Approved with Conditions
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
Special Use
4-C-23-SU
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
AG, HP
AG (General Agricultural), HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)The AG General Agricultural Zoning District is intended to provide for agricultural uses that comprise an important part of the economy of Knoxville. The intent is to permit lands best suited for agriculture to be used for agriculture purposes, and prevent the encroachment of incompatible land uses on farm lands and protect the physical and economic wellbeing of agricultural operations.
The HP District is intended to protect Knoxville's significant natural topographic features, and to prevent potential serious consequences from hillside development, such as increased erosion, fire, or flood hazards, and property damage.
Land Use
- Current
Public Parks, Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
ProposedCampground
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Planning Sector
Growth Plan
3314 W BLOUNT AVE
East side of W. Blount Ave., north of Baldwin Ave.
Council District 1
Size
14.95 acres
Planning Sector
South City
Land Use Classification PP (Public Parks and Refuges), LDR (Low Density Residential), CI (Civic and Institutional), HP (Hill 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)
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +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.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.
What's next?
− +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
- April 13, 2023
by the Planning Commission
