Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan to reduce the peripheral setback from 25 ft to 20 ft in the PR (Planned Residential) zone as depicted on the site plan, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan to reduce the peripheral setback from 25 ft to 20 ft in the PR (Planned Residential) zone 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.

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This proposal is to reduce the peripheral setback on one lot from 25 ft to 20 ft in the Planned Residential zone in order for a house with attached garage to be constructed on a narrow 37.73 ft wide lot. The majority of lots in this subdivision are 50 ft wide. Because lot 18 is narrow, the house is proposed to be longer. The planning commission may reduce this setback to 15 ft.

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 and accessory uses, buildings and structures 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 Planning Commission has the authority to reduce the peripheral setback to 15 ft when the PR zone is adjacent to certain zones, which is the case here.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. The intent of Policy 2 is to ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities - The proposed house with attached garage will have a similar scale as the other residential development in the area.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified SR (Suburban Residential), which allows densities up 12 du/ac. The proposed development does not change the density of the subdivision, which is up to 3 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.