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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2024-11-12

20 agenda items, 12 approved, 0 rejected.

November 12, 2024

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·ZONING

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the December 2024 meeting: Item #6 - 10-H-24-RZ - Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre, property located at 6120 Babely Road, Parcel ID 050 114, (8 th Commission District); Item #8 - 10-A-24-SNC - Request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037, (6 th Commission District); Item #9 - 10-C-24-SNC - Request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109, (6 th Commission District); Item #10 - 9-I-24-RZ - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 24 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2528 and 2536 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 067 061, 062, (7 th Commission District); Item #11 - 9-M-24-RZ - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116, (6 th Commission District); Item #15 - 9-G-24-RZ - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential…

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ITEM 10·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County

Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Ball Camp Pike to Ball Road between Ball Road and the west corner of Parcel 091 109 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-SNC) This item was deferred to the December 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 11·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 24 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 2528 and 2536 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 067 061, 062. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-I-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the December 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 4.3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, Parcel ID 090 116. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-M-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the December 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning

Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RB (General Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ) Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Fox moved to defer to the January 2025 meeting the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RB (General Residential). Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mahmoud Shorman for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Mahmoud Shorman for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10641 High Meadow Drive, Parcel ID 118IF00201. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-G-24-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. Shawn Smith, representing Mahmoud Shorman, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Oster moved to deny the request of Mahmoud Shorman for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) and TO (Technology Overlay). Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 10641 High Meadow Drive, Parcel ID 118IF00201. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-G-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 16·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre and F (Floodway) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8920 Karns Valley Drive, Parcel ID 077 053. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 9-G-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the December 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 17·GENERAL

Consideration of the request of Taylor D

Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester to remove a previously approved non-disturbance condition in the PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre district was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 226. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-L-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the December 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 18·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Natalie Nordstrom for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Natalie Nordstrom for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 Thurman Lane, Parcel ID 122KC014, 01403, 01402, 01401. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-E-24-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. Natalie Nordstrom, 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 Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Fox moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-11-108 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Natalie Nordstrom for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 Thurman Lane, Parcel ID 122KC014, 01403, 01402, 01401. (9 th Co…

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APPROVED

ITEM 19·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas 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 224 East Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138HA024. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-J-24-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. Matthew Regas, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Fox moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-11-109 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Matthew Regas for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 224 East Hendron Chapel Road, Parcel ID 138HA024. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-J-24-RZ) * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING APPEALS No Zoning Appeals received. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: No amend…

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APPROVED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial), RAE (Exclusive Residential), PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8801 Grospoint Drive, Parcel ID 132 036. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 8-B-24-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. Benjamin Mullins, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Oster moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-11-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial), RAE (Exclusive Residential), PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) and PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwellings per acre as shown in Exhibit C with the condition that development within the OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) portion of the lot shall not access Grospoint Drive once we have a Development Plan. Also included in the motion was to include the following additional two conditions: (1) The 35 foot periphe…

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jeff Young for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Jeff Young for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 11434 Snyder Road, Parcel ID 130 16312. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-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. Jeff Young, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-11-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jeff Young for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 11434 Snyder Road, Parcel ID 130 16312. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-C-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Oleg Zayets for rezoning from PR

Consideration of the request of Oleg Zayets for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.1 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1110, 1112, 1114 North Campbell Station Road; 0,1202, 1203, 1206, 1207, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215 Campbell Park Lane, Parcel ID 130JE00102, 00101, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 006, 007, 008, 009. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-D-24-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. Jeff Young, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-11-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Oleg Zayets for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.1 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4.4 dwelling units per acre subject to one condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 1110, …

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Bhavinkumar Patel for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Bhavinkumar Patel for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-24-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. Bhavinkumar Patel, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-11-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Bhavinkumar Patel for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC 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 6120 Babely Road, Parcel ID 050 114. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-H-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the December 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ryan S

Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch 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, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-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. Ryan Lynch, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Rodney Harris, and Mr. James O’Neal, 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. Commissioner Lee moved to approve the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation subject to the condition of installing a sidewalk along the property's frontage per the Knox County Sidewalk ordinance. Also included in the motion was to include the following additional conditions: (1) the vegetated buffer 20 foot; and (2) the reforestation plan. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, …

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ryan S

Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch 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, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-RZ) Commissioner Lee moved to defer to the December 2024 meeting the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion. Commissioner Jay moved as a substitute motion to approve Resolution RZ-24-11-106 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation subject to the condition of installing a sidewalk along the property's frontage per the Knox County Sidewalk ordinance. Also included in the motion was to include the following additional condition: Class A vegetation buffer around the perimeter of the property. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Hill and Jay voted aye. Commissioners Russell, Lee, Thompson, Fox and Frazier voted no. The substitute motion carried 6-5-0-0. Property located at 0, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7 th Commission …

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APPROVED

ITEM 9·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County

Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Andes Road to Ball Road between Schaad Road and the northeast corner of Parcel 091PA037 was before the Board of Commissioners. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-A-24-SNC) This item was deferred to the December 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2024-11-12

AGENDA & VOTES

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Avera Lynn McDaniel for

Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Mahmoud Shorman for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Taylor D

Consideration of the request of Natalie Nordstrom for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Matthew Regas for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Jeff Young for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Oleg Zayets for rezoning from PR

Consideration of the request of Bhavinkumar Patel for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for

Consideration of the request of Ryan S

Consideration of the request of Ryan S

Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden/Knox County

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