Use On Review

9-H-07-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility in the CA zone, subject to the following 11 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. The access drive to the storage facility and all driveways around the storage buildings must be paved to meet the standards of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. The paved asphalt driveway aisle, when serving storage buildings on both sides, needs to be 30' wide. If only serving one side, than the driveway aisle only needs to be 26' wide.
4. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property.
5. Submitting a landscape plan to MPC prior to the issuance of grading permits.
6. A minimum 6? opaque fence stall be provided and setback a minimum of 5? from the rear property line and a portion of the front property line which abuts residential zoned property.
7. Landscaping will be required between the fence and the property line. This area needs to be landscaped with evergreen and/or deciduous plant material.
8. Obtaining a setback variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals.
9. Access will be limited to the existing entrance at 7350 Oak Ridge Hwy. (CLT# 078-158.01).
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the CA zoning district.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
7350 Oak Ridge Hwy

Northwest side of Oak Ridge Hwy., northeast of Karns Crossing Ln.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 60


Size
5.10 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? C


Currently on the Property
Vacant and commercial building

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility in the CA zone, subject to the following 11 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The access drive to the storage facility and all driveways around the storage buildings must be paved to meet the standards of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. The paved asphalt driveway aisle, when serving storage buildings on both sides, needs to be 30' wide. If only serving one side, than the driveway aisle only needs to be 26' wide.
4. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property.
5. Submitting a landscape plan to MPC prior to the issuance of grading permits.
6. A minimum 6? opaque fence stall be provided and setback a minimum of 5? from the rear property line and a portion of the front property line which abuts residential zoned property.
7. Landscaping will be required between the fence and the property line. This area needs to be landscaped with evergreen and/or deciduous plant material.
8. Obtaining a setback variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals.
9. Access will be limited to the existing entrance at 7350 Oak Ridge Hwy. (CLT# 078-158.01).
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the CA zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a self-service storage facility in the CA zone, subject to the following 11 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The access drive to the storage facility and all driveways around the storage buildings must be paved to meet the standards of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. The paved asphalt driveway aisle, when serving storage buildings on both sides, needs to be 30' wide. If only serving one side, than the driveway aisle only needs to be 26' wide.
4. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare away from all adjoining property.
5. Submitting a landscape plan to MPC prior to the issuance of grading permits.
6. A minimum 6? opaque fence stall be provided and setback a minimum of 5? from the rear property line and a portion of the front property line which abuts residential zoned property.
7. Landscaping will be required between the fence and the property line. This area needs to be landscaped with evergreen and/or deciduous plant material.
8. Obtaining a setback variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals.
9. Access will be limited to the existing entrance at 7350 Oak Ridge Hwy. (CLT# 078-158.01).
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the CA zoning district.

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 - October 13, 2007 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Co.


Case History