Use On Review

3-J-20-UR

Approved as modified
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for the rural retreat with an event facility (temporary event tent) with approximately 3,200 square feet for up to 300 guests and a maximum of 9 overnight accommodations, subject to 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 Department and/or utility provider.
2. Installation of all weather surface driveways and parking for the facility or as otherwise permitted by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau during permitting.
3. Adding the required number of accessible parking spaces to the plan in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
4. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works that the sight distance requirements are meet for the proposed driveway off of Sevierville Pike.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau.
7. Meeting the plan of operations as submitted and revised by the applicant that is a part of this application.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
ADDED AT THE MEETING:
9. Site lighting shall be "Dark Sky" compliant during events.
10. A minimum 20 foot buffer is required along the adjoining property.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in 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
529 & 0 Nixon Rd., 0 John Norton Rd.

North & south side of Nixon Road at the intersection of Sevierville Pike, west side of John Norton Road.

Commission District 9


Size
41.45 acres

Sector
South County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential)


Currently on the Property
Residence and Vacant Land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for the rural retreat with an event facility (temporary event tent) with approximately 3,200 square feet for up to 300 guests and a maximum of 9 overnight accommodations, subject to 8 conditions.
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department and/or utility provider.
2. Installation of all weather surface driveways and parking for the facility or as otherwise permitted by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau during permitting.
3. Adding the required number of accessible parking spaces to the plan in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
4. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works that the sight distance requirements are meet for the proposed driveway off of Sevierville Pike.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau.
7. Meeting the plan of operations as submitted and revised by the applicant that is a part of this application.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in 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 rural retreat with an event facility (temporary event tent) with approximately 3,200 square feet for up to 300 guests and a maximum of 9 overnight accommodations, subject to 10 conditions.
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department and/or utility provider.
2. Installation of all weather surface driveways and parking for the facility or as otherwise permitted by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau during permitting.
3. Adding the required number of accessible parking spaces to the plan in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
4. Providing documentation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works that the sight distance requirements are meet for the proposed driveway off of Sevierville Pike.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau.
7. Meeting the plan of operations as submitted and revised by the applicant that is a part of this application.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
ADDED AT THE MEETING:
9. Site lighting shall be "Dark Sky" compliant during events.
10. A minimum 20 foot buffer is required along the adjoining property.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in 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 - April 11, 2020 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Tom Boyd


Case History