To be heard September 12, 2024Agenda Item No. 25

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for a townhome development with 18 units and a 15-ft peripheral boundary reduction along the northern property line as shown on the plan, subject to 8 conditions.

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant utility provider requirements.
2. Provision for street names consistent with the Uniform Street Naming and Addressing System within Knox County (Ord 91-1-102).
3. Townhomes (multi-dwelling structures) shall not exceed 35 ft in height.
4. Provide a detailed landscape plan for review and approval by Planning staff during permitting.
5. Installing a sidewalk along the Old Middlebrook Pike frontage per Chapter 54, Article IV of the Knox County Code. Knox County Engineering and Public Works will determine the final design of the sidewalk during the design plan phase.
6. 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, the developer will either enter into an MOU with the County for these improvements or reimburse the County for their direct expenses (if competed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
7. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
8. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

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