Staff Recommendation

RECOMMEND that County Commission APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning at a density of up to 5 du/ac, subject to one condition.

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1. No clearing or grading of the site shall be permitted until a development plan is approved by MPC as a use on review.

PR zoning at the recommended lower density takes into account that over 69% of the site has slopes of greater than 15% (see attached slope map and analysis). The majority of the less steep portion is in within the access strip to the property. There is one existing dwelling located on flattest portion of the site outside of the access strip. The recommended density would allow up to 3 additional dwelling units on the site for a total of 4, which, if detached units, is all that realistically can be accommodated within the less steep portions of the site. If developed with attached units, more units could possibly be accommodated, but that would not be compatible with surrounding development and may not be supported by staff. With the recommended condition, a development plan would be have to be reviewed and approved by MPC as a use on review prior to any site disturbance.

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Disposition Summary

RECOMMEND the Knox County Commission APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning at a density up to 0.6 dwelling units per acre, subject to the condition of no clearing or grading of the site shall be permitted until a development plan is approved by MPC as