Staff Recommendation

Approve the request for a small animal care facility with approximately 2,800 sqft of floor area in the DK-E zone, subject to 2 condition.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the principal use standards for Animal Care Facility -- Small Animal, Animal Breeder, and Kennel (Article 9.3.A1).
2) Operating the facility per the description provided by the application (see attached). The hours of operation can be adjusted without requiring a new Special Use approval.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the DK-E District and the criteria for approval of a special use.

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Disposition Summary

Approve the request for a small animal care facility with approximately 2,800 sqft of floor area in the DK-E zone, subject to 2 condition.