Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 128 detached dwellings and a reduction of the 35-ft peripheral setback to 25-ft for lots 207-212, as shown on the plan, subject to 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 128 detached dwellings and a reduction of the 35-ft peripheral setback to 25-ft for lots 207-212, as shown on the plan, subject to 1 condition.

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

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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 2 du/ac:
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) This PR zone district is approved for a maximum of 2 du/ac. The proposed density is 1.38 du/ac based on the 93-acre parcel.
c) The peripheral setback is 35 feet, however, the planning commission may reduce it to 15 feet when the adjacent property is zoned agricultural or residential. The applicant is requesting a peripheral setback of 25 ft for the portion of lots 207-212 that abut the Beeler Farms Subdivision. The requested reduction will have minimal impact on adjacent properties.

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. The proposed peripheral setback reduction should have minimal impact on adjacent properties.
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) NORTHEAST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
a) The property is classified LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The gross density for the entire 93-acre parcel is 1.38 du/ac. The development will have a net density of 3.88 du/ac on the 33-acre site where the subdivision will be located.

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.