Approved
Approve RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning because it is a minor extension of the RN-1 district and it is compatible with surrounding development.
Rezoning
1-B-23-RZ
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
OP, HP
OP (Office Park), HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)To facilitate development that reinforces and enhances the existing varied character areas of downtown Knoxville, the DK District is divided into five sub-districts that include tailored dimensional and design standards:
DK-B Downtown Knoxville Boulevards Subdistrict, intended to accommodate those areas of Downtown characterized by wide, planted boulevards, and a green, open landscape.
DK-G Downtown Knoxville Grid Subdistrict, intended to accommodate those areas of Downtown predominantly
characterized by the traditional 300 foot by 300 foot grid pattern established in the Plan of the City.
DK-H Downtown Knoxville Historic Core Subdistrict, intended for areas with a preponderance of historic and cultural resources.
DK-W Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict, for the area located primarily along Jackson Avenue and the rail yard on the north end of Downtown.
DK-E Downtown Edge Subdistrict, intended to address areas of transition between the higher intensity of Downtown and adjacent smaller-scale mixed-use areasThe HP District is intended to protect Knoxville's significant natural topographic features, and to prevent potential serious consequences from hillside development, such as increased erosion, fire, or flood hazards, and property damage.
RequestedRN-1
RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood);HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)The RN-1 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate traditional low density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville, exhibiting a predominant development pattern of single-family homes on relatively large lots and with generous setbacks. Two-family dwellings may also be allowed by special use approval. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Planning Sector
Growth Plan
910 ZOE WAY
S end of Zoe Way, southeast of Lonas Drive
Council District 2
Size
2.86 acres
Planning Sector
Northwest City
Land Use Classification O (Office), HP (Hillside Protection) O (Office), HP (Hillside Protection)
Currently on the Property
Office
Growth Plan
N/A (Within City Limits)
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Disposition Summary
Approve RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning because it is a minor extension of the RN-1 district and it is compatible with surrounding development.Staff Recommendation
Approve RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning because it is a minor extension of the RN-1 district and it is compatible with surrounding development.PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16.1.3, SUBSECTIONS 1-3, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS:
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND DISTRICTS AFFECTED, OR IN THE CITY/COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. The requested RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning is a minor extension of RN-1 from three sides of the subject property.
2. The office building on the property is vacant. The applicant is seeking RN-1 zoning in order to permit the reuse of the existing structure for a specialized primary school. Regardless of the applicant's intent, RN-1 zoning would result in uses that are compatible with surrounding area.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. RN-1 zoning is intended for low density residential neighborhoods and certain nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district.
2. The subject property's location next to single family residences among forested hillside is consistent with the low-intensity purpose of the RN-1 district.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY OTHER PART OF THE CITY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT.
1. The proposed downzoning is compatible with adjacent residential developments and the parcel's location in the Hillside Protection (HP) area. There are no adverse impacts anticipated with the RN-1 district.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH AND NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN OF KNOXVILLE AND KNOX COUNTY, INCLUDING ANY OF ITS ELEMENTS, MAJOR ROAD PLAN, LAND USE PLAN, COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN, AND OTHERS:
1. The RN-1 district is consistent with the recommended LDR amendments to the Northwest City Sector Plan and the One Year Plan.
2. RN-1 zoning is not in conflict with the General Plan or any other adopted plans for the area.
What's next?
− +This Rezoning case in the CITY was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - January 27, 2023 has passed.
Applicant
Deidra Messinger
Case History
- October 28, 2022
Date Filed
- January 12, 2023
Heard Approved
- February 7, 2023
First Legislative Reading
- February 21, 2023
Second Legislative Reading
