Use On Review

8-E-06-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility in the CA zone, subject to 8 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property.
3. Revising the landscape plan to include landscaping in the front setback area in front of the three buildings and interior driveways at the development entrance subject to approval of MPC Staff. The plan shall also be revised to change the plantings along the street frontage in front of the detention basin to 10' centers.
4. Installing all landscaping as shown on the revised landscape/development plan, within six months of issuance of building permits, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
5. Any phasing plans for the facility shall be presented to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval of the drive aisle design and grades for the transition between the drive aisles on each side of the two story buildings.
6. Prior to any grading activity near the undisturbed buffer area located at the southeast corner of the property the buffer area shall be clearly marked in the field so that the area is not disturbed by clearing or grading.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the CA zone, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
1413 Wrights Ferry Rd

Southwest side of Wrights Ferry Rd., just south of S. Northshore Dr.

Commission District 4


Size
8 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Land Use Designation? SLPA & C


Currently on the Property
Residences and vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility in the CA zone, subject to 8 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property.
3. Revising the landscape plan to include landscaping in the front setback area in front of the three buildings and interior driveways at the development entrance subject to approval of MPC Staff. The plan shall also be revised to change the plantings along the street frontage in front of the detention basin to 10' centers.
4. Installing all landscaping as shown on the revised landscape/development plan, within six months of issuance of building permits, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
5. Any phasing plans for the facility shall be presented to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval of the drive aisle design and grades for the transition between the drive aisles on each side of the two story buildings.
6. Prior to any grading activity near the undisturbed buffer area located at the southeast corner of the property the buffer area shall be clearly marked in the field so that the area is not disturbed by clearing or grading.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the CA zone, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility in the CA zone, subject to 8 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property.
3. Revising the landscape plan to include landscaping in the front setback area in front of the three buildings and interior driveways at the development entrance subject to approval of MPC Staff. The plan shall also be revised to change the plantings along the street frontage in front of the detention basin to 10' centers.
4. Installing all landscaping as shown on the revised landscape/development plan, within six months of issuance of building permits, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
5. Any phasing plans for the facility shall be presented to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval of the drive aisle design and grades for the transition between the drive aisles on each side of the two story buildings.
6. Prior to any grading activity near the undisturbed buffer area located at the southeast corner of the property the buffer area shall be clearly marked in the field so that the area is not disturbed by clearing or grading.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the CA zone, as well as 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 - September 9, 2006 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

David Burleson


Case History