Staff Recommendation

RECOMMEND that County Commission APPROVE EC (Employment Center) zoning, subject to one condition.

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1. All required road improvements, including but not limited to the completion of the Karns Valley connector to the west, resulting from the use on review approval of a development plan by MPC, must be completed to the satisfaction of MPC and Knox County Engineering staffs prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits for the project.

With the above condition, EC zoning is appropriate for the subject property. Staff recognizes the need for road improvements to accommodate the proposed business park. EC zoning requires use on review approval of a development plan by MPC, prior to development, which will provide the opportunity for public comment prior to development. A traffic study will be required to be submitted and reviewed as part of the required use on review process.

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Disposition Summary

RECOMMEND the Knox County Commission approve EC (Employment Center) zoning, subject to one condition.