Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 37 duplexes subject to 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 37 duplexes subject to 1 condition.

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

With the condition 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) 4.5 du/ac:
A. The PR zone allows duplexes dwellings 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. Duplexes shall not exceed 3 stories. The elevations provided show the duplexes will be 2 stories.
C. This PR zone district is zoned for a maximum of 4.5 du/ac. The proposed density is 4.42 du/ac.

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 two-story structures are of similar scale to nearby residential developments.
B. (Policy 9.8) Encourage a mixture of housing sizes and prices within planned residential developments. - This proposal introduces a new housing type in an area of predominantly detached single-family homes on varying lot sizes.

3) EAST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property's land use classification is LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The proposed development has a density of 4.42 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 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.