Use On Review

5-J-04-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for a self storage facility as shown on the development plan subject to 8 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 Zoning Ordinance.
2. Noting on the plan that each individual storage unit cannot exceed 600 sq. ft. in area.
3. All outdoor lights shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the self storage facility. Such lighting shall be deflected, shaded and focused away from adjoining property.
4. Provision of a minimum 6' high opaque fence shall be provided and setback a minimum of 5' from any side or rear property line where the self storage facility abuts A (Agricultural) zoning. The area between the opaque fence and the property line shall be landscaped.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
7. Installing all landscaping, required by this approval, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public works to guarantee such installation.
8. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the CA zone and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
1307 E Beaver Creek Dr

North side E. Beaver Creek Dr., southwest of Dry Gap Pike.

Commission District 7
Census Tract 62.04


Size
4.56 acres

Sector
North 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 request for a self storage facility as shown on the development plan subject to 8 conditions
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Noting on the plan that each individual storage unit cannot exceed 600 sq. ft. in area.
3. All outdoor lights shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the self storage facility. Such lighting shall be deflected, shaded and focused away from adjoining property.
4. Provision of a minimum 6' high opaque fence shall be provided and setback a minimum of 5' from any side or rear property line where the self storage facility abuts A (Agricultural) zoning. The area between the opaque fence and the property line shall be landscaped.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
7. Installing all landscaping, required by this approval, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public works to guarantee such installation.
8. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the CA zone and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a self storage facility as shown on the development plan subject to 8 conditions
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Noting on the plan that each individual storage unit cannot exceed 600 sq. ft. in area.
3. All outdoor lights shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the self storage facility. Such lighting shall be deflected, shaded and focused away from adjoining property.
4. Provision of a minimum 6' high opaque fence shall be provided and setback a minimum of 5' from any side or rear property line where the self storage facility abuts A (Agricultural) zoning. The area between the opaque fence and the property line shall be landscaped.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirement of the Knox County Health Dept.
7. Installing all landscaping, required by this approval, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permits for this project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public works to guarantee such installation.
8. A revised site plan reflecting the conditions of approval must be submitted to MPC staff prior to issuance of any building permits.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the CA zone and the 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 - June 12, 2004 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Rufus H. Smith, Jr. & Associates and David R. Trantanella


Case History