Below is the monthly archive for the September 8, 2022, Planning Commission meeting, including the final agenda, case files, and all correspondence for each case.
Postponed - heard at the October, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
Withdraw the sector plan amendment, per the applicant's request.
Approve requested variance 2 and the alternative design standards based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works because the proposal will not create a safety hazard.
Deny variance request 1 due to the significant slope present where Road A meets Rifle Range Road and how that would impact potential road widening of Rifle Range Road should that occur in the future.
Approve the Concept Plan subject to 6 conditions.
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5 du/ac.
Approve the sector plan amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) because the the adjacent property is a residential area and it is topographically more suitable for a residential versus commercial designation.
Approve RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan.
Approve the development plan for a 27-lot subdivision and reduction of the peripheral setback to 25 ft along the eastern boundary, subject to 2 conditions.
Staff recommends approval of the plans of service for the property being annexed by the City of Knoxville.
Postponed - heard at the October, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
Postponed - heard at the October, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the variance to allow a Permanent Exclusive Access Easement to serve two properties since the additional lot will not overburden the easement and it is supported by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
Approve the subdivision plat because the plat is otherwise in compliance with the subdivision regulations.
Approve the variance to reduce the utility and drainage easement from 10 ft to 5 ft along the western lot line because the Subdivision Regulations allow some flexibility for utility and drainage easements and the utility company has no issues with the reduction.
Approve the subdivision plat because the plat is otherwise in compliance with the subdivision regulations.
Approve the sector plan amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) beause of the existing layout of the property with 2 dwelling units that are already there.
Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone.
Approve the sector plan amendment to MDR (Medium Density Residential) because it is consistent with the location criteria for MDR and development trends in the area.
Approve the RB (General Residential) zone because it is consistent with surrounding development.
In order to comply with Public Chapter 1128, staff recommends the approval of amendments as proposed to the 2018 Major Road Plan.
Approve the development plan for a multi-family development with up to 19 dwelling units, as shown on the development plan and described in the Plan of Operation, subject to 5 conditions.
Approve the request to remove the previously approved planned district (C) designation from the subject property, subject to 3 conditions:
Approve closure of the unnamed alley between parcels 081IJ004 and 081IJ005 from Katherine Drive to the alley's southern terminus, subject to any required easements, since it is not needed for access and staff has received no objections.
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone at a density of 4 dwelling units per acre.
Approve the requested variances based on the justification provided by the applicant and recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
Approve the Concept Plan subject to 5 conditions.
Approve the development plan for a detached residential subdivision with up to 55 lots and reduction of the peripheral setback to 25 ft along the east and west property lines, except for lots 29-39 and the eastern boundary of lot 28, subject to 2 conditions.
Approve RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning because it is consistent with adjacent development and the sector plan.
Postponed - heard at the October, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
Withdraw the rezoning as requested by the applicant.
Approve the request for a salvage yard in the I-H zoning district with HP Overlay zoning, subject to 6 conditions.
Approve the development plan for a youth athletic training gymnasium subject to 3 conditions
Approve the variance to allow a Permanent Exclusive Access Easement to serve two properties since the additional lot will not overburden the easement and it is supported by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
Approve the subdivision plat because the plat is otherwise in compliance with the subdivision regulations.
Approve the request to expand the existing surface mining and mineral extraction operation as described in the Mining Plan of Operations (Amendment I) for BWI Midway Quarry, subject to 8 conditions.
Approve the use permitted on review for the proposed mobile home park, subject to 5 conditions.
Approve the variance to eliminate the utility and drainage easement along the rear lot line because the Subdivision Regulations allow some flexibility for utility and drainage easements and the utility company has no issues with the reduction.
Approve the subdivision plat because the plat is otherwise in compliance with the subdivision regulations.
Approve the requested variance based on the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and the proposal will not create a safety hazard.
Approve the Concept Plan subject to 7 conditions.
Approve the development plan for a 60-lot subdivision and reduction of the 35 ft peripheral setback to 15 ft along the north and east boundaries and to 25 ft along the western boundary, subject to 2 conditions.
Postponed - heard at the February, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
Postponed - heard at the February, 2022 Planning Commission meeting