Approved
Approve the request for a residential care facility of approximately 7,087 square feet, subject to 5 conditions.
See case notes below
Special Use
7-B-20-SU
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
RN-5
RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood)The RN-5 General Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate medium density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville comprising a heterogeneous mix of single-family, two-family, townhouse, and multifamily dwellings. The RN-5 District may also serve as a functional transition between traditionally single-family and two family residential neighborhoods within the City, and more intensely developed residential or commercial areas. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
Land Use
- Current
Multi Family Res / Office / Medical
ProposedResidential Care Facility
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Planning Sector
Growth Plan
3105 Essary Dr.
North side of Essary Dr., southwest of Glennhaven Rd.
Council District 4
Size
0.90 acres
Planning Sector
North City
Land Use Classification MDR (Medium Density Residential) MDR (Medium Density Residential)
Currently on the Property
Multi Family Res / Office / Medical
Growth Plan
N/A
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Disposition Summary
Approve the request for a residential care facility of approximately 7,087 square feet, subject to 5 conditions.Staff Recommendation
Approve the request for a residential care facility of approximately 7,087 square feet, subject to 5 conditions.1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Article 12 (Landscape) and Article 13 (Signs).
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
4. Installation of all landscaping as shown on development plan within six months of the issuance of occupancy permit.
5. Installation of a sign on the gate denoting the facility is private property to discourage the general public from turning into the driveway.
With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a residential care facility in the RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) zone and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.
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
Houston Smelcer
Case History
- May 14, 2020
Date Filed
- July 9, 2020
Heard Approved
