Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 21 single family lots and peripheral setback reduction from 35 ft to 20 ft and 15 ft as shown on the development plan, subject to 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 21 single family lots and peripheral setback reduction from 35 ft to 20 ft and 15 ft as shown on the development plan, subject to 1 condition.

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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 zone 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) up to 4 du/ac
A. The PR zone allows single family 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 (Knox County Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Section 5.13.15).
B. The density on the property is 4 du/ac. The proposal is for 3.9 du/ac.
C. The Planning Commission has the authority to reduce the 35-ft peripheral setback to 15 ft when adjacent to residential zones. The applicant is requesting a 15 ft and 20 ft peripheral boundary along the southern property line and 15 ft reduction on the eastern property line.

2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property's place type is SR (Suburban Residential), which lists single family development as a primary use and calls for lots smaller than one acre. - This development will have lots smaller than one acre and of a size that's similar to those of the adjacent single family subdivision.

3) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Implementation Policy 11.1: Evaluate new residential subdivisions to provide vehicle and pedestrian connections to adjacent subdivisions. - The proposed development provides a vehicular connection to the adjacent PR zoned subdivision.
B. Implementation Policy 2: Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. - The area consists primarily of single-family homes and large agricultural tracts. This single-family development is consistent with other single family subdivisions in the area.

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.