Disposition Summary

Approve RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning because it is more representative of the property's long-standing use as a single family residence, and it is a minor extension of this district from the west. The IH (Infill Housing Overlay) district is retained.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning because it is more representative of the property's long-standing use as a single family residence, and it is a minor extension of this district from the west. The IH (Infill Housing Overlay) district is retained.

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PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16.1.3, SUBSECTIONS 1-3, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS:

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 has added new sidewalk infrastructure to increase pedestrian connectivity from the neighborhood to institutions and commerce.
2. The subject property is part of the Edgewood Park Neighborhood and the proposed RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning district is a minor extension of how the neighborhood is zoned.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RN-2 zoning district is intended for low density, single family residential development on relatively small lots. It is a recommended zone in the TDR (Traditional Neighborhood Residential) designation.
2. RN-2 is a more appropriate district for the subject property than C-N (Neighborhood Commercial). It has been occupied as a single family residence for many years, with architecture that matches the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

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. There are no adverse impacts anticipated with the proposed rezoning. RN-2 is consistent with the zoning and character of the Edgewood Park Neighborhood.
2. The subject property is part of the IH (Infill Housing Overlay) district. Any substantial changes to the existing building would be subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board to ensure it is compatible with surrounding architecture.
3. Downzoning from C-N to RN-2 does not necessarily mean the property and neighborhood would be deprived of service-oriented commerce. While all potential uses with a rezoning are considered, it is noteworthy that the applicant is requesting RN-2 zoning because it permits the use of a daycare home, whereas the more intensive C-N zoning does not.

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 proposed RN-2 zoning is consistent with the recommended TDR amendments to the East City Sector Plan and the One Year Plan.
2. The rezoning is not in conflict with the General Plan or any other adopted plans. As noted, the applicant's intent with the rezoning request is to permit a daycare home. This service on the subject property is supported by the General Plan's development policy to locate day care centers at the edges of neighborhoods and on arterial or collector streets (9.12).