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Finbarr Saunders’s votes split votes

92 recorded votes: 78 aye · 14 no

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Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for landscape design services at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-302-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Surface 678, PA for an amount not to exceed $44,000.00 for professional landscape design services associated with the installation of the public art piece at the Cradle of Country Music Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution amending contract for public art at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-301-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0065 with THEVERYMANY, LLC for installation of public art at the Cradle of Country Music Park, increasing the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a new contract total of $560,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Amend Section 12.6 B. Interior Parking Lot Landscape Article 12. Landscape. Striking and inserting of language in Section 12.6 Interior Parking Lot Landscape B. on page 12-5.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
ADU: amending Section 10.3 B.2 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance to insert language into Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses B. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 2.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 30, 2019
Add new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 A. Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting a new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses A. General Regulations for Accessory Structures on page 10.4.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Amend Section 10.3 R. Home Occupation part 1 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance by striking 1. from Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses R. Home Occupation on page 10-10, as a substitute motion.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Motion to amend:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Strike Principal Use for Food Estab., Personal Service, Retail in OP Article 9. Uses. Striking Principal Use (P) from the Office Park (OP) District column for Eating and Drinking Establishment, Personal Service Establishment, and Retail Goods Establishment in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on pages 9-3 and 9-5, respectively.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Strike Kennel as Special Use in C-G district Article 9. Uses. Striking Kennel as a Special Use in the C-G District on page 9-4.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Rename districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Article 4. Residential Neighborhood Districts. Renaming the districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Residential Occupancy Standards on page 4-2.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Apr 9, 2019
Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor O-49-2019 — An Ordinance to set and fix the salary of the Mayor of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace and Welch) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Feb 12, 2019
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 53 properties in Fort Sanders neighborhood An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office, Civic/Institutional, Mixed Use Urban Corridor, and Mixed Use Special District/ Various zones to Mixed Use Special District (CC-22), for 53 properties located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-C-19-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Feb 12, 2019
Express support for HB 71 and SB 181 pertaining to Zoo Knoxville R-47-2019 — A Resolution expressing support of House Bill 71 and Senate Bill 181 as they pertain to Zoo Knoxville. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Wallace, Campen, Stair and Roberto) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 29, 2019
Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC R-44-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 525 Henley Street, Parcel ID No. 094 LJ 001, 094 LJ 00100A and 094 LJ 00100B, 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. Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Jan 15, 2019
Authorize community cat spay/neuter and release program O-5-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, to authorize a spay/neuter and release program for community cats.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 20, 2018
Approve agreement with THEVERYMANY, LLC for public art installation. R-397-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with THEVERYMANY, LLC for the creation and installation of public art at the City owned park located at the corner of Summit Hill Drive and South Gay Street for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00. Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 20, 2018
Approve appeal for hotel height increase at 9101 Executive Park Drive. R-389-2018 — A Resolution approving an appeal of Paul Williams of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a request for an increase in height from 45' to 81'3" for a new hotel to be located at 9101 Executive Park Drive, Paul Williams, Applicant (BZA file No. 9-B-18-VA), BZA denied 3-1. Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 28, 2018
Amend noise measurement and criteria on public premises O-116-2018 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property on Cherokee Trail 12-m — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Cherokee Trail, north of Edington Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 5.9 dwelling units per acre, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-3) (MPC File No. 7-H-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance appropriating funds for historic preservation 12-a — An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $110,000.00 from the Historic Preservation Fund and donating the same to Knox Heritage for its Vintage Properties Fund to focus on historic preservation work in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.(Requested by Community Development Department) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Aug 14, 2018
Ordinance amending noise regulations 9-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 31, 2018
Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant R-283-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $375,000.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to C-4 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, subject to one condition, Mike Frazier, Applicant. (MPC approved 7-6) (MPC File No. 1-A-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan land use. An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC3, SOMAG Mixed Use) to General Commercial for property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-J-18-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $10,000 for Talahi Park maintenance. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Talahi Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 24, 2018
Authorize agreement for conservation of Mayor portraits R-165-2018 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Andrew Hurst to perform conservation and restoration to all oil and photographic portraits of Knoxville Mayors, including frames as needed, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00. Parks & community
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Add article to establish regulations for Short Term Rentals An Ordinance to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units. (MPC approved 11-2) (File No. 5-C-17-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Rezone property with Historic Overlay and Design Guidelines Exhibit: 9-L-17-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property from multiple zoning districts to multiple zoning districts with H-1 (Historic Overlay) and Design Guidelines, property bounded generally by or located on East Glenwood Avenue from I-40 to Spruce Street; Washington Avenue from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Chestnut Street; Jefferson, Woodbine, and E. Fifth Avenue; and from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Cherry Street. MPC, Applicant (MPC approved 10-3) (MPC File No. 9-L-17-RZ) (Sixth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Amend and adopt Historic Design Guidelines for Edgewood-Park City District An Ordinance amending and adopting the Historic Design Guidelines for the existing Edgewood-Park City Historic District Zoning Overlay. (MPC approved 10-3) (File No. 9-A-17-OA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Nov 7, 2017
Request MPC to consider zoning change near Midway Rd & I-40 A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the properties in proximity to Midway Road and Interstate 40 from C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial District to a Planned Development District, and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Nick Della Volpe)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 7, 2017
Reorder ordinances on agenda Motion to: consider Ordinance 12-w after Ordinance 12-e
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Apr 25, 2017
Appeal of MPC decision for behavioral health urgent care center A Resolution approving an appeal by John Zimmerman - Northwest Community of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Helen Ross McNabb's request for a Use on Review for a behavioral health urgent care center (hospital) in an O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, property located 3343 Dewine Road. (MPC File No. 3-L-17-UR) (MPC approved 15-0) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on N. Middlebrook Pike to General Commercial Park An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on S. Northshore Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending Southwest County Sector Plan for commercial zoning An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Deny appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals' decision regarding Capso Properties LLC variance A Resolution approving an appeal by Capso Properties LLC of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to reduce the minimum required separation distance that an alternative financial service facility must maintain from a residential district from 1000 feet to 89.3 feet, in a C-3 (General Commercial)/ F-1 (Floodway) District, property located at 3515 N. Broadway. (BZA File No. 1-H-17-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-0
Split
Mar 28, 2017
Amend by substitution to deny Resolution R-105-2017 amend by substitution to deny Resolution 11-g
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
Mar 28, 2017
Authorize sale of surplus property at 114 E. Fifth Avenue R-105-2017 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 114 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094D-H-002) to Patricia H. Mesa and Carlos A. Mesa for a purchase price of $40,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Contracts & purchasing
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 8-1-0-0
Split Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) 10-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Dec 6, 2016
Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) 10-C-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Failed 4-5-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 8, 2016
Amend City Code re: distance requirements for beer permits and churches. O-189-2016 — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-66(a) of the Knoxville City Code relative to distance requirements for on-premise beer permits and church buildings.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Wallace and Saunders) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Deferred 5-4-0-0
Split Deferred
Sep 13, 2016
Approve appeal by Maha M. Ayesh regarding parking variance for 100 Lockett Road. A Resolution approving an appeal by Maha M. Ayesh of a Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 43 to 0 spaces, per submitted plan to permit brewery/restaurant in an existing building in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 100 Lockett Road. (BZA approved 5-0) (Second District) (File No. 6-D-16-VA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 19, 2016
Appeal denial of variance for 2885 Tazewell Pike An Appeal by Damon Falconnier of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to decrease the minimum required floor elevation, per submitted plan to permit the renovation of an existing building in a C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, property located at 2885 Tazewell Pike, BZA File No. 6-E-16-VA (BZA denied) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 5-2-0-1
Split
Jul 19, 2016
Approve appeal regarding 2885 Tazewell Pike variance Motion to: approve the appeal
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Failed 2-5-0-1
Split Failed
Jul 19, 2016
Appeal certificate of appropriateness for 431 E. Springdale Avenue An Appeal by Deborah Thomas of an approval for a certificate of appropriateness granted to Daniel Mitchell, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. by the Infill Housing Design Review Committee for property located at 431 E. Springdale Avenue, which decision was appealed to MPC by Deborah Thomas, William Hutton and Emily Ellis, neighborhood residents and members of Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association, and which denial by MPC is now being further appealed to City Council. (MPC denied 14-0) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Jul 19, 2016
Rezone property on State Street from C-2/D-1 to C-2/H-1 O-115-2016 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of State Street, south side of W. Summit Hill Drive, from C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business District) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 9-6) (File No. 1-F-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-0-0
Split
Jul 5, 2016
Amend zoning for 'Alternative Financial Services'. 4-A-16-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, to define "Alternative Financial Services", identify zoning districts in which they are permitted and establish standards for their location. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-16-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jul 5, 2016
Amend zoning for 'Alternative Financial Services'. 4-A-16-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, to define "Alternative Financial Services", identify zoning districts in which they are permitted and establish standards for their location. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-16-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Motion to reconsider:Adopted 5-4-0-0
Split
Jul 5, 2016
Rezone property on State Street/W. Summit Hill Drive. 1-F-16-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of State Street, south side of W. Summit Hill Drive, from C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business District) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 9-6) (File No. 1-F-16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-2-1-0
Split
May 24, 2016
Ordinance to amend City Council meeting time. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-1 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the time of meetings of the City Council.(Requested by Councilmembers Palmer, Wallace, Stair, Pavlis, Saunders, Campen and Vice Mayor Grieve)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 24, 2016
Ordinance for Fenton Nissan: One Year Plan Amendment on Clinton Highway. 4-C-16-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Fenton Nissan for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located on the south side of Clinton Highway, west of Tillery Road, on appeal from a decision of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC Denied 14-1) (File No. 4-C-16-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
Jan 19, 2016
Request leg. delegation consider reducing transportation funding shortfall R-20-2016 — A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville legislative delegation consider options to reduce the shortfall in transportation funding in Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Wallace, Saunders, Campen, Della Volpe and Vice Mayor Grieve) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-1-0
Split
Dec 8, 2015
Resolution on appeal by Daniel A. Sanders regarding parking variance File No. 9-C-15-VA — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Failed 3-5-0-0
Split Failed
Dec 8, 2015
Deny appeal regarding parking variance at 937 N Broadway Appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Motion to deny:Failed 4-4-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 10, 2015
Amend zoning regulations regarding pet services 11-A-14-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", regarding pet services. (MPC approved 7-6) (File No. 11-A-14-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
Oct 13, 2015
Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for KPD security fence R-331-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $238,054.61 for the installation of a security fence for the perimeter of the Knoxville Police Department Public Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2015
Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower R-307-2015 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a 150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-0
Split
Sep 30, 2015
Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District O-174-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 1-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms and uses for Urban Agriculture An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations in order to define terms and uses related to Urban Agriculture. (MPC approved 14-0) (File No. 5-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-0-1
Split
May 27, 2014
Rezone property from R-1/IH-1 & R-2/IH-1 to C-3/IH-1. 4-D-14-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Emerald Avenue, northeast of N. Central Street from R-1 (Low Density Residential)/ IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District & R-2 (General Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to C-3 (General Commercial)/ IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, subject to conditions, Emerald Youth Foundation, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1) (MPC File No. 4-D-14-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Approve One Year Plan Amendment to General Commercial. 4-A-14-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Emerald Youth Foundation for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial, for property located on the northwest side of E. Emerald Avenue, northeast of N. Central Street. (MPC Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-14-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Amend Central City Sector Plan to Commercial. 4-A-14-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Emerald Youth Foundation for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Commercial, for property located on the northwest side of E. Emerald Avenue, northeast of N. Central Street. (MPC Approved 11-1) (File No. 4-A-14-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Rezone property from OS-2/TC-1 to RP-2. 4-M-14-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side of Thunderhead Road from OS-2 (Park and Open Space) District & TC-1 (Town Center) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 246 units for the subject property, subject to one condition, Knoxville City Council, Applicant. (MPC approved 7-5) (MPC File No. 4-M-14-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Approve One Year Plan Amendment to High Density Residential. 4-F-14-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville City Council for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use (TND-1) (TC-1) to High Density Residential for property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side of Thunderhead Road. (MPC Approved 7-5) (File No. 4-F-14-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan to High Density Residential. 4-G-14-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville City Council for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Mixed Use to High Density Residential for property located on the north side of S. Northshore Drive, west side of Thunderhead Road. (MPC Approved 7-5) (File No. 4-G-14-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Adjust classification and compensation plans for city employees. O-97-2014 — An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450 and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for general government employees and uniformed members of the police and fire departments.(Requested by Civil Service) Personnel & appointments
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Levy tax for FY 2014-2015 General and Debt Service Funds. O-96-2014 — An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and debt service obligations of the City Of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Appropriate funds for FY 2014-2015. O-95-2014 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 27, 2014
Appropriate funds for FY 2014-2015. O-95-2014 — An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Motion to defer:Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 12, 2013
Apply for Historic Overlay designation at 2110 Chapman Highway R-368-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Vice Mayor on behalf of the City Council to apply for an H-1 Historic Overlay designation and any necessary rezoning applications for the parcel and improvements at 2110 Chapman Highway (which may further be identified as Parcel ID 109AK014), pursuant to Article IV, Section 5.1, H-1 Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 17, 2013
Rezone S side Middlebrook Pike to O-1/F-1 7-I-13-RZ — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side Middlebrook Pike, southwest side of Old Weisgarber Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) and F-1 (Floodway) Districts to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and F-1 (Floodway) on the north side of the creek only, Metro Knoxville HMA, LLC, Applicant. ( MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-I-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
Sep 3, 2013
Call the question on Ordinance 12I Motion to: CALL THE QUESTION.
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Failed 2-7-0-0
Split Failed
May 28, 2013
Authorize agreement with UT for bus shelters. R-172-2013 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee delaying the return of ten (10) City-owned bus shelters located on the University's Knoxville campus until such time as these shelters are replaced by the University with new shelters.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 28, 2013
Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds. O-84-2013 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
May 14, 2013
Transfer of ten bus shelters from University of Tennessee. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee for the transfer of ten (10) bus shelters currently located on the University's Knoxville campus as these shelters are no longer within KAT's fixed route service area.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Deferred 7-2-0-0
Split Deferred
May 14, 2013
Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and grant quitclaim deeds. 2-A-13-SC — An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-3-1-0
Split
Dec 20, 2012
Approve appeal of MPC's use on review for accessory building at 1013 Bridgestone Place. R-359-2012 — A Resolution approving an appeal by Westmoreland Hills Homeowners' Association and individual homeowners of MPC's approval of a use on review for a 1,500 square foot accessory building proposed at 1013 Bridgestone Place, subject to six conditions. (MPC approved 12-3) (MPC File No. 10-D-12-UR) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Oct 2, 2012
Approve budget amendment for Fulton Bellows Project on first reading (UNIVERSITY CENTER) - FULTON BELLOWS PROJECT
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
Aug 7, 2012
Amend City Charter regarding pension plans, close current plans, adopt new plan. An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled "Pensions," as previously amended, so as to provide that the pension plans currently open to both general government employees (Division G) and uniformed bodies employees (Division C) be closed to further enrollment and a new pension plan for eligible employees (both general government and uniformed bodies) be adopted and established, to effect various transitional and other amendatory provisions related thereto, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: No Failed 3-5-0-1
Split Failed
Aug 7, 2012
Amend City Charter regarding pension plans, close current plans, adopt new plan. An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled "Pensions," as previously amended, so as to provide that the pension plans currently open to both general government employees (Division G) and uniformed bodies employees (Division C) be closed to further enrollment and a new pension plan for eligible employees (both general government and uniformed bodies) be adopted and established, to effect various transitional and other amendatory provisions related thereto, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 6-2-0-1
Split
Aug 7, 2012
Amend City Charter regarding pension plans, close current plans, adopt new plan. An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XIII of said Charter, entitled "Pensions," as previously amended, so as to provide that the pension plans currently open to both general government employees (Division G) and uniformed bodies employees (Division C) be closed to further enrollment and a new pension plan for eligible employees (both general government and uniformed bodies) be adopted and established, to effect various transitional and other amendatory provisions related thereto, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Mayor)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 5-3-0-1
Split
May 29, 2012
PILT agreement for Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC R-151-2012 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville (The "Board") to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 1719 Lake Avenue, a center city area, 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 Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 29, 2012
Approve FY 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Program O-81-2012 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 4-A-12- OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 29, 2012
Approve FY 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Program O-81-2012 — An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 4-A-12- OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 29, 2012
Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 O-78-2012 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 29, 2012
Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 O-78-2012 — An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability) Budget & taxes
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 15, 2012
Change Beer Board and City Council meeting date in December 2012 An Ordinance changing the date of the regularly scheduled Beer Board and City Council Meetings from December 25, 2012 to December 20, 2012.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 15, 2012
Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 on First Reading An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2012
Authorize agreement for encroachment at 535 Chippewa Circle R-24-2012 — A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Monte Rex Hamilton and Pamela Roberts Hamilton to Permit an Encroachment into the Right- Of-Way of 535 Chippewa Circle, CLT No. 107MC003.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split

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