Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan to create an additional lot with a single family dwelling, for a total of 2 detached residential lots, and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35 ft to 15 ft for the northern boundary of lot, 1 and the southern boundary of lot 2, subject to 2 conditions:

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan to create an additional lot with a single family dwelling, for a total of 2 detached residential lots, and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35 ft to 15 ft for the northern boundary of lot, 1 and the southern boundary of lot 2, subject to 2 conditions:

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all requirements of Knox County Engineering and Public Works.

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The applicant is proposing to create one additional lot for a single family residential home and is requesting a reduction of the peripheral setback for the northern boundary of lot 1 and the southern boundary of lot 2. The applicant proposed a 10 ft peripheral setback on lot 1. However, the Planning Commission can only reduce the peripheral boundary to 15 ft, which is staff's recommendation. The existing structure is an existing nonconformity. If it was replaced in the future, it would need to meet the current setback requirements or request a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

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) THE PROPOSED USE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED PLANS AND POLICIES, INCLUDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND SECTOR PLAN.
A. Growth Plan Policy 9.3: ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities. The proposed addition of a single-family home is consistent with surrounding uses in the area. The site plan shows a building footprint of a scale similar to surrounding houses.
B. The proposed single family dwelling is consistent with the Northeast County Sector Plan's LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification, which encourages low density residential uses in the County's Rural Area.

2) THE USE IS IN HARMONY WITH THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
A . The PR (Planned Residential) zone is intended to provide optional methods of residential land development. The property is zoned PR up to 1.5 du/ac. With an additional lot added, the new density of the subdivision would be 1.47 du/ac, which is within the PR zone's maximum allowance of 1.5 du/ac).

3) THE USE IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE IT IS PROPOSED, AND WITH THE SIZE AND LOCATION OF BUILDINGS IN THE VICINITY.
A. The proposed 29,586 sq. ft. lot is consistent with the surrounding properties.
B. The property is in the rural area and built out would result in 1.47 du/ac, which generally allows up to 2 du/ac in the County's Rural Area..
C. The existing trailer near the northern property line is a pre-existing structure and is not part of the proposed subdivision.

4) THE USE WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY INJURE THE VALUE OF ADJACENT PROPERTY.
A. The proposed single family residential home is the same use as the surrounding properties, and as such, is not expected to significantly impact the value of the adjacent property.

5) THE USE WILL NOT DRAW ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
A. Access will be via Washington Pike, a minor arterial road, so traffic would not be required through side streets to access this development.
B. The increase of one additional home will not substantially impact local traffic.

6) THE NATURE OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE SURROUNDING AREA IS NOT SUCH AS TO POSE A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE PROPOSED USE OR TO CREATE AN UNDESIRABLE ENVIRONMENT.
A. There are no known uses in the area that could be a potential hazard or create an undesirable environment for the proposed use.