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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2020-11-16

34 agenda items, 20 approved, 0 rejected.

November 16, 2020

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·ZONING

Without objection, Commissioner Jay indicated the day’s meeting

Without objection, Commissioner Jay indicated the day’s meeting would be conducted as follows: Set the Agenda; Hear Item #1 - Resolution R-20-11-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing November as Diabetes Awareness Month in Knox County; Item #48 - Presentation of Proclamations by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs to Captain Alex Kennedy and Master Firefighter Matt Kinney in recognition of their heroic actions on May 20, 2020; Item #50 - Presentation from Jeff Bagwell to give a monthly update regarding Rural Metro; Item #51 - Discussion item to recognize Three Ridges Golf Course for their job well done during the COVID-19 pandemic for Knox County; Public Forum (Part 1) for one (1) hour; complete all business items; Hear Public Forum (Part 2) for one (1) hour; and hear the Zoning Agenda at 7:00 p.m.

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APPROVED

ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Serjiv Cojocari for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Serjiv Cojocari for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3240 Johnson Road, Parcel ID 79 059, Commission District 6. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. David Harbin, surveyor engineer for the project, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Serjiv Cojocari, 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 Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-20-11-108 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Serjiv Cojocari for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Commissioner Beeler 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 3240 Johnson Road, Parcel ID 79 059, Commission District 6. Planning Commission’s file number: 10-Q-20-RZ. * * * * * *

ITEM 11·GENERAL

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O Medium Density Residential/Office to GC General Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Callahan Drive and part of 1934 Old Callahan Drive, Parcel ID 67 25801 and 256 (part of), Commission District 7. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brett Mullins, representing Land Development Solutions, 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-20-11-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Land Development Solutions for Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O Medium Density Residential/Office to GC General Commercial 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, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 0 Callahan Drive and part of 1934 Old Callahan Drive, Parcel ID 67 25801 and 256 (part of), Commission District 7. Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-20-SP. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from A Agricultural to CB Business and Manufacturing was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Callahan Drive and part of 1934 Old Callahan Drive, Parcel ID 67 25801 and 256 (part of), Commission District 7. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brett Mullins, representing Land Development Solutions, 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-20-11-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from A Agricultural 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, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 0 Callahan Drive and part of 1934 Old Callahan Drive, Parcel ID 67 25801 and 256 (part of), Commission District 7. Planning Commission’s file number: 10-N-20-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and MDR Medium Density Residential to O Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Mountain Grove Drive and 0, 105 and 115 West Marine Road, Parcel ID 137 22301, 22802, 22803 and 22804, Commission District 9. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brett Mullins, representing Land Development Solutions, 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 Dailey moved to approve Resolution RZ-20-11-111 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Land Development Solutions for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and MDR Medium Density Residential to O Office as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. 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. Property located at 0 Mountain Grove Drive and 0, 105 and 115 West Marine Road, Parcel ID 137 22301, 22802, 22803 and 22804, Commission District 9. Planning Commission’s file number: 10-G-20-SP. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Mountain Grove Drive and 0, 105 and 115 West Marine Road, Parcel ID 137 22301, 22802, 22803 and 22804, Commission District 9. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brett Mullins, representing Land Development Solutions, 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 Dailey moved to approve Resolution RZ-20-11-112 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from CA General Business and A Agricultural to OB Office, Medical and Related Services as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Beeler 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 Mountain Grove Drive and 0, 105 and 115 West Marine Road, Parcel ID 137 22301, 22802, 22803 and 22804, Commission District

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to O Office was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10611 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 00105, Commission District 6. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brett Mullins, representing Land Development Solutions, 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-20-11-113 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Land Development Solutions for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial to O Office as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. 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. Property located at 10611 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 00105, Commission District

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APPROVED

ITEM 16·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from CA General Business/TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services/TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10611 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 00105, Commission District 6. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Brett Mullins, representing Land Development Solutions, 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-20-11-114 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Land Development Solutions for rezoning from CA General Business/TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services/TO Technology Overlay as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Durrett 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 10611 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 00105, Commission District 6. Planning Commission’s file number: 10-S-20-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 17·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of E

Consideration of the request of E. Luke Green for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from LI Light Industrial to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1308 Saylors Ford Road, Parcel ID 42 19575, Commission District 8. No one was present to represent the request. Without objection, Commissioner Jay deferred this item to the December 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 18·ZONING

Consideration of the request of E

Consideration of the request of E. Luke Green for rezoning from I Industrial to A Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1308 Saylors Ford Road, Parcel ID 42 19575, Commission District 8. No one was present to represent the request. Without objection, Commissioner Jay deferred this item to the December 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting. * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 19·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jamie L

Consideration of the request of Jamie L. Davis for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2728 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 148 05201, Commission District 9. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Jamie Davis, 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 Dailey moved to approve Resolution RZ-20-11-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jamie L. Davis 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, Smith, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 2728 Tipton Station Road, Parcel ID 148 05201, Commission District 9. Planning Commission’s file number: 10-J-20-RZ. * * * * * * 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: ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Biggs moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon voice vote the motion carried 11-0-0-0. There being …

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·BUDGET

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #2 – Resolution R-20-11-102 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, as a national holiday and celebrating the contributions of Knox County Employees who have served this nation in the United States Armed Forces; Item #36 – Resolution R-20-11-606 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement for the Knox County Health Department to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines; and Item #45 – Resolution R-20-11-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organizational Chart of the Executive Branch of Knox County Government. 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. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #47 - Ordinance O-20-10-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to require public forum at meetings of the Knox County Board of Health. (Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) (Second Reading). 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. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·BUDGET

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the December 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #30 – Resolution R-20-11-411 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the reconstruction of I-75 at State Route 131 (Emory Road, Exit 112); Item #40 – Resolution R-20-11-803 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to enter into a Development Agreement with BNA Associates, LLC for the redevelopment of the Andrew Johnson Building; and Item #49 - Presentation by Natalie Ivey and Katie Little on the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT), a Knoxville-based nonprofit that fights human trafficking through community education and training, collaborative interventions, and trauma-informed, comprehensive aftercare for survivors. 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. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #42 – Resolution R-20-11-901. 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: HONORARY RESOLUTION IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY - R-20-11-101: Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing November as Diabetes Awareness Month in Knox County was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve Resolution R-20-11-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing November as Diabetes Awareness Month in Knox County. 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. Commissioner Durrett read the resolution into the record. * * * * * * IN RE: PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS BY KNOX COUNTY MAYOR GLENN JACOBS TO CAPTAIN ALEX KENNEDY AND MASTER FIREFIGHTER MATT KINNEY IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR HEROIC ACTIONS ON MAY 20, 2020: Presentation of Proclamations by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs to Captain Alex Kennedy and Master Firefighter Matt …

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Ms. Kris Zanoni, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Kris Zanoni, concerned citizen, was present and spoke concerning 5G. * * * * * * IN RE: HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY - R-20-11-101: This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page ______) * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING VETERANS DAY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ARMISTICE DAY, AS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY AND CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SERVED THIS NATION IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES - R-20-11-102: This item was heard during the General Government Consent Calendar. (See Page ______) * * * * * * IN RE: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 26, 2020 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Busler moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 26, 2020. Commissioner Durrett 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 KNOX COUNTY ROAD: Consideration of acceptance of the following new Knox County road was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Schaeffer Road, located south of Lovell Road, Commission District 6. (cost to re…

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·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 9005 Bluegrass Road, Parcel ID 144 10601, Commission District 5. Ms. Amy Brooks, Interim Executive Director for Knoxville Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. John Valliant, representing Ball Homes, 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 Jay asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Schoonmaker moved to approve Resolution RZ-20-11-107 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre 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, Dailey, Jay and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 9005 Bluegrass Road, Parcel ID 144 10601, Commission District 5. Planning Commission’s file number: 10-R-20-RZ. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2020-11-16

AGENDA & VOTES

Without objection, Commissioner Jay indicated the day’s meeting

Consideration of the request of Serjiv Cojocari for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of Land Development Solutions for

Consideration of the request of E

Consideration of the request of E

Consideration of the request of Jamie L

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Smith moved to amend the agenda to remove the

Mr. Phil King, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Darilyn Cummings, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Ms. Kris Zanoni, concerned citizen, was present and spoke

Consideration of the request of Ball Homes, LLC for rezoning

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