Use On Review

5-G-21-UR

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for a 3-story indoor self-storage facility with approximately 103,930 sqft of floor area, subject to 13 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 Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Article 3.90 (Signs, Billboards, and Other Advertising Structures).
2. No illuminated wall signage shall face the residential uses to the north and east. This only applies to advertising signs regulated by Article 3.90 (Signs, Billboards, and Other Advertising Structures).
3. All commercial uses, including parking and driveways, must remain outside of the PR (Planned Residential) zoned portion of the property. This does not apply to stormwater infrastructure and landscaping.
4. Installation of the eastbound left-turn lane in the Middlebrook Pike median per the requirements of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
5. Locating the access to the outparcels from Driveway "A" the minimum distance from Middlebrook Pike per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, to be determined during permitting.
6. Prior to grading, installing fencing around the trees that are to be protected to the rear of the property, a minimum of 40-FT from the rear property line, as shown on the landscape plan (sheet L1).
7. Providing landscaping in compliance with the standards for self-storage facilities (Section 4.93.03) of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance. The revised landscape plan must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff before building permits are issued.
8. Installation of the required landscaping within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
9. Verifying that the proposed indoor self-storage facility meets the building design standards of Section 4.93.03.J. & K. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance during permitting, with review and approval by Planning Commission staff.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
12. [ADDED BY PLANNING COMMISSION] Providing housing shields to the three (3) pole mounted site lighting fixtures on the west side of the site to restrict the light sources from being visible and the light from spilling onto the residential property to the west. The revised lighting plan must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff before building permits are issued.
13. [ADDED BY PLANNING COMMISSION] Providing non-reflective, dark exterior building materials below wall mounting site lighting on the west, north, and east elevations. The revised building elevations must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff before building permits are issued.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
9091 9103 & 9105 Middlebrook Pk.

North side of Middlebrook Pike, west side of Glenmorea Grove Way.

Commission District 3


Size
4.50 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? MDR (Medium Density Residential) / O (Office


Currently on the Property
Vacant, SFR (Single Family Residential) & RR (Rural Residential)

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 3-story indoor self-storage facility with approximately 103,930 sqft of floor area, subject to 11 conditions.
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Article 3.90 (Signs, Billboards, and Other Advertising Structures).
2. No illuminated wall signage shall face the residential uses to the north and east. This only applies to advertising signs regulated by Article 3.90 (Signs, Billboards, and Other Advertising Structures).
3. All commercial uses, including parking and driveways, must remain outside of the PR (Planned Residential) zoned portion of the property. This does not apply to stormwater infrastructure and landscaping.
4. Installation of the eastbound left-turn lane in the Middlebrook Pike median per the requirements of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
5. Locating the access to the outparcels from Driveway "A" the minimum distance from Middlebrook Pike per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, to be determined during permitting.
6. Prior to grading, installing fencing around the trees that are to be protected to the rear of the property, a minimum of 40-FT from the rear property line, as shown on the landscape plan (sheet L1).
7. Providing landscaping in compliance with the standards for self-storage facilities (Section 4.93.03) of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance. The revised landscape plan must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff before building permits are issued.
8. Installation of the required landscaping within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
9. Verifying that the proposed indoor self-storage facility meets the building design standards of Section 4.93.03.J. & K. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance during permitting, with review and approval by Planning Commission staff.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the CA zone and the criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 3-story indoor self-storage facility with approximately 103,930 sqft of floor area, subject to 13 conditions.
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Article 3.90 (Signs, Billboards, and Other Advertising Structures).
2. No illuminated wall signage shall face the residential uses to the north and east. This only applies to advertising signs regulated by Article 3.90 (Signs, Billboards, and Other Advertising Structures).
3. All commercial uses, including parking and driveways, must remain outside of the PR (Planned Residential) zoned portion of the property. This does not apply to stormwater infrastructure and landscaping.
4. Installation of the eastbound left-turn lane in the Middlebrook Pike median per the requirements of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
5. Locating the access to the outparcels from Driveway "A" the minimum distance from Middlebrook Pike per the requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, to be determined during permitting.
6. Prior to grading, installing fencing around the trees that are to be protected to the rear of the property, a minimum of 40-FT from the rear property line, as shown on the landscape plan (sheet L1).
7. Providing landscaping in compliance with the standards for self-storage facilities (Section 4.93.03) of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance. The revised landscape plan must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff before building permits are issued.
8. Installation of the required landscaping within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
9. Verifying that the proposed indoor self-storage facility meets the building design standards of Section 4.93.03.J. & K. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance during permitting, with review and approval by Planning Commission staff.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
12. [ADDED BY PLANNING COMMISSION] Providing housing shields to the three (3) pole mounted site lighting fixtures on the west side of the site to restrict the light sources from being visible and the light from spilling onto the residential property to the west. The revised lighting plan must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff before building permits are issued.
13. [ADDED BY PLANNING COMMISSION] Providing non-reflective, dark exterior building materials below wall mounting site lighting on the west, north, and east elevations. The revised building elevations must be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission staff before building permits are issued.

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 - July 10, 2021 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Knox Storage Equities, LLC


Case History