Staff Recommendation

Approve the proposed drive-through facility for a restaurant, subject to 8 conditions.

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1. Providing a seating amenity, such as a "Simme-Seat" or a bench at the adjacent north-bound bus stop on N Broadway. This will be installed in coordination with operations staff at KAT (Knoxville Area Transit) and in a manner consistent with the KAT Bus Stop Improvement Plan standards.
2. Replacing the 6 parking spaces shown on the east border of the property with a Class B landscape buffer yard, in addition to the solid fence shown.
3. Providing a 6 to 8-ft tall solid fence along the alley behind 1514 Claiborne Street to buffer residential properties at the northeast corner of the parking lot.
4. Redesigning the building entrance along Edgewood Avenue as a public entrance that is accessible from the Edgewood Avenue sidewalk.
5. Providing an outdoor seating area for patrons at the Edgewood Avenue entrance, which could bring the development proposal into compliance with the C-G-2 (General Commercial) zoning district build-to zone requirements.
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, including providing at least 4 bicycle parking spaces (Article 11.9).
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Plans Review and Inspections.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the C-G-2 zoning district and the criteria for approval of a special use.

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Disposition Summary

Approve the proposed drive-through facility for a restaurant, subject to 8 conditions.