Development Plan
Planning Commission
9-D-24-DP
To be heard September 12, 2024Agenda Item No. 27
Planning Staff Recommendation
Approve the development plan for a 12-unit townhouse and 30-unit multifamily development and a reduction of the peripheral setback along the western boundary from 35 ft to 30 ft for principal structures and to 20 ft to allow for multi-level decks encroachment, subject to 7 conditions.
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
PR
PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 du/ac, PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 du/acThe regulations established in this zone are intended to provide optional methods of land development which encourage more imaginative solutions to environmental design problems. Residential areas thus established would be characterized by a unified building and site development program, open space for recreation and provision for commercial, religious, educational, and cultural facilities which are integrated with the total project by unified architectural and open space treatment.
Land Use
- Current
Rural Residential
ProposedApartment and townhome development
Proposed Density10.45 du/ac
Property Information
− +8813 BALL CAMP PIKE
North side of Ball Camp Pike, east of Middlebrook Pike
Commission District 6
Size
4.02 acres
Place Type Designation
RC (Rural Conservation), SMR (Suburban Mixed Residential), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection)
Rural Residential
Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area
- Utilities
- Sewer
West Knox Utility District
WaterWest Knox Utility District
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
Approve the development plan for a 12-unit townhouse and 30-unit multifamily development and a reduction of the peripheral setback along the western boundary from 35 ft to 30 ft for principal structures and to 20 ft to allow for multi-level decks encroachment, subject to 7 conditions.1) During permitting phase, providing complete architectural plans including elevation drawings with building materials to be used for review and approval by Planning staff to ensure that the development is consistent with the recommended housing forms of the SMR (Suburban Mixed Residential) place type.
2) During permitting phase, providing a detailed landscape plan for review and approval by Planning Commission staff.
3) Providing a sidewalk connection from Schaad Road to the proposed internal sidewalks, if the slope allows for ADA compliance. Alternative pedestrian access may be provided with the approval of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
4) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works, including but not limited to, ensuring that the proposed driveway meets access control standards.
5) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
6) Installing all landscaping, as shown in the detailed landscape plan, within six months of issuance of an occupancy permit for this project or posting a bond with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works to guarantee installation.
7) 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.
What's next?
− +Planning Commission decisions on Development Plans (DP) are final unless appealed.
Appeals can be filed with the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) or a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 days of the Planning Commission's decision (Knox County, Tennessee Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Zoning, 6.50.08).
Justin Harvey
Case History
- July 29, 2024
Date Filed
- September 12, 2024
To be heard by the Planning Commission