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2-A-24-SU | Planning Commission
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Special Use

2-A-24-SU

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, subject to 3 conditions.

See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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  • Zoning
      Current

      RN-2

      RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)

      The RN-2 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate low density single- family residential development on relatively small lots with smaller setbacks within the City of Knoxville. Two-family dwellings may also be allowed by special use approval. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.

    More Info
  • Land Use
      Current
      Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
      Proposed
      Two-family dwelling

Property Information

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Location
3351 LAY AVE

Northwest side of Lay Ave, southwest of S Andes St

Council District 6

Size
11,830 square feet
Planning Sector
East City

Land Use Classification TDR (Traditional Neighborhood Residential) TDR (Traditional Neighborhood Residential)

Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth Plan
N/A (Within City Limits)
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, subject to 3 conditions.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, subject to 3 conditions.
1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Article 9.3.J.3 which mandates at least 15% transparency on all street-facing façades.
2) Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Engineering Department.
3) Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Plans Review and Inspections Department.

What's next?

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Planning Commission decisions on Special Use (SU) cases are final unless appealed.

SU cases do not move forward to City Council unless the request is to remove a planned district designation from the zoning map.

Applicant

Josh Braden

Planning Staff
Samiul Haque
Phone: 865-215-3794
Email: samiul.haque@knoxplanning.org
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