Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for two single-family lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 15-ft on the north and east lot boundary lines, as depicted on the site plan, subject to 5 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for two single-family lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 15-ft on the north and east lot boundary lines, as depicted on the site plan, subject to 5 conditions.

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1) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3) Certifying that the required sight distance is available along Brown Mountain Loop Rd in both directions, with documentation provided to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works for review and approval during the design plan phase.
4) Connecting to sanitary sewer and meeting other relevant utility provider requirements.
5) If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary, the developer will either enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.

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

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This proposal is to create two, 0.66-acre lots single-family lots on Brown Mountain Loop Rd from a 1.32-acre forested lot. The applicant is requesting to reduce the 35-ft peripheral setback down to 15 ft on the northern and eastern boundary lines. The Planning Commission may reduce this setback to 15 ft when adjacent to residential.

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, subject to one condition: Applicant must provide proof from KUB that sewer is available at the site.
A. The PR zone permits single-family houses. 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 1.5 du/ac.
C. The zoning condition requires sewer to be on site. The applicant has provided a letter from KUB that sewer is available.

2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Implementation Policies, Action 9.4: Require that infrastructure improvement agreements are in place before submitting a final plat application. - The condition of the zoning requires sewer to be on site. The applicant has verified with KUB that sewer is available and will be extended to the 2nd lot once it's subdivided.
B. Implementation Policy 2: Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. The proposed lot sizes to be used for single family homes are similar to surrounding lot sizes, and the area consists predominantly of single family homes.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property is classified as RL (Rural Living) place type. Rural Living areas are primarily made up of single family residential on a wide range of lot sizes within a rural setting. - Brown Mountain Loop has been developed with a range from 0.5-10 acre single family lots. The proposed 0.66 acre lots are in line with the development in the area.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Rural Area. The Knox County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map shall determine land uses permitted in the Rural Area. Rural Area residential development is limited to no more than 2 du/ac. The proposed 2-lot subdivision at 1.5 du/ac meets the requirement.