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Special Use

5-B-20-SU

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for an 80 seat place of worship with approximately 1,748 sq. ft. of floor area, subject to 7 conditions.

See case notes below

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  • Land Use
      Current
      Vacant
      Proposed
      Place of Worship

Property Information

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Location
651 Mars Hill Rd.

East of Gallaher View Rd., south & west of Mars Hill Rd.

Council District 2

Size
1.87 acres
Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential) & SP (Stream Protection)

Currently on the Property
Vacant
Growth Plan
N/A
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for an 80 seat place of worship with approximately 1,748 sq. ft. of floor area, subject to 7 conditions.
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Article 12 (Landscape) and Article 13 (Signs).
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Submitting verification of sight distance for review and approval by the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering during permit review.
4. Widening Mars Hill Road to a minimum width of 20? from the proposed driveway to N. Gallaher View Drive, or as otherwise required by the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Installing a sidewalk from the building's main entrance to the public sidewalk (greenway) along N. Gallaher View Road in accordance with Article 11.6.G.2 (Design of Off-Street Parking Facilities) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
6. Installing all required landscaping within six months of issuance of the occupancy permit.
7. The retaining walls are to be constructed of Belgard masonry block or equivalent material with a similar textured finish.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the RN-2 District, and the other criteria for approval of a special use.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for an 80 seat place of worship with approximately 1,748 sq. ft. of floor area, subject to 7 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

Randy Guignard

Planning Staff
Mike Reynolds
Phone: 865-215-3827
Email: mike.reynolds@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.