Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for a McDonald's fast food restaurant with drive-thru in the PC (Planned Commercial) & TO (Technology Overlay) zoning districts, subject to 10 conditions:

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1. Obtaining approval from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) for the proposed development.
2. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals for any required variances for the proposed parking lot and drive aisles.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4. Installation of the street improvements to Castaic Ln. as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the site, the applicant shall work with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works on the design, timing and implementation of the recommended street improvements.
5. Providing a traffic control plan for the internal vehicular circulation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to issuance of a grading permit for the site.
6. Submitting engineered drawings for any new or altered retaining walls to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval as a part of the grading and storm water management submittals.
7. Providing a letter from the owner of the retail/office development to the west (CLT #103-11801) authorizing the proposed changes to the driveway and parking lot along the southern property boundary. Documentation must also be provided that the retail/office development still meets the parking requirements with the proposed reduction of four parking spaces.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
10. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of occupancy permits for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. Landscaping at all intersections shall be installed so as not to interfere with the sight triangles and visibility along public streets.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets the requirements for approval in the PC (Planned Commercial) & TO (Technology Overlay) zoning districts, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE the development plan for a McDonald's fast food restaurant with drive-thru in the PC (Planned Commercial) & TO (Technology Overlay) zoning districts, subject to 10 conditions: