Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 3 single family lots and peripheral boundary reduction from 35 ft to 15 ft on the western, southern, and eastern property lines, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 3 single family lots and peripheral boundary reduction from 35 ft to 15 ft on the western, southern, and eastern property lines, subject to 2 conditions.

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County zoning ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

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 proposal is for 3 new lots. The 2 existing houses on W Beaver Creek Dr will be subdivided onto individual lots, each with around 10,000 sq ft, and a 2.757 acre single family lot will be created south of the creek. The existing houses will continue to share a driveway on W Beaver Creek Dr, and the larger lot in the rear will be accessed from a 25-ft access strip.

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 property is zoned PR (Planned Residential) with a density of up to 12 du/ac. The site contains approximately 3.233 acres. The 3-lot single family subdivision will bring the development density to 0.92 du/ac.
B. The peripheral boundary in the PR zone can be reduced to 15 ft by the Planning Commission if the property is adjacent to properties zoned A and PR, which is the case here.. Due to the small size of the lot, the applicant is requesting a reduction to 15 ft along the western, eastern, and southern boundaries. The northern boundary line along W Beaver Creek Dr with the existing houses will remain 35 ft.
C. The administrative procedures for the PR zone require the Planning Commission to approve the development plan before permits can be issued (Knox County Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Section 5.13.15).

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property's place type is TN (Traditional Neighborhood) on the Future Land Use Map. Traditional Neighborhoods are areas that feature a mix of housing ranging from single family to townhomes and small multifamily buildings. The development plan proposes 3 single family lots. Lots 1 and 2 are approximately 10,000 sq ft each. Lot 3 is 2.757 acres.

3) KNOX COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. This development is consistent with Implementation Policy 2, ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. The 3 single family lots are similar in size to the existing single family and rural residential lots in the area.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Planned Growth Area. The purposes of the Planned Growth area 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. This development is in alignment with these goals.