TTCDA

Building Permit

3-B-20-TOB

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

Details of Action

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1. APPROVE the waiver to allow the reduction of the minimum required parking from 15 spaces to 5 spaces. The proposed parking is in compliance with the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. APPROVE the waiver to allow the Impervious Area Ratio (IAR) of 91.6% which exceeds the maximum of 70%. The proposed condition on the required landscape plan will allow for reduction of site impervious coverage.

APPROVE the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building permit, subject to the following conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Submitting a landscape plan as directed by the TTCDA Board that that will reduce the imperious coverage (gravel areas) and add landscaping along the street frontage, around the proposed building and other key areas on the site. The landscape plan would be required prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Appropriateness and approval of the plan would be by staff and a member of the Board.
3. Installing all landscaping as identified on the approved landscape plan within six months of the issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
4. Submitting a revised site lighting plan that adjusts the lighting at the building entrances in order to fall within the maximum intensity limit of 5 foot candles.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. Any proposed signage will require a separate TTCDA application and approval.

Applicant Request

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Variances

1. Waiver to allow a reduction of the minimum required parking from 15 spaces to 5 spaces.
2. Waiver to allow a slight increase in the Impervious Area Ratio (IAR) from 89.7% to 91.6%. The maximum allowed by the Design Guidelines is 70%.


Property Information

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Location
10319 Cogdill Rd.

Northeast side of Cogdill Road, southeast of Starkey Lane.

Commission District 6


Size
11.56 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Mixed businesses

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation

Based on the application and plans as submitted and revised, Staff recommends the following actions on the required waivers from the Design Guidelines:

1. APPROVE the waiver to allow the reduction of the minimum required parking from 15 spaces to 5 spaces. The proposed parking is in compliance with the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. APPROVE the waiver to allow the Impervious Area Ratio (IAR) of 91.6% which exceeds the maximum of 70%. The proposed condition on the required landscape plan will allow for reduction of site impervious coverage.

Based on the application and plans as submitted and revised, Staff recommends APPROVAL of this request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building permit, subject to the following conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Submitting a landscape plan as directed by the TTCDA Board that that will reduce the imperious coverage (gravel areas) and add landscaping along the street frontage, around the proposed building and other key areas on the site. The landscape plan would be required prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Appropriateness and approval of the plan would be by staff and a member of the Board.
3. Installing all landscaping as identified on the approved landscape plan within six months of the issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
4. Submitting a revised site lighting plan that adjusts the lighting at the building entrances in order to fall within the maximum intensity limit of 5 foot candles.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. Any proposed signage will require a separate TTCDA application and approval.
Details of Action
1. APPROVE the waiver to allow the reduction of the minimum required parking from 15 spaces to 5 spaces. The proposed parking is in compliance with the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. APPROVE the waiver to allow the Impervious Area Ratio (IAR) of 91.6% which exceeds the maximum of 70%. The proposed condition on the required landscape plan will allow for reduction of site impervious coverage.

APPROVE the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building permit, subject to the following conditions:

1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Submitting a landscape plan as directed by the TTCDA Board that that will reduce the imperious coverage (gravel areas) and add landscaping along the street frontage, around the proposed building and other key areas on the site. The landscape plan would be required prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Appropriateness and approval of the plan would be by staff and a member of the Board.
3. Installing all landscaping as identified on the approved landscape plan within six months of the issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
4. Submitting a revised site lighting plan that adjusts the lighting at the building entrances in order to fall within the maximum intensity limit of 5 foot candles.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
7. Any proposed signage will require a separate TTCDA application and approval.
Applicant

Stuart H. Anderson, AIA