Disposition Summary

Approve the GC (General Commercial) land use classification because it is compatible with surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the GC (General Commercial) land use classification because it is compatible with surrounding development.

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PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL PLAN, PLANNING FRAMEWORK CHAPTER, THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND LAND USE PLAN CHANGES BASED ON SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS, SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS INCLUDE (may include any of these):

INTRODUCTION TO SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE.
1. New roads or utilities have not been introduced since the 2011 South City Sector Plan was adopted.

AN OBVIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN.
1. The NC (Neighborhood Commercial) land use class is consistent with the commercial node established at this intersection and is not the result of an error or omission in the plan.

CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT POLICY, SUCH AS A DECISION TO CONCENTRATE DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
1. There are no known changes in government policy pertaining to this area.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION, OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL.
1. City building permit records show that since 2011, most new commercial construction in the area has been concentrated along Maryville Pike, consisting of a mix of commercial uses of varying intensities. The increase in commercial development supports consideration of the GC (General Commercial) land use class, as it would permit a broader range of commercial uses consistent with development trends.