Use On Review

7-Q-18-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the Development Plan for the proposed warehouse/distribution center with approximately 617,950 square feet at this location, subject to 14 conditions.


See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

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Details of Action

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. as revised on June 26, 2018, and as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). In addition to a right-turn lane into the development on E. Governor John Sevier Hwy., Roscoe Ln shall be repaved with a minimum pavement width of at least 20' with an approved turnaround provided at the end of the public street. The design details and timing of the installation of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and TDOT during the engineering design plan stage for the subdivision, and prior to approval of any building permit for this project.
3. In order to improve the available sight distance at the Roscoe Ln. and E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. intersection, remove any existing vegetation that inhibits sight lines and continue to maintain the sight distance.
4. Obtaining any required permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for work within the E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. right-of-way.
5. All truck access to the site is restricted to the E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. entrance. All employee and visitor access is restricted to the Roscoe Ln. entrance.
6. Site grading and associated landscape removal limits shall be established by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the engineering design approval stage of the development. Clearing and grading limits shall be clearly identified in the field prior to any site clearing or grading.
7. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permit for this project. When the building is completed and the landscaping is installed, the applicant shall meet in the field with Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff to determine if any additional landscaping will be required to help reduce the visual impact of the facility.
8. Complying with all applicable requirements and obtaining the associated permits of the Knox County Stormwater Ordinance.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. All proposed lighting shall be installed in compliance with the approved lighting plan that was submitted with this application.
11. All proposed signs shall meet the sign standards established in the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Design Guidelines and are subject to approval by Planning Commission and Knox County Building Code staff.
12. Obtaining approval of a final plat consolidating the parcels for this property into a single lot.
13. Recording the protective covenants as required by Article 5.33.13.B. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
14. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC (Planned Commercial) 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
5304 E Governor John Sevier Hwy

East side of E. Governor John Sevier Hwy, south side of Roscoe Ln., north of Hammer Rd., south of I40.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 54.01


Size
58.40 acres

Sector
East County

Land Use Designation? GC/PC


Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Outside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the Development Plan for the proposed warehouse/distribution center with approximately 617,950 square feet at this location, subject to 14 conditions.
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. as revised on June 26, 2018, and as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). In addition to a right-turn lane into the development on E. Governor John Sevier Hwy., Roscoe Ln shall be repaved with a minimum pavement width of at least 20' with an approved turnaround provided at the end of the public street. The design details and timing of the installation of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and TDOT during the engineering design plan stage for the subdivision, and prior to approval of any building permit for this project.
3. In order to improve the available sight distance at the Roscoe Ln. and E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. intersection, remove any existing vegetation that inhibits sight lines and continue to maintain the sight distance.
4. Obtaining any required permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for work within the E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. right-of-way.
5. All truck access to the site is restricted to the E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. entrance. All employee and visitor access is restricted to the Roscoe Ln. entrance.
6. Site grading and associated landscape removal limits shall be established by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the engineering design approval stage of the development. Clearing and grading limits shall be clearly identified in the field prior to any site clearing or grading.
7. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permit for this project. When the building is completed and the landscaping is installed, the applicant shall meet in the field with Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff to determine if any additional landscaping will be required to help reduce the visual impact of the facility.
8. Complying with all applicable requirements and obtaining the associated permits of the Knox County Stormwater Ordinance.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. All proposed lighting shall be installed in compliance with the approved lighting plan that was submitted with this application.
11. All proposed signs shall meet the sign standards established in the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Design Guidelines and are subject to approval by Planning Commission and Knox County Building Code staff.
12. Obtaining approval of a final plat consolidating the parcels for this property into a single lot.
13. Recording the protective covenants as required by Article 5.33.13.B. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
14. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC (Planned Commercial) zone and the other criteria for approval of a Use on Review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the Development Plan for the proposed warehouse/distribution center with approximately 617,950 square feet at this location, subject to 14 conditions.
Details of Action
1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the Knox County Health Department.
2. Implementation of the street and intersection improvements and recommendations outlined in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Cannon & Cannon, Inc. as revised on June 26, 2018, and as required by the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). In addition to a right-turn lane into the development on E. Governor John Sevier Hwy., Roscoe Ln shall be repaved with a minimum pavement width of at least 20' with an approved turnaround provided at the end of the public street. The design details and timing of the installation of the improvements shall be worked out with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and TDOT during the engineering design plan stage for the subdivision, and prior to approval of any building permit for this project.
3. In order to improve the available sight distance at the Roscoe Ln. and E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. intersection, remove any existing vegetation that inhibits sight lines and continue to maintain the sight distance.
4. Obtaining any required permits from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for work within the E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. right-of-way.
5. All truck access to the site is restricted to the E. Governor John Sevier Hwy. entrance. All employee and visitor access is restricted to the Roscoe Ln. entrance.
6. Site grading and associated landscape removal limits shall be established by Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the engineering design approval stage of the development. Clearing and grading limits shall be clearly identified in the field prior to any site clearing or grading.
7. Installing all landscaping, as shown on the development plan, within six months of the issuance of occupancy permit for this project. When the building is completed and the landscaping is installed, the applicant shall meet in the field with Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works and Planning Commission staff to determine if any additional landscaping will be required to help reduce the visual impact of the facility.
8. Complying with all applicable requirements and obtaining the associated permits of the Knox County Stormwater Ordinance.
9. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
10. All proposed lighting shall be installed in compliance with the approved lighting plan that was submitted with this application.
11. All proposed signs shall meet the sign standards established in the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Design Guidelines and are subject to approval by Planning Commission and Knox County Building Code staff.
12. Obtaining approval of a final plat consolidating the parcels for this property into a single lot.
13. Recording the protective covenants as required by Article 5.33.13.B. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
14. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PC (Planned Commercial) 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 - August 11, 2018 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Fresenius USD Manufacturing, Inc.


Case History