To be heard September 12, 2024Agenda Item No. 30

Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a car wash facility in the SC (Shopping Center) zone, subject to 7 conditions.

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1) Ensuring that dryer blowers at the end of the car wash tunnel face Clinton Highway, as noted on the plan.
2) Obtaining an access easement for the northern access through the abutting property via the platting process, as noted on the plan.
3) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, including but not limited to, ensuring that the proposed driveway meets access control standards.
4) During the permitting phase, obtaining approval from the Knox County Codes Administration Department that the development plan meets all landscaping requirements, including that of the SC zone (Article 5.34.05.C).
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Installing all landscaping, as shown in the landscape plan and required by the zoning ordinance, within six months of issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee installation.
7) If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary, the developer will either enter into an MOU with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if competed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.