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4-E-22-SU | Planning Commission
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Special Use

4-E-22-SU

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-1 zone, subject to 8 conditions.

See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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  • Zoning
      Current

      RN-1

      RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection)

      The RN-1 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate traditional low density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville, exhibiting a predominant development pattern of single-family homes on relatively large lots and with generous setbacks. Two-family dwellings may also be allowed by special use approval. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.

    More Info
  • Land Use
      Current
      AgForVac (Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land)
      Proposed
      New construction duplex

Property Information

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Location
2314 Island Home Ave.

South side of Island Home Avenue, east of Fisher Place

Council District 1

Size
18,720 square feet
Planning Sector
South City

Land Use Classification LDR (Low Density Residential) & HP (Hillside Protection) LDR (Low Density Residential) & HP (Hillside Protection)

Currently on the Property
AgForVac (Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land)
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      Knoxville Utilities Board
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-1 zone, subject to 8 conditions.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-1 zone, subject to 8 conditions.
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance and zoning interpretations by the City?s Plans Review and Inspections Department.
3. Plat will be required before permit can be issued. Additional items may be covered under plat review.
4. Possible existing driveway on lot / encroachment of neighboring driveway. Show that driveway is to be removed.
5. Show material of driveway / sidewalks, etc.
6. Access is off of Island Home Ave, a ?Collector? street. Adequate on site turnaround space is required for all parking areas. Show all dimensions of parking area and ensure turnaround area is provided with dimensions.
7. Show finished floor elevation (FFE) on site plan.
8. Show utility poles parallel to roadway on site plans. Ensure that driveway placement is not interfering with poles.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the RN-1 District and the criteria for approval of a special use.

What's next?

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Planning Commission decisions on Special Use (SU) cases are final unless appealed.

SU cases do not move forward to City Council unless the request is to remove a planned district designation from the zoning map.

Applicant

Joshua Henson

Planning Staff
Knoxville-Knox County Planning
Phone: 215-2500
Email: contact@knoxplanning.org
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