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Finbarr Saunders’s votes on Zoning & land use · in 2015

34 recorded votes: 34 aye

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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
Resolution on appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, regarding advertising device File No. 10-B-15-VA — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, of a decision by the City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to uphold the Chief Building Official's decision that the roof structure as proposed is an advertising device (Art. 8 Sec. 2.2), property located at 846 N. Central Street. (BZA denied 5-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn
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 27, 2015
Amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions O-224-2014 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to close a portion of Frances Street from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions O-16-2015 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to close a portion of Melrose Avenue from Frances Street to Melrose Place to extend the time for the University of Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former McClung Warehouse properties R-351-2015 — A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the former McClung Warehouse properties on Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former sanitary laundry property R-350-2015 — A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the former sanitary laundry property located at 625 N. Broadway.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve easement agreement with Shulz Brau Brewing, LLC for outswinging door R-338-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Shulz Brau Brewing, LLC to permit an outswinging door to encroach into the public right-of-way for the benefit of the proposed redevelopment of a beer brewing facility and pub with beer garden.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Rezone property on Emory Place/King Street from C-3 to C-2 O-203-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Rezone property on Ogden St/W. Magnolia Ave from C-3 to C-2 O-202-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-201-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel 067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell & Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Amend Zoning Regulations for directory signs O-200-2015 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A- 15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 27, 2015
Approve appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision on 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) (File No. 9-C-15-VA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 13, 2015
Postpone Resolution R-336-2015 regarding quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries R-336-2015 — ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Resolution No. R-336-2015 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
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 Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
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
Rezone property on Francis Road from A-1 to R-1 O-175-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the northwest side of Francis Road, southwest of Socony Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), William and Brenda Bidwell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-E-15-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Rezone property on N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2 O-189-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the east side of N. Broadway, northeast side of N. Central Street, southwest side of Lamar Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, 700 Broadway GP, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Rezone property on Commerce Avenue from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 O-188-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Commerce Avenue, west of S. Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, La Corona Fine Properties, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-A-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Horizon Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-187-2015 — An Ordinance to close Horizon Drive from the southwest corner of lot 212 to the end of the cul-de-sac at lot 243, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-G-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Volunteer Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds O-186-2015 — An Ordinance to close Volunteer Boulevard between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-F-15-SC) (First & Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Melrose Place and authorize quitclaim deeds O-185-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Place from Lake Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-E-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Melrose Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-184-2015 — An Ordinance to close Melrose Avenue from Melrose Place to Volunteer Boulevard, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Chi Phi Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds O-183-2015 — An Ordinance to close Chi Phi Avenue from Lake Avenue to Terrace Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15- SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley from Thirteenth Street and authorize quitclaim deeds O-182-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Thirteenth Street to the western terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley between Cumberland and White Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-181-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Cumberland Avenue to White Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0- 2) (File No. 8-C-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley between W. Caldwell and W. Quincy Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds O-180-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from W. Caldwell Avenue to W. Quincy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Reed's Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close alley in Geyland Heights Subdivision and authorize quitclaim deeds O-179-2015 — An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 16, Geyland Heights Subdivision, to the southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 15, Geyland Heights Subdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Cherokee Cove Road and authorize quitclaim deeds O-178-2015 — An Ordinance to close Cherokee Cove Road from Log Haven Drive to the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Close Log Haven Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds O-177-2015 — An Ordinance to close Log Haven Drive from Candora Road to the eastern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Adopt revised fee schedule for Form District Development R-195-2015 — A Resolution adopting the revised fee schedule related to Form District Development, pursuant to Section 4.0.2.D.2.b. of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Authorize city to opt into training for planning & zoning officials. R-162-2015 — A Resolution authorizing the City to opt in to the training and continuing education requirements for planners, planning commissioners, members of the Board of Zoning Appeals and zoning officials, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 13-3-101(j)(9) and 13-7-205(c)(9).(Requested by Law Department) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Rezone property on Luttrell St from commercial to residential. O-61-2015 — An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Luttrell Street, southeast of Third Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Brent Farwick, Applicant. (MPC File No. 3-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Adopt One Year Plan for 2015 from Metropolitan Planning Commission. O-60-2015 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2015 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-15-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Finbarr Saunders’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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