Disposition Summary

Approve the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification because it is a minor extension of this classification within the parcel. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification because it is a minor extension of this classification within the parcel. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.

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ONE YEAR PLAN AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS (May meet any one of these):

CHANGES OF CONDITIONS WARRANTING AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE PLAN:
1. The subject property is within the boundaries of the Norwood Community Association, where the predominant land use classification is LDR (Low Density Residential). Half of the subject property already has the LDR designation, making this sector plan amendment a minor extension that would provide the lot with a consistent land use classification.
2. This property is in an area with sidewalks, transit, service-oriented commercial and office establishments, schools, a greenway trail and a park system. These amenities support consideration of a residential land use like LDR at this location.

AN ERROR IN THE PLAN:
1. There are no apparent errors in the One Year Plan with regards to the requested LDR classification here.
2. Extending LDR would provide the lot with a single, consistent land use designation.

A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PATTERN, OR THE COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT (ROAD, PARK, SEWER), WHICH CHANGES THE BASIS ON WHICH THE PLAN WAS DEVELOPED FOR AN AREA:
1. This property is in an area where much of the development is consistent with the LDR land use classification. A minor extension of this land use to the remainder of the parcel is compatible with the character of the broader Norwood Community.

A CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY, UNANTICIPATED BY THE PLAN:
1. There are no significant changes in public policy pertaining to this land use amendment.

NEW INFORMATION (INCLUDING NEW PLANS AND STUDIES PRODUCED BY KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING) BECOMING AVAILABLE, WHICH REVEALS THE NEED FOR A PLAN AMENDMENT:
1. There is no new information specific to this request to amend the land use classification from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to LDR.