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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Filtered · topic Zoning & land use · year 2023 Sign in to follow

90.5%

Unanimity rate — 6401 of 7072 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

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Dec 12, 2023
Approve Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan R-404-2023 — A Resolution approving the Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-1-0
Dec 12, 2023
Change zoning at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5 O-169-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment at 114 Sylvia Drive O-168-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23- PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Amend North City Sector Plan at 114 Sylvia Drive O-167-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Change zoning at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-166-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Fox, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Change zoning for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues from RN-5 to C-N O-165-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Matt W. Brazille, P.E., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-H-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues O-164-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues O-163-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Change zoning classification of 4600 Ernestine Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-162-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Approve Juan Hernandez request for One Year Plan amendment for 4600 Ernestine Drive O-161-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for a One Year Plan amendment from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Approve Juan Hernandez request to amend North City Sector Plan for 4600 Ernestine Drive O-160-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 0 Westridge Drive from Civic/Institutional to Low Density Residential O-159-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Maple Lane Homes LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Civic and Institutional to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 10-E-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for 0 Westridge Drive from Civic/Institutional to Low Density Residential O-158-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Maple Lane Homes LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 10-E-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Change zoning for 2031 & 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 to AG O-157-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2031 and 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, Gabriel W. Ratcliffe, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Change zoning for 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street from DK-G to DK-B O-156-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Smee + Busby Architects, P.C., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 6-4) (File No. 9-G-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Amend Zoning Code Article 7 to correct references, limit variances, and set standards O-154-2023 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, Appendix B, Article 7, “Form Based Code Districts," to correct the article and section references pertaining to “City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals” and “Variances,” to limit the percentage of ground floor transparency variances and permitted deviations for minimum interior and rear setbacks for stand-alone parking lots, and to provide standards for stand-alone surface parking lots in the South Waterfront Districts. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023 Approve sector plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial 10-a — An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-SP) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 28, 2023 Approve One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial 10-b — An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-PA) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 28, 2023 Change zoning for 2812 Merchant Drive from OP to C-G-1 10-c — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Erika Ayala Munoz, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 14, 2023
Change zoning for Fort Promise/Oldham Ave properties from RN-5 to C-N 10-H-23-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Matt W. Brazille, P.E., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-H-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Amend One Year Plan for Fort Promise/Oldham Ave properties to Mixed Use 10-D-23-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Amend Central City Sector Plan for Fort Promise/Oldham Ave properties 10-D-23-SP — An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Change zoning for 4600 Ernestine Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 10-D-23-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Amend One Year Plan for 4600 Ernestine Dr to Low Density Residential 10-C-23-PA — An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for a One Year Plan amendment from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Change zoning for Piney Grove Church Rd from RN-1 to AG 11-A-22-RZ — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2031 and 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, Gabriel W. Ratcliffe, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Amend Zoning Code Appendix B, Article 7 regarding Form Based Code Districts 10-A-23-OA — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, Appendix B, Article 7, “Form Based Code Districts," to correct the article and section references pertaining to “City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals” and “Variances,” to limit the percentage of ground floor transparency variances and permitted deviations for minimum interior and rear setbacks for stand-alone parking lots, and to provide standards for stand-alone surface parking lots in the South Waterfront Districts. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Request Planning consider RN-1 districts for Missing Middle Housing Proposal R-384-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the inclusion of RN-1 zoned districts as part of the Missing Middle Housing Proposal.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith and Singh) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted —
Nov 14, 2023
Request Planning consider RN-1 districts for Missing Middle Housing Proposal R-384-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the inclusion of RN-1 zoned districts as part of the Missing Middle Housing Proposal.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith and Singh) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Utilize tools to increase affordable and attainable housing supply R-379-2023 — A resolution authorizing the Mayor to utilize and strengthen existing tools to increase the affordable and attainable housing supply in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-1-1
Nov 14, 2023
Change zoning for 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 12-h — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Fox, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023 Change zoning for 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 12-h — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Fox, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 14, 2023
Change zoning for 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5 12-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023
Amend one year plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023
Amend North City Sector Plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023 Amend North City Sector Plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-k — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 14, 2023 Amend one year plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 12-l — An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Nov 14, 2023 Change zoning for 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5 12-m — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023
Authorize quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for Ulster Ave property R-372-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for one parcel of property located at 1904 Ulster Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
Change zoning for 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 O-149-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds O-148-2023 — An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Little John's Package Store license renewal R-365-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Little John's Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fine Wine, LLC liquor store license R-366-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Fine Wine, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Hall of Fame Liquor license R-367-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Hall of Fame Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023 Grant pension of $1,478.62/month to Michael A. Richards R-368-2023 — A Resolution granting a pension of $1,478.62 per month to Michael A. Richards, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Oct 17, 2023
Resolution supporting incentives for mixed-use residential development for housing needs R-352-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional housing and in support of the use of incentives for mixed-use residential development along City commercial corridors as an additional opportunity to address the need for increased housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Thomas, Parker, and Singh) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Resolution supporting incentives for mixed-use residential development for housing needs R-352-2023 — A Resolution recognizing the need for additional housing and in support of the use of incentives for mixed-use residential development along City commercial corridors as an additional opportunity to address the need for increased housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Thomas, Parker, and Singh) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
Authorize acquisition of property at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011 R-345-2023 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1209 Forest Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011), believed to be owned by Timothy C. Gibson, at an estimated cost of $151,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Change zoning for 0 Sanders Ln from RN-2 to RN-4 O-144-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Don Horton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 19, 2023
Change zoning for 602 Citico St from I-MU to C-G-1 O-143-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 602 Citico Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Steve Jenkins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Change zoning of 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 to RN-4 12-f — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sanders Lane from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Don Horton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Change zoning of 602 Citico Street from I-MU to C-G-1 12-e — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 602 Citico Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Steve Jenkins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Change zoning of 0 and 237 Chickamauga Ave from RN-2 to RN-3 12-d — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 237 Chickamauga Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Damon Falconnier, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-E-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 8-1-0-0
Split Failed
Sep 5, 2023
Close unnamed street and quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners 12-c — An Ordinance to close an unnamed street from Houstonia Drive to its western terminus, located along the northern border of parcel 058 JA 00101 and the southern border of parcel 058 GF 033, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mark Edward Bass, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-23-SC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 5, 2023
Amend zoning code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), removing or amending standards for ADU’s as outlined in Exhibit A, including modification of dimensional standards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 5, 2023 Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for middle housing 10-a — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 2.3 Definitions, to add a definition of “Dwelling – Detached Multi-Family”; Article 4.1 Purpose Statements, to add or amend language regarding two-family dwellings, multifamily uses, and accessory dwelling units; Article 4.3A, Introduction to Table 4-1, Residential Neighborhood Districts Dimensional Standards, to add “small lots of record” under A.; and Article 4.3, Table 4-1 Residential Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend the minimum front setbacks for the RN-2 zoning district and the interior side setbacks for multiple zoning districts, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-A-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 11-2) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for commercial districts 10-b — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 5.3, Table 5-1 Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, changing the minimum corner side and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-B-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Sep 5, 2023 Approve appeal regarding zoning code amendments for residential setbacks and parking 10-c — An Ordinance approving the appeal of R. Bentley Marlow to overturn the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s recommendation that Zoning Code amendments to enable middle housing in the City follow the process of implementation as defined by Opticos Design, Inc. in the September 2022 Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Scan and the Missing Middle Housing book, thereby remanding the requested amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider adoption of amendments to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to Article 11.3 Location and Setbacks, to amend interior side and rear setbacks for residential uses; Article 11.4, Table 11-2 Required Off-street Parking, to remove required off-street spaces for five residential uses; and Article 11.4.B, Exemptions and Flexibilities, to add two minimum vehicle parking reductions, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission File No. 8-D-23-OA) (Planning Commission vote to adopt 13-0) (All Council Districts).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted —
Consent
Aug 22, 2023
Change 6704 Watermour Way zoning from I-MU to O, Ryan Dolan applicant O-138-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 6704 Watermour Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Ryan Dolan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-W-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 4425 Lonas Drive zoning from RN-1 to RN-2, Northshore Construction, Inc. applicant O-137-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4425 Lonas Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Northshore Construction, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-V-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 1547 Clinch Avenue zoning from RN-5 to C-N, Benjamin Mullins applicant O-136-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1547 Clinch Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 0 Rowan Road zoning from RN-1 to RN-2, Patrick Smith and Amber VanBuren applicants O-135-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Patrick Smith and Amber VanBuren, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-L-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 1927 Highland Avenue zoning from O to RN-6, Mohammad Reza Basiri applicant O-134-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1927 Highland Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 9950 Kingston Pike zoning from OP to C-G-1, Christopher W. Martin applicant O-133-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9950 Kingston Pike from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Christopher W. Martin, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-J-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 1216 Callaway Street zoning from RN-2 to RN-4, R. Bentley Marlow applicant O-132-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1216 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 7-H-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 2620 Belvedere Avenue zoning from RN-1 to AG, Bernadette West applicant O-131-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2620 Belvedere Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Bernadette West, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Amend Zoning Code removing planned district designation from 7700 & 7720 Gleason Drive O-130-2023 — An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 7700 and 7720 Gleason Drive, Jim Odle, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-23-SU) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 1800 & 1900 Vermont Ave zoning from RN-4 to RN-6, Matt Brazille applicant O-129-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1800 and 1900 Vermont Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Approve one-year plan amendment for 1800 & 1900 Vermont Avenue to MDR/Office O-128-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 1800 and 1900 Vermont Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for 1800 & 1900 Vermont Avenue to MDR/Office O-127-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 1800 and 1900 Vermont Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 4629 Papermill Drive zoning from C-G-2 to C-G-1, Regency Associates GP applicant O-126-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4629 Papermill Drive from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Regency Associates GP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Approve one-year plan amendment for 4629 Papermill Drive from MDR to General Commercial O-125-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4629 Papermill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for 4629 Papermill Drive from MDR to General Commercial O-124-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4629 Papermill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Change 4813 Lonas Drive zoning from RN-1 to RN-3, Regency Associates GP applicant O-123-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4813 Lonas Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Regency Associates GP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-P-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Approve one-year plan amendment for 4813 Lonas Drive from low to medium density residential O-122-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4813 Lonas Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-C-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for 4813 Lonas Drive from low to medium density residential O-121-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4813 Lonas Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-D-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from No Zone to C-G-1 for 2920 Dresser Road (Emergency). O-117-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2920 Dresser Road from No Zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from No Zone to C-G-1 for 2920 Dresser Road (Emergency). O-117-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2920 Dresser Road from No Zone to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from No Zone to RN-1 for 7624 Sabre Drive (Emergency). O-116-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 7624 Sabre Drive from No Zone to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from No Zone to RN-1 for 7624 Sabre Drive (Emergency). O-116-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 7624 Sabre Drive from No Zone to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted —
Aug 8, 2023
Authorize quitclaim deed to East TN Housing Dev. Corp. for 504 Richmond Ave. R-259-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 504 Richmond Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-HQ-005.01, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Request Planning consider H or NC Overlay for parcels fronting Gibbs Dr. R-253-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning consider and make a recommendation to the Knoxville City Council and the Historic Zoning Commission regarding the possible addition of an Historic (H) or Neighborhood Conservation (NC) Overlay to the residential parcels fronting on Gibbs Drive, bounded on the north by Essary Drive; bounded on the south by the rear property lines of properties fronting Gibbs Drive; bounded on the east by Jacksboro Pike; and bounded on the west by north Broadway; and including Parcel IDs 058EH034, 058EB02601 and 058EJ01202.(Requested by Councilmember Rider) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-4 to C-G-2 for 522-524 Victory St. O-115-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use for 522-524 Victory St. O-114-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use for 522-524 Victory St. O-113-2023 — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Grant authority to Planning Commission for final plat approval for subdivisions R-244-2023 — A Resolution granting authority to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to delegate to staff final plat approval for subdivisions up to twenty-five (25) units.(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-239-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-KD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $31,500.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC R-238-2023 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-FN-024, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2 R-231-2023 — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 to O O-112-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G to I-MU O-111-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 1902 Forest Avenue from O to RN-6 O-110-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) to RN-3 (C) O-109-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 O-108-2023 — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, execute quitclaim deeds to property owners O-107-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Close portion of Eakers Road and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners O-106-2023 — An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Amendment to Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding parking lot landscaping O-105-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Amendment to Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, regarding parking recalculation O-104-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023 Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 for a wine license R-227-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jul 25, 2023 Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Liquor Land for a liquor store license R-228-2023 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Liquor Land relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous Consent
Jul 11, 2023
Authorize acquisition of property at 205 Spruce Street, possibly by condemnation R-222-2023 — A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 205 Spruce Street (Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008), believed to be owned by Warren E. Hodge, deceased, at an estimated cost of $77,800.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Amend Zoning Code Article 17.3.E and Article 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record O-102-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II for land development updates O-101-2023 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential to general commercial 12-e — An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use 12-c — An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023
Request Planning Commission to consider eliminating Special Use for duplexes in RN-2 zones 11-a — A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution to annex 0.64 acres at 7624 Sabre Drive into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. R-203-2023 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution to annex 5.29 acres at 2920 Dresser Road into Knoxville and approve its Plan of Service. R-202-2023 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2023
Resolution approving appeal by Roderick Ledbetter to overturn Planning Commission decision for Taco Bell special use application. R-198-2023 — A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Roderick Ledbetter, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Robert Sullivan on behalf of Taco Bell of America, LLC, for property located at 5613 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 4-D-23-SU) (Planning Commission approved 8-5) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
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