Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision of up to 33 detached dwellings in the PR zone, subject to 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a residential subdivision of up to 33 detached dwellings in the PR zone, subject to 1 condition.

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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

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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 4.68 du/ac:
A. The PR zone allows detached dwellings 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 3.23 du/ac proposed is below the 4.68 du/ac maximum that was a condition of the rezoning approval.
C. The site layout conforms to the lot size and setback requirements of the zone.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character (Policy 2). -- Detached houses will be consistent with the surrounding properties which primarily accommodate single family residences and rural residences.
B. Create neighborhoods with a variety of housing types and amenities in close proximity (Policy 5). -- Within one mile of the property, there is a private school, Knoxville Christian School, and several community serving commercial and recreational uses along Outlet Drive and Lovell Road.

3) FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property has the RC (Rural Conservation) place type with the HP (Hillside Protection) designation. Single family dwellings are recommended as 'primary uses' in the RC place type.
B. The proposed open space including easements and common areas is approximately 1.5 acres. This proposal is consistent with the recommended disturbance budget of the slope analysis.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Planned Growth Boundary. The purposes of the Planned Growth Boundary designation are to encourage a reasonably compact pattern of development, promote the 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 the provision of adequate roads, utilities, schools, drainage and other public facilities and services. The proposed development is not in opposition to any of these criteria.