Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 130 attached residential houses and 5 detached residential houses on individual lots, as shown on the plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 130 attached residential houses and 5 detached residential houses on individual lots, as shown on the plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) The maximum height of the attached dwellings shall be 35 feet.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR district and the criteria for approval of a development plan.

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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:
a) The PR zone allows houses and attached 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 4 du/ac. The proposed density for the subdivision is 3.55 du/ac.
C) The maximum height for any use other than houses and duplexes is determined by the Planning Commission. Staff recommends a maximum height of 35 ft for the attached dwellings, consistent with the maximum height allowed on surrounding properties. The architectural elevations provided are consistent with this recommendation.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
a) Policy 9.3, Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities - The proposed attached houses are 2 stories with front-facing garages. The two existing detached houses along Millertown Pike are proposed to remain, continuing the larger lot, detached house character along the Millertown Pike frontage.
B) Policy 9.8, Encourage a mixture of housing sizes and prices within planned residential developments - The existing residential development in the area consists predominantly of detached houses on larger lots with a rural character. This development will help diversify the housing stock in the general area.

3) NORTHEAST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
a) The property is classified as LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac and 12 du/ac. The proposed density is 3.55 du/ac.
B) There is approximately 1 acre of Hillside Protection (HP) area on the southeastern portion of the property. The development plan does not propose grading into this area.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
a) The property is within the Urban Growth Boundary. The purposes of the Urban 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.