Disposition Summary

Approve RA (Low Density Residential) zoning because it is consistent with adjacent development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve RA (Low Density Residential) zoning because it is consistent with adjacent 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 within the Planned Growth Area of the Growth Policy Plan. In 2005, the adjacent parcel was rezoned to RA from A allowing the property to be subdivided into smaller lots.
2. This rezoning is a minor extension of the existing RA zoning, adjacent to the east.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RA zone is intended to provide for or residential areas with low population densities.
2. The RA zone allows minimum lot sizes of 10,000-sqft if sewer is provided. The subject property is approximately 1 acre in size and the RA zone may be able to accommodate up to 4 dwelling units total, if other standards of the zone and subdivision regulations can also be met.

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 negative impacts anticipated from the proposed rezoning. This is a minor extension of the existing RA zone district.

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 RA rezoning is consistent with the existing LDR sector plan designation for the property.
2. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the subject property's location in the Planned Growth Area of the Growth Policy Plan.
3. Rezoning is not in conflict with any other adopted plans or policies.