Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a 9-unit townhome development, subject to 6 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a 9-unit townhome development, subject to 6 conditions.

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant utility provider requirements.
2. Provision for street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Townhomes (multi dwelling structures) shall not exceed 35-ft in height.
4. A landscape buffer Type B 12 ft in width is required along the northern property line adjacent to single family, as seen on the development plan.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

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 proposal is for 9 townhomes on approximately 1.98 acres. The property is zoned PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 du/ac and the proposed density is 4.55 du/ac.

The driveway will be accessed off of Old Tazewell Pike. There are sections of Old Tazewell Pike to the north and south that have recently been closed. Part of the southern portion was relocated to connect with Murphy Road a short distance to the south from its previous configuration. That portion is being renamed as Memory Hill Lane (Case 2-A-24-SNC). For the portion of the property where the right-of-way has been closed, a 25 ft access strip (12.5 ft on this property and 12.5 ft on the neighboring property) is required to the home just south whose only access is this closed right-of-way.

Each unit has a one-car garage and a driveway that can accommodate 2 parking spaces, and the development contains 9 additional guest parking spaces grouped together in the middle of the property. A Type B landscape screen 12 ft in width is required along the northern property line adjacent to single family houses.

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) 5 du/ac:
A. The PR zone allows multi-dwelling developments as a permitted use. 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 Planning Commission determines the maximum height for any use other than houses and duplexes (Article 5, Section 5.13.12). Staff recommends a maximum height of 35 ft for the multi-dwelling structures, consistent with the maximum height allowed on surrounding properties. The elevations provided show the units will be 2 stories.
C. This PR zone district is zoned for a maximum of 5 du/ac. The proposed density is 4.55 du/ac.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
A. (Policy 9.3) Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities. -- The surrounding area is largely single family residential and larger agricultural tracts. The two-story structures are of similar scale to single family homes.

3) NORTH CITY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property's land use classification is LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The proposed development has a density of 4.55 du/ac.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Rural Area of the Growth Policy Plan. While the Growth Plan limits density to 2 or 3 du/ac in Rural Areas depending on certain criteria, it also states that the plan shall not impede the right of the property owner to use or develop the property for a purpose permitted by that property's zoning.