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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 86 detached residential lots, subject to 2 conditions.

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The maximum number of dwelling units shall be based on the surveyed acreage of the subject property prior to any dedication of public right-of-way, as presented on the final plat(s). If the surveyed acreage is less than 34.4 acres, the number of dwelling units (lots) shall be reduced so as not to exceed the approved density for this PR (Planned Residential) district, 2.5 du/ac.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR zone 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 2.5 du/ac.
A. The PR zone allows detached 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 (Knox County Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Section 5.13.15).
B. The PR zoning allows consideration of up to 2.5 du/ac. The proposed subdivision has a density of 2.49 du/ac. As mentioned in Development Plan condition #2, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in this subdivision will be based on the total acreage of the subject property zoned PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 du/ac as presented on the final plat(s).

2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The subject property is located in the RC (Rural Conservation) place type and HP (Hillside Protection) area. The RC place type is intended to conserve forested areas, ridges, wetlands, and other significant natural areas by clustering development and minimizing land disturbance. RC recommends single-family residential in a conservation pattern as a "primary use."
B. Single family residential subdivisions shall be clustered in a pattern that preserves 50 percent or more open space on the site. This development has 50 percent of the site in open space.
C. The site has 2.57 acres in the HP (Hillside Protection) area. The slope analysis recommends a disturbance budget of 1.15 acres in the HP area, and this proposal disturbs approximately .39 acres.

3) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. The proposed disturbance area in relation to the slope analysis is consistent with Policy 7, which encourages development practices that conserve and connect natural features and habitat.
B. The development will have 50 percent of the land area in common area. This is consistent with Policy 2, ensuring that development is sensitive to the existing community character by separating the proposed house lots and adjacent properties.
C. The development will be required to widen Shipe Road to a minimum pavement width of 18 feet from Road 'A' to Bud Hawkins Road. This is consistent with Policy 9, to coordinate infrastructure improvements with development.
D. Connecting Road 'A' to the previously approved (currently undeveloped) subdivision to the west is consistent with Policy 11, which promotes connectivity with new development.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Planned Growth Area. The purposes of the Planned Growth Area designation are to encourage a reasonably compact pattern of development, promote 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 provision of adequate roads, utilities, schools, drainage and other public facilities and services. - The proposed development is consistent with the growth plan.