Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the development plan for up to four (4) attached townhouses, subject to 12 conditions.

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1. Connection to sanitary sewer and meeting any other relevant requirements of the utility provider.
2. Providing a minimum 3-FT side setback on the south property line and a 5-FT side setback on the north property line.
3. Providing the 35-FT peripheral setback.
4. Reducing the front setback, from the shared lot line with the common area/access easement to the dwelling unit, as necessary to obtain the required peripheral setback and provide the necessary functionality of the driveway system, subject to approval by Planning Commission staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works during permitting. The approved front setback shall be noted on the final plat.
5. Reducing the driveway widths and lengths to the maximum extent possible during permitting with review and approval by Planning Commission staff and Knox County Engineering and Public Works.
6. Revising the building elevations to reflect the proposed 4-unit townhouse structure and maintaining a similar design as shown in the example duplex renderings, with review and approval of Planning Commission staff during permitting.
7. Obtaining a lot width variance from 25-FT to 18-FT from the Planning Commission during the Final Plat approval process.
8. Obtaining approval for the proposed access as an Alternative Access Standard (Section 3.03.G.) from the Planning Commission during the Final Plat approval process.
9. Providing landscaping between the parking area and the Idlewood Lane right-of-way as proposed.
10. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County Department Public Works and Engineering.
11. Meeting all applicable requirements of Knox County Codes Administration and Enforcement.
12. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval in the PR (Planned Residential) zoning district, as well as the criteria for approval of a use on review.

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Disposition Summary

APPROVE the development plan for up to four (4) attached townhouses, subject to 12 conditions.