Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for one single-family residence, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for one single-family residence, subject to 2 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.

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 one single family home on Drinnen Rd on a 26.7-acre forested lot. The property is zoned PR up to 0.5 du/ac zone.

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 0.5 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 (Article 5, Section 5.13.15).
B. This PR zone district is approved for a maximum of 0.5 du/ac. The proposed density is 0.04 du/ac.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. - The proposed single-family residence is similar to the other rural residential properties and single-family residential subdivisions in the area.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified as RL (Rural Living). Rural Living areas are primarily made up of single family residential development within a rural setting. These areas may include agriculture, open space, and some limited commercial that supports agriculture and civic uses. One single family house on a 26.7 acre wooded lot meets the intent of the Rural Living place type.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Rural Area. The Growth Policy Plan states that the Knox County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map shall determine land uses permitted in the Rural Area. The zoning on the property is PR up to 0.5 du/ac. The proposed house is permitted in the PR zone and will increase the 93 acre district's density to 0.15 du/ac.