Use On Review

9-C-09-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the revised development plan for the golf driving range and the nine hole executive type golf course at this location 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. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
3. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
4. Removing existing vegetation on the west side of the driveway in order to provide 300' of sight distance in both directions on W. Beaver Creek Dr.
5. Limiting the hours of operation to 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Lighting of the range will be prohibited except during normal operating hours. Lighting of the golf course will not be permitted.
6. Maintenance of the facilities includes but is not limited to mowing, spraying and ball pick-up and will be limited to the hours between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM
7. Food service being limited to light snacks and cold sandwiches and soft drinks. The sale of beer will not be permitted
8. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the A (Agricultural zone, an the other criteria for approval of a use on review

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
5311 W Beaver Creek Dr

North side of W. Beaver Creek Dr., west side of Old Blacks Ferry Ln.

Commission District 6


Size
69 acres

Sector
Northwest County

Currently on the Property
Golf driving range

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the revised development plan for the golf driving range and the nine hole executive type golf course at this location subject to 8 conditions
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
2. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
3. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
4. Removing existing vegetation on the west side of the driveway in order to provide 300' of sight distance in both directions on W. Beaver Creek Dr.
5. Limiting the hours of operation to 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Lighting of the range will be prohibited except during normal operating hours. Lighting of the golf course will not be permitted.
6. Maintenance of the facilities includes but is not limited to mowing, spraying and ball pick-up and will be limited to the hours between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM
7. Food service being limited to light snacks and cold sandwiches and soft drinks. The sale of beer will not be permitted
8. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the A (Agricultural zone, an the other criteria for approval of a use on review
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the revised development plan for the golf driving range and the nine hole executive type golf course at this location subject to 8 conditions
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
2. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Knox County Dept. of Engineering and Public Works
3. Meeting all applicable requirements and obtaining all required permits from the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
4. Removing existing vegetation on the west side of the driveway in order to provide 300' of sight distance in both directions on W. Beaver Creek Dr.
5. Limiting the hours of operation to 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Lighting of the range will be prohibited except during normal operating hours. Lighting of the golf course will not be permitted.
6. Maintenance of the facilities includes but is not limited to mowing, spraying and ball pick-up and will be limited to the hours between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM
7. Food service being limited to light snacks and cold sandwiches and soft drinks. The sale of beer will not be permitted
8. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Dept.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the A (Agricultural zone, an 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 10, 2009 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Barry & Pam Robertson


Case History