Disposition Summary

Approve the development plan for up to 26 detached residential lots, subject to 1 condition.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 26 detached residential lots, subject to 1 condition.

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1) Meeting all other applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

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

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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 4.5 du/ac:
A. The PR zone allows detached houses 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 proposed density is 1.9 du/ac.
C. The property has a stream that bisects the east and west sides of the property. The PR zone allows the clustering of lots away from sensitive environmental features like streams.

2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES
A. Seventeen (17) of the 26 lots will be along an extension of Crescent Oaks Lane, which was constructed with The Oaks subdivision. This is consistent with Policy 11, to promote connectivity with new development.

3) FUTURE LAND USE MAP
A. The property is classified as the RL (Rural Living) place type on the Future Land Use Map. Rural Living areas are primarily made up of single family residential within a rural setting. These areas may include agriculture, open space, and some limited commercial that supports agriculture and civic uses.
B. Single family residential on a wide range of lot sizes is a primary use in the RL place type. Primary uses are intended to be the predominant focus of the place. - The proposed single family development with varying lot sizes is consistent with the RL place type.
C. The proposal conforms to the form attributes of the RL place type, which recommends building heights of 1-2 stories. - The maximum height is 35 ft for houses in the PR zone.
D. The RL place type allows consideration of PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 du/ac as a partially related zone per the Place Type and Zoning Correspondence Matrix (Appendix H of the Comprehensive Plan). The proposed development has a density of 1.9 du/ac.

4) KNOXVILLE - FARRAGUT - KNOX COUNTY GROWTH POLICY PLAN
A. The purposes of the Planned Growth Area 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.