Use On Review

4-B-13-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for the historic park facilities for Fort Higley and access to historic Cherokee Trail, subject to 5 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
1000 Cherokee Trl

South side of Cherokee Trail, east of Candora Rd.

Council District 1
Census Tract 24


Size
39.20 acres

Sector
South City

Land Use Designation? LDR


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for the historic park facilities for Fort Higley and access to historic Cherokee Trail, subject to 5 conditions
1. Prior to the opening of the park facilities providing certification to the Knoxville Department of Engineering that 300 feet of unobstructed sight distance exists in both directions along Cherokee Trail at the exit from the parking lot.
2. Any revision to the parking lot layout will be subject to approval by the Knoxville Department of Engineering and Planning Commission staff.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Fire Marshal's Office.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval within a RP-1 (Planned Residential) district and the criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for the historic park facilities for Fort Higley and access to historic Cherokee Trail, subject to 5 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 - April 26, 2013 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Sean M. Vasington


Case History