Use On Review

9-B-12-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 4,500 sq. ft. office/warehouse building, 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. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. All required parking to be paved per the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4. Removal of the evergreen tree(s) along the western property line closest to the public right-of-way of Neal Dr., that currently reduces the sight distance to the east along Neal Dr. from the access drive for the adjacent business.
5. Installing landscaping as shown on the development plan within six months of the issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.

With the conditions noted, this request meets all criteria for a use on review in the PC zoning district.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
3625 Neal Dr

North side of Neal Dr., east of Neal Chase Way.

Commission District 7
Census Tract 62.04


Size
2.23 acres

Sector
North County

Land Use Designation? Office


Currently on the Property
Existing landscape contractor business

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 4,500 sq. ft. office/warehouse building, subject to 7 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. All required parking to be paved per the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4. Removal of the evergreen tree(s) along the western property line closest to the public right-of-way of Neal Dr., that currently reduces the sight distance to the east along Neal Dr. from the access drive for the adjacent business.
5. Installing landscaping as shown on the development plan within six months of the issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.

With the conditions noted, this request meets all criteria for a use on review in the PC zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 4,500 sq. ft. office/warehouse building, subject to 7 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. All required parking to be paved per the requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4. Removal of the evergreen tree(s) along the western property line closest to the public right-of-way of Neal Dr., that currently reduces the sight distance to the east along Neal Dr. from the access drive for the adjacent business.
5. Installing landscaping as shown on the development plan within six months of the issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.

With the conditions noted, this request meets all criteria for a use on review in the PC zoning district.

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 - October 13, 2012 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Southern Design Landscapes, Inc.


Case History