Use On Review

11-C-07-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approve the development plan for the expansion of the marina as requested subject to the following conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1) THAT NO OTHER COMMERICAL ACTIVITY EVER BE INSTALLED AT THE MARINA
2) NO BOAT RAMP.
3) SUBMIT A REVISED SITE PLAN TO STAFF FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO GETTING A BUILDING PERMIT
4)SUBJECT TO MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS OF TVA.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
Southwest side of Solway Ferry Rd., northwest of Sparks Rd.

Commission District 6


Size
2.75 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low density residential)


Currently on the Property
Marina with 44 boat slips

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
DENY the development plan for the expansion of the marina due to the following:
1. The standards for marina development contained in the Knox County Zoning Ordinance dictate that a marina must have "adequate access to thoroughfares." The only vehicular access to the site is via a substandard 14' wide Solway Ferry Rd. that dead-ends at the marina. This road does not meet any current standard for safe two-way traffic operation.
2. Staff believes the request does not comply with the general standards for uses permitted on review as contained in the Knox County Zoning Ordinance because it will cause a substantial increase in the amount of non residential traffic on Solway Ferry Rd. This is believed to incompatible with the existing residential uses along this narrow road.
3. Basic infrastructure is marginal at best. Sewage disposal is via a septic system and water service is provided by a 2" diameter line. The Knox County Fire Marshall's office has said the available water flow limits fire fighting capability.
Disposition Summary
Approve the development plan for the expansion of the marina as requested subject to the following conditions:
Details of Action
1) THAT NO OTHER COMMERICAL ACTIVITY EVER BE INSTALLED AT THE MARINA
2) NO BOAT RAMP.
3) SUBMIT A REVISED SITE PLAN TO STAFF FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO GETTING A BUILDING PERMIT
4)SUBJECT TO MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS OF TVA.

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 8, 2007 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Melton Hill Marina


Case History