Use On Review

10-B-23-UR

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve the request for an agricultural-related educational facility with lodging for employees, students, and guests, as shown on the development plan and described in the operations statement, subject to 4 conditions.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
0 CLARK DR

North side of Clark Dr, east of Andersonville Pike

Commission District 8


Size
53.57 acres

Sector
North County

Land Use Designation? AG (Agricultural), HP (Hillside Protection)


Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve the request for an agricultural-related educational facility with lodging for employees, students, and guests, as shown on the development plan and described in the operations statement, subject to 4 conditions.
1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, including but not limited to certification of the minimum sight distance at the Clark Drive access points.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau.
3) Meeting all requirements of the utility provider and/or the Knox County Health Department.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the A (Agricultural) zone and the criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
Approve the request for an agricultural-related educational facility with lodging for employees, students, and guests, as shown on the development plan and described in the operations statement, subject to 4 conditions.

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 - November 4, 2023 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Empower at Valley Green Farm


Case History