Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for one single-family residence and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 15-ft on the west lot line, as depicted on the site plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for one single-family residence and a reduction of the peripheral setback from 35-ft to 15-ft on the west lot line, 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.

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

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This proposal is to create one single family home on Bell Rd from a 6.10-acre vacant lot. The applicant is requesting to reduce the 35-ft peripheral setback down to 15-ft on the western lot line because of a sinkhole on the property. The Planning Commission may reduce this setback to 15-ft. The peripheral setback reduction shouldn't affect the adjacent property, which is covered by the floodway making the closest dwelling more than 450-ft from the proposed house. The property is zoned PR up to 3 du/ac zone.

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 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. This PR zone district is approved for a maximum of 3 du/ac. The proposed density is 0.16 du/ac.

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 single-family residence is similar to the other rural residential properties and single-family residential subdivisions in the area.

3) NORTH COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
A. The property is classified LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The proposed development has a density of 0.16 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.