Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan to reduce the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 16-ft in the PR (Planned Residential) zone as depicted on the site plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan to reduce the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 16-ft in the PR (Planned Residential) zone as depicted on the site plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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1) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

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This proposal is to reduce the peripheral setback on one lot from 35-ft to 16-ft in the Planned Residential Zone in order for a porch to be constructed. The planning commission may reduce this setback to 15-ft.

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 (Planned Residential) up to 3 du/ac:
A. The PR zone allows single family houses and accessory uses, buildings and structures 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 Planning Commission has the authority to reduce the peripheral setback to 15-ft.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
A. Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities (Policy 9.3) - The proposed porch will have a similar scale as the other residential development in the area.

3) NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property is classified LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows densities up 5 du/ac. The proposed development does not change the density of the subdivision which is up to 3 du/ac.

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 meets the relevant standards of the Growth Policy Plan.