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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 17 detached residential lots, and the reduction of the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 15-ft on the western boundary and 25-ft on the eastern boundary, subject to 1 condition.

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

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)

1) ZONING ORDINANCE
A. The PR (Planned Residential) zone in intended to provide flexible options for residential development. The proposed single family detached residential lots meet the PR zone's intent for residential development The PR zone for this property has a maximum density of 5 du/ac. The proposed development yields a density of 4.22 du/ac.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
A. Growth Plan Policy 10.6: provide site design flexibility to developers who provide amenities such as recreation areas, trails, sidewalks, underground utilities or exceptional architectural or landscape design treatments. This site will include an ADA compliant trail to the adjacent park.

3) NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The land use classification for this property is LDR (Low Density Residential), which permits PR zoning with a density up to 5 du/ac.
B. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the sector plan and features similar lot sizes and land use patterns, since this development will also feature detached single family homes.

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.