Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for three single-family lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35 ft to 20 ft on George Light Rd, as depicted on the site plan, subject to 3 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for three single-family lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35 ft to 20 ft on George Light Rd, as depicted on the site plan, subject to 3 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 George Light 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) Adding a note to the plat that the portion of Lot 8R-3 on the southside of Solway Rd is not buildable unless combined with adjacent property and a development plan is approved.
5) Adding a note to the plat that the minimum floor elevation for all lots is 1 ft above the 500 yr FEMA floodplain.
6) 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 three single family lots (Lot 8R-1- 0.5 acres, Lot 8R-2- 0.6 acres, Lot 8R-3- 1 acre) on George Light Rd and Solway Rd from a 2.1-acre forested lot. The applicant is requesting to reduce the 35-ft peripheral setback down to 20 ft on George Light Rd. The Planning Commission may reduce this setback to 15 ft. The property is zoned PR up to 1.5 du/ac zone, TO (Technology Overlay) and F (Floodway). Lot 8R-3 on the other side of Solway Rd is not buildable unless combined with adjacent property and a development plan is approved.

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 1.5 du/ac, TO (Technology Overlay) and F (Floodway) zone
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 1.5 du/ac. The proposed 3 lots yield a density of 1.43 du/ac.
C. The Technology Overlay does not review development plans for single homes. The Floodway zone runs along the rear of the property and does not permit any structures.

2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. (7) Encourage development practices that conserve and connect natural features and habitats. - Beaver Creek runs along the rear of the property and much of the property is in a floodplain and Hillside Protection Area. The recommended disturbance budget is 0.6 acres of the 1.5-acre Hillside Protection Area. The proposal has a limit of disturbance of 5,100 sq ft for each lot.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property is classified as the SR (Suburban Residential) place type. Suburban Residential areas are appropriate for primarily single family residential development with lot sizes generally less than one acre. - The proposed single-family lots have a similar scale to the other residential developments 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. This development is in alignment with these goals.