Disposition Summary

Approve the CA (General Business) zone because it is a minor extension of this zone from the south, and it is consistent with surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the CA (General Business) zone because it is a minor extension of this zone from the south, and it is 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. The current commercial node is heavily trafficked by the surrounding community, likely due to the fact that there are no other commercial services for many miles. Existing conditions point to the need for an expansion of the requested CA (General Business) zone to enable enhancement of this popular gathering place.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The CA (General Business) zone is intended for retail business and services, not manufacturing. The subject property's location next to a commercial node patronized by local residents is the appropriate context for a minor extension of the CA zone.

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. The subject property is a challenging place for its current A (Agricultural) zone because of its proximity to commercial zoning and an active stream with its half-acre size. It is an appropriate location for an extension of CA zoning.

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 rezoning is consistent with the recommended amendment to the sector plan.
2. The CA zone at this location is not in conflict with the General Plan or any other adopted plans.