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Tommy Smith’s votes on Zoning & land use

74 recorded votes: 73 aye · 1 absent

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Jul 14, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Articles regarding Infill Housing and Design Review 5-D-20-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.2, 14.6, 14.9, 14.12, 14.15, 14.16, and 16.6 regarding the Infill Housing Review Committee and the Design Review Board, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 13.9.E regarding maximum sign area in Office Park 5-A-20-OA — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to refer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jun 30, 2020
Rezone 3105 Essary Drive from Office to General Residential Neighborhood District O-111-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3105 Essary Drive from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Houston Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 5-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Amend Zoning Code to clarify Hillside Protection Overlay review and standards O-110-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, so as to approve amendments to Articles 8.9, 14.2 and 16.8 to clarify review procedures and development standards in the Hillside Protection Overlay, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Amend Zoning Code titles and language for clarity in Articles 13.3 and 13.8 O-109-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve minor amendments regarding title bars and introductory language in Articles 13.3 and 13.8 to clarify the application of the existing provisions to the previously codified list, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 3105 Essary Drive from Office to General Residential Neighborhood 12-e — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3105 Essary Drive from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Houston Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 5-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code for Hillside Protection Overlay review procedures 12-d — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, so as to approve amendments to Articles 8.9, 14.2 and 16.8 to clarify review procedures and development standards in the Hillside Protection Overlay, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding title bars and introductory language 12-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve minor amendments regarding title bars and introductory language in Articles 13.3 and 13.8 to clarify the application of the existing provisions to the previously codified list, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse development R-182-2020 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse planned development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 3 conditions, and directing Planning staff to take specific steps regarding the Final Plan, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 5-A-20-PD) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for VMC supportive housing development R-181-2020 — A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the VMC supportive housing development for property located at 1501 East 5th Avenue, including approval of the three requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to three conditions, and directing Planning staff to take specific steps regarding the Final Plan, Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PD) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Amend zoning code for applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts 12-d — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements O-88-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements O-88-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements O-88-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements O-88-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity O-87-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity O-87-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity O-87-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity O-87-2020 — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H District O-86-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way to Heavy Industrial O-85-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance approving Northwest City Sector Plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way O-84-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave. to Open Space O-83-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance approving Central City Sector Plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Ave. O-82-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 District O-81-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance for One Year Plan Amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike O-80-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance for East City Sector Plan amendment from Low to Medium Density Residential for 4318 Washington Pike O-79-2020 — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures O-78-2020 — An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 and 2.4.J to add 'Full Summer Pool' definition O-77-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool and to substitute "Full Summer Pool Mark" instead of "High Water Mark" in Article 2.4.J., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding off-street parking interpretation authority O-76-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Rezone property at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H district 12-v — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Approve plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-u — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Approve sector plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial 12-t — An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 5, 2020
Approve plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space 12-s — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for a One Year Plan Amendment from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Approve sector plan amendment for 0 E. Fifth Avenue from Mixed Use to Open Space 12-r — An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Special District, Magnolia Gateways to Open Space for property located at 0 E. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Rezone property at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 to RN-4 district for Andrew Harper 12-q — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4318 Washington Pike from RN-1 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Andrew Harper, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F- 20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Approve plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike 12-p — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-E-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Approve sector plan amendment for Andrew Harper at 4318 Washington Pike 12-o — An Ordinance approving the request of Andrew Harper for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4318 Washington Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020 Approve sector plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-69-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Approve plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-70-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Rezone property at 3313 Mill Road from RN-1 to I-G district for Marty Norton O-71-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 3313 Mill Road / Parcel ID 59 018 from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Marty Norton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020
Approve sector plan amendment for Marty Norton at 3309 and 3313 Mill Road O-69-2020 — An Ordinance approving the revised request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3309 Mill Road and a portion of 3313 Mill Road / Parcel IDs 59 019 & 018 respectively. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Approve Zoning Ordinance amendment to Article 17.1 regarding nonconforming structures 12-k — An Ordinance approving a minor amendment to the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance to Article 17.1 creating a new subsection F to be entitled "Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Structures," City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 to add definition for 'Full Summer Pool' 12-j — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Amend Zoning Code Article 2.3 to add definition for 'Full Summer Pool' 12-j — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2.3 to add a definition for Full Summer Pool, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Amend Zoning Code Article 11.4.B regarding director's authority to interpret parking requirements 12-i — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11.4.B to reinsert language from the previous code providing the director of plans review and building inspections the authority to interpret off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically mentioned, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Amend Knoxville Zoning Code articles to correct errors and improve clarity 12-g — An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020
Approve appeal for variance to reduce driveway setback at 4110 Sevierville Pike R-127-2020 — A Resolution approving an appeal by K. Kennedy, T. Lambdin, M. Parker and B. Linkous of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of their request for a variance to reduce the minimum distance between a single-family driveway and the intersecting street from 50 feet to 20 feet for corner clearance requirements (Article 11.7.B Table 11-8) for property located at 4110 Sevierville Pike. (File number 3-A-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 5, 2020 Amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G regarding applicability of previously approved plans 12-f — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville- Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
May 5, 2020 Amend Zoning Code Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements 12-h — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new sign applications under specific zoning code section O-65-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville enacting a moratorium of one hundred twenty (120) days upon the granting of any new sign applications under Article 13.9(f)(5)(e) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if it should be amended to have sign applications reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or otherwise limit the zones where Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission may grant additional signs to be more consistent with those limitations in the former sign ordinance.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Emergency moratorium on new Institutional zoned parcels and sign applications O-64-2020 — An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of 120 days upon the granting of any application for new Institutional zoned parcels and upon the granting of any new sign applications in Institutional zones while the Stakeholder Advisory Committee and Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission study and make a recommendation to City Council if Article 13.9(f) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Code (effective January 1, 2020) should be amended to create sign regulations in institutional zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto and Rider) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Request planning dept. to study small industrial area R-109-2020 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to conduct a small area study for the industrial area generally located in the vicinity of the area bounded by North Avenue, Central Street, Radford Place and Pershing Street.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Rezone 2811 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O district O-63-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2811 Merchant Drive, Parcel ID 080 HC 03302 from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District zoning to O (Office) District zoning, Bob Alcorn Architects, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Adopt the 2020 One Year Plan from Planning Commission O-62-2020 — An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2020 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 3-A-20-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) (As amended by City Council on First Reading) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2020
Amend Zoning Code with minor changes O-61-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, as more fully set out herein, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Rezone property at 4683 Old Broadway to include Historic Overlay District. O-50-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4683 Old Broadway, from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) / H (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Doug White (MAAD Properties), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-C-20-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Rezone properties at 5023 and 5029 Fowler Lane from RN-1 to RN-3. O-49-2020 — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 5023 and 5029 Fowler Lane, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Steven Naab (Valiant Enterprises, LLC), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 2-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Amend Knoxville City Code Article 17 to create a 'Nonconforming Lot of Record' subsection. O-45-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17, regarding lots created by deed, to create a new subsection to be entitled Nonconforming Lot of Record, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Amend Knoxville City Code Article 15 to include BZA public hearing publication deadline. O-44-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 15, Section 15.2.A and 15.2.B to include notice of BZA public hearing publication deadline, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2020
Amend Zoning Code for bus parking in residential districts and two-family dwellings in I-MU. O-43-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11, to revise standards for parking buses in residential districts and Article 9 to revise Table 9-1 to identify two-family dwellings as permitted use in the I-MU District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Rezone 4683 Old Broadway C-G-2 to C-G-2/H. 2-C-20-RZ — h. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4683 Old Broadway, from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) / H (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Doug White (MAAD Properties), Applicant. Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Rezone 5023 & 5029 Fowler Ln from RN-1 to RN-3. 2-B-20-RZ — g. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 5023 and 5029 Fowler Lane, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Steven Naab (Valiant Enterprises, LLC), Applicant. Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Amend zoning code regarding nonconforming lots of record. 2-D-20-OA — c. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17, regarding lots created by deed, to create a new subsection to be entitled Nonconforming Lot of Record, City of Knoxville, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Amend zoning code regarding BZA public hearing notice deadline. 2-C-20-OA — b. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 15, Section 15.2.A and 15.2.B to include notice of BZA public hearing publication deadline, City of Knoxville, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 10, 2020
Amend zoning code for bus parking and I-MU district use. 2-A-20-OA — a. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11, to revise standards for parking buses in residential districts and Article 9 to revise Table 9-1 to identify two-family dwellings as permitted use in the I-MU District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Mar 10, 2020
Approve appeal regarding variances for 931 Langford Ave. R-70-2020 — a. A Resolution approving an appeal by Jennifer Arthur of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve four variances, more fully described herein, for property temporarily designated as 931 Langford Avenue, Michael Davis, Applicant. Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020 Approve Marty Norton's request to amend North City Sector Plan for 3313 and 3309 Mill Road c. — An Ordinance approving the request of Marty Norton for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3313 and 3309 Mill Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (File No. 1-A-20-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to refer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Feb 25, 2020 Approve Marty Norton's request for One Year Plan Amendment for 3313 and 3309 Mill Road d. — An Ordinance approving the request of Marty Norton for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 3313 and 3309 Mill Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 1-A-20-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to refer:Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Feb 25, 2020
Close a portion of Myrtle Street and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds O-42-2020 — An Ordinance to close a portion of Myrtle Street between the northern right-of-way line of East Fifth Avenue and terminus and dead-end, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-19-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Close unimproved portion of Glen Creek Road (File No. 1-B-20-SC) O-41-2020 — An Ordinance to close the unimproved portion of Glen Creek Road between 2358 McCampbell Wells Way and the terminus of Glen Creek Road right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trans South Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-20-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Close unimproved section of Autumn Creek Drive (File No. 1-A-20-SC) O-40-2020 — An Ordinance to close the unimproved section of Autumn Creek Drive between 5714 Autumn Creek Drive and Glen Creek Road, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Trans South Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-20-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Close unnamed alley between 3617 and 3601 Sutherland Avenue (File No. 1-A-20-AC) O-39-2020 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between 3617 Sutherland Avenue and 3601 Sutherland Avenue, City Block 50620, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Rodney Reagan, Farm Fresh Produce Mkt., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-20-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to clarify language and align with procedures (File No. 12-A-19-OA) O-38-2020 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code" to clarify language, correct inconsistencies, and to align ordinance language with processes and procedures, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0) (File No. 12-A-19-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Amend Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines concerning File 1-B-20-OB O-37-2020 — An Ordinance to amend the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines as recommended by the Downtown Design Review Board and Planning staff, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-B-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 25, 2020
Ordinance to establish a process for zoning studies (PC File No. 11-H-19-OB) 12-a — An Ordinance to establish a process for initiating and undertaking a zoning study, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 9-4) (PC File No. 11-H-19-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use
Tommy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn 9-0-0-0
Withdrawn

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