To be heard August 14, 2025Agenda Item No. 45

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a garage conversion to a single-family dwelling, subject to 3 conditions.

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1) If during design plan approval or construction of the development, it is discovered that unforeseen off-site improvements within the right-of-way are necessary as caused by the development, the developer 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.
2) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
3) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.

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

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This proposal is to convert an existing garage into a single family dwelling on 1 acre on Buttermilk Rd.

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) with up to 2 du/ac:
A. The PR zone permits single-family houses. 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 property is 1 acre in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning district. The proposed density is 2 du/ac, which is in conformance with the approved density of 2 du/ac.

2) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Ensure that development is sensitive to existing community character. (Implementation Policy 2) - The existing garage door (10ft x 16ft) faces the street and will be replaced with a standard front door (6.5ft x 3ft), much like other single-family dwellings.

3) KNOX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PLACE TYPE
A. The property is classified as RL (Rural Living). The housing mix in the Rural Living place type is single family homes on a wide range of lot sizes.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The property is within the Rural Area in the Growth Policy Plan, which states that the Knox County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map shall determine land uses permitted in the Rural Area. The rural designation shall not impede the right of a property owner to use or develop the property for a purpose permitted by that property's zoning. The property is 1 acre in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning district. The proposed density is 2 du/ac, which is in conformance with the approved density of 2 du/ac.