Disposition Summary

Approve plan amendment to TDR (Traditional Neighborhood Residential) because it represents existing land use and it is a minor extension the broader neighborhood's designation.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve plan amendment to TDR (Traditional Neighborhood Residential) because it represents existing land use and it is a minor extension the broader neighborhood's designation.

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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 property across Money Pl from the subject property was recently approved for a land use plan amendment from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to TDR (Traditional Neighborhood Residential). This applicant is requesting the same amendment, and granting it would bring the subject property into conformity with the rest of the residential land uses in this established neighborhood.

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. A sidewalk along Whittle Springs Rd was expanded south of the subject property in 2011, improving pedestrian access to an elementary school and a bus stop at the intersection of Whittle Springs Rd and Washington Pk. This capital improvement supports nearby residences, including the subject property.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. A single family detached dwelling has been maintained on the subject property since 1925. It does not appear to have ever operated as a retail or service-oriented commercial establishment, which is the intent of the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) land use classification. Since the property is a long-established and occupied residence, and residences are not a primary use in the NC classification, it is probable that consideration of the existing land use may have been omitted when it was designated NC.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. There are no significant trends in this area that directly impact land use considerations for this property.