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Debbie Helsley’s votes on Zoning & land use

100 recorded votes: 95 aye · 2 no · 3 absent

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Sep 15, 2026
Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue R-257-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 12-1) (File No. 8-I-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 15, 2026
Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1415 W Fifth Avenue R-256-2026 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1415 W Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 13-0) (File No. 8-H-26-OB) (Council District 6) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Adopted 6-1-0-2
Split
Sep 15, 2026
Rezone 103 Circle Lane from Office to General Commercial on appeal O-73-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Change zoning of 103 Circle Lane from O to C-G-1 on appeal 7-J-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10- 0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2026
Appeal denial of South City Sector Plan amendment for 2704 Sevier Ave 11-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2704 Sevier Avenue, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-B-26- SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to deny:Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2026
Change zoning of 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to I-MU O-68-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2026
Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit O-65-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 18, 2026
Approve major modification to Final Plan for Jonathan's Grille R-234-2026 — A Resolution to approve a major modification to a previously approved Final Plan, within the Planned Development District, subject to six (6) conditions, for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Jonathan's Grille, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-26-SU) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 18, 2026
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for Patton/Georgia streets R-233-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from WP SOUTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes ("PILOT") with respect to certain real property located at 222 Patton Street, 0 Patton Street, 410 Georgia Street and 400 Georgia Street (Parcel ID Numbers 095HC018, 095HC021, 095HC017, and 095HC016), 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 (Council District 6). (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 18, 2026
Approve and adopt North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-232-2026 — A Resolution approving and adopting the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. (Council Districts 1, 2, and 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Aug 18, 2026
Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation R-227-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 210 S. Elmwood Street, Parcel ID No. 082-FK-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 4, 2026
Change zoning classification for Valley View Drive properties O-60-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of portions of property located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 6-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 21, 2026
Ordinance to remove planned district designation at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive 13n — 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 properties located at 0 and 3223 Valley View Drive, Viorel (Vio) Rotar, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-26-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers O-57-2026 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan R-191-2026 — A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Resolution approving appeal for variance at 1503 Southgate Road R-178-2026 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 to RN-2 O-56-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 to RN-2 O-55-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 7, 2026
Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds O-54-2026 — An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Change zoning classification for Hialeah Drive properties to RN-2 5-K-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2026
Change zoning classification for 3225 Joyce Avenue to RN-2 5-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Award Historic Preservation & Facade Improvement funds R-144-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $117,790.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, Inc., for the restoration and reuse of property located at 760 Stone Street (Parcel ID: 094DP005). (Council District 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 1119 Dutch Valley Drive to RN-3 O-49-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 2011-2013 Highland Ave to RN-7 O-48-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 1019 E. Emerald Ave to INST O-47-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-46-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1019 E. Emerald Ave O-45-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 4601-4605 Western Ave to C-H-1 O-44-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Shawn Smith, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-S-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Western Ave property O-43-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Ave property O-42-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 0 Ailor Ave to I-H O-41-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave property O-40-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor Ave/Sutherland Ave O-39-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for Richmond Ave property to RN-2 O-38-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Ave property O-37-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Ave property O-36-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for 2018 Flagler Road to RN-2 O-35-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Change zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 O-34-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property O-33-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property O-32-2026 — An Ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 26, 2026
Close unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue O-26-1-905 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 26, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor in age restricted venues O-31-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 26, 2026
Prohibit tobacco/vapor in age restricted venues O-31-2026 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Dutch Valley Drive property to RN-3 4-C-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1119 Dutch Valley Drive from O (Office) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Highland Avenue property to RN-7 4-A-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2011 and 2013 Highland Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) and O (Office) districts to RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST 4-I-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-26-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Emerald Avenue property 4-B-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of OHM Advisors for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District Medical Center to Civic and Institutional for property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent)(File No. 4-B-26-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Western Avenue property to C-H-1 4-S-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Shawn Smith, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-S-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 12, 2026
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-1-0
May 12, 2026
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Western Avenue property 4-E-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Shawn Smith for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4601 and 4605 Western Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 10-2) (File No. 4-E-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Ailor Avenue property to I-H 4-P-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Ailor Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-H (Heavy Industrial) district, Taylor Skule, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-P-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Ailor/Sutherland property 4-D-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Taylor Skule for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located at 0 Ailor Avenue and 2035 Sutherland Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-26-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Richmond Avenue property to RN-2 4-N-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Richmond Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Haley McLaughlin, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Richmond Avenue property 4-C-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of Haley McLaughlin for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 0 Richmond Avenue, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-26-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Flagler Road property to RN-2 4-H-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2018 Flagler Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Christy Gedelman, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0) (File No. 4-H-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Change base zoning for Nora Road property to RN-5 4-E-26-RZ — An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, MatCo Affordable Housing, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend One Year Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-PA — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 12, 2026
Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property 4-A-26-SP — An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Change zoning at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 to RN-2 O-25-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive O-24-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2026
Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan from Knoxville-Knox County Planning O-23-2026 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Change base zoning classification for property at 5419 Jacksboro Pike 3-E-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay district 3-G-26-RZ — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan 3-A-26-OYP — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance to change base zoning classification 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to the One Year Plan 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Apr 14, 2026
Withdraw an Ordinance approving amendment to East City Sector Plan 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Absent Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 8-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Mar 31, 2026 Amend East City Sector Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026 Amend One Year Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026 Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred Consent
Mar 31, 2026
Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial O-19-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 O-18-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2026
Update zoning code published notice requirements to match state law O-17-2026 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Amend zoning code published notice requirements 2-A-26-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 17, 2026
Appeal of Planning Commission approval of a special use permit at 5200 Clinton Highway 1-A-26-SU — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 17, 2026 Amend city code to adjust classification and compensation plans O-16-2026 — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department) Personnel & appointments Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Accept Internet Crimes Against Children grant funding R-84-2026 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2027-2029 Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $720,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required local match, for the purpose of supporting the national mission of the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement agencies in developing and maintaining an effective response to cyber crimes involving children. (Requested by Police Department) Public safety Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3 2-C-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial 2-D-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend East City Sector Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-B-26-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Amend One Year Plan land use designation for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway 1-C-26-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 17, 2026 Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family 1-I-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Mar 3, 2026
Rezone property at Ninth Avenue from RN-4 to I-G. O-15-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1609, 1615, 1621, and 1625 Ninth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-G (General Industrial) district, Quality Machine and Welding Co., Inc., Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-P-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 3, 2026
Rezone property at Georgia and Patton Streets from I-MU to C-G-2. O-14-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 400 and 410 Georgia Street and 0 and 222 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezone Ninth Avenue properties from residential to general industrial 12-P-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1609, 1615, 1619, 1621, and 1625 Ninth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-G (General Industrial) district, Quality Machine and Welding Co., Inc., Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-P-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 17, 2026
Rezone Georgia/Patton Street properties from industrial mixed-use to general commercial 1-H-26-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 400 and 410 Georgia Street and 0 and 222 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 1921 Old Callahan Dr from C-H-2 to RN-1 12-O-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1921 Old Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Susan Hancock, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 4407-4411 Tippins Dr from I-G to RN-2 12-M-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 4407 and 4411 Tippins Drive from I-G (General Industrial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Joshua Schmitt, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-M-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 250 Patton St from I-MU to DK-W 12-L-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 250 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Alpha Residential, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-L-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 Western Ave from C-G-1 to C-G-3 12-H-25-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from C-G-1 (General Commercial) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-H-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Add PD designation for property at 406 Willow Avenue 12-A-25-PD — An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Brad Salsbury, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-25-PD) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3 O-7-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 100 W. Depot Ave from I-G to DK-W O-6-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 0 W. Depot Ave from N/A to DK-W O-5-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Change zoning at 207 Hidell Rd from C-H-2 to RN-2 O-4-2026 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 6, 2026
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 4900 Buffat Mill Rd O-3-2026 — 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 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of portion of 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3. 13ae — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G to DK-W. 13ad — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A to DK-W. 13ac — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Change zoning of 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 to RN-2. 13ab — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 4900 Buffat Mill Road. 13aa — 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 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 9, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road. O-161-2025 — 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) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Dec 9, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 962 N. Gallaher View Road. O-161-2025 — 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) Zoning & land use
Debbie Helsley’s vote: No Motion to withdraw:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed

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