Use On Review

5-G-10-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a McDonald's fast food restaurant with drive-thru in the PC (Planned Commercial) & TO (Technology Overlay) zoning districts, subject to 11 conditions:


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
10708 Hardin Valley Rd

Southwest side of Castaic Ln., southeast side of Hardin Valley Rd.

Commission District 6
Census Tract 59.01


Size
1.68 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? Commercial


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a McDonald's fast food restaurant with drive-thru in the PC (Planned Commercial) & TO (Technology Overlay) zoning districts, subject to 11 conditions:
1. Obtaining approval from the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) for the proposed development.
2. Obtaining approval from the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals for any required variances for the proposed storage building, parking lot and drive aisles.
3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
4. Installation of the street improvements to Castaic Ln. as recommended in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the site, the applicant shall work with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works on the design, timing and implementation of the recommended street improvements.
5. Providing a traffic control plan for the internal vehicular circulation to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to issuance of a grading permit for the site.
6. Submitting engineered drawings for any new or altered retaining walls to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval as a part of the grading and storm water management submittals.
7. Providing a letter from the owner of the retail/office development to the west (CLT #103-11801) authorizing the proposed changes to the existing driveway connection along the southern property boundary.
8.. Installation of the sidewalks and safety railings as shown on the development plan meeting American Disability Act requirements.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
11. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of occupancy permits for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. Landscaping at all intersections shall be installed so as not to interfere with the sight triangles and visibility along public streets.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets the requirements for approval in the PC (Planned Commercial) & TO (Technology Overlay) zoning districts, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a McDonald's fast food restaurant with drive-thru in the PC (Planned Commercial) & TO (Technology Overlay) zoning districts, subject to 11 conditions:

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 - June 12, 2010 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

McDonald's USA, LLC


Case History