Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the Development Plan as shown for both phase 1 and 2 of the proposed distribution center (approximately 46,200 sqft max.) at this location, subject to 9 conditions.

---

1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
3. Submitting a Traffic Impact Study (TIS), prepared by a qualified traffic engineer, to the Metropolitan Planning Commission by June 28, 2017. The TIS shall address the traffic projected to be generated by the development and shall include a delay study at the intersection of Palestine Ln. at Watt Rd. in addition to an evaluation of the intersection for existing, background, and future phases of the proposed development. Upon submittal of the completed TIS, it shall be reviewed by Knox County and MPC staff. The site development plans shall be revised to incorporate road and traffic system improvements identified by the TIS and agreed upon by Knox County Engineering and Public Works to address impacts of the traffic generated by the development. Old Dominion Freight Lines shall commit to implementing these agreed upon improvements and payment of their portion with Knox County Engineering and Public Works. Should the identified road and traffic system improvements result in a significant revision to the site development plans, as determined by Knox County and MPC staff, the revised plans shall be provided to the Metropolitan Planning Commission for review and approval by the Commission.
4. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
5. Recording the protective covenants as required by Article 5.33.13.B. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6. All proposed signs meeting the size and location requirements of Article 3.90 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. All proposed lighting being shielded so as that it is directed down to the ground.
8. A revised site plan must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to obtaining any grading or building permits.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC (Planned Commercial) zone and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review.

---

Disposition Summary

APPROVE the Development Plan as shown for both phase 1 and 2 of the proposed distribution center (approximately 46,200 sqft max.) at this location, subject to 9 conditions.