Governor John Sevier Scenic Highway Corridor Study 2017-2018
Agenda 1. Review Timeline of Governor John Sevier Scenic Highway Corridor 2. State of TN Scenic Highway & Parkway Statutes 3. Transportation in the Corridor 4. Growth & Development Patterns 5. Easy Pop Quiz 6. Review of Existing Recommendations for Corridor 7. Open House
TIMELINE 1971. State of Tennessee establishes Scenic Highway System Act of 1971 Governor John Sevier Highway (State Route 168) from Alcoa Highway to Chapman Highway is part of this 1982. Tennessee Parkway System Act established, entire length of SR 168 designated. SR 168 - Alcoa Highway to Chapman Highway In the County & the City - All buildings (except agricultural buildings) within 1000 feet of the scenic highway cannot exceed 35 feet in height. In the County, within 2000 feet from the scenic highway junkyards are prohibited, only on-premises signs are allowed and must be no larger than 100 square feet. In the City, scenic highway restrictions for placement of signs and junkyards do not apply.
TIMELINE 1971. State of Tennessee establishes Scenic Highway System Act of 1971 Governor John Sevier Highway (State Route 168) from Alcoa Highway to Chapman Highway is part of this 1982. Tennessee Parkway System Act established, entire length of SR 168 designated. SR 168 Entirety In the County & the City - All of the Scenic Highway System Act rules apply, EXCEPT the 35 feet height limitation for buildings Knox County Zoning Ordinance affirms as well with No advertising sign shall be located within two thousand (2,000) feet of any road or highway in the county which is a designated part of the state scenic highway system or scenic parkway system. (3.90.03. Advertising signs.) Exception: Areas within ½ mile of any section of the parkway system that crosses an interstate highway system. All business establishments shall be allowed 2 directional on-premises signs of less than 75 square feet (according to present zoning laws).
TIMELINE 1971 & 1982 State Scenic Highway & Parkway Designations 100 0 200 0
Knox County Commission adopted a resolution to study the corridor and make recommendations June 2017 TIMELINE 1971. State of Tennessee establishes Scenic Highway System Act of 1971 Governor John Sevier Highway (State Route 168) from Alcoa Highway to Chapman Highway is part of this 1982. Tennessee Parkway System Act established, entire length of SR 168 designated.
John Sevier Highway Stakeholder Committee Terry Barnwell Mike Brown Jim Bucknmeyer Carson Dailey Art Dyer Bob Dykes Joyce Feld John Gammon Tim Graham Buddy Gregory Samantha Hickey Mike Kidd DJ Krahwinkel Judy LaRose Dr. Ted Lewis Jan Loveday-Dickens Mark Mugford Jim Sturdavan Bob Thompson
John Sevier Hwy Corridor Population Trends TIMELINE Since 1990 Sustained Growth Rate over 0.4% for last 30 years. 2017 Estimated Population 15,500 15,000 14,500 14,000 13,500 14,881 13,402 13,000 14,026 14,943 14,881 12,500 1990 2000 2010
TIMELINE 2008 to 2016 Traffic counts are relatively low No major improvements planned until 2034 2017 Resurfacing project completed from Cinder Lane to Asheville Highway (Aug) Fall 2018 Interchange project with Alcoa Hwy 2034 Horizon Year Widen 3 to 4 lane divided from Alcoa Hwy to Chapman Hwy
New Units John Sevier Area New Dwelling Units 180 160 TIMELINE 2006 2016 RESIDENTIAL GROWTH 140 120 18 18 Average 69 dwelling units added yearly Almost half-way back to pre-recession growth in the corridor. 100 80 60 40 108 100 8 14 4 15 11 20 0 8 10 52 56 7 47 47 40 32 20 22 18 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Single-dwelling Detached Single-dwelling Attached Mobile Home
Non-Residential Building Permit Activity by Square Footage since 2007 TIMELINE 2004 to 2014 NON-RESIDENTIAL GROWTH 2004 9,280 jobs in the corridor 2014 8,624 jobs in the corridor Wholesale Public/Quasi Public Land Office Institutional Industrial Commercial Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000
We asked the JSH Stakeholder Committee: Where is the John Sevier Highway Corridor? TIMELINE September 2017 to January 2018 Met 4 times reviewed: Area of study Transportation plans with TDOT & Knox County TN Scenic Highway Statute Sector Plan recommendations Historic resources overview
How long have you lived here? A. Less than 1 year B. 1 to 5 years C. 5 to 10 years D. 10 years to 20 years E. More than 20 years
What makes Governor John Sevier Highway scenic? (choose your top 3) A. Trees along highway B. Farms & open space C. Historic structures / areas D. Less, smaller signs E. Smaller-scale commercial/office buildings F. Other
What is Zoning? What is Planning? ZONING is the designation of allowed and prohibited uses on land TODAY designed to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community (including reducing conflicts between property owners). PLANNING is the long-range (5, 10, to 40 years) plan for an area designed to accommodate growth to meet the interests and desires of the community. Helps us to decide how we want our communities to look, function and operate in the future and provides recommendations to achieve those goals.
EXISTING RECOMMENDATIONS South Knox Sector Plan
Recommendations for the proposed 2034 Gov. John Sevier Highway Improvements A vegetated median Accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists (separated sidepath) Swales for stormwater runoff Retain woodlands and replant trees for screening
Overlay Design Guidelines (non-residential/residential) RECOMMENDED BUILDING MATERIALS Brick, clapboard or clapboard-like material, square logs and stone Metal sided with stone or brick on a majority of the façade WINDOWS AND DOORS (FACING THE HIGHWAY) Entrance oriented to the highway Windows should compose at least ¼ of the façade Garages oriented to the side of the building or located to the rear of a structure
Overlay Design Guidelines (non-residential/residential) LIGHTING STANDARDS Dark sky lighting fixtures Recessed canopies for gas pumps/drive-thrus SIGNAGE & OUTDOOR STORAGE STANDARDS Rural aesthetic design for height, materials and illumination of signage Limitations on outdoor storage and/or screening
Design Guidelines (non-residential) ACCESS MANAGEMENT & PARKING Shared access to multi-tenant centers Limited access for individual buildings Reduced parking minimums and preferred off-street parking to rear/side of structures. LANDSCAPING & WOODLAND CONSERVATION Wooded area conservation during construction Replanting standards for trees Screened, vegetated parking areas Required landscaping around structures
1. Organize and grow a more formal network of businesses and property owners along the corridor. Provide education about the benefits of protecting and maintaining the rural and historical character and of the corridor. Provide support (e.g. volunteers, funds, etc ) for property owners & businesses in the corridor that want to enhance the rural character. 2. Work with existing organizations in the community to protect the corridor. (e.g. Churches, Legacy Parks, Scenic Knoxville, Knox Heritage, etc )
What s the best way to keep the corridor scenic? (choose only one) A. Standards for new signage B. Standards for the look of new buildings C. Keep existing trees and plant new ones D. Start a property and business owner association
Next Steps 1.Review Comments and Feedback 2.Reconvene Stakeholder Committee 3.Present Study Recommendations to MPC and Knox County Commission
Open House Transportation Trey Joiner, TDOT Historic Resources Kaye Graybeal, MPC Staff Zoning & Plans Mike Brusseau, MPC Staff Interactive Feedback Map Liz Albertson, MPC Staff
THANK YOU! Liz Albertson, AICP Senior Planner Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission liz.albertson@knoxmpc.org 865-215-3804 Carson Dailey, 9 th District Knox County Commissioner carson.dailey@knoxcounty.org 865-215-3534 SUBMIT COMMENTS/FEEDBACK Email / Website Comment Form Comment Card Phone Project: John Sevier Scenic Highway Corridor Study https://knoxmpc.org/plans/small-area/johnsevier/