Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 4 detached dwellings for Phase II (94 detached dwellings total for phases 1 & 2), subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 4 detached dwellings for Phase II (94 detached dwellings total for phases 1 & 2), subject to 2 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Obtaining rezoning approval to PR (Planned Residential) at a density that allows 94 dwelling units combined in phases I and II (12-M-22-RZ).

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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 4 du/ac (pending):
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 rezoning of the .96 acre subject property to PR up to 4 du/ac is still pending. The proposed density on the .96 acres is 4.17 du/ac, which exceeds the 4 du/ac maximum recommended by the Planning Commission. However, the combined density for the entire development is is 3.83 du/ac, which is inconformance with the maximum density.

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 does not diversify the housing mix in the area. It is unknown if the price ranges will vary from nearby residential developments.

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 4.17 du/ac on the subject property and 3.83 du/ac for the entire development.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
a) The property is within the Planned Growth Boundary. The purposes of the Planned Growth Boundary designation are to encourage a reasonably compact pattern of development, promote the expansion of the Knox County economy, offer a wide range of housing choices, and coordinate the actions of the public and private sectors, particularly with regard to the provision of adequate roads, utilities, schools, drainage and other public facilities and services.