Disposition Summary

Approve the request for 5 duplexes as identified on the concept plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the request for 5 duplexes as identified on the concept plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the RA (Low Density Residential) district and the other general criteria for approval of a Use on Review.

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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW (ARTICLE 4.10 - SECTION 2)

The planning commission, in the exercise of its administrative judgment, shall be guided by adopted plans and policies, including the general plan and the following general standards:

1) THE PROPOSED USE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED PLANS AND POLICIES, INCLUDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND SECTOR PLAN.
A. The Northwest County Sector Plan recommends low density residential uses for this site. The property is zoned RA (Low Density Residential), which is an allowed zoning district in the Low Density Residential land use classification.
B. General Plan Policies: Policy 9.3 Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities. The duplexes are two stories and will be similar in design and height to the existing duplexes on the property as well as the 4 duplexes across the street.

2) THE USE IS IN HARMONY WITH THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
A. The RA (Low Density Residential) zone is intended to provide for residential areas with low population densities. The LDR (Low Density Residential) land use class allows RA zoning, which permits duplexes as a use permitted on review.
B. The total lot area is 2.4381 acres, including the 2 existing duplexes in the Dutchtown View West S/D. The lots are at least 12,000 sq ft, which is the minimum lot size for a duplex in the RA zone.

3) THE USE IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE IT IS PROPOSED, AND WITH THE SIZE AND LOCATION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY.
A. The existing duplexes currently have a lot size of 17,742 sqft and 28,654 sqft. This request includes reduction of those lot sizes. Additionally, there are 4 two-story duplexes of similar design across the street on Bob Kirby Road.

4) THE USE WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY INJURE THE VALUE OF ADJACENT PROPERTY.
A. The proposed two-family dwellings are considered low-density residential uses and are compatible with other low-density residential uses.

5) THE USE WILL NOT DRAW ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
A. Traffic volume in this neighborhood will not be substantially increased as a result of the proposed 10-unit development. Additionally, Bob Kirby Rd is a minor collector.

6) THE NATURE OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE SURROUNDING AREA IS NOT SUCH AS TO POSE A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE PROPOSED USE OR TO CREATE AN UNDESIRABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PROPOSED USE.
A. There is a sinkhole located in the central portion of the property. A geotechnical study must be prepared and submitted to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works during the design phase. The results of the study must support encroachment into the 50' sinkhole buffer to allow construction of the duplexes as shown on the development plan.