Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the request for a boarding kennel for up to 30 dogs as shown on the development plan subject to 7 conditions

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
3. Installing a landscape evergreen screen along the north side of the outdoor kennel area with a minimum installed height of 4 feet. The landscape screen shall be in place within three months of the issuance of the occupancy permit for this project.
4. Maintaining the mature tree stands on the property around the kennel facility to help reduce noise impacts.
5. All dogs are to be brought indoors before dark and no dogs are to be permitted in the outside dog runs before 7:00 AM.
6. Access drive and parking areas to meet the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

With the conditions noted above, the request meets all requirements for approval within the A (Agricultural) zoning district, as well as other criteria for approval of a use on review.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE the request for a boarding kennel for up to 30 dogs as shown on the development plan subject to 7 conditions