Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for an additional single-family lot, as depicted in the attached plan, subject to 4 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for an additional single-family lot, as depicted in the attached plan, subject to 4 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3) Connections to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
4) Provision of addresses consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).

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

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This is a request for 17 detached single family residential homes. Access will be off of Oak Ridge Highway, which is a state route regulated by the TN Department of Transportation (TDOT). To limit the number of curb cuts on the route, access will be shared with the Dollar General store currently under construction. Traffic will traverse through a pre-existing access point for the new Dollar General store and terminate in a cul-de-sac.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANALYSIS PER ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.50.06 (APPROVAL OR DENIAL)

1) ZONING ORDINANCE
A. The PR (Planned Residential) zone in intended to provide flexible options for residential development. The proposed single family detached residential lots meet the PR zone's intent for residential development The PR zone for this property has a maximum density of 5 du/ac. The proposed development yields a density of 4.22 du/ac.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
A. Growth Plan Policy 10.6: provide site design flexibility to developers who provide amenities such as recreation areas, trails, sidewalks, underground utilities or exceptional architectural or landscape design treatments. This site will include an ADA compliant trail to the adjacent park.

3) NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The land use classification for this property is LDR (Low Density Residential), which permits PR zoning with a density up to 5 du/ac.
B. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the sector plan and features similar lot sizes and land use patterns, since this development will also feature detached single family homes.

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.