Special Use

4-C-23-SU

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the Special Use for a campground with a maximum of 13 campsites in the locations depicted on the site plan, subject to 7 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
3314 W BLOUNT AVE

East side of W. Blount Ave., north of Baldwin Ave.

Council District 1


Size
14.95 acres

Sector
South City

Land Use Designation? PP (Public Parks and Refuges), LDR (Low Density Residential), CI (Civic and Institutional), HP (Hill


Currently on the Property
Public Parks, Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land

Growth Plan
N/A (Within City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the Special Use for a campground with a maximum of 13 campsites in the locations depicted on the site plan, subject to 7 conditions.
1. Meeting the requirements of the principal use standards for campgrounds (Article 9.3.C) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. All new structures or improvements to the grounds that are used to support the campground operation must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff. If staff determines that the proposal does not meet the intent of this approval, a new Special Use application may be required.
3. Motorhome RVs shall be not be permitted. (Cargo/sprinter vans are permissible.)
4. Meeting the requirements of Article 11 (Off-Street Parking) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Plans Review and Inspections.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets the requirements of the AG zone, the principal use
standards for campgrounds, and the criteria for approval of a special use.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the Special Use for a campground with a maximum of 13 campsites in the locations depicted on the site plan, subject to 7 conditions.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Planning Commission decisions on Special Use (SU) cases are final unless appealed.

SU cases do not move forward to City Council unless the request is to remove a planned district designation from the zoning map.

Applicant

Andrew Godwin


Case History