Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 2 detached dwellings on individual lots, subject to 3 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision with up to 2 detached dwellings on individual lots, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) Providing a shared access for lots 1 and 2.
2) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance
3) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Engineering and Public Works during permit review.

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 a residential subdivision with lots on this 1.74 acre property.

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) up to 1.2 du/ac:
A. The PR zone allows single family houses 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. This PR zone district is approved for a maximum of 1.2 du/ac. The proposed density is 1.15 du/ac.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
A. Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities (Policy 9.3) - The proposed detached residential structures will have a similar scale as the other residential development in the area.

3) NORTHEAST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property is classified RR (Rural Residential), which allows consideration density that is consistent with the Rural Area recommendations of the growth policy plan (up to 2 or 3 du/ac). The proposed development has a density of 1.15 du/ac.
B. A small portion of the northwest and northeast corners of the site are in the SP (Stream Protection) classification. The proposed house sites are not near the SP area.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Rural Area. The rural designation shall not impede the right of a property owner to use or develop the property for a purpose permitted by that prpoerty's zoning.