Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for a 27-lot subdivision and reduction of the peripheral setback to 25 ft along the eastern boundary, subject to 2 conditions.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for a 27-lot subdivision and reduction of the peripheral setback to 25 ft along the eastern boundary, subject to 2 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) The maximum height of the attached dwellings shall be 35 feet.

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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 5 du/ac:
a) The PR zone allows attached and 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) This PR zone district is approved for a maximum of 5 du/ac. The proposed density is 4.14 du/ac.
c) The peripheral setback is 35 feet, however, the planning commission may reduce it to 15 feet when the adjacent property is zoned agricultural or residential. The applicant requests a 25 ft peripheral setback along the eastern boundary, which is adjacent to a mobile home park in the RB (General Residential) zone. There is a vegetated drainage area between the mobile homes and the subject property.

2) GENERAL PLAN - DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
a) Encourage development practices that respect and fit the natural landscape, minimizing the loss of trees, woodlands and wildlife habitat (Policy 9.2) - The required stream buffers are provided for Hines Branch on the north side of the property.
b) Ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities (Policy 9.3) - The proposed peripheral setback reduction should have minimal impact on adjacent properties because of the distance to adjacent residential structures to the east and the vegetated drainage area that is predominantly located on the adjacent property.
c) Encourage a mixture of housing sizes and prices within planned residential developments (Policy 9.8) - This proposal is for 24 attached and 3 detached house. The mix of house sizes and price points are to be determined by the developer.

3) NORTH COUNTY SECTOR PLAN
a) The property is classified LDR (Low Density Residential), which allows consideration of up to 5 du/ac. The development will have a density of 4.14 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.