Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 96 attached residential dwellings on individual lots for Phase 2 of the Brakebill Road Subdivision, subject to 3 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 96 attached residential dwellings on individual lots for Phase 2 of the Brakebill Road Subdivision, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Providing continuous landscape screening along the Hammer Road frontage that is consistent with the intent of the Type B landscape screen (see Exhibit A). The landscape screen may consist of mature existing evergreen and deciduous trees, or newly planted trees. A landscape plan must be approved by Planning staff during the design plan phase. A tree protection plan must be provided for trees that will be maintained.
3) The maximum height of the attached dwellings shall be 35 feet.

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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Landscape Screening
Staff is recommending that landscape screening be provided along the Hammer Road frontage. This was not a requirement of the 2020 concept plan because this location had detached residential lots. The landscape screening can consist of existing and new trees. A landscape plan must be approved by Planning staff during the design plan phase.

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 detached dwellings 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 9 du/ac. The proposed density is 3.2 du/ac for the entire development.
c) The Planning Commission determines the maximum height for any use other than houses and duplexes. Staff recommends a maximum height of 35 ft for the attached dwellings, consistent with the maximum height allowed on surrounding properties.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
a) Policy 9.3, Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities -- Staff is recommending a maximum height of 35 ft for the attached dwellings, which is consistent with the allowed height on adjacent properties.
c) Policy 9.8, Encourage a mixture of housing sizes and prices within planned residential developments - Phase 2 includes only attached residential houses, but the overall development includes detached and attached houses, providing the opportunity for a mix of housing sizes and prices.

3) EAST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
a) The property is classified MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office), which allows residential development up to 12 du/ac, and office uses. The development will have a density of 3.2 du/ac for the entire development.

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.