To be heard December 11, 2025Agenda Item No. 35

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for 1 single-family house, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) 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 as caused by the development, 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.
2) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
3) 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 development plan is for one single family house on 7.5 acres in the PR 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) with up to 12 du/ac contingent on connection to sewer (7-L-79-RZ):
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. The property is 7.5 acres in the PR zoning district. The proposed density is 0.133 du/ac, which is well below the approved density of 12 du/ac. While there is no sewer present, the condition for sewer was not intended to limit the development of large lots.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. (Implementation Policy 2) - The existing single-family lot is compatible with the other single-family residences in the area.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified as RL (Rural Living). The RL place type recommends single-family as a primary use on a wide range of lot sizes. The plan shows one single-family lot on 7.5 acres.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Rural Area. Rezonings in the Rural Area are limited to 2 du/ac with adequate infrastructure. The property does not have sewer, nor does it have direct access to a collector road. The large 7.5-acre property with a development density of 0.133 du/ac is consistent the density permissible in the Rural Area, where utilities and infrastructure are not available.