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Special Use

4-A-21-SU

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

Approve the request for new 70-ft tall light poles, subject to 2 conditions.

See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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  • Land Use
      Current
      Sansom Sports Complex / Emerald Youth soccer fields
      Proposed
      Field lighting

Property Information

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Location
234 Dale Ave.

South side of Dale Avenue, north side of Grand Avenue, east side of N.17th Street, and west side of Western Avenue

Council District 6

Size
3 acres
Sector
Central City

Land Use Designation? MU-SD, Mu-CC10

Currently on the Property
Sansom Sports Complex / Emerald Youth soccer fields
Growth Plan
N/A
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
Approve the request for new 70-ft tall light poles, subject to 2 conditions:
1. Meeting the requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, Article 10.2, Exterior Lighting.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval of light poles above 65 ft in height and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
Approve the request for new 70-ft tall light poles, subject to 2 conditions.

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
Planning Commission decisions on Special Use (SU) cases are final unless appealed.

SU cases do not move forward to City Council unless the request is to remove a planned district designation from the zoning map.

Applicant

Emerald Youth Foundation

Planning Staff
Michelle Portier
Phone: 865-215-3821
Email: michelle.portier@knoxplanning.org
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Case History

This program aims to increase transit in disadvantaged communities and reduce the impact of climate change. Knoxville-Knox County Planning, in partnership with KAT and the city, will develop a Transit-based Opportunities Map to identify locations for development along key transit corridors that target attainable housing and employment opportunities. Transit-oriented development (TOD) prioritizes efficient, equitable, sustainable development. It also helps reduce poverty and further benefit communities by:

  • Encouraging greater transit use,
  • Reducing automobile use,
  • Maximizing existing infrastructure
  • Reducing emissions, and
  • Providing mixed and low-income housing options.