, and O-140-2024

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

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O-141-2024 · item history →

Change zoning at 1524 Riverside Road from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1524 Riverside Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Design & Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-P-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Motion to adopt Ordinance O-141-2024

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-321-2024 · item history →

Authorize transfer of funds to KCDC for streetscapes and public space

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC), as the City's redevelopment authority, transferring $5,970,986.87 to KCDC for the construction of the Old City Streetscapes, Willow Avenue Streetscapes, and Stadium Public Space projects.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for streetscapes and public space projects

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Absent Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-322-2024 · item history →

Authorize PILOT payments for 0 W. Hill Ave & 0 Locust Street

A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Origin Development Partners LLC, or an affiliate thereof (“Applicant”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 0 W. Hill Ave and 0 Locust Street in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Resolution authorizing Industrial Development Board to negotiate PILOT payments

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-323-2024 · item history →

Amend Chapman Highway Multimodal Project contract

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Chapman Highway Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $80,100.00 for a new contract total of $294,600.00 and extending the date of completion to May 31, 2026.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

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 — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-324-2024 · item history →

Authorize signing documents for pavement condition data collection

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to collect pavement condition data and update the existing Pavement Management System in an amount not to exceed $77,698.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign documents for pavement data collection

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-325-2024 · item history →

Update Defined Benefit Plan Funding Policy

A Resolution to update the "Defined Benefit Plan Funding Policy" for the City of Knoxville's Pension Fund.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Resolution to update the Defined Benefit Plan Funding Policy

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-326-2024 · item history →

Award Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 7-0-0-2

Resolution authorizing Mayor to award Youth Homelessness Demonstration Grant funds

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-327-2024 · item history →

Amend Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC for ERP services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Third Amendment to the Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC to provide additional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting services to the Knoxville Engineering Department, Plans Review and Inspections, and 311 in an amount not to exceed $588,645.00.(Requested by Information Technology Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute Third Amendment to Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC

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 — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-328-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for park restrooms

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service for janitorial services for the outdoor restroom facilities located at numerous parks within the city limits for an amount not to exceed $180,280.57.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute agreement with Jowers Cleaning Service

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Amend parking violation penalties and metered parking rules

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, § 17-72 and Article VI, Division 2, § 17-325 of the Knoxville City Code related to parking violation penalties and metered parking, respectively.(Requested by Administration)

Split Adopted 6-2-0-1

Motion to approve on first reading: Ordinance amending parking violation penalties and metered parking

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — No Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Authorize municipal officers to tow vehicles on public property

An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to Municipal Enforcement Officers employed by the Public Building Authority to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City Code on public property.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve on first reading: Ordinance authorizing municipal officers to tow vehicles

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Amend nonresidential waste collection fee collection processes

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 13, Article III, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect changes to the processes of fee collection for nonresidential waste collection services for the downtown Knoxville Alliance area, formerly known as the Central Business Improvement District (CBID).(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve on first reading: Ordinance amending nonresidential waste collection fee collection

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Adopt 2024 International Fire Code with amendments

An Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendices B, C, D and O, with amendments with an effective date of January 1, 2025.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve on first reading: Ordinance adopting 2024 International Fire Code

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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10-D-24-SP · item history →

Amend North City Sector Plan for 0 Lifespring Lane

An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to deny Ordinance 10-D-24-SP

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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10-D-24-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Lifespring Lane

An Ordinance approving the request of Jim Odle for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 0 Lifespring Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to deny Ordinance 10-D-24-PA

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Absent Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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10-Q-24-RZ · item history →

Change zoning at 0 Lifespring Lane from O to C-N

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Lifespring Lane from O (Office) to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial), Jim Odle, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to deny Ordinance 10-Q-24-RZ

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Debbie Helsley

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