Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for three single-family lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 15-ft on the east lot line of Lot 3, as depicted on the site plan, subject to 3 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for three single-family lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 15-ft on the east lot line of Lot 3, as depicted on the site plan, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3) Lots 1 and 2 must share a driveway access point, as shown on the development plan.

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 to create three single family lots (Lot 1- 0.29 acres, Lot 2- 0.32 acres, Lot 3- 0.60 acres) on Lovell Rd and High Meadow Dr from a 1.21-acre vacant lot. Lot 3 is requesting to reduce the 35-ft peripheral setback down to 15-ft on the eastern lot line. The planning commission may reduce this setback to 15-ft. The property is zoned PR up to 3 du/ac zone. Access for all three lots will be on High Meadow Dr, and lots 1 & 2 must share a driveway access point.

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 3 du/ac / TO (Technology Overlay):
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 3 du/ac. The proposed density is 2.5 du/ac.
C. The TO overlay in not applicable for this development plan. It only requires review by the TTCDA (Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority) for all non-single family residential developments.

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 attached residential structures will have a similar scale as the other residential development in the area.

3) NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property is classified (Mixed Use-Special District, Northwest County-4), which allows medium density residential at densities up 5-12 du/ac. The proposed development has a density of 2.5 du/ac.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Planned Growth Boundary. The purposes of the Planned Growth Boundary 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. The proposed development meets the relevant standards of the Growth Policy Plan.