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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2020-01-27

24 agenda items, 14 approved, 0 rejected.

January 27, 2020

MEETING SUMMARY

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Tabled

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #3 – Line Item Transfers; Item #4 – Spread of Record travel for Commissioners Evelyn Gill, Michele Carringer, Hugh Nystrom, John Schoonmaker, Charles Busler, Richie Beeler, Carson Dailey, Larsen Jay and Justin Biggs; and Item #33 – Resolution R-20-1-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Forty-Three Million Dollars ($43,000,000) General Obligation Refunding Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for rezoning from A Agricultural Zone to CR Rural Commercial Zone was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 East Governor John Sevier Highway/Parcel ID 111 03605 (part of), Commission District 9. The applicant was not present to represent the request. Mr. Daniel Sanders, Knox County Deputy Law Director, was present and spoke on the matter. This item was deferred to the end of the zoning session. (See Page ______) * * * * * *

ITEM 11·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for South County

DEFERRED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for rezoning from A Agricultural Zone to CR Rural Commercial Zone was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 East Governor John Sevier Highway/Parcel ID 111 03605 (part of), Commission District 9. This item was withdrawn at the request of Mr. John Valliant, applicant’s attorney, via text message. * * * * * *

WITHDRAWN

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for South County

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential Zone to RC Rural Commercial Zone was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 East Governor John Sevier Highway/Parcel ID 111 03605 (part of), Commission District 9. This item was withdrawn at the request of Mr. John Valliant, applicant’s attorney, via text message. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS, ARTICLE 4, SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 4.106 – STANDARDS FOR THE USE-ON-REVIEW APPROVAL OF VEHICLE REPAIR/SERVICE IN THE CN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND ARTICLE 5, ZONE REGULATIONS, TO IDENTIFY AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SERVICE SHOPS AS A USE ON REVIEW IN THE CN ZONING DISTRICT (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) (FIRST READING) – O-20-1-101: This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page _____) * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 6, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 6.80 TO CREATE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) - O-19-12-102 – (SECOND READING): Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox Co…

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the February 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #35 – Resolution R-20-1-902 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of $6,000,000.00 with BNA Associates, LLC for the sale and redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building; and to defer the following item to the April 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #47 – Zoning Request 8-H-19-RZ - Request of James S. Monday/Robert A. Monday Properties for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to LI (Light Industrial), property located at 8810 Valgro Road/Parcel ID 138 27401, Commission District 9. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * * IN RE: HONORARY RESOLUTION: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE FOLLOWING RECIPIENTS OF THE TENNESSEE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ASSOCIATION’S 2019 STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARD: ADRIAN ZARCYNSKI, GENERAL MANAGER OF HILTON GARDEN INN PAPERMILL; CHAS BELLOIT, GENERAL MANAGER FOR COPPER CELLAR WEST AND CAPPUCCINO’S; SAM MAYNARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF JAMES WHITE’S FORT; SANDRA EARLS, SERVER FOR CALHOUN’S BEARDEN HILL; EMMA STONE, FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR FOR THE …

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·GENERAL

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the following

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Item #34 – Resolution R-20-1-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into contracts with the Tennessee Valley Authority granting Knox County a Term Easement for use of the TVA East Tower, Permanent Easement for TVA Summer Place Complex, and Fritts Lot Term Easement. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY GRANTING KNOX COUNTY A TERM EASEMENT FOR USE OF THE TVA EAST TOWER, PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR TVA SUMMER PLACE COMPLEX, AND FRITTS LOT TERM EASEMENT – R-20-1-901: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into contracts with the Tennessee Valley Authority granting Knox County a Term Easement for use of the TVA East Tower, Permanent Easement for TVA Summer Place Complex, and Fritts Lot Term Easement was before the Board of Commissioners. The following individuals were present and spoke on the matter: Mr. Glenn Jacobs, Knox County Mayor, Mr. Richard Armstrong, Knox County Law Director, Mr. Mark Mamantov, Bond Counsel for Knox County, Mr. Chris Caldwell, Knox County Finance Director, and Mr. John Owings, Attorney at Owings, Wilson & Coleman. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution R-20-1-901 - Resolution of the Commissio…

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·CONTRACTS

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the following

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Item #38 - Presentation from Katy Little from the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (www.CCAHT.org). * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION FROM KATY LITTLE FROM THE COMMUNITY COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING (WWW.CCAHT.ORG): Presentation from Katy Little from the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (www.CCAHT.org) was before the Board of Commissioners. Ms. Natalie Ivey, Executive Director for the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking, gave the presentation. No action was taken. * * * * * * IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC., P.C. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,085,000.00 PLUS REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-20-1-201: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with The Lewis Group Architects, Inc., P.C. in the amount of $1,085,000.00 plus reimbursable expenses for the design of a new northwest elementary school was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution R-20-1-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with The Lewis Group Architects, Inc., P.C. in the amount of $1,085,000.00 plus reimbursable expenses for the design of a new northwest elementary school. Comm…

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to take a ten minute

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to take a ten minute recess at this time and upon reconvening, hear the rezoning agenda followed by all remaining items on the day’s agenda. * * * * * * IN RE: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL – (7:10 P.M.): Mrs. Angie Nesbitt, Clerk Recorder called the roll. Those Commissioners responding were Commissioners Gill, Carringer, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay. Commissioner Biggs was absent from the meeting. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

TABLED

ITEM 6·ZONING

At this time, there was discussion regarding the following item:

At this time, there was discussion regarding the following item: Item #42 - Request of Randy Guignard/Café International, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial, RB General Residential & F Floodway Zone to PR Planned Residential and F Floodway Zone up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Beverly Road and 0 New Beverly Baptist Church Road/Parcel ID 59 002 and 59 00201, Commission District 2. Mr. John King, Attorney representing Randy Guignard/Café International, LLC, was present and requested the item be deferred to the April 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. Mr. Charles Taylor, Attorney representing area residents, was present and spoke in opposition to the deferral. Mr. Daniel Sanders, Knox County Deputy Law Director, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the item at this time. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS

DEFERRED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential and A Agricultural Zone to PR Planned Residential Zone up to 1-5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 921 Fretz Road/Parcel ID 130 069, Commission District 6. Mr. Gerald Green, Executive Director for Knoxville/Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution R-20-1-105 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential and A Agricultural Zone to PR Planned Residential Zone up to 4 dwelling units per acre which is consistent with the requested LDR Low Density Residential sector plan designation and the surrounding zoning as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Smith, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. Commissioners Carringer and Briggs were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-0-2. Property located at 921 Fretz Road/Parcel ID 130 069, Commission District 6. Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-19-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural Zone to PR Planned Residential Zone up to 1-5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8813 Ball Camp Pike/Parcel ID 104 06901, Commission District 6. Mr. Gerald Green, Executive Director for Knoxville/Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Nystrom asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Anders moved to approve Resolution RZ-20-1-106 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural Zone to PR Planned Residential Zone up to 5 dwelling units per acre which is consistent with the sector plan designation of LDR for this area as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Gill, Nystrom, Schoonmaker, Anders, Busler, Beeler, Dailey and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Smith abstained from voting. Commissioners Carringer and Briggs were absent from the meeting. The motion carried 8-0-1-2. Property located at 8813 Ball Camp Pike/Parcel ID 104 06901, Commission District 6. Planning Commission’s file number: 12-F-19-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·ZONING

Consideration of the request of James S

Consideration of the request of James S. Monday/Robert A. Monday Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural Zone to LI Light Industrial Zone was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8810 Valgro Road/Parcel ID 138 27401, Commission District 9. This item was deferred to the April 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2020-01-27

AGENDA & VOTES

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to add the

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for South County

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Robbie Toole for South County

Commissioner Anders moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the following

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to hear the following

Commissioner Nystrom amended the agenda to take a ten minute

At this time, there was discussion regarding the following item:

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of James S

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