Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 8 detached houses on individual lots, subject to 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 8 detached houses on individual lots, subject to 1 condition.

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1) 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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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 9 du/ac:
a) The PR zone allows 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) The gross density of the overall subdivision is 3.09 du/ac. This includes 311 dwelling units on 100.6 acres.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
a) The General Plan's development policy 4.2 encourages vehicle and pedestrian connections between subdivisions. A sidewalk along Brakebill Road is required as part of the overall development. This sidewalk connects these houses to the internal sidewalk of the subdivision.
B) Encourage the scale of new development to be compatible with existing neighborhoods and communities (policy 9.3). The development will consist of detached houses, which are consistent with other nearby residential developments.

3) EAST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
a) The property is classified MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office), which allows consideration of up to 12 du/ac. The proposed gross density is 3.09 du/ac.

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 Knoxville-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.