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

Filtered · year 2020

90.5%

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

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

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  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

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Nov 3, 2020
Amend Zoning Code re: standards for signs in Institutional District 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
Amend Zoning Code re: internally illuminated signs in Institutional District 12-a — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
Rezone 405 W Oldham Ave from I-MU/F to I-H/F 12-e — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use)/F (Floodway) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial)/F (Floodway) District, Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-20-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
One Year Plan Amendment for 405 W Oldham Ave: Light to Heavy Industrial 12-d — An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-20-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Nov 3, 2020
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 405 W Oldham Ave from Light to Heavy Industrial 12-c — An Ordinance approving the request of Hudson Emulsion, LLC DBA Hudson Materials Company for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial / Stream Protection to Heavy Industrial / Stream Protection for property located at 405 West Oldham Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-3) (File No. 10-A-20-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 20, 2020
Amend zoning code regarding signs in Institutional District 12-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 20, 2020
Amend zoning code regarding internally illuminated signs in Institutional District 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 20, 2020 Amend zoning code regarding internally illuminated signs in Institutional District 12-b — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Oct 20, 2020 Amend zoning code regarding signs in Institutional District 12-c — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto) Zoning & land use Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance 12-g Approve Ordinance 12-g - An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance 12-e Approve Ordinance 12-e - An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Standards for internally illuminated signs in institutional district 12-g — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Amend sign area limits in office park district 12-e — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve amendments to Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to rezone 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue from C-N to I-G 9-h — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 22, 2020
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP 12-b — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone rezoning for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone one-year plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Postpone sector plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Aug 25, 2020
Postpone rezoning 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District o. — An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 25, 2020
Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 2724 Western Ave from Open Space to General Commercial n. — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 25, 2020
Postpone amendment to Central City Sector Plan for 2724 Western Ave from Open Space to General Commercial m. — An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Aug 11, 2020
Authorize acquisition of property for Northwest Greenway Connector Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 4901 Ball Camp Pike for $80,500.00, as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 28, 2020
Postpone resolution regarding appeal of zoning variances for 3308 Barton Street 10-a — A Resolution approving an appeal by Bill Clark of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of Aaron Tomlinson's request for eight variances for property located at 3308 Barton Street. (File number 5-F-20-VA)(Fourth District)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections) (For Reconsideration) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 28, 2020
Refer ordinance to amend zoning code regarding non-residential districts to Planning Commission 12-c — 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 Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
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 Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jul 14, 2020
Resolution to amend contract for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing cost and extending date 11-b — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $27,400.00 for a new total contract amount of $337,700.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
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 Item history →
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G concerning applicability of approved plans 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)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G concerning applicability of approved plans 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)
Deferred —
Deferred
Apr 7, 2020
Amend City Code re executive branch organization and personnel system 12-b — An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Mar 24, 2020
Postpone resolution for Historic Preservation Grant awards A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Mar 10, 2020
Authorize Historic Preservation Grant awards not to exceed $642,752.00. a. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
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 Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) 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 Item history → Deferred on consent (no individual discussion) Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred Consent
Feb 25, 2020
Approve appeal by Jennifer Arthur of BZA decision regarding 931 Langford Avenue (File 11-I-19-VA) 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. (File number 11-I-19-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 11, 2020
Ordinance to close portion of Myrtle Street 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)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 11, 2020
Ordinance to rezone property at 3313 Mill Road to I-G District 12-l — An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3313 Mill Road from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, subject to one condition, Marty Norton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 1-A- 20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 11, 2020
Ordinance amending One Year Plan for property at 3313-3309 Mill Road 12-k — 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 Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 11, 2020
Ordinance amending Sector Plan for property at 3313-3309 Mill Road 12-j — 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 Item history →
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Jan 28, 2020
Approve appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision for property at 931 Langford Ave 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. (File number 11-I-19-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Deferred 8-0-0-1
Deferred
Jan 14, 2020
Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with SOAR Youth Ministries for community center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for lease of a portion of the property located at 1212 New York Avenue for use as a community center. (Requested by Finance Department)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred

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