Use On Review

2-M-03-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for the veterinary clinic and kennel for up to 40 animals in the A (Agricultural) zoning district, subject to 11 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Connecting the veterinary clinic and the kennel building to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting any other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Hours of operation (dropping off or picking up dogs) is limited to 7:00 am to 7: 00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 am to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
3. No dogs are to be left unattended outside on the property at any time, or left outside after business hours.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Revising the landscape plan to include a row of Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar, or other similar species of trees approved by Staff, set on 10' centers around the outside of the wood fence enclosures for the exercise yards, as identified on "Attachment A". The installed tree height shall be 6'.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the revised development/landscape plan, within six months of the time the veterinary clinic business occupies the building, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
7. Maintaining the existing vegetative buffer that is located around the perimeter of the property.
8. Adhering to all stipulations of the attached development plan and other materials, as submitted by the applicant. Miller & Associates, PLLC.
9. Locating the proposed monument sign in accordance with Knox County Zoning Ordinance or obtaining a setback variance from the Board of Zoning and Appeals.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
11. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements of the A (Agricultural) zoning district, as well as other criteria for approval of a Use-on-Review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
1439 Ebenezer Rd

West side Ebenezer Road, South of Highbridge Dr.

Commission District 5


Size
3.87 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Currently on the Property
Child day care center (now vacant)

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for the veterinary clinic and kennel for up to 40 animals in the A (Agricultural) zoning district, subject to 11 conditions:
1. Connecting the veterinary clinic and the kennel building to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting any other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Hours of operation (dropping off or picking up dogs) is limited to 7:00 am to 7: 00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 am to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
3. No dogs are to be left unattended outside on the property at any time, or left outside after business hours.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Revising the landscape plan to include a row of Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar, or other similar species of trees approved by Staff, set on 10' centers around the outside of the wood fence enclosures for the exercise yards, as identified on "Attachment A". The installed tree height shall be 6'.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the revised development/landscape plan, within six months of the time the veterinary clinic business occupies the building, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
7. Maintaining the existing vegetative buffer that is located around the perimeter of the property.
8. Adhering to all stipulations of the attached development plan and other materials, as submitted by the applicant. Miller & Associates, PLLC.
9. Locating the proposed monument sign in accordance with Knox County Zoning Ordinance or obtaining a setback variance from the Board of Zoning and Appeals.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
11. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements of the A (Agricultural) zoning district, as well as other criteria for approval of a Use-on-Review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for the veterinary clinic and kennel for up to 40 animals in the A (Agricultural) zoning district, subject to 11 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Connecting the veterinary clinic and the kennel building to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting any other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Hours of operation (dropping off or picking up dogs) is limited to 7:00 am to 7: 00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 am to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
3. No dogs are to be left unattended outside on the property at any time, or left outside after business hours.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
5. Revising the landscape plan to include a row of Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar, or other similar species of trees approved by Staff, set on 10' centers around the outside of the wood fence enclosures for the exercise yards, as identified on "Attachment A". The installed tree height shall be 6'.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the revised development/landscape plan, within six months of the time the veterinary clinic business occupies the building, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
7. Maintaining the existing vegetative buffer that is located around the perimeter of the property.
8. Adhering to all stipulations of the attached development plan and other materials, as submitted by the applicant. Miller & Associates, PLLC.
9. Locating the proposed monument sign in accordance with Knox County Zoning Ordinance or obtaining a setback variance from the Board of Zoning and Appeals.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
11. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements of the A (Agricultural) zoning district, as well as other criteria for approval of a Use-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, 2003 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Bluegrass Animal Hospital P.C.


Case History