Use On Review

5-I-17-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request of 15-foot front setback along Festival Ln. for lots 1-4 & 47-49, and reduction of peripheral setback as requested from 25' to 20', subject to 2 conditions. DENY the request for 15-foot front setback for lot 50 based on the following


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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Planning Commission Staff's recommended condition of APPROVAL:
1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Houses constructed closer than 20' to the front property line must have a garage that can fit a minimum 2 cars.

Planning Commission Staff's reason for DENIAL of the front setback reduction for lot 50:
1) The reduced front setback would infringe on a 20' drainage easement along the front property line that is necessary for the development.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR zoning district and the other criteria for approval of a use-on-review.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
802 Festival Ln

East and west sides of Festival Ln, north of Dutchtown Rd.

Commission District 3
Census Tract 46.11


Size
51,220 square feet

Sector
Northwest County

Land Use Designation? LDR (low density residential)


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request of 15-foot front setback along Festival Ln. for lots 1-4 & 47-49, and reduction of peripheral setback as requested from 25' to 20', subject to 2 conditions. DENY the request for 15-foot front setback for lot 50 based on the following
Planning Commission Staff's recommended condition of APPROVAL:
1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Houses constructed closer than 20' to the front property line must have a garage that can fit a minimum 2 cars.

Planning Commission Staff's reason for DENIAL of the front setback reduction for lot 50:
1) The reduced front setback would infringe on a 20' drainage easement along the front property line that is necessary for the development.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR zoning district and the other criteria for approval of a use-on-review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request of 15-foot front setback along Festival Ln. for lots 1-4 & 47-49, and reduction of peripheral setback as requested from 25' to 20', subject to 2 conditions. DENY the request for 15-foot front setback for lot 50 based on the following
Details of Action
Planning Commission Staff's recommended condition of APPROVAL:
1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Houses constructed closer than 20' to the front property line must have a garage that can fit a minimum 2 cars.

Planning Commission Staff's reason for DENIAL of the front setback reduction for lot 50:
1) The reduced front setback would infringe on a 20' drainage easement along the front property line that is necessary for the development.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR zoning district and the other criteria for approval of a use-on-review.

What's next?

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As a Use On Review case, the Planning Commission's decision is final, and it will not be heard by a legislative body unless it is appealed.

The appeal deadline - June 10, 2017 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Benchmark Associates, Inc.


Case History