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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2022-03-28

13 agenda items, 12 approved, 0 rejected.

March 28, 2022

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ITEM 1·ZONING

Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following item: Item #41 - Discussion item regarding the consolidation and streamlining of government regulations on the zoning process. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 123·ZONING

(Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-C-21-RZ

(Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-C-21-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. John Huber, applicant, 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 Beeler asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-3-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Huber Properties, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 7 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 2115 and 2111 Andes Road, Parcel ID 91 123. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-C-21-RZ. * * * * * *

ITEM 2·BUDGET

Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting: Resolution R-22-3-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring A’sani Knox for being named the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Ordinance O-22-3-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, “Sheriff”, Division 1, “Generally”, to add a new section 42-31 entitled “Annual Salary Increases for Sworn Officers” to require a minimum two and one-half (2.5) percent annual salary increase for sworn officers regularly employed by the Sheriff’s Office who have attained the rank of Captain or below (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 1, adding Section 42-31, previously reserved) on first reading. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * * IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING UTILITY EASEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT THE NEW ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THE NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL - R-22-3-201: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Utility Easements with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at the new Adrian Burnett Elementary School, the new Lonsdale Elementary School, and Gibbs High School was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissi…

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

The agenda was amended to hear Resolution R-22-3-102 at this

The agenda was amended to hear Resolution R-22-3-102 at this time. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - R-22-3-102: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Powell High School Football team for winning the Class 5A State Championship was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Busler moved to approve Resolution R-22-3-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Powell High School Football team for winning the Class 5A State Championship. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * * IN RE: DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATION AND STREAMLINING OF GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ON THE ZONING PROCESS: Discussion item regarding the consolidation and streamlining of government regulations on the zoning process was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, Mr. Ashford Burnette, Homebuilders Association of Greater Knoxville, and Mr. Brian Mohney, President and owner for Saddlebrook Properties, were present and spoke on the matter. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: ROLL CALL - 7:…

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Elliott Jetton for rezoning from PR

Consideration of the request of Elliott Jetton for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8821 Gleason Drive, Parcel ID 132 061 (part of). (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-A-22-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. Elliott Jetton, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Beeler asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Smith moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-3-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Elliott Jetton for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 8821 Gleason Drive, Parcel ID 132 061 (part of). (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-A-22-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Adam Wilson for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Adam Wilson 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 9821 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 118 158. (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-22-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 Beeler asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Smith move to approve Resolution RZ-22-3-106 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Adam Wilson for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 9821 Dutchtown Road, Parcel ID 118 158. (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-22-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ron Hodge for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Ron Hodge 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 837 Murray Drive, Parcel ID 68 J A 010. (Commission District 7) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-C-22-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. Ron Hodge, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Beeler asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Busler moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-3-107 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ron Hodge for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 837 Murray Drive, Parcel ID 68 J A 010. (Commission District 7) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-C-22-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Omid Sohrab for rezoning from PC

Consideration of the request of Omid Sohrab for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to CB Business and Manufacturing was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5000 Jim Jones Lane, Parcel ID 89 04201. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-D-22-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. Omid Sohrab, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Beeler asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-3-108 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Omid Sohrab for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to CB Business and Manufacturing as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Dailey was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 5000 Jim Jones Lane, Parcel ID 89 04201. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 2-D-22-RZ. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING APPEALS No Zoning Appeals received. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE O…

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APPROVED

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