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Special Use

1-C-22-SU

Approved

Approve the request to reduce the peripheral setback from 25 feet to 18 feet, subject to 1 condition.

See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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  • Zoning
      Current

      RN-1

      RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) (c) & HP (Hillside Protection)

      The RN-1 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate traditional low density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville, exhibiting a predominant development pattern of single-family homes on relatively large lots and with generous setbacks. Two-family dwellings may also be allowed by special use approval. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.

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  • Land Use
      Current
      SFR (Single Family Residential)
      Proposed
      Peripheral setback reduction

Property Information

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Location
557 Cumberland Ridge Dr.

Southwest end of Cumberland Ridge Drive, southwest of Fox Cove Road

Council District 2

Size
32,039 square feet
Planning Sector
Southwest County

Land Use Classification LDR (Low Density Residential) & HP (Hillside Protection) LDR (Low Density Residential) & HP (Hillside Protection)

Currently on the Property
SFR (Single Family Residential)
Growth Plan
N/A
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve the request to reduce the peripheral setback from 25 feet to 18 feet, subject to 1 condition.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the request to reduce the peripheral setback from 25 feet to 18 feet, subject to 1 condition.
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.

With the condition noted, this plan meets the requirements of the former RP-1 (Planned Residential) zone, the previously approved development plan, and the criteria for approval of a special use for modifications to previously planned districts per Article 1.4.G.

What's next?

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Planning Commission decisions on Special Use (SU) cases are final unless appealed.

SU cases do not move forward to City Council unless the request is to remove a planned district designation from the zoning map.

Applicant

John D. Thomas & Barbara Thomas

Planning Staff
Mike Reynolds
Phone: 865-215-3827
Email: mike.reynolds@knoxplanning.org
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