Use On Review

7-B-03-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

DENY the proposed 120' high pylon sign because it is not consistent with the PC and sign design standards.

APPROVE the 6,200 square foot restaurant containing up to 255 permanent seats as shown on the development plan subject to 7 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 requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Prior to approval of the grading permit for this project and design plan for the proposed commercial subdivision (7-SD-03-C & 7-F-03-UR) submitting a plan to and obtaining approval from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the access improvements that must be in place prior to an occupancy permit being issued for the restaurant .
3. Revising the landscape plan to add the landscaped island (to include one tree) between the restaurant and I-40 as shown on the development plan.
4. Installation of landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC 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
823 Huckleberry Springs Rd

Southeast side of Strawberry Plains Pike, southwest side of Huckleberry Springs Rd.

Commission District 8


Size
2.30 acres

Sector
East County

Land Use Designation? Commercial


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
DENY the proposed 120' high pylon sign because it is not consistent with the PC and sign design standards.

APPROVE the 6,200 square foot restaurant containing up to 255 permanent seats as shown on the development plan subject to 7 conditions.

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Prior to approval of the grading permit for this project and design plan for the proposed commercial subdivision (7-SD-03-C & 7-F-03-UR) submitting a plan to and obtaining approval from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the access improvements that must be in place prior to an occupancy permit being issued for the restaurant .
3. Revising the landscape plan to add the landscaped island (to include one tree) between the restaurant and I-40 as shown on the development plan.
4. Installation of landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC District and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
DENY the proposed 120' high pylon sign because it is not consistent with the PC and sign design standards.

APPROVE the 6,200 square foot restaurant containing up to 255 permanent seats as shown on the development plan subject to 7 conditions.

Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Prior to approval of the grading permit for this project and design plan for the proposed commercial subdivision (7-SD-03-C & 7-F-03-UR) submitting a plan to and obtaining approval from the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the access improvements that must be in place prior to an occupancy permit being issued for the restaurant .
3. Revising the landscape plan to add the landscaped island (to include one tree) between the restaurant and I-40 as shown on the development plan.
4. Installation of landscaping as shown on the revised landscape plan within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC 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 - August 9, 2003 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Outback Steakhouse


Case History