Disposition Summary

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the sector plan and consistent with the surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the sector plan and consistent with the 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 COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. The surrounding properties have been transitioning steadily from A zoning to PR with densities of up to 5 du/ac since the late 1980s.
2. This is one of the few vacant parcels to be subdivided along Westland Rd.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RA zone provides for residential development with up to 4 du/ac with minimum lot sizes of 10,000 sq. ft. The densities within the RA zone are consistent with surrounding development.

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. This property is in an area with a mix of residential zones and densities, similar to what is proposed.
2. Built out at capacity, the development could include up to 9 lots for single-family residential homes with 10,000 sq ft minimum lot sizes.
3. Site plans would be required to meet the requirements of the Knox County Stormwater Ordinance.

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 subject property is designated as the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification in the Southwest County Sector Plan, which allows consideration of the RA zone in the Planned Growth Boundary of the Growth Policy Plan.
2. The rezoning is consistent with the General Plan's development policy 4.5 - Avoid creating small, isolated pockets of residential development; encourage neighborhoods large enough to support cost-effective provisions of community facilities and services and maintain a strong residential quality and stability.
3. The rezoning is consistent with the General Plan's development policy 8.1 to develop infill housing on vacant lots and redevelopment parcels.