Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan to reduce the front yard setback from 30 ft to 25 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 front yard setback from 30 ft to 25 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, including but not limited to, the impervious area requirements for lot 418 as noted on the recorded plat.

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This request is to reduce the front setback from 30 ft to 25 ft in the PR (Planned Residential) zone for the proposed single-family home. The Arcadia subdivision was approved with 30 ft front setbacks, as requested by the developer. The minimum front setback allowed is 20 ft for a house in the PR zone.

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 (Planned Residential) up to 3 du/ac and F (Floodway):
A. The PR zone allows single-family houses as a permitted use. 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 requested setback reductions comply with the minimum front and side setback requirements in the PR zone (Article 5, Sections 5.13.05, 5.13.07).
C. The proposed development will be outside the FEMA floodplain and above the 820-contour line (TVA flowage easement).

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. The proposed development plan complies with Implementation Policy 2 to ensure that development is sensitive to the existing community character. The subject property is in the Arcadia Peninsula neighborhood, a private, gated community with its own design standards. The community's Design Review Committee has reviewed and approved the proposal (Exhibit B).

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The subject property is designated RL (Rural Living), which is described as areas primarily made up of single-family residential on a wide range of lot sizes within a rural setting. The proposed development plan meets the intent of the RL place type.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is located within the Rural Area on the Growth Plan Map. The Growth Plan states that the Knox County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map shall determine land uses permitted in the Rural Area. The rural designation shall not impede the right of a property owner to use or develop the property for a purpose permitted by that property's zoning. - The proposed setback reduction is consistent with the PR zoning district.