To be heard September 12, 2024Agenda Item No. 29

Staff Recommendation

Approve the development plan for up to 4 attached houses and a reduction of the peripheral setback along the eastern boundary from 35 ft to 20 ft, subject to 6 conditions.

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1) Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2) Meeting all requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
3) 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 completed by County crews) to make corrections deemed necessary.
4) The maximum height of the attached dwellings shall be 35 feet.
5) Providing a type 'B' landscape screen to the rear of the dwelling units along the eastern boundary (see Exhibit B).
6) The peripheral setback for all external boundary lines of the subject property shall be 35 feet unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission.

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