To be heard July 9, 2026Agenda Item No. 48

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to two detached residential lots, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3) If during permitting or construction, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary as caused by this development, the property owner will either enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.

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

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This request is to subdivide this 5.4-acre property into two lots: one for a house currently under construction on lot 1R1 comprising approximately 2.25 acres, and the remainder of the property on lot 1R comprising approximately 3.15 acres. Both properties are accessed off of Veritas Way.

The site is constrained with 100- and 500-year floodplains along the southeastern lot lines, but the lots have sufficient buildable area outside of the floodplains.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN ANALYSIS PER ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.50.06 (APPROVAL OR DENIAL) In exercising its administrative judgment, the Planning Commission shall determine whether 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 2 du/ac:
A. The proposed 2-lot subdivision on the subject property yields a density of approximately 0.37 du/ac, which is well below the maximum allowed density.
B. The PR zone allows houses as a permitted use.
C. The setbacks of the house under construction meet the PR zone requirements. Setbacks for a structure on the vacant lot would be evaluated at the time of development according to the zoning in place at that time.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. The proposed house lot and larger lots are compatible with the other residences along Veritas Way, consistent with Implementation Policy 2, to ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified as the SR (Suburban Residential) place type and is partially in the SP (Stream Protection) area. Single-family residential is the primary use in the SR (Suburban Residential) place types. No disturbance is proposed within the SP area.

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 include encouraging a reasonably compact pattern of development, offering a wide range of housing choices, and coordinating 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. This proposal aligns with these goals.