Use On Review

7-G-18-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a multi-dwelling development with up to 249 apartment units, subject to 11 conditions.


See case notes below

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Request

Property Info

Case Notes

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Details of Action

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1. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe Associates. Inc., as last revised on August 27, 2018, and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. The design details of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The right turn lane on Ebenezer Road and the left turn lane on Westland Drive that are located at the development entrances shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to the first occupancy permit being issued for the apartments.
4. Revising the development plan to extend the sidewalk along Westland Drive east to the developments Westland Drive entrance and provide a pedestrian connection from that sidewalk to the internal sidewalks.
5. Installation of all sidewalks as identified on the revised development plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of the first occupancy permit for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. Landscaping shall not interfere with sight visibility requirements at the driveway entrances. When the buildings along the Westland Drive frontage are completed and the landscaping is installed, the applicant shall meet in the field with Planning Commission staff to determine if any additional landscaping will be required to help reduce the visual impact of the apartments from Westland Drive.
7. Providing documentation to Planning Commission staff for review and approval prior to issuance of any building permit that the apartment buildings comply with the height restrictions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 54-17-0114(Q) since the site is located within the Scenic Highway corridor.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining approval of the proposed security gates from the Knox County Fire Marshal.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
11. Any development of the 5 acre site identified as future assisted living/independent living is subject to a separate use on review approval. With the development of this site, access will be required through the apartment development to allow access to both development entrances.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning district and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
1040 Ebenezer Rd

Southeast side of Westland Dr., east of Ebenezer Rd

Commission District 5
Census Tract 57.12


Size
25.80 acres

Sector
Southwest County

Land Use Designation? MDR


Currently on the Property
Residence, vacant land and landscape nursery

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a multi-dwelling development with up to 249 apartment units, subject to 11 conditions.
1. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe Associates. Inc., as last revised on August 27, 2018, and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. The design details of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The right turn lane on Ebenezer Road and the left turn lane on Westland Drive that are located at the development entrances shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to the first occupancy permit being issued for the apartments.
4. Revising the development plan to extend the sidewalk along Westland Drive east to the developments Westland Drive entrance and provide a pedestrian connection from that sidewalk to the internal sidewalks.
5. Installation of all sidewalks as identified on the revised development plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of the first occupancy permit for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. Landscaping shall not interfere with sight visibility requirements at the driveway entrances. When the buildings along the Westland Drive frontage are completed and the landscaping is installed, the applicant shall meet in the field with Planning Commission staff to determine if any additional landscaping will be required to help reduce the visual impact of the apartments from Westland Drive.
7. Providing documentation to Planning Commission staff for review and approval prior to issuance of any building permit that the apartment buildings comply with the height restrictions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 54-17-0114(Q) since the site is located within the Scenic Highway corridor.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining approval of the proposed security gates from the Knox County Fire Marshal.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
11. Any development of the 5 acre site identified as future assisted living/independent living is subject to a separate use on review approval. With the development of this site, access will be required through the apartment development to allow access to both development entrances.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning district and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a multi-dwelling development with up to 249 apartment units, subject to 11 conditions.
Details of Action
1. Connecting the development to sanitary sewer, as well as meeting other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Provision of street names which are consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing system Ordinance (Ord. 91-1-102).
3. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Fulghum MacIndoe Associates. Inc., as last revised on August 27, 2018, and approved by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff. The design details of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. The right turn lane on Ebenezer Road and the left turn lane on Westland Drive that are located at the development entrances shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works prior to the first occupancy permit being issued for the apartments.
4. Revising the development plan to extend the sidewalk along Westland Drive east to the developments Westland Drive entrance and provide a pedestrian connection from that sidewalk to the internal sidewalks.
5. Installation of all sidewalks as identified on the revised development plan. Sidewalks shall meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) and the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. A bond shall be provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works by the developer in an amount sufficient to guarantee the installation of the sidewalks.
6. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the landscape plan, within six months of issuance of the first occupancy permit for the project, or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, to guarantee such installation. Landscaping shall not interfere with sight visibility requirements at the driveway entrances. When the buildings along the Westland Drive frontage are completed and the landscaping is installed, the applicant shall meet in the field with Planning Commission staff to determine if any additional landscaping will be required to help reduce the visual impact of the apartments from Westland Drive.
7. Providing documentation to Planning Commission staff for review and approval prior to issuance of any building permit that the apartment buildings comply with the height restrictions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 54-17-0114(Q) since the site is located within the Scenic Highway corridor.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
9. Obtaining approval of the proposed security gates from the Knox County Fire Marshal.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
11. Any development of the 5 acre site identified as future assisted living/independent living is subject to a separate use on review approval. With the development of this site, access will be required through the apartment development to allow access to both development entrances.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning district 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 - October 13, 2018 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Crescent Bend Development, LLC


Case History