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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for 1 single family house, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary, the developer will either enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
2) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
3) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

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 subdivide the 15.03-acre property on Ridgeview Rd and Fairview Rd to create a 1-acre lot that currently accommodates a single family house.

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 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. The lot is a part of a 15.03-acre PR (Planned Residential) zoning district. The proposed density is 0.067 du/ac, which is in conformance with the approved density of 2 du/ac.
C. The peripheral boundary in the PR zone applies to all exterior roads. The existing house and shed lie in the 35 ft peripheral boundary. This subdivision plan does not increase the non-conforming status of the existing structures.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. (Implementation Policy 2) - The existing single-family residence and the proposed lot size are similar to the other single-family residences in the area.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified as RL (Rural Living). Rural Living place types are appropriate for single family residences on a wide range of lot sizes. The 1-acre lot meets the A (Agricultural) minimum lot size, the predominant zoning in rural areas.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Rural Area of the Growth Policy Plan, adjacent to the Planned Growth area. The PR zone up to 2 du/ac is consistent with residential development in the rural area.