Property Information
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Location1040 Ebenezer Rd.
South side of Westland Drive, east of Ebenezer Road
Commission District 5
Size28.38 acres
SectorLand Use Designation? MDR (Medium Density Residential)
Currently on the Property
Apartment complex (under construction)
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
SewerFirst Knox Utility District
WaterFirst Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for 2 additional apartment buildings adding 78 new dwelling units to the existing apartment complex, subject to the following conditions.
1) Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2) Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and driveway recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe Associates. Inc., as last revised on March 29, 2021, and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff.
3) Installation of the traffic improvements as required during Phase 1, the right turn lane on Ebenezer Road and the left turn lane on Westland Drive at the development entrances, in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, prior to the first occupancy permit being issued for the apartments.
4) Installation of all sidewalks as shown on the revised development plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
5) Installation of 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 entrances.
6) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) Obtaining approval of the proposed security gates from the Knox County Fire Marshal.
8) 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 2 additional apartment buildings adding 78 new dwelling units to the existing apartment complex, subject to the following conditions.
