Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for two 29,200 sq ft office buildings, subject to 6 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for two 29,200 sq ft office buildings, subject to 6 conditions.

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1) If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary as caused by the development, the developer will either enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
2) A Transportation Impact Letter will be required during the design plan phase.
3) Providing a sidewalk across the property's frontage as required by Engineering and Public Works.
4) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance and TTCDA Guidelines.
5) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6) Obtaining a certificate of appropriateness (COA) indicating compliance with the TTCDA Guidelines for landscaping plans, elevations plans, signage plans, and lighting plans (if applicable) prior to applying for a building permit.

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

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This proposal is to create two approximately 29,200 sq ft office buildings, with the 2nd building to be constructed in Phase 2, on Centerpoint Blvd west of Pellissippi Pkwy. Building elevations have been provided for the first building, which is closest to Pellissippi Parkway. Elevations, floor plans, and additional landscaping will be required for the Phase 2 building.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANALYSIS PER ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.50.06 (APPROVAL OR DENIAL)
In the exercise of its administrative judgment, the Planning Commission shall determine if the proposed plan is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and adopted plans.

1) ZONING ORDINANCE
BP (Business and Technology Park), TO (Technology Overlay):
A. The BP (Business and Technology Park) is intended to provide for a wide range of land uses which are generally categorized in business, industrial and/or office classifications of use. This property is within the TO (Technology Overlay) zone and must meet the (Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority) TTCDA Guidelines for a development plan approval (6-B-24-TOB). While the board has been dissolved, development within the TO zone is still subject to the TTCDA Design Guidelines and requires administrative review by Planning staff. Planning staff reviewed these plans and has issued a certificate of appropriateness (COA) for the site plan layout. Review and a COA for the elevations, floor plans, and additional landscaping by Planning will also be required.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Policy 3: Encourage infill and development of underutilized land. This property is a part of the Centerpoint Business Park subdivision, which was approved in 1990 (9-SD-90-C) and has continued to be built out, though this parcel has remained vacant.
B. Policy 9.3: Focus growth in areas already served by adequate infrastructure. This property accesses the Lovell Rd interchange with Pellissippi Pkwy and is part of a business park served by sewer and water.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified as BP (Business Park), RC (Rural Conservation), and HP (Hillside Protection). The Business Park place type lists office as a primary use. Rural Conservation areas are intended to conserve forested areas, ridges, wetlands, and other significant natural areas by clustering development and minimizing land disturbance. Generally, these areas conserve between 50-70% of a site as natural open space. The property is within the Centerpoint Business Park, and the rear of the property contains steep slopes. The office buildings will remain outside of the Hillside Protection area and 51% of the RC area will remain undisturbed.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Planned Growth Boundary. The purposes of the Planned Growth Boundary designation are to encourage a reasonably compact pattern of development, promote the expansion of the Knox County economy, offer a wide range of housing choices, and coordinate the actions of the public and private sectors, particularly with regard to the provision of adequate roads, utilities, schools, drainage and other public facilities and services. This development is in alignment with these goals.