TTCDA BOARD MEETING Agenda

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1 1. Declaration of Quorum TTCDA BOARD MEETING Agenda Monday, November 5, :00 P.M. Main Assembly Room City/County Building 2. Adoption of Minutes of the October 8, 2007, Meeting 3. Applications: Martin Delozier Rezoning Horseshoe Bend Building Permit Claiborne Hauling Contractors Building Permit Blue Ridge Development Sign Permit Key Real Estate Holdings, LLC Building Permit Superior Signs Sign Permit Anchor Signs Sign Permit Dutchtown Commercial Park Building Permit 4. Other Business 5. Adjournment Next Board Meeting: December 10, /30/2007

2 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 1 October 8, 2007 The Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA) Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 8, 2007, in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building. The following commissioners were present: Chuck Griffin Orlando Diaz Allen Edwards Steve Fritts Craig Leuthold Frank Robinson Terry Shupp Also present was Buz Johnson, TTCDA Executive Director. The following guests and applicants were also present: Bruce Mourfield, representing I.T.B.Constructions/U.S. Cellular Dan Martin, representing Public Building Authority Arthur G. Seymour, Jr., representing SignCo, Inc. Paul T. Pierson, representing Sefton, LLC Brad Salsbury, representing First Tennessee Bank/Cannon & Cannon 1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM (Terry Shupp, Vice-Chair, assumed the Chair in the absence of Chair Craig Leuthold s absence.) Terry Shupp, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. It was determined that a quorum of the TTCDA Board of Commissioners was present. A copy of the meeting agenda is attached to the record copy of these minutes. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Allen Edwards made a motion to Approve the minutes for the September 10, 2007, meeting. Frank Leuthold seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by a unanimous vote.

3 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 2 October 8, APPLICATIONS FILE # U.S. CELLULAR Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plans, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to the following conditions, waivers and variances: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works. 3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Design Guidelines for lighting, especially including the following: All light sources must be high-pressure sodium. All light sources must be cut-off luminaries. All lights are not to exceed a 30 ft. height limit. All lighting shall be directed away from adjoining properties. Light glare shall not be visible from any property line. 4. Installing an evergreen hedge along the south, east and north sides of the building to soften the building s appearance to surrounding properties. The landscape screen must be of sufficient height at maturity to screen the mechanical units where they are located. Buz Johnson presented the staff report and explained the rationale behind the staff recommendation. He noted that a telecommunications tower was approved several years ago at this location. This is a request to add an almost 1,000 square foot storage building in the tower compound. He referred the board to the staff recommendation to approve the request, with four conditions pointing out condition 4 in particular. Terry Shupp asked if the applicant was present and if he had any questions or comments. Bruce Mourfield identified himself as representing the applicant and said that he agreed with the staff report. Allen Edwards made a motion to Approve the request for Certificate of Appropriateness for a building permit. Steve Fritts seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by a unanimous vote.

4 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 3 FILE # October 8, 2007 PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plan, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the TTCDA Design Guidelines for signage. 3. Waiver to allow the location of each sign to be 50 ft. from edge of pavement. This would bring each sign roughly 20 ft. closer to the street than if the sign were located 50 ft. from the property line. The recommended setback would be consistent with the location of the main U. S. Cellular sign located on the northwest corner of Murdock Rd. and Cornerstone Dr. 4. Meeting all other applicable conditions of approval from the request approved on September 10, 2007 (file # ) Buz Johnson presented the staff report and explained the rational behind the staff recommendation. He noted that this is a reconsideration of an action taken at the last meeting. He further noted the location of the monument signs on the property and that the last approval was for 6 foot signs, not to be internally illuminated and a setback of 50 feet from the property line. They would like the sign to be closer to the right-of-way and 8 feet high. He pointed out that would not necessarily be out of character with the area. He recommended a waiver of 50 feet from the edge of pavement. He referred the board to the staff recommendation to approve, with four conditions. Dan Martin pointed out the soccer complex was built years ago and as part of the agreement Knox County is to place the signage. U. S. Cellular s concern is that the placement off the property line is too far back and with a six foot sign could get lost in the open area. Staff recommendation is agreeable. Second item is why can our sign not be 8 foot when across the street the sign is about 8 foot in height and 10 foot in width. (Craig Leuthold arrived at the meeting at this time.) Steve Fritts asked about the parcel he referred to across the street and if it were not all in the Corridor. The sign may not be in the overlay. Buz Johnson confirmed that the parcel that Steve was talking about was half in and half out.

5 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 4 October 8, 2007 Dan Martin gave another example off an 8 foot sign on Murdock Drive in the Corridor. His concern was that the sign shows the soccer complex on the bottom part of the sign and the shorter the sign it might be too close to the ground to be visible. Terry Shupp asked the board if there were any other comments or questions. Steve Fritts complimented U.S. Cellular on letting the County have the complex as an asset for the community. They need to be recognized for doing that. A lot of people use the fields. A lot of people are from out of town so the fields need to be easily identified. Buz Johnson agreed that visually the tract is very large and may seem to reduce the size of the signs. Steve Fritts made a motion to Approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign permit with 50 foot setback from back of pavement and an 8-foot sign height. Chuck Griffin seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by a unanimous vote. (Craig Leuthold assumed his role as Chair of the meeting at this point.) FILE # JANNA SHECKLES/SIGNCO, INC. Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plan, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the TTCDA Design Guidelines for signage. 3. Illuminating the sign by means of either indirect lighting (wall-mounted or ground mounted), or reverse lighting providing a halo or shadow effect. The TTCDA staff has been consistent in recommending lighting for wall and monument signage consistent with the Design Guidelines. The TTCDA Board, in turn, has been consistent in supporting the recommendations of staff. The applicant has proposed internal illumination, which is not permitted unless the lighting creates a shadow or halo effect. Another, equally desirable method of illumination is by means of either indirect ground-mounted or wall-mounted lighting fixtures. 4. Submitting a wall sign that meets the following additional criteria: Sign material must have a flat or matte finish. (To be confirmed by TTCDA staff prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Appropriateness.)

6 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 5 October 8, 2007 Sign area must not exceed one square foot per one linear foot of building frontage the business occupies in the retail commercial center. (To be confirmed by the TTCDA staff prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Appropriateness.) 5. Review and approval of the proposed wall sign by the Development Corporation of Knox County, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Appropriateness. Buz Johnson presented the staff report and explained the rationale behind the staff recommendation. He noted that this was a request for the approval of a proposed wall sign for the first use in the shopping center. This will have to be reviewed and approved by the Development Corporation Design Board. Todd Napier informed us it is very likely he will recommend denial of internal illumination. Buz discussed how he had looked through past records and the Board and staff had been consistent to recommend lighting and illumination consistent with the design guidelines, including no internal illumination unless it creates a halo effect behind the sign. Some internal illumination can be seen at some locations. One case was denied by this Board, but the lights are there anyway. He is going to do research on what was approved and what was permitted and where there is any gap. The staff recommends approval with indirect illumination and conditions listed above. Arthur Seymour, Jr., identified himself as representing the applicant along with Rick Burnett of SignCo and David Banks with Snapp fitness Center. He handed out photographs of other businesses that have similar internally illuminated signage in the area such as Bread Box, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell and Wendy s. He further pointed out that the Design Guidelines of the Pellissippi Corridor Development were established to bring consistency in building design, lighting and landscaping to this area and that what is proposed is consistent with the area. Mr. Seymour noted that the design guidelines were adopted 20 to 25 years ago and that apparently variances had been granted for internally illuminated signs somewhere along the line to get sign permits. He pointed out there are no homes in the immediate area. Internally illuminated signs result in less ambient light than would the indirect lights or the halo effect. SignCo is asking for consistency and a variance. Buz Johnson this board did approve a waiver that pertained to the Wendy s logo for the west side of the Parkway. What happened since he could not say. We have been consistent in our approvals. As to enforcement that is another case. Craig Leuthold asked if there were other signs up in the center and if there was an idea of what the other businesses may be trying to go for. Buz Johnson This is the first sign and I do not know what the others will go for. I did ask the original developer as to whether there was a design package, but he did not know at that point. Craig Leuthold what other signs can they go with other than the illuminated signs?

7 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 6 October 8, 2007 Buz Johnson one option that has been approved before is wall mounted lighting that shines on the signs itself. In this case all the lights would be directed to the building. Arthur Seymour, Jr. pointed out that the lights could come off the parapet of the building, but that is really not a satisfactory substitute for an internally illuminated sign. Terry Shupp, suggested some sort of fine for not following the approved guidelines. Craig Leuthold pointed out that there could be at the least a $50 fine which could mount up if they continue not to follow the approved guidelines. Buz Johnson stated since the Development Authority does not have the ability to enforce, we rely on the County for enforcement. These illuminated signs may be validly permitted, but may be installed improperly. Something has fallen down to where what goes up is not what we approved. I need to see if permits department is seeing what we see. I will need to see where the process is breaking down. Chuck Griffin asked if Mr. Seymour had seen the signs in the evening and if they were internally illuminated. Mr. Seymour stated he had not seen them, but that Buz had gone out there to view them. Mr. Burnett, who is in the sign business, advises that the way they are done they do not appear to have any external illumination. The signs are configured so that they are internally illuminated. Steve Fritts said that he did not remember approving internally illuminated signs. There was a lot of discussion about signage with the convenience stores. I think we have been very consistent. That is not the Board s intent. Frank Robinson said the issue is do we comply with policy. Just because the other signs are not in compliance, that is not a basis for us to continue to have signage that is in noncompliance with the policy. Craig Leuthold then asked the board if there were more questions, or if they were ready to make a motion. Terry Shupp made a motion to Approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness with no internal illumination of the signage, per staff recommendation. Steve Fritts seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by a unanimous vote. Buz Johnson will do research and come back to the Board with a report on the above (maybe about 3 months). David Banks who is Snap Fitness said that when they constructed the building, we put in a 4-5 wide raceway intended to contain electronic transformers and ballasts to keep them concealed so there would not be direct penetrations into the wall. I realize these policies were implemented 20 to 25 years ago when most everything along Pellissippi was residential or agricultural and it was intended not to have too much light to infringe on people s privacy. The policy seems outdated. Now you have business that need

8 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 7 October 8, 2007 advertising and that is there only advertising. The translucent faces emit much less ambient light than the indirect lighting or the halo lighting. Chuck Griffin stated that we do not want this corridor to be another Kingston Pike as far as lighting and signage. David Banks suggest that you reflect on your policies. FILE # SEFTON OFFICE BUILDING Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plan, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the TTCDA Design Guidelines for signage. 3. Waiver to allow the use of four colors on the sign face, instead of three. In recommending that four colors be allowed instead of three, the staff took into consideration the fact that the proposed gray lettering is a lighter shade of the black and will be subdued against the sign s silver background. 4. Meeting all other applicable conditions of approval from the request approved on September 10, 2007 (file # ) Buz Johnson presented the staff report and explained the rationale behind the staff recommendation. When the sign was approved last month, there was a reduced setback, which is not the issue. The issue is the number of colors in the sign. When you look at the sign it does actually have four colors. Two of the colors come from the same color family. They ask for four colors rather than three colors. The Corridor Park identification sign at the entrance does have more than the three colors. He referred the board to the staff recommendation for approval, with four conditions. Craig Leuthold asked if the applicant was present and if he had any questions or comments regarding the staff recommendation. Paul Pearson agreed with staff recommendation. Steve Fritts made a motion to Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign permit, in accordance with staff recommendation. Orlando Diaz seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by a unanimous vote.

9 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 8 FILE # October 8, 2007 FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plans, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works. 3. Installation of lighting according to the following: All light sources are to be high-pressure sodium. All parking, road and security lights are to be cut-off luminaries. All lights are to exceed 30 ft. in height. Any light poles are to be a dark, neutral color. There shall be no glare visible at any property line. All exterior lighting shall be directed away from any adjoining properties. 4. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for this project, submission of sign plans to TTCDA staff to ensure that they follow the Design Guidelines regarding illumination, sign area, sign materials, and sign colors: 5. Review and approval of the MPC use-on-review request, file #10-F-07-UR. Buz Johnson presented the staff report and explained the rationale behind the staff recommendation. This is a revised report with revised plans. They met most of my conditions. Last month you looked at a plan for Shuler properties to the west and considered access issues with regard to Shuler and BankEast properties, which are two lots west of this site. They are still finalizing the design of the signs with a separate application. The one issue is they want to use metal halide lighting and the design guidelines require high pressure sodium. Condition No. 4 states that the signage plans shall be submitted prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. He referred the board to the staff recommendation, with five approval conditions. Craig Leuthold asked if the applicant was present and if he had any questions or comments regarding the staff recommendation. Brad Salsbury, with Cannon & Cannon, agreed with the staff recommendation. Steve Fritts asked about a fixture on the lighting plan and he was sure what the Board was looking for was a flat panel on the bottom. He was wanted to make sure that the applicant knew what the board wanted. Craig Leuthold asked the board if they had other questions, or if they were ready to make a motion.

10 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 9 October 8, 2007 Orlando Diaz made a motion to Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness per staff recommendation. Chuck Griffin seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by a unanimous vote. FILE # RICHARDS DESIGN GROUP, INC Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plan, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all relevant requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Waiver to allow the use of four colors instead of the allowable three in the sign s logo. One of the colors in the proposed logo sign is a lighter shade of maroon. This color is more of a background color and will not take away from the overall visual appeal of the total sign. Buz Johnson presented the staff report and explained the rationale behind the staff recommendation. He noted that this was a consistent request except for a request to use more colors. The two shades of Maroon are subdued and the sign is well done. One condition I omitted is that we will need certification by staff through the C-6 review process at MPC. Buz referred the board to the staff recommendation to approve, with three conditions, including the C-6 review condition. Craig Leuthold asked if the applicant was present and if he had any comments or questions regarding the staff recommendation. Terry Shupp made a motion to Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign permit per staff recommendation with the C-6 review condition added. Orlando Diaz seconded the motion. The motion was adopted by a unanimous vote. 4. OTHER BUSINESS Craig Leuthold reminded the Board that they were covered under the Sunshine Law and had best not be talking with each other on items to come before this Board. Frank Robinson said that he had a problem with variances because no one gives a business reason for wanting variances or waivers, but just because others do it.

11 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Page 10 October 8, 2007 Orlando Diaz added that any progressive area like Turkey Creek, internal illumination is out. That might be the trend nationally. Buz Johnson said that he went through records for the past 3 years and the applicants had 4 or 5 applications. They all requested indirect illumination, or this board approved indirect illumination, and there was no issue raised at that time. They were approved for a variety of businesses. Terry Shupp asked if a letter to whoever is giving the building permits to say there are signs going up contrary to what we approved, what is going on. Craig Leuthold said that this could be a reminder that they need to have the certificate of approval from this board before they start issuing sign permits. Allen Edwards said that if this is approved on appeal, it could set a standard in other parts of the Technology Corridor. Craig Leuthold said that if the Development Corporation does not approve the sign, then we should not have to approve it. Steve Fritts said the Development Corporation s decision should be final. Buz Johnson said that any appeal of the development Corporation s decision would be internal to the Development Corporation. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:51 p.m.

12 1. Declaration of Quorum TTCDA BOARD MEETING Agenda Monday, October 8, :00 P.M. Main Assembly Room City/County Building 2. Adoption of Minutes of the September 10, 2007, Meeting 3. Applications: U. S. Cellular Building Permit Public Building Authority Sign Permit Jana Sheckles Sign Permit Sefton Office Building Sign Permit First Tennessee Bank Building Permit Richards Design Group, Inc. Sign Permit 4. Other Business 5. Adjournment Next Board Meeting: November 5, /5/2007

13 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Meeting Date: November 5, 2007 Application #: Applicant: Martin Delozier Permit Requested: Rezoning CLT Map & Parcel #: Location: Current Zoning: Requested Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: History of Zoning: Extension of Zone: Appx. Size of Tract: Accessibility: Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: West side of Lovell Rd., south of Snyder Rd. A (Agricultural)/TO (Technology Overlay OB (Office, Medical & Related Services)/TO (Technology Overlay) Single-family housing Office development None noted. Yes, from the east. 1.2 acres Access is via Lovell Rd., a two-lane minor arterial street at this location. North: A/TO Residential South: A/TO Residential, vacant land East: OB/TO Offices West: A/TO Residential Neighborhood Context: The subject property is located in an area that is undergoing a gradual transition from residential to office and commercial uses, taking advantage of convenient access to Pellissippi Parkway to the north and I-40/75 to the south. A private school is located across from this property on the east side of Lovell Rd. Analysis and Concerns: Office uses generally are appropriate uses when located on a minor arterial street. The placement of uses permitted under OB zoning creates a compatible arrangement when located facing similar OB uses on the opposite side of the street. Vehicle access and associated impacts should not be an issue, since Lovell Rd. is scheduled to be widened to a five-lane cross section at this location. The Comprehensive Development Plan designates this property for lowdensity residential development, while the Northwest County Sector plan proposes office uses at this location. Staff Recommendation: Based on the application as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for rezoning from A/TO to OB/TO. The rezoning request is compatible with the scale and intensity of the surrounding zoning and land uses, and consistent with the emerging non-residential development pattern along this section of Lovell Rd.

14 DU/AC A 9 10 PR PR A A T MERCURY DR C A/TO D A/TO C C C 1.33C SNYDER RD 2.95C OB/TO RB/TO RB/TO OB/TO 64 A/TO ALAMEDA DR 61 OB/TO CB Petitioner: Martin Delozier CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Map No: 118 LOVELL RD LOVELL RD LOVELL RD LOVELL VIEW DR CORNERSTONE DR HIGH MEADOW DR VENIDO DR TOKALON DR ALAMEDA DR RA/TO CORRIDOR PARK BLVD VUE DR D DU/AC D 2.50C C D D D C D C A A 5.82D D PR DU/AC D C 23.3D D 2 CB/TO C CB D C D D VIKING D VIKING DR D DOC Purpose of Request: Rezoning Original Print Date: 10/24/2007 Revised: Metropolitan Planning Commission * City / County Building * Knoxville, TN Jurisdiction: County 0 500' N

15 File Number: Applicant: Martin Delozier Request: Rezoning Property Address: 1107 Lovell Road

16 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Meeting Date: November 5, 2007 Application #: Applicant: Horseshoe Bend Permit Requested: Building Permit CLT Map & Parcel #: Location: Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Appx. Size of Tract: Accessibility: Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: Southwest and northeast side of Horseshoe Bend Lane, north east side of Pellissippi Parkway BP (Business & Technology Park)/TO (Technology Overlay) Vacant land Office, assembly and warehouse building 3.78 acres Access is via Horseshoe Bend Lane, a local street with 26 ft. of pavement within a 50 ft. right-of-way North: BP/TO Vacant land in Horseshoe Bend Business Park South: BP/TO Faith Promise Church and vacant land East: BP/TO Vacant land in Horseshoe Bend Business Park West: PC/TO Pellissippi Parkway right-of-way Comments: This is a request for the approval of a 16,106 sq. ft. office, assembly and warehouse building in Horseshoe Bend Business Park. The subject property is located in a commercial subdivision that was laid out and graded several years ago. The park includes a church and another office/warehouse building. The parking plan meets requirements for number of spaces, based on number of employees. The landscaping plans submitted appear to meet Design Guideline requirements and propose the use of materials to add to the visual interest of the building elevations. No signage is being proposed at this time. The building s exterior will be comprised of a mix of metal siding and smooth-face and split-face masonry. The use of a combination of colors and textures for both the metal siding and the masonry block will provide some visual interest for each elevation. An exterior lighting plan has been submitted, but additional information is needed regarding the level of foot candle proposed. Outside mechanical units will be ground-mounted and screened by landscaping. This plan will also be reviewed by MPC at their November 8, 2007, meeting (file #11-N-07-UR.) Design Guideline Conformity: The plans, as submitted, conform to the Design Guidelines, with the approval conditions noted below, except for parking stall size. Waivers and Variances Requested: Waiver and variance to reduce the required parking stall size from 200 sq. ft. to 162 sq. ft. (18 ft. by 9 ft.)

17 Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plans, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works. The MPC useon-review plan addresses a sight distance issue that will have to be reviewed by county engineering staff prior to the release of building permits for this project. 3. Waver and variance to reduce the required parking stall size from 200 sq. ft. to 162 sq. ft. (18 ft. by 9 ft.) 4. Meeting Design Guideline requirements regarding exterior lighting, especially the following standards, and submitting a final lighting plan for review by TTCDA staff prior to the release of the Certificate of Appropriateness: All light fixtures are to be cut-off luminaries. All light sources are to be high-pressure sodium. Any lighting used for exterior illumination shall be directed away from adjoining properties. Any glare shall not be visible at any property line. Intensity of lighting as per the requirements. 5. Any signage shall be reviewed under separate TTCDA application. 6. Meeting applicable conditions of approval of the MPC use-on-review development plan, if approved.

18 C A/TO C C D PR/TO <5 DU/AC D 2.40D RATHER RD D D D 1.03D D A D 2.90C D D GHT RD C BP/TO D RUINS F 221 SOLWAY RD 123 F/TO D HORSESHOE BEND LN D D D MORGAN ELIZABETH LN D 1.9D D D OB/TO 3.72D F/TO D 4. F D BP/TO 223 A/TO 121 U/C Petitioner: Horseshoe Bend CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Properties, LLC Map No: 89 Purpose of Request: Building Permit Original Print Date: 10/24/2007 Revised: Metropolitan Planning Commission * City / County Building * Knoxville, TN Jurisdiction: 0 County 500' N

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25 File Number: Applicant: Horseshoe Bend Properties, LLC Request: Building Permit - New Construction Property Address: 3017 Horseshoe Bend Land

26 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Meeting Date: November 5, 2007 Application #: Applicant: Claiborne Hauling Contractors, LLC Permit Requested: Building Permit CLT Map & Parcel #: Location: Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Appx. Size of Tract: Accessibility: Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: 131 GA West side of Omni Lane, south of Lexington Drive CB (Business I Manufacturing)/TO (Technology Overlay) Commercial hauling business Same, with new office building 1.54 acres Access is via Omni Lane, a local street with 26 ft. of pavement within a 50 ft. right-of-way. North: CB/TO Commercial business South: C-6/TO-1 Vacant land East: CB/TO Commercial business West: CB/TO Vacant land Comments: This is a request for the approval of a small 1012 sq. ft. office structure for a commercial hauling contractor. The structure will replace an existing, smaller portable building that will be removed from the site. The new building will occupy that same pad as the building to be removed. The new building will have a hardipanel exterior, painted white with green trim. The mechanical units will be wall-mounted on one end of the building. The plan proposes six parking spaces, including one accessible space. Each space will be 10 ft. by 20 ft., and the accessible space will have an 8 ft. access trip. The structure will be illuminated by two incandescent light fixtures mounted to the front and rear outside walls. Design Guideline Conformity: The request conforms to the Design Guidelines except for the front yard setback. Waivers and Variances Requested: Waiver to reduce the required front yard setback from 58 ft. to 40 ft. Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plans, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works.

27 3. Waiver to reduce the required setback from 58 ft. to 40 ft. The new building will occupy virtually the same footprint as the building to be removed. As such, the new setback will be similar to the current setback, and will also be consistent with the setback for other structures on Omni Lane, which range from 14 ft. to 58 ft. for three buildings. The staff sees no negative impact to the area with the approval of the smaller setback of 40 ft. 4. Meeting all requirements with regard to wall or monument signage, with approval of final elevations by TTCDA staff for conformity to the Design Guidelines.

28 SIMMONS RD 5 D D C 2.06D D I 27 I DUTCHTOWN RD RESSIVE RD D D U/C C-5 57 CH 5.25D 58 C-5 C-5 CH I LOVELL RD 15.25D LEXINGTON DR 66 I-3/TO CB/TO C C C 2.7D D D 6.62D D SIMMONS RD SIMMONS RD D D C C-6/TO D PC-2/T0-1 C-6 OMNI LN C D 1.93D 7.03 GOODYS LN CARDEN JENNINGS LN D PC/TO PC-2/T0-1 F-1 ELECTRIC AVE LEXINGTON DR D C-6/TO C-3 C-3 C-4 C-3 C-4(k) D D D D C D U/C 1.82D D D U/C D D 1.24D D D Petitioner: Claiborne Hauling CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Contractors, LLC Map No: C-6 C Purpose of Request: Building Permit Original Print Date: 10/24/2007 Revised: Metropolitan Planning Commission * City / County Building * Knoxville, TN Jurisdiction: 0 County 500' N

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32 File Number: Applicant: Claiborne Hauling Contractors, LLC Request: Building Permit - New Construction Property Address: 510 Omni Lane

33 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Meeting Date: November 5, 2007 Application #: Applicant: Blue Ridge Development Permit Requested: Sign Permit CLT Map & Parcel #: Location: Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Appx. Size of Tract: Accessibility: Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: and 017 West side of Centerpoint Blvd., north and south sides of Commons Point Dr. BP (Business & Technology Park)/TO (Technology Overlay), OB (Office, Medical & Related Services)/TO (Technology Overlay) Office park under development Same, with new signage acres Access is via Commons Point Dr., a local street, with 26 ft. of pavement within a 50 ft. right-of-way North: BP/TO Vacant land South: BP/TO Office buildings in Centerpoint Park East: BP/TO Vacant land West: A/TO Vacant land Comments: This is a request for the approval of 14 monument signs for 11 buildings and 4 directional signs for the Centerpoint Commons office park. In addition, small accessory signage is being request for entry doorways for the 11 buildings. The applicant has asked to be allowed to use as many as four (4) colors, which will include white lettering for tenant and building identification. The colors proposed are subdued and will not be a distraction. Each monument and directional sign will be one-sided. The total square footage for all signs is well within the size range allowed for this development. There will be no sign illumination. Design Guideline Conformity: The request complies with the Design Guidelines, except for the number of allowable sign colors. Waivers and Variances Requested: Waiver to allow four (4) colors to be used, instead of the maximum allowable of three (3). Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plan, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all relevant requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance for signage, as appropriate. 2. Waiver to allow the use of four (4) sign colors. The sign colors chosen are subdued and will not create a visual distraction.

34 A/TO R/TO DU/AC BP/TO A/TO D 2.90D D D D 2.17D 2.43D D BP/TO 2.43D BP/TO OB/TO PR/TO 109 <12 DU/AC BP/TO CARMICHAEL RD D 11.43D A/TO C OB/TO CARMICHAEL RD U/C SCHAEFFER RD U/C BP/TO D 111 PELLISSIPPI PKWY PELLISSIPPI PKWY 3.53D BP/TO CENTERPOINT BLVD 113 CA/TO CB/TO D D D D D CB/ 1.33D 5.62D YARNELL RD C A/TO D D C C D PR/TO DU/AC A/TO D 2.58C C D 1.88D YARNELL RD D PR/TO BP/TO G D BP/TO 2.29D PC/TO 4.29D CENTERPOINT BL D D Petitioner: Blue Ridge Development CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Map No: Purpose of Request: Signage Original Print Date: 10/24/2007 Revised: Metropolitan Planning Commission * City / County Building * Knoxville, TN Jurisdiction: 0 County 500' N

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38 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Meeting Date: November 5, 2007 Application #: Applicant: Key Real Estate Holdings, LLC Permit Requested: Building Permit CLT Map & Parcel #: Location: Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Appx. Size of Tract: Accessibility: Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: West side of Pellissippi Parkway, west of Valley Vista Rd., and southeast of Castaic Lane PC (Business I Manufacturing)(k)/TO (Technology Overlay) Vacant land Multi-unit business park 8.10 acres Access is via a local access road to Valley Vista Rd., a three-lane local road providing access through the Vista Dei Monte Development North: PC/TO Office buildings South: PC (k)/to-1 Vacant land East: PC (k)/to, A/TO Pellissippi Parkway right-of-way West: PC (k)/to Vacant land, child day care under construction Comments: This is request for 48,341 sq. ft. of professional and business office space, with some warehousing, contained within three two-story buildings. The parking plan shows 221 spaces, which were calculated using zoning ordinance standards. The Design Guidelines would require 225 spaces. The submitted landscaping and exterior lighting plans appear to meet Design Guideline criteria, with the approval conditions noted below. Outside mechanical units will be ground mounted and screened by landscaping. The signage plan proposes one monument sign at the entrance to the development. The building exteriors will be comprised of brick and EIFS material. Canvas awnings over some doorways and windows will also be used. The plan proposes a sidewalk connection to the existing greenway along the west side of Pellissippi Parkway, which borders the property. This sidewalk will link with a connection to Valley Vista Rd. The proposed development is consistent with the site s overall conceptual plan approved when the property was rezoned. Design Guideline Conformity: The plans conform to the Design Guidelines, except for front-side loading docks, and setback along Pellissippi Parkway and number of parking spaces. Waivers and Variances Requested: (1) Waiver to reduce the number of parking spaces from 225 to 221; (2) waiver to allow front-side loading docks; (3) waiver to reduce the Pellissippi Parkway setback from 134 ft. to 112 ft.; and (4) variance to allow a reduction in required parking spaces from 221 to 219.

39 Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plans, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works. 3. Waiver to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 225 to 221. This is a situation where the zoning ordinance requires less than the Design Guidelines in terms of required number of parking spaces. The staff has been consistent in recommending waivers to promote the use of less pavement area for required off-street parking. More often than not, the Design Guidelines would require fewer numbers of spaces, but in this case, the zoning ordinance requires the lesser standard. (See related condition #8. below.) 4. Waiver to allow front-side loading docks. The plans have attempted to deemphasize the appearance of the loading docks by showing that each one will be enclosed. Furthermore, if the loading docks were located on the rear of each building, then additional pavement and roadway would be required to direct trucks to the loading areas. 5. Waiver to reduce the Pellissippi Parkway front yard, from 134 ft. to 112 ft. The position of the development will be such that the impact of the reduced front yard will be minimized through it s location above the parkway and actual distance from the edge of the parkway s pavement at approximately 211 ft. The building more than meets the required peripheral zoning boundary setback of 50 ft. 6. Any wall signage or additional monument signs shall be reviewed by TTCDA under separate application(s). The final sign message for the proposed monument sign shall be reviewed by the TTCDA for consistency with the Design Guidelines. Any illumination for the proposed monument sign shall be by an indirect, high-pressure sodium light source. 7. Any exterior wall/or pole mounted lighting shall abide by the requirements of the Design Guidelines, especially as it relates to glare, light source and impact on adjacent properties. 8. Variance to allow a reduction in the number of required parking spaces per zoning ordinance requirements from 221 to 219. County Engineering has requested that the two angled parking spaces shown on the north side of the central driveway be removed for safety reasons. If the applicant wishes to regain these two spaces at another location, a waiver and variance could be approved to allow a smaller stall size to realize a net gain in the number of spaces.

40 SOLWAY RD CA/TO HARDIN V PC/TO 2.34D SCHAEFFER RD D 3 PC/TO 1.35D 140 PR/T DU 29.06C R C 1.01C U/C A/TO C OB/TO HARDIN VALLEY RD 1.5D PC(k)/TO U/C CA/TO U/C D CASTAIC LN D 3.38D U/C D 10D D 1.92D PC/TO A/TO PR/TO ACCESS G <12 DU/AC 21.31D 6.37D U/C D PC(k)/TO D BP/TO A/TO D D A/TO D 15.34D SCHAEFFER RD PC(k)/TO D PC/TO PR/TO BP/TO 11.43D CARMICHAEL RD C D A/TO 104 CARMICHAEL RD A/TO 107 PR/ D BP/T Petitioner: Key Real Estate CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Holdings, LLC Map No: C 1.77C SCHAEFFER RD PEL PELLIS P 3 Purpose of Request: Building Permit & Signage Original Print Date: 10/24/2007 Revised: Metropolitan Planning Commission * City / County Building * Knoxville, TN Jurisdiction: 0 County 500' N

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51 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Meeting Date: November 5, 2007 Application #: Applicant: Superior Signs, Inc. Permit Requested: Sign Permit CLT Map & Parcel #: Location: Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Appx. Size of Tract: Accessibility: Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: South side of Hardin Valley Rd., east of Schaeffer Rd. PC (General Commercial Park)/TO (Technology Overlay) Bank branch Bank branch, with wall sign acres Access is via Hardin Valley Rd., a minor arterial street with a four-lane, median divided cross-section, within a required 100 ft. right-of-way. North: CA/TO Mixed commercial, Pellissippi Corporate Center South: PC/TO Vacant land East: PC/TO Vacant land West: PC/TO Convenience store Comments: This is a request for a wall sign for a new BankEast branch bank, located on the south side of Hardin Valley Dr., east of Pellissippi Parkway. A monument sign was previously approved for this use. The proposed sign will be internally lit, but the sign s illumination will be by means of a halo effect. No see through illumination is proposed, or will be allowed. The sign, which will be colored green to match the BankEast corporate image, will have a flat finish and measure less than 39 sq. ft. in area. Design Guideline Conformity: The request conforms to the Design Guidelines. Waivers and Variances Requested: None requested or required. Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plan, as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Meeting all relevant requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance for signage as appropriate.

52 P/TO 38C KEMP FAIN LN 10.62D C PR/TO 1-5 DU/AC C D 7.24C D CHERAHALA BLVD C BP/TO 1.55D 4 HARDIN FARMS LN D A/TO H PELLISSIPPI PKWY ELLISSIPPI PKWY C D D C D C 18 1 CA/TO 1.65C 1.45C 17.96C C 90 A 5.92C C HLETIC FIELDS IN VALLEY RD SOLWAY RD 98 U/C CA/TO CA/TO CASTAIC LN D U/C D U/C D D ACCESS D PC/TO CA/TO 2 HARDIN VALLEY RD PC/TO 2.34D SCHAEFFER RD A/TO 1.56D 1.47D BP/TO D 3 PC/TO 8.34D 96 PC/TO D C A/TO DU/AC 29.06C A/TO PR/TO PR/TO DU/AC BP/TO D PC(k)/TO G 6.37D U/C SCHAEFFER RD Petitioner: Superior Signs, Inc. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Map No: 104 Purpose of Request: Signage Original Print Date: 10/29/2007 Revised: Metropolitan Planning Commission * City / County Building * Knoxville, TN Jurisdiction: 0 County 500' N

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56 Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Meeting Date: November 5, 2007 Application #: Applicant: Dutchtown Commercial Park Permit Requested: Building Permit CLT Map & Parcel #: Location: Zoning: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Appx. Size of Tract: Accessibility: Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: 118 OC 003 Southeast side Deerborn Lane, northeast of Cogdill Road CB (Business & Manufacturing)/TO (Technology Overlay) Vacant land Office/warehouse 1.62 acres Access is via Deerborn Lane, a local street, with a 26 ft. pavement width within a 50 ft. right-of-way North: CB/TO Vacant land South: PC/TO Vacant land East: CB/TO Vacant land West: CB/TO Office/warehouse building under construction Comments: This is a request for approval of a building permit COA for property located in Dutchtown Commercial Park. The development plan, if approved, will replace one approved earlier this year (file # ) The plan calls for the construction of Building #3, a 19,526 sq. ft. office/warehouse building similar to two other buildings currently under construction and/or occupied nearby. The plans shows 26 parking spaces, which complies with the requirements of the Design Guidelines for off-street parking based on number of employees. The typical parking stall size is 9 ft. by 17.5 ft., which was previously approved for the other buildings in this park. The parking area will share a driveway opening with the building located to the west, as well as have a separate driveway on the east end of the site Outside mechanical units will be ground mounted and screened by vegetation. There will be no outside lighting at this time. No signage is proposed at this time and will have to be reviewed under separate application. Outside building materials will be similar to those used on the nearby buildings under construction and will be the same as approved on the previous plan. The plan shows a front side loading dock. Design Guideline Conformity: The plan conforms to the Design Guidelines except for (1) parking stall size, (2) location of loading docks and (3) ground area coverage. Waivers and Variances Requested: Waiver to reduce required parking stall space, from 200 sq. ft. to sq. ft. (9 ft. by 17.5 ft.) Waiver and variance to allow front side loading docks. Waiver to increase ground area coverage from 25% to 27.5%

57 Staff Recommendation: Based on the application and plan as submitted, the staff recommends APPROVAL of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Building Permit, subject to the following conditions, waivers and variance: 1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate. 2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department. 3. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Health Department. 4. Waiver and variance to reduce the required parking stall size from 200 sq. ft. to sq. ft. (9 ft. by 17.5 ft.). The smaller parking stall size is consistent with the previously approved dimensions for parking stalls in this business park and with the trend toward smaller parking stall sizes where appropriate. 5. Waiver to allow front side loading docks. Previous development plan approvals included the ability to have a front side loading dock. The smaller size of the individual lots in this development warrant consideration of allowing a loading dock on the front of the building, rather than in the rear of the building. 6. Recording a one-lot subdivision, if necessary, reflecting the lot as shown on the site plan. 7. Waiver to allow an increase in the ground area coverage, from 25% to 27.5%. In this case the ground area coverage and floor area ratio are the same at 27.5%. However, the minimum floor area ratio allowed is 30%, while ground area coverage cannot exceed 25%. Since there would no perceptible difference between the two lot coverage requirements, staff would be in favor of approval of the waiver. However, the staff would except to see site plans for the remaining tracts in the business park to not exceed 25% when the entire development is considered as one tract for purposes of calculating ground area coverage.

58 BP/TO VD C D INNOVATION DR RESEARCH DR D PC/TO D DUTCHTOWN RD D DUTCHTOWN RD C-6/TO-1 PC/TO D C-3/TO C-6/ TO D BP-1/TO D C-3/TO D C-6/TO-1 COGDILL RD SHERRILL BLVD PELLISSIPPI PKWY PELLISSIPPI PKWY 5.37D C MURDOCK DR B/TO C C C PC/TO MONS RD BP/TO 6.1D C 1.60D DUTCHTOWN RD D PC/TO DUTCHTOWN RD D D CB/TO D D D D 1.08D D 3.72D 1.35D 4 PC/TO YELLOW PINE LN D 73 U/C D 4 2 COGDILL RD PC/TO C CB/TO 1.36C D D D D 1 1.1D OB/TO D OB/TO D U/C D ELECTRIC AVE C-3/TO D PC/TO C-6/TO OB/TO RA/TO 76 RA/TO D OB/TO 74 I/TO D D 8 STARKEY LN TECHNOLOGY DR D D D 11.56C D 1.27D RA/TO Petitioner: Dutchtown CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Commercial Park Map No: C C D CB/TO 1.15D 1.04C CB/T TECHNOL 4.95D C-6/TO Purpose of Request: Building Permit Original Print Date: 10/29/2007 Revised: Metropolitan Planning Commission * City / County Building * Knoxville, TN Jurisdiction: 0 County 500' N

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