Use On Review

8-A-14-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility addition with a total building area of approximately 18,150 square feet in the CA zone, subject to 8 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.
2. Submitting revised plans to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the internal driveway connection between the two phases of the self-service storage facilities to improve the transition grades for the driveway. The revised plans are subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff prior to obtaining any building permits for this development.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. The proposed access control gate at the entrance to the facility is subject to approval by the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.
5. Providing the required opaque fencing parallel to and setback a minimum of 5 feet from the western property line that borders the A (Agricultural) zoning district.
6. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property and public right-of-way.
7. Obtaining approval and recording an administrative plat that combines tax parcels 084 and 085 prior to obtaining and occupancy permit for the development.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the CA zone, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
301 Murray Dr

Southwest side of Primus Rd., northwest side of Murray Dr.

Commission District 7
Census Tract 48


Size
1.35 acres

Sector
Northwest City

Land Use Designation? Commercial


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility addition with a total building area of approximately 18,150 square feet in the CA zone, subject to 8 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Submitting revised plans to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the internal driveway connection between the two phases of the self-service storage facilities to improve the transition grades for the driveway. The revised plans are subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff prior to obtaining any building permits for this development.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. The proposed access control gate at the entrance to the facility is subject to approval by the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.
5. Providing the required opaque fencing parallel to and setback a minimum of 5 feet from the western property line that borders the A (Agricultural) zoning district.
6. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property and public right-of-way.
7. Obtaining approval and recording an administrative plat that combines tax parcels 084 and 085 prior to obtaining and occupancy permit for the development.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the CA zone, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility addition with a total building area of approximately 18,150 square feet in the CA zone, subject to 8 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Submitting revised plans to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for the internal driveway connection between the two phases of the self-service storage facilities to improve the transition grades for the driveway. The revised plans are subject to approval by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff prior to obtaining any building permits for this development.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4. The proposed access control gate at the entrance to the facility is subject to approval by the Knox County Fire Marshal's Office.
5. Providing the required opaque fencing parallel to and setback a minimum of 5 feet from the western property line that borders the A (Agricultural) zoning district.
6. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property and public right-of-way.
7. Obtaining approval and recording an administrative plat that combines tax parcels 084 and 085 prior to obtaining and occupancy permit for the development.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the CA zone, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.

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 - September 13, 2014 - has passed.

The Process