Use On Review

9-E-16-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the Midway Business Park Development Plan and Design Guidelines subject to 5 conditions.


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Lot 40 is designated as a mixed use development that would allow retail commercial uses as designated in Section 5.51.02.O. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any request to deviate from the approved Design Guidelines would require an amendment to the Design Guidelines through a use on review approval from the Planning Commission.
3. Providing certification during development plan review process that the proposed development site has adequate sight distance at the proposed access driveway onto the public street.
4. Initiate discussions with Knoxville Utilities Board and Tennessee Valley Authority on establishing landscape screening around the boundary of the electrical substation.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, the concept plan and development plan meet the requirements for approval in the EC (Employment Center) zoning district.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
8918 Thorn Grove Pike

Northwest and southeast side of Thorn Grove Pike, north side of Worthington Ln. at the northwest quadrant of the I-40 and Midway Rd. Interchange.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 53.02


Size
327.94 acres

Sector
East County

Land Use Designation? BP-1, HP & LDR


Currently on the Property
Vacant land and residential

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the Midway Business Park Development Plan and Design Guidelines subject to 5 conditions.
1. Lot 40 is designated as a mixed use development that would allow retail commercial uses as designated in Section 5.51.02.O. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any request to deviate from the approved Design Guidelines would require an amendment to the Design Guidelines through a use on review approval from the Planning Commission.
3. Providing certification during development plan review process that the proposed development site has adequate sight distance at the proposed access driveway onto the public street.
4. Initiate discussions with Knoxville Utilities Board and Tennessee Valley Authority on establishing landscape screening around the boundary of the electrical substation.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, the concept plan and development plan meet the requirements for approval in the EC (Employment Center) zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the Midway Business Park Development Plan and Design Guidelines subject to 5 conditions.
Details of Action
1. Lot 40 is designated as a mixed use development that would allow retail commercial uses as designated in Section 5.51.02.O. of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any request to deviate from the approved Design Guidelines would require an amendment to the Design Guidelines through a use on review approval from the Planning Commission.
3. Providing certification during development plan review process that the proposed development site has adequate sight distance at the proposed access driveway onto the public street.
4. Initiate discussions with Knoxville Utilities Board and Tennessee Valley Authority on establishing landscape screening around the boundary of the electrical substation.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, the concept plan and development plan meet the requirements for approval in the EC (Employment Center) zoning district.

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 8, 2016 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

The Development Corporation of Knox County


Case History