Staff Recommendation

Approve the request for a veterinary clinic and animal hospital that is approximately 14,000 square feet, as shown on the development plan, subject to 5 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, including but not limited to the driveway design at the S. Peters Road access point.
2) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to signage and the minimum parking standard.
3) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
4) Installation of all landscaping as shown on the development plan.
5) Maintaining a minimum 100 ft setback from any residence for any animal kept outdoors without continuous supervision.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of a veterinary clinic and animal hospital in the A (Agricultural) zone and the criteria for approval of a development plan.

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Disposition Summary

Approve the request for a veterinary clinic and animal hospital that is approximately 14,000 square feet, as shown on the development plan, subject to 5 conditions.