Rezoning

6-L-07-RZ

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE PR(k) (Planned Residential) at a density of up to 1 dwelling unit per acre subject to 5 conditions


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Steep slopes (over 25%) shall be left as open space or developed with residential densities not to exceed 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres.
2. A minimum of 100 feet of undisturbed open space (in view of the steep slopes) shall be set aside along Tuckahoe Creek (a State Scenic River/Stream). A path may be provided within that open space.
3. A letter of approval shall be provided for the proposed on-site waste water treatment facility by the Knox County Health Department, TDEC and/or KUB prior to MPC acceptance of a final plat.
4. A provision for the conservation of the forested, stream corridor and other open space assets of the site shall be provided with the development plan, including the amount of permitted clearing on the lots and a provision for third party control of the conservation easements that are to be set aside.
5. No common/open space areas are to be penetrated by paved driveways (this provision does not pertain to the road access provided by JPE's, which may or may not be paved).

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
East side Bales Rd., south of Curtis Rd., north of Kodak Rd.

Commission District 8
Census Tract 54


Size
70 acres

Sector
East County

Land Use Designation? Agricultural/Rural Residential and Slope Protection


Currently on the Property
Vacant land

Growth Plan
Rural Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning.
APPROVE a density of up to 1 du/ac.
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING 5 CONDITIONS:

1. Steep slopes (over 25%) shall be left as open space or developed with residential densities not to exceed 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres.
2. A minimum of 100 feet of undisturbed open space (in view of the steep slopes) shall be set aside along Tuckahoe Creek (a State Scenic River/Stream). A path may be provided within that open space.
3. A letter of approval shall be provided for the proposed on-site waste water treatment facility by the Knox County Health Department, TDEC and/or KUB prior to MPC acceptance of a final plat.
4. A provision for the conservation of the forested, stream corridor and other open space assets of the site shall be provided with the development plan, including the amount of permitted clearing on the lots and a provision for third party control of the conservation easements that are to be set aside.
5. No common/open space areas are to be penetrated by paved driveways (this provision does not pertain to the road access provided by JPE's, which may or may not be paved).
Disposition Summary
APPROVE PR(k) (Planned Residential) at a density of up to 1 dwelling unit per acre subject to 5 conditions
Details of Action
1. Steep slopes (over 25%) shall be left as open space or developed with residential densities not to exceed 1 dwelling unit per 2 acres.
2. A minimum of 100 feet of undisturbed open space (in view of the steep slopes) shall be set aside along Tuckahoe Creek (a State Scenic River/Stream). A path may be provided within that open space.
3. A letter of approval shall be provided for the proposed on-site waste water treatment facility by the Knox County Health Department, TDEC and/or KUB prior to MPC acceptance of a final plat.
4. A provision for the conservation of the forested, stream corridor and other open space assets of the site shall be provided with the development plan, including the amount of permitted clearing on the lots and a provision for third party control of the conservation easements that are to be set aside.
5. No common/open space areas are to be penetrated by paved driveways (this provision does not pertain to the road access provided by JPE's, which may or may not be paved).

What's next?

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After the Planning Commission
This Rezoning case in the County was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - July 14, 2007 has passed.
Applicant

Alex Pulsipher


Case History