Disposition Summary

APPROVE the development plan for up to 30 detached dwellings on individual lots and the reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25', subject to 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for up to 30 detached dwellings on individual lots and the reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25', subject to 1 condition.

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

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The applicant has requested a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35' to 25' along all subdivision boundaries. The Planning Commission can approve a peripheral setback reduction down to 15' when the subdivision adjoins residential zoning districts.

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) 5 du/ac:
A. The PR zone allows single family 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. This PR zone district is approved for a maximum of 5 du/ac. The proposed density is 4.4 du/ac.
C. This property is in the PR zone for the surrounding subdivision. There is sufficient density for these 30 lots.

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 proposed attached residential structures will have a similar scale as the other residential development in the area.

3) NORTH COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property is classified LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The proposed development has a density of 4.4 du/ac.

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 Knoxville-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. The proposed development meets the relevant standards of the Growth Policy Plan.