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4-E-24-DP | Planning Commission
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Development Plan

Planning Commission

4-E-24-DP

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve the development plan for a 2,060 sq ft office/warehouse building and requested revisions to the protective covenants for Southwood Commercial Park, subject to 5 conditions.

See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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  • Zoning
      Current

      PC

      PC (Planned Commercial)

      The PC, Planned Commercial Zone, is intended for a unified grouping of commercial buildings which do not require or desire a central business district location. It is the objective of this zone to achieve the highest quality site design, building arrangement, landscaping and traffic circulation patterns possible.

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  • Land Use
      Current
      Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
      Proposed
      Office / warehouse

Property Information

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Location
6742 MARTEL LN

Southeast side of Martel Ln, northeast of Circle Oak Dr

Commission District 9

Size
19,502 square feet
Place Type Designation
NC (Neighborhood Commercial), HP (Hillside Protection)
Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth Plan
Rural Area
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knox-Chapman Utility District
      Water
      Knox-Chapman Utility District

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve the development plan for a 2,060 sq ft office/warehouse building and requested revisions to the protective covenants for Southwood Commercial Park, subject to 5 conditions.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the development plan for a 2,060 sq ft office/warehouse building and requested revisions to the protective covenants for Southwood Commercial Park, subject to 5 conditions.
1) The maximum height of the buildings shall be 35 feet per the Tennessee Scenic Highway System Act of 1971 (TCA §54-17).
2) Providing a detailed landscape plan during permitting for review and approval by Planning Commission staff.
3) Provide a sidewalk along the frontage of the property.
4) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
5) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC district and the criteria for approval of a development plan.

What's next?

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Planning Commission decisions on Development Plans (DP) are final unless appealed.

Appeals can be filed with the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) or a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of the Planning Commission's decision (Knox County, Tennessee Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Zoning, 6.50.08).

Applicant

Logan Higgins

Planning Staff
Whitney Warner
Phone: 865-215-2506
Email: whitney.warner@knoxplanning.org
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