Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for an additional 4 lots, subject to 5 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for an additional 4 lots, subject to 5 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
4) Provision of addresses consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (County Ord. 91-1-102).
5) Limiting the access to one access point in addition to the existing driveway to lot 1.

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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This is a request for 4 additional lots for residential homes. Access will be off of Bernard Road. To limit the number of curb cuts on the route, access to all new lots will be accessible via a Shared Permanent Access Easement with a hammerhead turnaround.

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
A. The PR (Planned Residential) zone in intended to provide flexible options for residential development. The proposed lots meet the PR zone's intent for residential development. The PR zone for this property has a maximum density of 4.5 du/ac. The proposed development yields a density of 2.27 du/ac.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
A. General Plan Policy 9.3 Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities. This development is within scale and compatibility to the surrounding development.

3) NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The land use classification for this property is LDR (Low Density Residential) which allows consideration of density up to 5 du/ac in the Urban Growth Boundary.
B. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the sector plan as the proposed density is below the maximum allowed.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Urban Growth Boundary. The purposes of the Urban 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.