To be heard December 12, 2024Agenda Item No. 37

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 11 detached residential lots, subject to 1 condition.

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance and the zoning condition that "the portion of the parcel with slopes of 25 percent or greater shall be left undisturbed, as delineated in the slope analysis map."

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(k) (Planned Residential) 3.5 du/ac, with conditions
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 property was rezoned from A (Agricultural) to PR up to 3.5 du/ac, subject to 1 condition (see below). The proposed subdivision has a density of 0.67 du/ac.
C. The zoning condition is that "the portion of the parcel with slopes of 25 percent or greater shall be left undisturbed, as delineated in the slope analysis map." The slopes of 25 percent or greater are shown in red on the attached slope analysis map. The intent of this condition is to protect the large area of steep slopes to the rear of the property. The area shown as a "non-disturbance" area on sheet CP-1 must be provided on the plat per concept plan condition #6.

2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Encourage development practices that conserve and connect natural features and habitat (Policy 7). - The 13.5 acres south of Williams Branch Creek is proposed as a single house lot, and the steepest portions of the property will remain undisturbed per the zoning condition.

3) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. Approximately two-thirds of the property is located in the SR (Suburban Residential) place type, which is the northern portion. The remaining one-third of the property is in the RC (Rural Conservation) place type. The proposed house lots are located in the SR portion of the property. The RC area has slopes greater than 25 percent and will be left undisturbed per the zoning condition.
B. Single family (detached) residential subdivisions are considered a primary use in the SR (Suburban Residential) place type. - The smaller lot sizes range from 0.216 acres to 0.258 acres, similar to nearby residential subdivisions. The large 13-acre lot is consistent with nearby lots with steep slopes on the ridge.

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.