Use On Review

4-G-15-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a multi-dwelling development with up to 220 apartment units, subject to 14 conditions.


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
5. Implementing the site related recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study, including the deceleration taper as required by TDOT.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of 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. Landscaping shall not interfere with sight visibility requirements at the driveway entrance on W Emory Road.
7. Meeting all applicable sign regulations, subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff and the Knox County Sign Administrator.
8. Relocate the greenway easement outside of the designated FEMA floodway and consult with the Knox County Greenway Coordinator to determine an appropriate location to allow connectivity to adjoining sites.
9. Obtaining final plat approval for the combination of the existing four lots into one lot prior to the issuance of any building permits.
10. Building construction within 50? from the top of the identified sinkholes (closed contour areas) may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. Obtaining approval of the proposed security gates from the Knox County Fire Marshal.
13. Obtaining the variances for the reduction in the parking stall size from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals, if necessary.
14. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning 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
124 W Emory Rd

Southeast side of W. Emory Rd., southwest of Central Avenue Pike

Commission District 7
Census Tract 61.04


Size
16.82 acres

Sector
North County

Land Use Designation? MU-SD (high density residential)


Currently on the Property
House and vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a multi-dwelling development with up to 220 apartment units, subject to 14 conditions.
1. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
5. Implementing the site related recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study, including the deceleration taper as required by TDOT.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of 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. Landscaping shall not interfere with sight visibility requirements at the driveway entrance on W Emory Road.
7. Meeting all applicable sign regulations, subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff and the Knox County Sign Administrator.
8. Relocate the greenway easement outside of the designated FEMA floodway and consult with the Knox County Greenway Coordinator to determine an appropriate location to allow connectivity to adjoining sites.
9. Obtaining final plat approval for the combination of the existing four lots into one lot prior to the issuance of any building permits.
10. Building construction within 50? from the top of the identified sinkholes (closed contour areas) may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. Obtaining approval of the proposed security gates from the Knox County Fire Marshal.
13. Obtaining the variances for the reduction in the parking stall size from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals, if necessary.
14. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning district and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a multi-dwelling development with up to 220 apartment units, subject to 14 conditions.
Details of Action
1. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
5. Implementing the site related recommendations of the Traffic Impact Study, including the deceleration taper as required by TDOT.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of 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. Landscaping shall not interfere with sight visibility requirements at the driveway entrance on W Emory Road.
7. Meeting all applicable sign regulations, subject to approval by Planning Commission Staff and the Knox County Sign Administrator.
8. Relocate the greenway easement outside of the designated FEMA floodway and consult with the Knox County Greenway Coordinator to determine an appropriate location to allow connectivity to adjoining sites.
9. Obtaining final plat approval for the combination of the existing four lots into one lot prior to the issuance of any building permits.
10. Building construction within 50? from the top of the identified sinkholes (closed contour areas) may be permitted if a geotechnical study prepared by a registered engineer states that building within the 50' sinkhole buffer is acceptable and the study is approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A 5' drainage easement extending outside of the uppermost closed contour is required. Building construction is not permitted within the hatchered contour area of the sinkhole or the drainage easement. Engineered footings may be required for any structures within the 50' sinkhole buffer.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
12. Obtaining approval of the proposed security gates from the Knox County Fire Marshal.
13. Obtaining the variances for the reduction in the parking stall size from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals, if necessary.
14. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning 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 - May 9, 2015 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

TDK Construction Company, Inc.


Case History