Disposition Summary

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone with a maximum density of 2 du/ac because it is consistent with surrounding development and the Growth Policy Plan.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone with a maximum density of 2 du/ac because it is consistent with surrounding development and the Growth Policy Plan.

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PURSUANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6:30.01, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS (must meet all of these):

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND DISTRICTS AFFECTED, OR IN THE CITY/COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. The applicant also owns the adjoining property to the north that is within the City of Knoxville limits. The applicant has submitted a plat to split the 2-acre parcel in the County into 3 lots. This is consistent with the adjacent property to the west that is also in the County which has two dwelling units on one lot and another undeveloped lot.
2. The subject property is in the Rural Area of the Growth Policy Plan but adjoins the City of Knoxville to the north. In this area, the properties located are zoned A (Agricultural) and have varying lot sizes, particularly along County roads. Many of the lots along the roads are smaller than the minimum 1-acre lot size, which was permissible before the current zoning ordinance was adopted.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. PR zoning is intended to accommodate sites with more challenging environmental conditions by enabling clustered development in the favorable portions of the property. PR up to 2 du/ac is appropriate, considering the stream and steep forested slopes on the southern end of the lot.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY OTHER PART OF THE COUNTY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT:
1. PR zoning requires that development plans be submitted for Planning Commission review. At that time, issues such as topography, surrounding character, and access are evaluated, and community input may be provided regarding the proposed development plan.
2. There are no adverse impacts anticipated from the proposed zone change to PR with a density of 2 du/ac.
3. The property is accessed via W. Ford Valley Road, a minor collector in the City of Knoxville.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH AND NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN OF KNOXVILLE AND KNOX COUNTY, INCLUDING ANY OF ITS ELEMENTS, MAJOR ROAD PLAN, LAND USE PLAN, COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN, AND OTHERS:
1. PR zoning at 2 du/ac is consistent with the recommended sector plan designation of RR (Rural Residential).
2. PR zoning at 2 du/ac is consistent with the Rural Area guidelines in the Growth Policy Plan, and is not in conflict with any other adopted plans.
3. The southern most portion of the property is within the Hillside Protection area on the South County Sector Plan. To access this area, either a stream crossing must be established or utilize a platted, unbuilt right-of-way along the southern boundary that extends to Stonecrest Lane to the west.