Use On Review

10-F-02-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for dog boarding for up to 40 dogs at any one time, private dog boarding for up to 10 dogs at any one time and grooming for up to 25 dogs per day in the A and F zoning districts, subject to 12 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Adhering to all stipulations of the attached development plan and other materials, as submitted by the applicant.
2. The new kennel building must be constructed at the current location of the upper tennis court, closest to Ebenezer Rd., and must have a minimum floor elevation of 881.0 feet.
3. No retail sales of products will be permitted.
4. Maintaining the certified sight distance (see attached certification letter) as long as the business is in operation. This would include keeping vegetation from blocking the clear sight distance. In order to legally ensure this can be done, the applicant must obtain and record a line of sight easement across the parcel to the north (CLT #132LA006). This must be done prior to issuance of building permits for the new kennel building. A copy of the recorded document must also be submitted to MPC staff for the case file.
5. Hours of operation (dropping off or picking up dogs) is limited to 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday and from 8am to 2pm on Saturday.
6. No dogs may be outside on the property at any time, other than for transfer from customers dropping off or picking up animals or for taking dogs from the private boarding rooms to the kennel building for exercise during regular hours of operation.
7. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of issuance of building permits for the new kennel building, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
8. Connecting the house and the new kennel building to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting any other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Submitting a plat combining the two parcels (7 and 8) into one lot of record.
12. Restriping the parking lot and improving the parking lot to meet County standards. Each parking space must be 10' by 20' in size and the drive aisle between the 90 degree spaces must be a minimum of 25' in width.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
717 Ebenezer Rd

Northwest side Ebenezer Rd., northeast of S. Peters Rd.

Commission District 5


Size
2.31 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Land Use Designation? LDR and Stream Protection


Currently on the Property
House, paved parking area and tennis courts

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for dog boarding for up to 40 dogs at any one time, private dog boarding for up to 10 dogs at any one time and grooming for up to 25 dogs per day in the A and F zoning districts, subject to 12 conditions:
1. Adhering to all stipulations of the attached development plan and other materials, as submitted by the applicant.
2. The new kennel building must be constructed at the current location of the upper tennis court, closest to Ebenezer Rd., and must have a minimum floor elevation of 881.0 feet.
3. No retail sales of products will be permitted.
4. Maintaining the certified sight distance (see attached certification letter) as long as the business is in operation. This would include keeping vegetation from blocking the clear sight distance. In order to legally ensure this can be done, the applicant must obtain and record a line of sight easement across the parcel to the north (CLT #132LA006). This must be done prior to issuance of building permits for the new kennel building. A copy of the recorded document must also be submitted to MPC staff for the case file.
5. Hours of operation (dropping off or picking up dogs) is limited to 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday and from 8am to 2pm on Saturday.
6. No dogs may be outside on the property at any time, other than for transfer from customers dropping off or picking up animals or for taking dogs from the private boarding rooms to the kennel building for exercise during regular hours of operation.
7. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of issuance of building permits for the new kennel building, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
8. Connecting the house and the new kennel building to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting any other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Submitting a plat combining the two parcels (7 and 8) into one lot of record.
12. Restriping the parking lot and improving the parking lot to meet County standards. Each parking space must be 10' by 20' in size and the drive aisle between the 90 degree spaces must be a minimum of 25' in width.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements of the Agricultural and Floodway zones, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for dog boarding for up to 40 dogs at any one time, private dog boarding for up to 10 dogs at any one time and grooming for up to 25 dogs per day in the A and F zoning districts, subject to 12 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Adhering to all stipulations of the attached development plan and other materials, as submitted by the applicant.
2. The new kennel building must be constructed at the current location of the upper tennis court, closest to Ebenezer Rd., and must have a minimum floor elevation of 881.0 feet.
3. No retail sales of products will be permitted.
4. Maintaining the certified sight distance (see attached certification letter) as long as the business is in operation. This would include keeping vegetation from blocking the clear sight distance. In order to legally ensure this can be done, the applicant must obtain and record a line of sight easement across the parcel to the north (CLT #132LA006). This must be done prior to issuance of building permits for the new kennel building. A copy of the recorded document must also be submitted to MPC staff for the case file.
5. Hours of operation (dropping off or picking up dogs) is limited to 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday and from 8am to 2pm on Saturday.
6. No dogs may be outside on the property at any time, other than for transfer from customers dropping off or picking up animals or for taking dogs from the private boarding rooms to the kennel building for exercise during regular hours of operation.
7. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of issuance of building permits for the new kennel building, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
8. Connecting the house and the new kennel building to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting any other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
11. Submitting a plat combining the two parcels (7 and 8) into one lot of record.
12. Restriping the parking lot and improving the parking lot to meet County standards. Each parking space must be 10' by 20' in size and the drive aisle between the 90 degree spaces must be a minimum of 25' in width.

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 - December 14, 2002 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Happy Tails Grooming and Boarding


Case History