Use On Review

2-I-08-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for a 2,500 square foot retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products, subject to the following 10 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, (Art. 5.22.03, W.1-7).
4. The retail store, parking and related facilities cannot exceed 4 acres in size.
5. Any alterations to the approved site plan and stipulations for operation will require a revised use on review.
6. Eliminating the southern driveway on the proposed site plan (staff is only recommending approval of one driveway entrance onto Voltz Ln.).
7. Obtaining a variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce the required number of parking spaces.
8. Two, indirectly illuminated signs, not exceeding 12 sq. ft. (or one sign not exceeding 24 sq. ft.) will be permitted (Art. 3.90.06).
9. Installing a pervious parking surface.
10. Adhering to all attached plans and stipulations for operation of a retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets the requirements for approval of a retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products in the A zone and other criteria for a use permitted on review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
Southwest side of Voltz Ln., north side of Kodak Rd.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 54


Size
10.50 acres

Sector
East County

Land Use Designation? AG/RR`


Currently on the Property
Vacant

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 2,500 square foot retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products, subject to the following 10 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, (Art. 5.22.03, W.1-7).
4. The retail store, parking and related facilities cannot exceed 4 acres in size.
5. Any alterations to the approved site plan and stipulations for operation will require a revised use on review.
6. Eliminating the southern driveway on the proposed site plan (staff is only recommending approval of one driveway entrance onto Voltz Ln.).
7. Obtaining a variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce the required number of parking spaces.
8. Two, indirectly illuminated signs, not exceeding 12 sq. ft. (or one sign not exceeding 24 sq. ft.) will be permitted (Art. 3.90.06).
9. Installing a pervious parking surface.
10. Adhering to all attached plans and stipulations for operation of a retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets the requirements for approval of a retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products in the A zone and other criteria for a use permitted on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 2,500 square foot retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products, subject to the following 10 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, (Art. 5.22.03, W.1-7).
4. The retail store, parking and related facilities cannot exceed 4 acres in size.
5. Any alterations to the approved site plan and stipulations for operation will require a revised use on review.
6. Eliminating the southern driveway on the proposed site plan (staff is only recommending approval of one driveway entrance onto Voltz Ln.).
7. Obtaining a variance from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce the required number of parking spaces.
8. Two, indirectly illuminated signs, not exceeding 12 sq. ft. (or one sign not exceeding 24 sq. ft.) will be permitted (Art. 3.90.06).
9. Installing a pervious parking surface.
10. Adhering to all attached plans and stipulations for operation of a retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets the requirements for approval of a retail store for on-site sale of agricultural products in the A zone and other criteria for a use permitted on review.

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 - March 15, 2008 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Cheryl F. Cruze


Case History