Disposition Summary

Approve PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 du/ac because it consistent with the sector plan and consistent with surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 du/ac because it consistent with the sector plan and consistent with surrounding development.

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PURSUANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6:30.01, 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/COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. This area is adjacent to the commercial corridor along Oak Ridge Highway. Multi-family residential has been building out adjacent to the commercial area since the late 1990s. In 2005, an adjacent parcel was rezoned to PR up to 18 du/ac and a sector plan amendment to HDR (High Density Residential) was also approved.
2. Local data sources and national data trends note an increased demand for a range of housing opportunities, which a rezoning to increase residential density may support.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. PR zoning is intended to provide optional methods of land development which encourage more imaginative solutions to environmental design problems.
2. Additionally, the zoning code states that each PR development shall be compatible with the surrounding or adjacent zones, as determined by Planning Commission review of development plans. During this review process additional concerns related to site design may be addressed.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY OTHER PART OF THE COUNTY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT:
1. The PR zone requires development plan approval by the Planning Commission prior to construction. This will provide the opportunity for staff to review the plan and address issues such as traffic circulation, lot layout, drainage and other potential development concerns. It will also provide the opportunity for public input at the Planning Commission meeting.
2. PR zoning up to 8 du/ac is consistent with nearby zoning and the sector plan designation of MDR (Medium Density Residential).
3. Currently, access for the property is off of Clayberry Drive through an adjacent single family residential subdivision. Other PR zoning without direct access to Oak Ridge Highway limits PR up to 8 du/ac.

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. PR zoning up to 8 du/ac is consistent with the sector plan designation of MDR for the subject property.
2. The proposed rezoning is not in conflict with the General Plan or any other adopted plans for this area.