Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan up to two detached residential lots, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan up to two detached residential lots, subject to 2 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) If during permitting or construction, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary as caused by the property owner, 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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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 5 du/ac:
A. The subject property is within a 22.4-acre PR (Planned Residential) zone allowing up to 5 du/ac zoning district that has been constructed. This PR district includes the subject house lot and 71 lots in the Middleton Park Subdivision. The gross density, including the additional lot (73 lots), is 3.26 du/ac. The density of the subject property is 1.29 du/ac.
B. The PR zone allows houses as a permitted use.
C. The proposed setbacks are consistent with the PR zone and surrounding development.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. The proposed house lots are compatible with the other residences in the area, 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 SMR (Suburban Mixed Residential) place type. Single-family residential is the primary use in the SMR place type.

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 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. This proposal aligns with these goals.