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WORK SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Work Session — 2024-05-20

27 agenda items, 14 approved, 1 rejected.

May 20, 2024

MEETING SUMMARY

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·BUDGET

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #30 - Resolution R-24-5-501 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $21,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response (no local match required); and Item #48 – Resolution R-24-5-114 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of Louis A. Browning, III for reappointment and Kara Daley and Matt Anderson for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2028). Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Douglas R

Consideration of the request of Douglas R. Pawlak for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Red Hellard Lane and 10022 Bob Gray Road, Parcel ID 118 CJ 040 01 and 040. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-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. Douglas Pawlak, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. The following area residents were present and spoke in opposition to the request: Mr. Marcus Young, Mr. Cody Coonradt, Mr. Steve Ciesielski, and Mr. Daniel Casey Greene. Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Oster moved to defer to the July 2024 meeting the request of Douglas R. Pawlak for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 0 Red Hellard Lane and 10022 Bob Gray Road, Parcel ID 118 CJ 040 01 and 040. (3 rd Commission D…

ITEM 11·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Taylor D

Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Choto Road, 12106, 12112 and 12118 Choto Marina Way, Parcel ID 170 064 02 (part of ), 071, 071 01 and 071 02. (5 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-L-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. Taylor Forrester, Attorney representing Church Associates, LLC, property owner, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Daniel Sanders, Attorney representing Channel Point Subdivision, was present and spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Ken Bowman, President of Mike Stevens Homes, was present and spoke in support of the request. Mr. Stephen Boyce, area resident, 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. Robert Campbell, concerned citizen, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Schoonmaker moved to approve the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential with a density up to 1.2 dwelling unit per acre …

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REJECTED

ITEM 12·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jesse A

Consideration of the request of Jesse A. Papa for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2134, 2140 and 2202 Shipetown Road, Parcel ID 042 J C 003, 004 and 005. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commissioner’s file number: 4-S-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. Jesse Papa, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-5-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Jesse A. Papa for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 2134, 2140 and 2202 Shipetown Road, Parcel ID 042 J C 003, 004 and 005. (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commissioner’s file number: 4-S-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park and TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road, Parcel IDs 118 165, 168. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-H-23-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. Tonia Burress, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. She also indicated this rezoning request is for the property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road only. The property located at 1009 Mabry Hood Road should not be rezoned. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Oster moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-5-106 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park and TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and TO Technology Overlay as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carri…

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APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

Consideration of the request of R

Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-23-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. Commissioner Oster moved to withdraw from the agenda the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (3 rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-23-RZ) * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

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APPROVED

ITEM 15·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre (as a separate PR zone) was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 0 Night Time Drive, Parcel ID 078 A B 044. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-K-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. Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-24-5-103 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre subject to the condition that the lot is used for one dwelling unit as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property located at 0 Night Time Drive, Parcel ID 078 A B 044. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-K-24-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 16·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Storm Shular for a South County

Consideration of the request of Storm Shular for a South 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 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-SP) This item was withdrawn from the agenda as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

WITHDRAWN

ITEM 17·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044. (9 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-V-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the June 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 18·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) This item was deferred to the August 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING APPEAL:

DEFERRED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2024 meeting: Item #75 - Request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9 th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-V-24-RZ. Also included in the motion was to defer the following items to the August 2024 meeting: Item #66 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6 th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-24-RZ; and Item #76 - Request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential, 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. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items as per Planning Commission’s recommendation: Item #61 - Request of Christopher Sibley for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from ROW Major Rights-of-Way to O Office, property located at 0 Schaeffer Road, Parcel ID 104 105, (3 rd Commission District) , Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-SP; Item #63 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07, (3 rd Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-24-SP; Item #65 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG Agricultural, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to RR Rural Residential, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6 th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-24-SP; and Item #74 - Request of Storm Shular for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9 th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-SP. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durr…

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·GENERAL

At this time, Commissioner Dailey acknowledged the presence of

At this time, Commissioner Dailey acknowledged the presence of Junior Commissioner Albert Venable, who was present at the meeting. * * * * * * IN RE: ROLL CALL - (7:00 PM): Mrs. Haley Wilson, Clerk Recorder, called the roll. Those members present were Commissioners Dasha Lundy, Courtney Durrett, Gina Oster, Kyle Ward, John Schoonmaker, Terry Hill, Rhonda Lee, Richie Beeler, Carson Dailey, Larsen Jay and Kim Frazier. * * * * * * IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED):

TABLED

ITEM 5·ZONING

The following item was heard at this time: Item #68 - Request of

The following item was heard at this time: Item #68 - Request of Larry and Laura Bailey for rezoning from A Agricultural and PR Planned Residential up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential. Property located at 5130 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 066 130. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-RZ) * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS:

TABLED

ITEM 6·INFRASTRUCTURE

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG Agricultural, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to RR Rural Residential, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-24-SP) This item was withdrawn from the agenda as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

WITHDRAWN

ITEM 7·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 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-24-RZ) This item was deferred to the August 2024 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

DEFERRED

ITEM 9·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Larry and Laura Bailey for

Consideration of the request of Larry and Laura Bailey for rezoning from A Agricultural and PR Planned Residential up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5130 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 066 130. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-RZ) This item was heard earlier at the meeting. (See Page ______) * * * * * *

TABLED

Hamilton County Commission Work Session — 2024-05-20

AGENDA & VOTES

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the

Consideration of the request of Douglas R

Consideration of the request of Taylor D

Consideration of the request of Jesse A

Consideration of the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of R

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Storm Shular for a South County

Consideration of the request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the

At this time, Commissioner Dailey acknowledged the presence of

The following item was heard at this time: Item #68 - Request of

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Benjamin C

Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Larry and Laura Bailey for

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