Use On Review

12-C-15-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for up to 48 independent senior living units and 119 assisted living bedrooms and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25', subject to the following 9 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works on the final design of the cul-de-sac turnaround between the independent senior living building and the school/day care facility.
4. Only pervious pavement can be used within the 25' buffer zone around the pond. This will require design changes for the driveways, parking and pathways.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office..
7. All signage for the development is subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff and the Knox County Sign Inspector.
8. Installation of landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the issuance of the first occupancy permit for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. The proposed landscape materials shall not interfere with the required sight triangles and required sight distances at driveway and street intersections.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR District and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
5311 McKamey Rd

Northwest side of McKamey Rd., southwest of Brierley Dr.

Commission District 3


Size
15.92 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? LDR & SLPA


Currently on the Property
Private academy and vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for up to 48 independent senior living units and 119 assisted living bedrooms and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25', subject to the following 9 conditions:
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works on the final design of the cul-de-sac turnaround between the independent senior living building and the school/day care facility.
4. Only pervious pavement can be used within the 25' buffer zone around the pond. This will require design changes for the driveways, parking and pathways.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office..
7. All signage for the development is subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff and the Knox County Sign Inspector.
8. Installation of landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the issuance of the first occupancy permit for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. The proposed landscape materials shall not interfere with the required sight triangles and required sight distances at driveway and street intersections.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR District and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for up to 48 independent senior living units and 119 assisted living bedrooms and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25', subject to the following 9 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works on the final design of the cul-de-sac turnaround between the independent senior living building and the school/day care facility.
4. Only pervious pavement can be used within the 25' buffer zone around the pond. This will require design changes for the driveways, parking and pathways.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office..
7. All signage for the development is subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff and the Knox County Sign Inspector.
8. Installation of landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the issuance of the first occupancy permit for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. The proposed landscape materials shall not interfere with the required sight triangles and required sight distances at driveway and street intersections.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR District and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.

What's next?

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As a Use On Review case, the Planning Commission's decision is final, and it will not be heard by a legislative body unless it is appealed.

The appeal deadline - January 9, 2016 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Walden Pond Senior Village


Case History