Approved
APPROVE the request for a two-family dwelling on the proposed lot, subject to 5 conditions.
See case notes below
Special Use
6-A-20-SU
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
RN-1
RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)The RN-1 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate traditional low density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville, exhibiting a predominant development pattern of single-family homes on relatively large lots and with generous setbacks. Two-family dwellings may also be allowed by special use approval. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
Land Use
- Current
House
ProposedTwo-family dwelling (duplex)
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Planning Sector
Growth Plan
920 Oak Grove Ln.
North side of Oak Grove Ln., west of Lyons View Pk
Council District 2
Size
0.99 acres
Planning Sector
West City
Land Use Classification LDR (Low Densiy Residential) LDR (Low Densiy Residential)
Currently on the Property
House
Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a two-family dwelling on the proposed lot, subject to 5 conditions.Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a two-family dwelling on the proposed lot, subject to 5 conditions.1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the City of Knoxville Department of Engineering.
3. Verifying the sight distance at the driveway along Oak Grove Lane.
4. Submitting the two-family (duplex) house plan to Planning staff for review and approval prior to being permitted for construction to verify compliance with the Principal Use Standards for two-family dwellings (Article 9.3.J.) of the City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
5. Recording a plat to subdivide the property and obtaining a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet for Lot 2 as shown in the attached plan.
With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the RN-1 District, and the other criteria for approval of a special use.
What's next?
− +Planning Commission decisions on Special Use (SU) cases are final unless appealed.
SU cases do not move forward to City Council unless the request is to remove a planned district designation from the zoning map.
Applicant
Victor Jernigan
Case History
- April 27, 2020
Date Filed
- June 11, 2020
Approved
