Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 18 detached residential lots, subject to 3 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 18 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 applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3. Installing the tall evergreen tree option (Exhibit B) for the Type B landscape screen shown on the concept plan. Landscaping within the public right-of-way shall be maintained by the property owners' association or other legal entity responsible for maintaining common facilities.

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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 detached dwellings 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. The subject property is within a larger 31.22-acre PR zoning district allowing up to 3 du/ac that includes 23 house lots in the Andes Place Subdivision adjacent to the west and 19 lots in Unit 3 of the Atlee Fields Subdivision further to the west. The proposed development yields a density of approximately 2.72 du/ac for the subject parcel and 1.92 du/ac for the entire PR zone, both of which conform to the maximum allowed density.
C. The proposed setbacks are consistent with the PR zone and surrounding development.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property is designated with the SR (Suburban Residential) place type, and a 1.41-acre portion along the northwestern corner is in the HP (Hillside Protection) area. The SR place type lists detached houses as the primary use, with lot sizes smaller than one acre. The proposed subdivision with lot sizes ranging from approximately 7,000 sq ft to 32,500 sq ft is consistent with the place type. A large portion of the HP area comprises the subdivision's common area, and the remaining portion within lots 5 - 8 has no existing trees and slopes at less than 15%.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
B. Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. (Implementation Policy 2) - Detached houses would be compatible with other single-family residences in the PR zone and the broader area.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Planned Growth Boundary. The purposes of the Planned Growth Area designation are to encourage a reasonably compact pattern of development, promote expansion of the Knox County economy, offer a wide range of housing choices, and coordinate the action of the public and private sectors, particularly with regard to 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.