Disposition Summary

Deny the Development Plan since it does not meet zoning condition #3.

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Staff Recommendation

Deny the Development Plan since it does not meet zoning condition #3.

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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 (k) (Planned Residential) up to 8 du/ac, subject to 3 conditions. Condition #3 has not been met as noted above.
A. The property is zoned PR (Planned Residential) with a density of up to 8 du/ac. The total site contains approximately 13.91 acres. The applicant is proposing to subdivide 109 lots, yielding a density of 7.84 du/ac, which is consistent with the maximum allowed density of 8 du/ac.
B. The PR zone allows townhomes 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).
C. The height of attached houses shall be determined by the Planning Commission. The elevations provided show the units are 2 stories, which is consistent with the maximum height allowed in the adjacent zone districts.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property is within the SR (Suburban Residential) place type on the Future Land Use Map. Suburban Residential areas are appropriate for primarily single family residential development with lot sizes generally less than one acre. These areas may feature a range of lot sizes and housing size and styles, including some small-scale attached dwellings.
B. The scale of the 2-story townhomes are consistent with the SR place type and other residential houses in the general area.

3) KNOX COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Implementation Policy 2, ensuring that development is sensitive to existing community character. The intent of the 35-ft non-disturbance buffer is to retain mature trees around the perimeter of the forested property.
B. The East County Community Plan considers Strawberry Plains Pike a development corridor appropriate for a more intense development pattern.

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 and 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. This development is in alignment with these goals.