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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2021-05-24

27 agenda items, 18 approved, 0 rejected.

May 24, 2021

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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 item: Resolution R-21-5-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing thanks and support for all Knox County Sheriff’s Office and City of Knoxville Police Department Law Enforcement Personnel while encouraging Knox County Schools to enhance efforts to provide safe and secure public schools. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 10

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson 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 8107 and 0 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 13 11501 and 127, Commission District 8. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Josh Sanderson, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Kevin Murphy, representing Knox County Planning Alliance, was 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. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-107 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 8107 and 0 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 13 11501 and 127, Commission District 8. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-21-RZ. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

ITEM 11·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Urban Engineering for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Urban Engineering 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 0 Pine Grove Road, Parcel ID 84 035, Commission District 8. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Aaron Newman, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-104 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Urban Engineering for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 0 Pine Grove Road, Parcel ID 84 035, Commission District 8. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-E-21-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·GENERAL

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MU-NC (Mixed Use – Neighborhood Center) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1401 Bexhill Drive, Parcel ID 144 L B 003, Commission District 4, Planning Commission’s file number: 3-A-21-SP. This item was deferred to the June 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______ and Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial/RA Low Density Residential to CN Neighborhood Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1401 Bexhill Drive, Parcel ID 144 L B 003, Commission District 4, Planning Commission’s file number: 3-D-21-RZ. This item was deferred to the June 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______ and Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 14·GENERAL

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Karen Speegle for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential/HP Hillside Protection to O Office/HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 057 and 058, Commission District 6. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Karen Speegle, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-108 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Karen Speegle for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential/HP Hillside Protection to O Office/HP Hillside Protection as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 057 and 058, Commission District 6. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-21-SP. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Karen Speegle for rezoning from A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 057 and 058, Commission District 6. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Karen Speegle, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Karen Speegle for rezoning from A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Lundy seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 0 Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 057 and 058, Commission District 6. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-21-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 16·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Wilbanks, LLC for Northwest

Consideration of the request of Wilbanks, LLC for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to MU-SD, NWC-1 Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District) for 6621 Wilbanks Road and from GC General Commercial/HP Hillside Protection to MU-SD, NWC-1 Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District/HP Hillside Protection for a portion of 6300 Keck Road was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6621 Wilbanks Road and 6300 Keck Road, Parcel ID 68 072 and 044 (part of), Commission District 7. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Busler moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to MU-SD, NWC-1 (Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District)/HP (Hillside Protection) on a portion of parcel 068 044 (6300 Keck Road) and to MU- SD, NWC-1 (Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District) on parcel 068 072 (6621 Wilbanks Road) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 6621 Wilbank…

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APPROVED

ITEM 17·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Wilbanks, LLC for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Wilbanks, LLC for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to LI Light Industrial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6621 Wilbanks Road and 6300 Keck Road, Parcel ID 68 072 and 044 (part of), Commission District 7. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Busler moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to LI Light Industrial as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 6621 Wilbanks Road and 6300 Keck Road, Parcel ID 68 072 and 044 (part of), Commission District 7. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-J-21-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 18·GENERAL

Consideration of the request of Dale Akins for Northwest County

Consideration of the request of Dale Akins for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Meadecrest Drive, Parcel ID 119 E C 01912, Commission District 3. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Dale Akins, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Ken Reel, concerned citizen, was 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. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-112 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Dale Akins for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Beeler abstained from voting. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 9-0-1-1. Property located at 0 Meadecrest Drive, Parcel ID 119 E C 01912, Commission District 3. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-F-21-SP. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·BUDGET

Commissioner Busler moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Busler moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Resolution R-21-5-404 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Peoples Bank of the South for property located at 7605 Twin Oak Lane (CLT Parcel #021-00203) in Commission District 8. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

Commissioner Busler moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Busler moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the June 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting: Resolution - R-21-5-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed for the Acceptance of Property located in the Powell Community at 316 West Emory Road (Parcel Number 056-12406) and known as Collier Preserve from the Legacy Parks Foundation to be used as a park; Zoning Request 3-B-21-SP - Request of Ball Homes, LLC for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural/HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential/HP Hillside Protection, property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road, Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6; Zoning Request 3-F-21-RZ - Request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre, property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road, Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6; Zoning Request 4-B-21-RZ - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 7125 Old Clinton Pike, Parcel ID 67 191, Commission District 6; Zoning Request 3-A-21-SP - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MU-NC (Mixed Use – Neighborhood Center), property located at 1401 Bexhill Drive, Parcel ID 144 L B 003, Comm…

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

At this time, Commissioner Dailey moved to suspend the rules and

At this time, Commissioner Dailey moved to suspend the rules and not read the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. * * * * * * IN RE: RESOLUTIONS: IN RE: EDUCATION CONSENT CALENDAR: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO BRICKEY-MCCLOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $3,538,160.00 - R-21-5-201: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Rouse Construction Company for consideration of additions and renovations to Brickey-McCloud Elementary School at a cost of $3,538,160.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dailey moved to approve Resolution R-21-5-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Rouse Construction Company for consideration of additions and renovations to Brickey-McCloud Elementary School at a cost of $3,538,160.00. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and…

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mark Shoemaker for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Mark Shoemaker for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3530 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 38 N A 019, Commission District 7. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Mark Shoemaker, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Busler moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mark Shoemaker for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Biggs seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 3530 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 38 N A 019, Commission District 7. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-21-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Gregory A

Consideration of the request of Gregory A. Keisler for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 349 Granville Conner Road, Parcel ID 56 E B 007, Commission District 7. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Gregory Keisler, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Busler moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Gregory A. Keisler for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 349 Granville Conner Road, Parcel ID 56 E B 007, Commission District 7. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-D-21-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Urban Engineering for rezoning

DEFERRED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson for rezoning from A Agricultural/F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8345 Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 77 148 (part of), Commission District 3. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Josh Sanderson, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Biggs moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson for rezoning from A Agricultural/F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Property located at 8345 Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 77 148 (part of), Commission District 6. Planning Commission’s file number: 4-G-21-RZ. Please note: The correct Commission District is District 6 and not District 3 as listed on the agenda. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson

Consideration of the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural to LDR Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8107 and 0 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 13 11501 and 127, Commission District 8. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Josh Sanderson, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Kevin Murphy, representing Knox County Planning Alliance, was 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. Alan Chase, Staley Road resident, was present and spoke in opposition to the request. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve Resolution RZ-21-5-106 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Smithbilt Homes/Josh Sanderson for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural to Rural Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Biggs, Lundy, Durrett, Ward, Hill, Busler, Beeler and Jay voted aye. Commissioners Dailey and Schoonmaker voted no. Commissioner Smith was absent from the meeting. The motion carried 8-2-0-1. Property located at 8107 and 0 Tazewell Pike, Parcel ID 13 11501 and 127, Commission District 8. Planning Commission’s number: 4-C-21-SP…

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APPROVED

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