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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to two detached residential lots, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) If during permitting or construction, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary as caused by the property owner, the property owner will either enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
2) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
3) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

With the noted conditions, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR district and the criteria for a development plan.

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This request is to subdivide this 5-acre property into two single-family house lots.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANALYSIS PER ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.50.06 (APPROVAL OR DENIAL)
In exercising its administrative judgment, the Planning Commission shall determine whether 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 3 du/ac:
A. The subject property is within a 10-acre PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 du/ac zoning district that was originally 32 acres, but four other properties have been rezoned back to A (Agricultural) since then. The proposed large residential lots are consistent with other properties along Cabbage Drive.
B. The PR zone allows houses as a permitted use.
C. The proposed setbacks are consistent with the PR zone and surrounding development.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. The proposed house lot and larger lot are compatible with the other residences in the area, consistent with Implementation Policy 2, to ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified as the SR (Suburban Residential) place type and is partially in the HP (Hillside Protection) area.
B. Single-family residential is the primary use in the SR (Suburban Residential) place types.
C. The 5-acre property has 3.65 acres within the HP (Hillside Protection) area. The slope analysis recommends a maximum disturbance limit of 1.81 acres within the HP area. The northern house will be only partially within the HP area, while the southern house and driveway will be entirely within it. The two houses and driveways can be constructed within the recommended disturbance limits.

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 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. This proposal aligns with these goals.