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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2024-03-25

25 agenda items, 20 approved, 0 rejected.

March 25, 2024

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #16 - Resolution R-24-3-305 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV- D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $269,775.24, increases the local match requirement by $138,975.12, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025; Item #27 - Resolution R-24-3-902 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $399,712.00, increases the local match requirement by $205,912.23, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025; and Item #28 - Resolution R-24-3-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land

Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8721 Heiskell Road, Parcel ID 046 044. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-B-24-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, Attorney representing Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre with the condition that development be limited to the disturbed area as shown on the 2020 KGIS Aerial image from the southern edge of the disturbance to the northern property line at Heiskell Road as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion…

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APPROVED

ITEM 11·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for a Southwest

Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for a Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ebenezer Road, Parcel ID 132 037 (part of). (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-B-24-SP) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Wayne Kline, Attorney representing Briarglenn and Suburban Hills Subdivisions, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Oster moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-110 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ben Mullins for a Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to O Office, LDR Low Density Residential, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-…

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for rezoning from RAE Exclusive Residential, PC Planned Commercial and PR Planned Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Ebenezer Road, Parcel ID 132 037 (part of). (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-D-24-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ben Mullins for rezoning from RAE Exclusive Residential, PC Planned Commercial and PR Planned Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre with the following conditions: (1) Will not reduce the 35 foot peripheral setback adjacent to Briarglenn or Suburban Hills; (2) No stub outs to Briarglenn or Suburban Hills; (3) 6 foot Green Giants to be (a) as close to 3 feet off the property line as allowed by site conditions; (b) neighbors can pay the difference between 6 foot and 8 foot; and (c) 12 foot off center; (4) Traffic study at the expense of the developer; (…

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1141 Catlett Road, Parcel ID 130 160. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number 1-A-24-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. He also spoke on the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Taylor Forrester, Attorney representing Leonard Development, LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion. Commissioner Ward moved as a substitute motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-112 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Leonard Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for 51 lots. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Ward, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, Lundy, Durrett and Oster vot…

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA

Consideration of the request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9625 Clift Road, Parcel ID 053 00402 (part of). (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-F-24-RZ) This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page ______) * * * * * *

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ITEM 15·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Fred E

Consideration of the request of Fred E. Trainer, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 11308 and 11234 Sam Lee Road, Parcel ID 103 063 and 067. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-23-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, Attorney representing Fred E. Trainer, Jr., was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-114 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Fred E. Trainer, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.5 dwelling units per acre with the following conditions: (1) The pond retention that is being built will be considered bioretention; and (2) Type B landscaping will be installed around the development. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Ward was absent …

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APPROVED

ITEM 16·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes for a Northeast

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural to LDR Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6701 Roberts Road, Parcel ID 022 00514. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-24-SP) This item was deferred to the April 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 17·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.0 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6701 Roberts Road, Parcel ID 022 00514. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-J-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the April 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 18·ZONING

Consideration of the request of R

Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-23-RZ) This item was deferred to the May 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING APPEALS: No Zoning Appeals received. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: No Amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance received. * * * * * * IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS: No Other Business received. * * * * * * IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Hill declared the meeting adjourned. * * * * * * KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ________________________________________________ TERRY HILL, MADAM CHAIR

DEFERRED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the April 2024 meeting: Item #36 - Resolution R-24-3-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan; Item #41- Resolution R-24-3-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, consenting to an Amendment to the Sublease Agreement between Go Outdoors Concord, LLC and Lake Partners, LLC; Item #57 - Request of Smithbilt Homes for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural to LDR Low Density Residential, property located at 6701 Roberts Road, Parcel ID 022 00514, (8 th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-24-SP); and Item #58 - Request of Smithbilt Homes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.0 dwelling units per acre, property located at 6701 Roberts Road, Parcel ID 022 00514, (8 th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-J-24-RZ). Also included in the motion was to defer the following item to the May 2024 meeting: Item #59 - Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre, property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047, (3 rd Commission District), (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-F-23-RZ). Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion a…

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #40 - Resolution R-24-3-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Bylaws of the Knox County Disability Advisory Council. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to hear the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to hear the following item first on the rezoning Agenda: Item #55 - Request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway, property located at 9625 Clift Road, Parcel ID 053 00402 (part of), (8 th Commission District), (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-F-24-RZ). Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 19-041 WITH BACKFLOW SPECIALTY CO., INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF BACKFLOW INSPECTION, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATE TO MAY 31, 2024 - R-24-3-201: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract 19-041 with Backflow Specialty Co., Inc. for the provision of backflow inspection, repair and installation services to extend the contract expiration date to May 31, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve Resolution R-24-3-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract 19-041 with Backflow Specialty Co., Inc. for the provision of backflow inspection, repair and installa…

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

The following item was heard at this time: Item #55 - Request of

The following item was heard at this time: Item #55 - Request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway. Property located at 9625 Clift Road, Parcel ID 053 00402 (part of). (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-F-24-RZ) * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS:

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ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Kendra Ates for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Kendra Ates for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1715 Ellistown Road, Parcel ID 051 10909. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-C-24-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Ms. Kendra Ates, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Kendra Ates for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 1.5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 1715 Ellistown Road, Parcel ID 051 10909. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-C-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for a Northwest

Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 11912 and 0 Black Road, Parcel ID 130 05805 and 05810. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-A-24-SP) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Justin Breiner, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-106 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Justin Breiner for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 11912 and 0 Black Road, Parcel ID 130 05805 and 05810. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-A-24-SP) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2.99 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 11912 and 0 Black Road, Parcel ID 130 05805 and 05810. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-D-24-RZ) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-107 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Justin Breiner for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2.99 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 11912 and 0 Black Road, Parcel ID 130 05805 and 05810. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-D-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land

Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural, LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8721 Heiskell Road, Parcel ID 046 044. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-A-24-SP) Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were to testify in the matter. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ben Mullins, Attorney representing Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Stefan Claar, Gregory Land Development, LLC, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-3-108 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural, LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential for the A Agricultural designated portion of the parcel and HP Hillside Protection as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commiss…

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2024-03-25

AGENDA & VOTES

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the

Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land

Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for a Southwest

Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Leonard Development, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA

Consideration of the request of Fred E

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes for a Northeast

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes for rezoning

Consideration of the request of R

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to hear the

The following item was heard at this time: Item #55 - Request of

Consideration of the request of Kendra Ates for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for a Northwest

Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land

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