Approve minutes of previous regular meeting
Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting
Items withdrawn from agenda
ITEMS WITHDRAWN
No published motion on this item.
Items for postponement
ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT
No published motion on this item.
Items to be added by motion
ITEMS TO BE ADDED BY MOTION
No published motion on this item.
11s
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Consent items for approval
CONSENT ITEMS
Approve consent calendar including Resolution 11-q
Resolution 11-q was added to the consent calendar. The consent calendar was approved, and motions are recorded in the regular order of business.
O-111-2025
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Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements'
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)
O-112-2025
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Ordinance to remove City blasting permit requirement due to state jurisdiction
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Sections 11-1 and 11-2 of Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code, so as to remove the requirement for individuals to apply for and receive a City blasting permit as the state has sole jurisdiction for issuance of said permits. (Requested by Fire Department)
O-111-2025
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Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-113-2025
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Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-114-2025
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Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 118 Twentieth Street
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District 17-Fort Sanders Neighborhood to Mixed Use-Special District 16-Fort Sanders Neighborhood for property located at 118 Twentieth Street. (Planning Commission approved 13-2) (File No. 7-E-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-115-2025
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Ordinance to rezone property at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 118 Twentieth Street from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-3) (File No. 7-P-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Hearings on zoning matters, appeals, and plans review
HEARINGS ON ZONING MATTERS, APPEALS FROM ACTION OF MPC/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OR PLANS REVIEW
No published motion on this item.
Resolution to enter into Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Development Agreement with Emerald Youth Foundation for the development of certain real property located on the south side of Magnolia Avenue bounded by Beaman Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, and Alice Street in order to serve youth and families throughout east Knoxville and the broader community by providing educational enrichment, sports, wellness and other activities. (Requested by Administration)
R-248-2025
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Resolution to accept property insurance policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a policy with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for property insurance for vacant property for an approximate annual premium of $35,126.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
R-249-2025
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Resolution to execute agreement for Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,000.00 for the Fire Station No. 7 Reroof Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-250-2025
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Resolution to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for safety improvement study
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to complete a safety improvement study of the City of Knoxville's signalized intersections. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-251-2025
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Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC for Liberty Street Multimodal Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project in an amount not to exceed $285,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-252-2025
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Resolution to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Liberty Street Multimodal Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,293,187.00 for construction of the Liberty Street Multimodal Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-253-2025
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Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighter's Association for the donation of $23,950.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program to educate children about fire safety. (Requested by Fire Department)
R-254-2025
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Resolution to contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC for Fire Dept. strategic plan
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, to provide professional consulting services in order to develop a strategic plan for the Knoxville Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $85,050.00. (Requested by Fire Department)
R-255-2025
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Resolution to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for housing support
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Knoxville- Knox County Office of Housing Stability, in an annual amount not to exceed $177,400.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-256-2025
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Resolution to accept TDOT grant extension for Knoxville Area Transit
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept an extension of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) in the amount of $832,125.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for fiscal year 2021 for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for mass transportation in urbanized areas. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-257-2025
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Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse PD
A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse Planned Development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning district’s dimensional standards, subject to 3 conditions, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PD) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-258-2025
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Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Snag Delivery Inc. wine license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Snag Delivery Inc. d/b/a Snag relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-259-2025
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Resolution granting pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees
A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board)
Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Ambrose Street adjacent to City Blocks 19184 and 19206, being bound by Ohio Avenue to the west, an unimproved alley to the east, Tax I.D. Parcel No. 081IC029 to the north, and 1202 Ohio Avenue to the south, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
8-A-25-OA
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Ordinance to amend Zoning CodeArticles 14.4, 15.3, and 16.12 regarding vested rights
An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.4 Zoning Administrator Powers, 15.3 Vesting, and 16.12 Zoning Appeals to align vested rights with recent state law changes per Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-301 et seq., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
7-C-25-OA
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Ordinance to amend Zoning Code concerning Middle Housing Standards, etc.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 4.6, Middle Housing Standards; 9.1, General Use Regulations; 10.1, General Development Requirements; and 14.6, Design Review Board Powers, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 7-C-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-A-25-SU
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Ordinance to remove planned district (C) designation from property at 962 N. Gallaher View Road
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 (C) designation from property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-D-25-RZ
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Ordinance to rezone property at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4913 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Chris & Sherry Crumley, Applicants. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-G-25-RZ
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Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Inskip Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Slemons Mathes, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-A-25-SP
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Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-A-25-PA
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Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to General Commercial for property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-J-25-RZ
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Ordinance to rezone property at 0 N. Gallaher View Road to C-R-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road from no zone to C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-J-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-B-25-SP
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Ordinance amending South County Sector Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-B-25-PA
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Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 2814 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the One Year Plan from no land use classification to Mixed Use Special District-Alcoa Highway Small Area for property located at 2814 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
8-K-25-RZ
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Ordinance to rezone property at 2814 Dresser Road to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2814 Dresser Road from no zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Public Forum
PUBLIC FORUM
No published motion on this item.
