Disposition Summary

Approve the sector plan amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) because it is compatible with surrounding land uses.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the sector plan amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) because it is compatible with surrounding land uses.

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

CHANGES OF CONDITIONS WARRANTING AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE PLAN:
1. In 2020, the Knoxville zoning ordinance was updated and primary schools were no longer permitted in office zoning districts. The proposed LDR (Low Density Residential) classification would enable residential zoning districts that permit the reuse of the currently vacant office building on the subject property for the purpose of a primary school.

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. There are no new roads or utilities relevant to the proposed LDR designation.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. While the O (Office) land use designation is not the result of an error, it is notable that the subject property was originally designated for low density residential uses before it was rezoned to an office district in 1989.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. The UT Boyd Center population projections released this year indicate that Knox County should anticipate a 103,088 increase of school-aged children by 2040. This population projection increased from 2021 calculations by 12.2%, which is significant when considering primary school capacity needs.
2. The applicant is requesting a sector plan amendment to LDR because the recommended residential zoning districts in that designation permit a primary school, which is not the case for the current O land use designation.
3. The proposed LDR designation is a minor extension of that land use from the south and west, and is compatible with the character of the surrounding area.