Staff Recommendation

Approve the request for a multi-family development with up to 78 dwelling units, as shown on the development plan, subject to 9 conditions.

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1) Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2) Implement the recommendations outlined in the Peaks of Knox Transportation Impact Letter prepared by AJAX Engineering (2/26/2024), as revised and approved by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, and Planning staff (Exhibit B).
3) Obtain any necessary approvals from the TDOT to clear vegetation in the E. Governor John Sevier Highway right-of-way to obtain the required sight distance in both directions at the Roscoe Lane intersection.
4) Install the landscaping as shown on the landscape plan (Sheet A011-A013) within six months of issuance of the first occupancy permit for the project or post a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee such installation.
5) Install the site lighting consistent with the Site Lighting/Photometric Plan (SL-1) and consistent with the requirements of Article 4.10.10 (Outdoor lighting) of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance. All site light fixtures shall be full cutoff and installed with the light source parallel to the ground.
6) Meet all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
7) The proposed signage must meet the requirements of Article 3.90 (Signs, billboards, and other advertising structures), including but not limited to the 10 ft setback from all property lines.
8) Meet all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
9) Obtain approval from Knox County Commission to amend the East County Sector Plan to MDR (Medium Density Residential) (2-D-24-SP).

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the RB (General Residential) zoning district, as well as the criteria for approval of a use on review.

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Disposition Summary

Approve the request for a multi-family development with up to 78 dwelling units, as shown on the development plan, subject to 9 conditions.