Use On Review

5-A-20-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the request for up to 189 detached dwellings on individual lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback to 30 ft, subject to 3 conditions.


See case notes below

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
7711 Thompson School Rd.

West side of Thompson School Rd., north of E. Emory Rd.

Commission District 8


Size
43.83 acres

Sector
Northeast County

Land Use Designation? LDR (Low Density Residential)


Currently on the Property
Vacant

Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for up to 189 detached dwellings on individual lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback to 30 ft, subject to 3 conditions.
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Identifying common area on the Final Plat that is similarly distributed throughout the neighborhood as shown on the Concept Plan.
3. Providing accessible access to the common area park/playground to the rear (west) of lot 45-47, as required by Knox County Engineering and Public Works during design plan review.

With the conditions noted, this plan meets the requirements for approval in the PR District, and the other criteria for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for up to 189 detached dwellings on individual lots and a reduction of the peripheral setback to 30 ft, subject to 3 conditions.

What's next?

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As a Use On Review case, the Planning Commission's decision is final, and it will not be heard by a legislative body unless it is appealed.

The appeal deadline - July 11, 2020 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

Mesana Investments, LLC


Case History