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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2022-01-24

21 agenda items, 11 approved, 0 rejected.

January 24, 2022

MEETING SUMMARY

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Commissioner Busler moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Busler moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #29 - Resolution R-22-1-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Community Partnerships involved in the Powell Trench Collapse; and Item #48 - Discussion item regarding Planning Commission’s request to review the Planned Residential Zone. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs 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 A CONTRACT WITH MSA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PROVISION OF PRINTER MONITORING SOFTWARE AND SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $22,500.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEARS - R-22-1-201: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with MSA Business Technology for the provision of printer monitoring software and services in an amount up to $22,500.00 annually for the term of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023 with the option to extend annually for an additional three (3) years was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Smith moved to approve Resolution R-22-1-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Te…

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ITEM 10·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Roy Trenton Primm to change

Consideration of the request of Roy Trenton Primm to change street name of Venice Road to Summer Bird Drive between Laurel Hill Road and Sanders Road was before the Board of Commissioners. (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-21-SNC 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 Smith moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-1-101 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Roy Trenton Primm to change street name of Venice Road to Summer Bird Drive between Laurel Hill Road and Sanders Road 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, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-21-SNC * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 11·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for Northwest

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2205 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 129 035. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-B-21-SP 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. John Valliant, Attorney representing Ball Homes, LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Daniel Green, and Ms. Becca Criswell, area residents, were present and spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Ryan Hickey, representing Ball Homes, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-1-105 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes, LLC for 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 Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonma…

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2205 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 129 035. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-K-21-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. John Valliant, Attorney representing Ball Homes, LLC, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Kevin Murphy, concerned citizen, was present and spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Ryan Hickey, representing Ball Homes, 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. Mr. Buddy Goodwin, Ball Homes General Counsel, was present and spoke in support of the request. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion. Commissioner Ward moved as a substitute motion to approve Resolution RZ-22-1-106 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezon…

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of request of Stephanie Walther for

Consideration of the request of request of Stephanie Walther for rezoning from I Industrial to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Amherst Road, Parcel ID 92 05802. (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-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. Ms. Stephanie Walther, 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-22-1-107 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Stephanie Walther for rezoning from I Industrial to A Agricultural as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 0 Amherst Road, Parcel ID 92 05802. (Commission District 3) Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-21-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Vinit Sharma for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Vinit Sharma for rezoning from A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay to PR Planned Residential and TO Technology Overlay up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2106 Schaeffer Road, Parcel ID 104 098. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-E-21-RZ No one was present to represent the request. This item was deferred to the February 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting. * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 15·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Estate of Carson H

Consideration of the request of Estate of Carson H. Wilkerson for rezoning from A Agricultural to CB Business Manufacturing was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 47 09702 (part of). (Commission District 7) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-21- RZ No one was present to represent the request. This item was deferred to the February 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING APPEALS: No Zoning Appeals received. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: No Amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinances received. * * * * * * IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS: IN RE: DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION’S REQUEST TO REVIEW THE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONE: Discussion item regarding Planning Commission’s request to review the Planned Residential Zone was before the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, and Ms. Drucilla Stills, Manager for the Knox County Commission Office, were present and spoke on the matter. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Beeler declared the meeting adjourned. * * * * * * KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _________________________________ RICHIE BEELER, CHAIRMAN

DEFERRED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Mr. Lee Muller, representing Knox County Alliance, was present

Mr. Lee Muller, representing Knox County Alliance, was present and spoke concerning the cost of development in each new house in Knox County in 2021. * * * * * * IN RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 7, 2021 (Special Session); and December 20, 2021 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Biggs moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 7, 2021 (Special Session); and December 20, 2021 (Regular Session). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: DRIVES AND ROADS: IN RE: ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS Consideration of the Acceptance of the following New County Road: A. Poplar Grove Lane, Boulder Point, Phase 6, District 6. Commissioner Biggs moved to approve the above new county road. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE UNBUILT PORTION OF CHIRPING BIRD LANE EAST OF CREEKSIDE MANOR LANE IN CREEKSIDE MANOR SUBDIVISION – (FIRST READING): Consideration of the closure of the unbuilt portion of Chirping Bird Lane east of Creekside Manor Lane in C…

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

Mr. Kevin Murphy, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Mr. Kevin Murphy, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning citizen neighbors addressing land use issues at Planning Commission meetings; and Knox County Commission appointments to the Planning Commission. * * * * * * IN RE: ROLL CALL - 7:00 P.M. Mrs. Angie Nesbitt, Clerk Recorder, called the roll. Those members present were Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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ITEM 4·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC

Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural, CA General Business, CB Business and Manufacturing and RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8802 Sevierville Pike and 0 Dry Hollow Road, Parcel ID 138 274 and 270 (part of). (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-F-21-RZ This item was deferred to the February 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Estate of Carson H

Consideration of the request of Estate of Carson H. Wilkerson for rezoning from A Agricultural to CB Business Manufacturing. Property located at 0 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 47 09702 (part of). (Commission District 7) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-A-21-RZ No one was present to represent the request. This item was deferred to later at the day’s meeting. (See Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Bruce Duncan for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Bruce Duncan for rezoning from RB General Residential to T Transition was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2309 Maryville Pike, Parcel ID 135 C C 001. (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-E-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. Bruce Duncan, 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 Dailey moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-1-102 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Bruce Duncan for rezoning from RB General Residential to T Transition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 2309 Maryville Pike, Parcel ID 135 C C 001. (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-E-21-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jason McMahan for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Jason McMahan 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 3911 Gordon Smith Road, Parcel ID 28 O A 9. (Commission District 7) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-F-21-RZ This item was deferred to the February 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Safe Harbor Residential for

Consideration of the request of Safe Harbor Residential for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Panned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 11636 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 117 8 (part of). (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-I-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 Valliant, Attorney representing Safe Harbor Residential, 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. The following area residents were present and spoke in opposition to the request: Mr. Gary Latham, Mr. Mark Ritchie, Ms. Penny Wilkinson, and Little Miss Anna Bell Hanks. Mr. David Harbin, Batson and Himes, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the request of Safe Harbor Residential for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Panned Residential at 1 dwelling unit per acre. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion. Commissioner Ward moved as a substitute motion to approve Resolution RZ-22-1-103 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Safe Harbor Residential for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Panned Residential at 3 dwelling units per acr…

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mary Gooden for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Mary Gooden for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2412 Smithland Lane, Parcel ID 91 G A 019. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-J-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. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-22-1-104 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mary Gooden for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 2412 Smithland Lane, Parcel ID 91 G A 019. (Commission District 6) Planning Commission’s file number: 12-J-21-RZ * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2022-01-24

AGENDA & VOTES

Commissioner Busler moved to amend the agenda to add the

Consideration of the request of Roy Trenton Primm to change

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for Northwest

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning

Consideration of the request of request of Stephanie Walther for

Consideration of the request of Vinit Sharma for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Estate of Carson H

Mr. Lee Muller, representing Knox County Alliance, was present

Mr. Kevin Murphy, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC

Consideration of the request of Estate of Carson H

Consideration of the request of Bruce Duncan for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Jason McMahan for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Safe Harbor Residential for

Consideration of the request of Mary Gooden for rezoning from A

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