Disposition Summary

Approve the sector plan amendment to MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) because it is more compatible with surrounding land uses, and the basis for the current PP (Public Park and Refuges) designation no longer applies.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the sector plan amendment to MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) because it is more compatible with surrounding land uses, and the basis for the current PP (Public Park and Refuges) designation no longer applies.

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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. The existing land use designation of PP (Public Park and Refuges) stems from a Chilhowee Park plan developed in the1990s to expand the park boundaries. The subject property was included in a grouping of privately-owned lots being considered for City acquisition. The City did acquire several of the properties in that group, but does not plan to pursue any additional lots.
2. Considering the subject property's location on the border between residences and commercial and office properties, the proposed MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) plan amendment is an appropriate designation that matches the character of surrounding land uses.

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. There are no significant capital improvements in this area that pertain to the proposed land use classification.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. The MDR/O designation would correct an error in the East City Sector Plan, since the basis for the current PP designation is no longer relevant.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. There is high demand for a variety of housing options in Knoxville. The proposed plan amendment will support zoning districts that enable residential development to meet this need.