Property Information
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Location0 BABELAY RD
Northwest side of Babelay Rd, east side of Harris Rd, west side of Link Rd
Commission District 8
Size105.66 acres
Place Type DesignationLDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection)
Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth PlanRural Area
- Utilities
SewerKnoxville Utilities Board
WaterNortheast Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Disposition Summary
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR district and the criteria for approval of a development plan.
Staff Recommendation
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR district and the criteria for approval of a development plan.
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR district and the criteria for approval of a development plan.
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 2.5 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 2.5 du/ac. The proposed density for the subdivision is 2.49 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 proposed single family houses are of similar scale as nearby residential development.
3) NORTHEAST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
a) The property is classified as LDR (Low Density Residential) on the sector plan, which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The proposed density is 2.49 du/ac.
4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
a) The property is within the Rural Area. The rural designation shall not impede the right of a property owner to use or develop the property for a purpose permitted by that property's zoning.
