Disposition Summary

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.

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Staff Recommendation

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.The HP (Hillside Protection) designation would be retained.The HP (Hillside Protection) designation would be retained.

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The HP (Hillside Protection) designation would be retained.

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SECTOR PLAN AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS FROM GENERAL PLAN (May meet one of these):

CHANGES OF CONDITIONS WARRANTING AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE PLAN:
1. Since the 2000s, several vacant/forested parcels and underutilized lots have been converted to residential development along Heiskell Road and E Copeland Drive.
2. There is a sliver of LDR land use along the southeast boundary of this property. The proposed amendment will be an extension of this land use classification from the southeast side.

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. No known improvements have been made recently to Heiskell Road close to this site. Public water and sewer utilities are available to serve the site.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. There are no apparent errors or omissions in the North County Sector Plan with regards to the requested LDR classification here.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. The surrounding lands with the AG classification have developed as single family residential and rural residential uses under A and RA zone. The proposed LDR classification will be consistent with the surrounding land uses and zoning.

State law regarding amendments of the general plan (which includes Sector Plan amendments) was changed with passage of Public Chapter 1150 by the Tennessee Legislature in 2008. The law now provides for two methods to amend the plan at TCA 13-3-304:
- The Planning Commission may initiate an amendment by adopting a resolution and certifying the amendment to the Legislative Body. Once approved by majority vote of the Legislative Body, the amendment is operative.
- The Legislative Body may also initiate an amendment and transmit the amendment to the Planning Commission. Once the Planning Commission has considered the proposed amendment and approved, not approved, or taken no action, the Legislative Body may approve the amendment by majority vote and the amendment is operative.