Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 2 detached residential lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35 ft to 15 ft on the eastern boundary of Lot 1, subject to 4 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 2 detached residential lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35 ft to 15 ft on the eastern boundary of Lot 1, subject to 4 conditions.

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1) The wooded area at the southern portion (rear) of Lot 2 cannot be disturbed until a subsequent development plan is approved.
2) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to, the two conditions listed in the staff comments of the rezoning (2-I-25-RZ).
3) The 25-ft access easement for Lot 2 that crosses Lot 1 may be eliminated if Lot 2 is combined with an adjacent property that has access meeting the Knox County Access Control and Driveway Design Policy.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

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

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This proposal is for two detached residential lots on 2.926 acres. The existing house will be located on Lot 1 (0.43 acres), with the remaining 2.5 acres in Lot 2. The property was rezoned from A (Agricultural) to PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 12 du/ac, subject to 2 conditions (2-I-25-RZ).

ZONING CONDITIONS
A) No more than 14 building permits shall be issued before the completion of capital improvements planned at the intersection of W Beaver Creek Drive and Clinton Highway. - The proposal allows for one detached house on each lot. The existing house will be on Lot 1.
B) Five trees per acre shall be planted, with at least half being shade trees. - Lot 1 is required to have two trees. Two existing trees are identified to remain. Lot 2 is required to have 13 trees. The forested southern portion of the lot is left undisturbed with this development plan request.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANALYSIS PER ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.50.06 (APPROVAL OR DENIAL).
In exercise of its administrative judgement, 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 with conditions) up to 12 du/ac.
A. The PR zone allows single-family houses, accessory uses, buildings, and structures as permitted uses. The administrative procedures require the Planning Commission to review and approve the development plan before building permits can be issued (Article 5, Section 5.13.15).
B. The PR zoning allows consideration of up to 12 du/ac. The proposed subdivision has a density of 0.68 du/ac.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. The proposed development plan complies with Policy 2, to ensure that development is sensitive to the existing community character. The development plan is compatible in size and scale with developments in the surrounding area.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The subject property is designated TN (Traditional Neighborhood) in the Knox County Comprehensive Plan, which recommends a housing mix that predominantly features single-family dwellings on small to medium-sized lots and attached residential. The development plan proposes two single-family lots. Lot 1 is approximately 0.43 acres, and Lot 2 is approximately 2.50 acres.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The subject property is within the Planned Growth Area of the Growth Policy Plan, which encourages a reasonable compact pattern of development and offering a wide range of housing choices. The development plan aligns with the intent of the Growth Policy Plan.