Disposition Summary

APPROVE the development plan for up to 12 detached residential lots, subject to the following 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for up to 12 detached residential lots, subject to the following 1 condition.

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

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DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANALYSIS PER ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.50.06 (APPROVAL OR DENIAL)

In the exercise of its administrative judgment, the Planning Commission shall determine if the proposed plan is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and adopted plans.

1) ZONING ORDINANCE
PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 du/ac.
a) The PR zone allows houses as a permitted use. The administrative procedures for the PR zone require the Planning Commission to approve the development plan before permits can be issued (Article 5, Section 5.13.15).
b) The applicant is requesting approval of a 12-unit residential subdivision on this 4.09-acre site, which is within the 3 du/ac limit.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
a) Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities (Policy 9.3) - The development will consist of detached houses, which is the same as other nearby residential developments.
b) Encourage a mixture of housing sizes and prices within planned residential developments (Policy 9.8) - This development is exclusively detached, single-family houses, which is characteristic of the area. However, the higher density and smaller scale of the houses in the proposed subdivision does diversify housing options for the broader region.

3) NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
a) The property is classified LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The proposed density is 2.93 du/ac on the subject property.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
a) The property is within the Rural Area designation. The Rural Area shall not impede the right of a property owner to use or develop the property for the purpose permitted by that property's zoning. The proposed subdivision meets the requirements of its PR zoning and is not in conflict with the Growth Policy Plan.