February, 2024
Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission
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Planning Commission
February 8, 2024
Planning recommends approval of amendments to the Knoxville-Knox County Subdivision Regulations as identified in Attachment 1 with an effective date of April 1, 2024.
Postponed to the March, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Postponed to the February, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Postponed to the January, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
Postponed to the February, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Postponed to the January, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification for the AG (Agricultural) designated portion of the parcel because it is compatible with surrounding development and is an extension of this classification.
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 3 du/ac, with the condition that development be limited to the disturbed area as shown on the 2020 KGIS aerial image from the southern edge of the disturbance to the northern property line at Heiskell Road
Approve the O (Office) and LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classifications, as specified in the exhibit map, because they are minor extensions that are compatible with surrounding development. The HP (Hillside Protection) and SP (Stream Protectio
Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is consistent with changing conditions in the area. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.
Approve the OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) zone and the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5 du/ac, as specified in the exhibit map, because they are minor extensions that are compatible with surrounding development.
Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is consistent with changing conditions in the area. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.
Approve the RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district because it is consistent with changing conditions in the area and is more compatible with surrounding development. The HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) would be retained.
Postponed to the March, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the request to close the unnamed alley from its southern terminus to the south side of W Fourth Avenue, subject to two conditions, since closure will not adversely impact surrounding properties.
Postponed to the March, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the development plan for up to 55 attached houses on individual lots and a peripheral setback reduction as described in the staff comments and shown on the development plan, subject to 4 conditions.
Approve the RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district because it is consistent with the sector plan and compatible with surrounding development.
Approve the request to close Arthur Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to the northeast side of Marion Street, since closure will not adversely impact surrounding properties, subject to two conditions.
Approve the name change from Old Tazewell Pike to Corinth Church Lane.
Approve the RR (Rural Residential) land use classification because is consistent with the surrounding area. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.
Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, subject to 3 conditions.
Postponed to the January, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district because it is consistent with the sector plan and compatible with surrounding development.
Approve the request to close Clark Street from its intersection with Richards Street to its southern terminus since the closure would not adversely affect the surrounding properties, subject to two conditions.
Postponed to the March, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the request for a reduction of the peripheral setback in the former RP-1 district from 25 ft to 19.5 ft for the subject property, subject to 4 conditions.
Approve the development plan for up to 91 attached houses on individual lots, subject to 3 conditions.
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 1.5 du/ac because it is consistent with the sector plan and appropriate given the environmental constraints on the property.
Approve the request to close Richards Street from the southeast side of May Avenue to W Fifth Avenue since closure would not adversely affect surrounding properties, subject to three conditions.
Postponed to the March, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Withdraw the application at the recommendation of the City's Zoning Administrator.
Approve the development plan for up to 111 detached houses on individual lots and a reduction of the periphery boundary setback from 35 ft to 20 ft for lots 1, 15, 16, 28, and 29, and to 25 ft for the remainder of the development, as shown, subject to 1
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone with up to 2.99 du/ac zone because it is consistent with the surrounding area.
Approve the request to close the southern right-of-way of Barber Street between Gertrude Avenue and Susanne Avenue since closure would not adversely affect surrounding properties, subject to one condition.
Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is consistent with the intent and location criteria of the classification.
Approve the request for up to 49 multi-family dwelling units, subject to 3 conditions.
Approve the development plan for an additional 4 lots, subject to 5 conditions.
Postponed to the March, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the RR (Rural Residential) land use classification because it is in character with the surrounding agricultural and rural residential area.
Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, subject to 3 conditions.
Approve the development plan for a 9-unit townhome development, subject to 6 conditions.
Postponed to the March, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the request for an open pavilion at a place of worship in the RN-1 (Single-Family Residential) district, subject to 3 conditions.
Approve the AG (General Agriculture) District because it is consistent with the sector plan. The HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) would be retained.
Approve the request for a two-family dwelling in the RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, subject to 3 conditions.
Approve the CA (General Commercial) zone because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development. The TO (Technology Overlay) zone would be retained.
Approve PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 3 du/ac because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development, subject to one condition.
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 2 du/ac because it is consistent with the surrounding development and a minor extension of the zone.
Postponed to the April, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
Approve the alternative design standards based on the justifications provided by the applicant and the recommendations of the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works.
Approve the Concept Plan subject to 6 conditions.
Background
The final plat application for Phase 2 of the Hunters Glen subdivision was accepted for review and approval by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2023. During the course of the review by Planning staff, it was determined the plat does n
Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum intersection separation between Road "A" and Bakertown Rd from 300' to 150' based on the following evidence of hardship.
A. Reduction of the distance between the intersections was requested based on
Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum vertical curve K value from 25 to 20 on Sweetwater Way at VPI STA 7+09.58.
a. The request to reduce the vertical curve K value is due to the rolling ridges with steep slopes and exposed shallow rock.
Approve the requested variance to reduce the minimum intersection spacing along Twin Oak Lane, between the centerlines of Road 'V' and Road 'W', from 125 ft to 81.96 ft, based on the following evidence of hardship.
a. The irregular shape and width of t
