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Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2025-07-21

11 agenda items, 9 approved, 0 rejected.

July 21, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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Attendance roll pending

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 August 2025 meeting: Item #8 - Request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 4925 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 029 030, (7 th Commission District); and Item #10 - Request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial, property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (8 th Commission District). 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. * * * * * * IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 2025: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 16, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 16, 2025. Commissioner Durrett 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. * * * * * * IN RE: PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: No one requested to speak. * * * * * * IN RE: ZONING REQUESTS:

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ITEM 10·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 5-P-25-RZ) This item was deferred to the August 2025 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * * 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: PUBLIC FORUM – OPEN TOPICS: No one requested to speak. * * * * * * IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS: No other business received. * * * * * * IN RE: ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to come before the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Oster declared the meeting adjourned. * * * * * * KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ____________________________________________ GINA OSTER, MADAM CHAIR

DEFERRED

ITEM 2·ZONING

Consideration of the request of John Julies for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-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. John Julies, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Russell moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-7-102 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Jackson 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 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-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. Ty Calvin Herrell, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-7-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential subject to 1 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 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

Consideration of the request of 1222 Development, LLC for

Consideration of the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 206. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-25-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. Ben Mullins, Attorney representing 1222 Development, LLC, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-7-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services in the CMU Corridor Mixed-Use place type and PR Planned Residential with up to 9 dwelling units per acre in the SR Suburban Residential place type subject to 3 conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Thompson 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 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Pa…

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APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Jose J

Consideration of the request of Jose J. Herrera for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3175 Byington Solway Road and 9905 Coward Mill Road, Parcel ID 090 064, 065. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-D-25-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. Jose Herrera, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Mr. Michael Albert, representing community residents of Faranda Way, Byington Solway Road and Coward Mill Road, was present and spoke in opposition. Commissioner Hill moved to deny the request of Jose J. Herrera for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential. Commissioner Russell 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 and the request was denied. Property located at 3175 Byington Solway Road and 9905 Coward Mill Road, Parcel D 090 064, 065. (6 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-D-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-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. Daniel Harbin, representing Bruce Jose Herrera, 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 the request. There was no response. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-7-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential 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 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

ITEM 7·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning to remove a previously approved condition in the CA(k) General Business and F Floodway districts was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-F-25-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. Tim Graham, 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 the request. There was no response. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-7-106 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation to revise the curb cut condition as noted in the staff report because the property boundary has changed since the condition took effect 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 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7 th Commission District)…

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APPROVED

ITEM 8·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4925 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 029 030. (7 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-C-25-RZ) This item was deferred to the August 2025 meeting. (See Amendments to the Agenda, Page ______) * * * * * *

DEFERRED

ITEM 9·ZONING

Consideration of the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101 (partial). (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-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. Bobby Patel, representing Priyanka Patel, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request. Commissioner Oster asked if there was any opposition the request. There was no response. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Resolution RZ-25-7-107 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business 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 (partial). (8 th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-RZ) * * * * * *

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2025-07-21

AGENDA & VOTES

Commissioner Durrett moved to amend the agenda to defer the

Consideration of the request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of John Julies for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from

Consideration of the request of 1222 Development, LLC for

Consideration of the request of Jose J

Consideration of the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning

Consideration of the request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A

Consideration of the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from

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