Recommended for denial
by the Planning Commission
Deny the use on review for a surface parking lot.
See case notes below
Use On Review
8-B-13-UR
Recommended for denial
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +- Land Use
- Current
Parking garage/ surface parking lot & vacant commercial space
ProposedCommercial Parking Lot
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Sector
Growth Plan
322 W Church Ave
Southeast side of W. Church Ave., northeast side of Market St.
Council District 6
Census Tract 1
Size
1.90 acres
Sector
Central City
Land Use Designation? MU (Mixed Use) & C (Commercial)
Currently on the Property
Parking garage/ surface parking lot & vacant commercial space
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for the surface parking lot as shown on the site plan subject to 5 conditions1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Downtown Design Review Board including but not limited to fencing, lighting and landscaping
2. Maintaining at least 50% of the parking spaces for transient (hourly/daily) parking
3. Maintaining the visibility triangle at the intersection of Market St. and W. Church Av. as required by the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance
4. Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance or obtaining any required variances
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Engineering Dept.
With the conditions noted, the plan meets the requirements for approval in the C-2 District and the other criteria for approval of a use on review
Disposition Summary
Deny the use on review for a surface parking lot.What's next?
− +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.
After the Planning CommissionBecause of its location in the City, appeals will be heard by Knoxville City Council.
Knoxville City CouncilNovember 26, 2013
Appeal by: October 25, 2013The appeal deadline - October 25, 2013 - has passed.
The ProcessApplicant
