Disposition Summary

Approve AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection Overaly) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan and is compatible with the surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection Overaly) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan and is compatible with the surrounding development.

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The applicant has recently submitted a plat application to combine lots 4517 and 4519 Sevierville Pike with the adjacent property 4507 Sevierville Pike for the purpose of meeting the minimum lot size and lot width requirement of the AG zone. The staff recommendation to approve AG zoning is contingent upon 4517, 4519, and 4507 Sevierville Pike being combined into one parcel. At the time of this writing the plat has gone through the administrative process and is ready to be recorded.

PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16.1.3, SUBSECTIONS 1-3:
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS (must meet all of these):

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND DISTRICTS AFFECTED, OR IN THE CITY GENERALLY:
1. In the last decade, the Urban Wilderness Trail System has developed adjacent to this property and an adjacent City of Knoxville owned property zoned NA (Natural Areas) which is intended to preserve and protect recreational and conservation open space. The NA District is intended to preserve and enhance areas as permanent open space that contributes to the creation of a network of lands that provide safe and enjoyable areas and routes for non-intensive recreational opportunities and is protective of natural resources.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The subject properties once combined with 4507 Sevierville Pike will meet the minimum lot standards for the AG zone.
2. Any Development will have to comply with the HP overlay standards found in article 8.9 HP Hillside Protection Overlay zoning district. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required for development in HP areas.

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. This proposed amendment to AG (Agricultural) is a downzoning and reduces the rage of permitted uses that may impact this property, and limits the development potential of this lot.

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 AG (Agricultural) zone district reduces the residential development potential in a steep sloped, forested hillside area, is adjacent to public land and a trail system, and is not in conflict with any adopted plans.