Use On Review

10-R-06-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for both phase 1and 2 of the proposed distribution center at this location as shown on the development plan subject to 11 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 Health Dept.
2. Widening Palestine Ln. to a minimum width of 22' from the proposed driveway entrance to the project westward to the point where the road is already 22' wide. This road widening is to precede the granting of building permit for the proposed terminal building. All road widening plans must be reviewed and approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works. All construction work within the existing public right-of-way must be done under the direct supervision of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
3. All retaining walls that will be greater than 4' in height must be designed by a structural engineer
4. Exposed banks being graded to not exceed a two to one slope. All exposed slopes must be landscaped. A landscaping plan for cut slopes must be submitted to MPC staff prior to obtaining a grading permit for this site.
5. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox county Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation
6. Certification on the revised development plan by the applicants engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in both directions on Palestine Ln. from the proposed driveway
7. Combining the parcels that make up this site through the appropriate subdivision process
8. Recording the protective covenants as required by Article 5.33.14B of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
9. All proposed signs meeting the size and location requirements of Article 3.90 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
10. All proposed lighting being shielded so as that it is directed down to the ground
11. A revised site plan must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to obtaining any grading or building permits

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
North side of Palestine Ln., south side of Interstate 40/75

Commission District 5


Size
27.88 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Land Use Designation? C (General Commercial)


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for both phase 1and 2 of the proposed distribution center at this location as shown on the development plan subject to 11 conditions
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Widening Palestine Ln. to a minimum width of 22' from the proposed driveway entrance to the project westward to the point where the road is already 22' wide. This road widening is to precede the granting of building permit for the proposed terminal building. All road widening plans must be reviewed and approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works. All construction work within the existing public right-of-way must be done under the direct supervision of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
3. All retaining walls that will be greater than 4' in height must be designed by a structural engineer
4. Exposed banks being graded to not exceed a two to one slope. All exposed slopes must be landscaped. A landscaping plan for cut slopes must be submitted to MPC staff prior to obtaining a grading permit for this site.
5. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox county Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation
6. Certification on the revised development plan by the applicants engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in both directions on Palestine Ln. from the proposed driveway
7. Combining the parcels that make up this site through the appropriate subdivision process
8. Recording the protective covenants as required by Article 5.33.14B of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
9. All proposed signs meeting the size and location requirements of Article 3.90 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
10. All proposed lighting being shielded so as that it is directed down to the ground
11. A revised site plan must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to obtaining any grading or building permits
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for both phase 1and 2 of the proposed distribution center at this location as shown on the development plan subject to 11 conditions
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Widening Palestine Ln. to a minimum width of 22' from the proposed driveway entrance to the project westward to the point where the road is already 22' wide. This road widening is to precede the granting of building permit for the proposed terminal building. All road widening plans must be reviewed and approved by the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works. All construction work within the existing public right-of-way must be done under the direct supervision of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
3. All retaining walls that will be greater than 4' in height must be designed by a structural engineer
4. Exposed banks being graded to not exceed a two to one slope. All exposed slopes must be landscaped. A landscaping plan for cut slopes must be submitted to MPC staff prior to obtaining a grading permit for this site.
5. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox county Dept. of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation
6. Certification on the revised development plan by the applicants engineer that there is 300' of sight distance in both directions on Palestine Ln. from the proposed driveway
7. Combining the parcels that make up this site through the appropriate subdivision process
8. Recording the protective covenants as required by Article 5.33.14B of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
9. All proposed signs meeting the size and location requirements of Article 3.90 of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
10. All proposed lighting being shielded so as that it is directed down to the ground
11. A revised site plan must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to obtaining any grading or building permits

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 11, 2006 - has passed.

The Process