Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a fast food restaurant with a drive-through facility that has approximately 5,433 sqft of floor area, subject to 7 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a fast food restaurant with a drive-through facility that has approximately 5,433 sqft of floor area, subject to 7 conditions.

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1) Implementing the roadway improvements required by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during permitting, as outlined in the Chick-fil-A Traffic Impact Study prepared by Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (August 18, 2023).
2) Partnering with Knox County to implement the improvements to Hardin Valley Road by providing funding commensurate to the increase between the pre- and post-construction eastbound and westbound queuing lengths for right and left turning movements onto Greenland Way. The details regarding the shared costs shall be determined during the permitting phase.
3) Provide a sidewalk along the entire Greenland Way frontage to the main entrance of the restaurant per the Knox County Sidewalk Ordinance (Chapter 54, Article IV of the Knox County Code).
4) Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of occupancy permits for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Engineering and Public Works.
6) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7) Obtaining TTCDA approval of the development plans (Case 9-B-23-TOB).

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

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The proposal is for a new Chick-fil-A building and drive through facility in Hardin Valley. The proposed building is 5,433 sq ft and 20 ft, 4.5 inches tall.

The 1.75-acre site is at the intersection of Hardin Valley Road and Greenland Way. The access is via a single driveway to Spring Bluff Way, which runs along the southern boundary of the site and connects to Greenland Way and Award Winning Way. Per the Knox County Sidewalk Ordinance, a sidewalk is required along the frontage of Greenland Way with internal pedestrian access from the site to sidewalk. The Chick-fil-A Traffic Impact Study (TWM, August 2023) recommends reconfiguring the signal timing for optimization on lane striping and updating the signals, if necessary. Other recommendations are to the private right-of-way system and will not impact the operation of Hardin Valley Road whether or not they are implemented. Staff is recommending that the applicant partner with Knox County to implement the improvements to Hardin Valley Road by providing funding commensurate to the increase of queuing lengths onto Greenland Way (condition #2).

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
PC (Planned Commercial):
A. It is not the intent of this zone to restrict potential development by limiting uses. In general, uses permitted shall include office, commercial services and light distribution centers. The protective covenants allow commercial uses. This proposal is consistent with the intent of the PC zone.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
A. (2.13) Review development plans to ensure pedestrian needs are being met and that the sidewalk network's continuity is being achieved, especially in the school parental responsibility zones. - A sidewalk connection will be made from Hardin Valley Road to the adjacent property to the south on Greenland Way.
B. (4.3) Develop and use guidelines to foster good architectural design, landscaping, and aesthetically-pleasing streetscapes. - This property is in the Technology Overlay and will require TTCDA (Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority) design guideline review.

3) NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property is classified GC (General Commercial). The Northwest County sector plan allows consideration for the PC zone in the County's Planned Growth Area.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Planned Growth Area. 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. The proposed development is not in opposition to any of these criteria.