Disposition Summary

Approve the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development.

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PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16.1.E, 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. There have not been any recent substantial changes in the area. However, the Planning Commission approved a similar rezoning request for the adjacent property to the east (7-V-23-RZ) and the proposed rezoning will be a minor extension of the district.
2. In 1949, this lot was located in the middle of a minor subdivision of three lots. Since then, the two adjacent lots have been subdivided into six smaller lots highlighting the constant need for small scale housing. This proposal will provide an opportunity to meet this need.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district is intended to accommodate low density single-family residential development on relatively small lots with smaller setbacks within the City of Knoxville.
2. There is a mix of single family and multifamily residential uses along Jonas Dr, within 1000 ft of the subject property (on properties zoned RN-1 through RN-3, RN-6, and C-N). Furthermore, some of the existing nearby lots zoned RN-1 have smaller lot size and shorter setbacks that align with the dimensional standards of the RN-2 district. The proposed RN-2 district will be consistent with the surrounding area and meet the intent of the zoning ordinance.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY OTHER PART OF THE CITY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT.
1. The proposed amendment is not expected to adversely impact the surrounding area, which comprises a mix of residential zoning districts and uses, as mentioned above.

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 zoning is permitted in the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification in the Northwest City Sector Plan and the One Year Plan.
2. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Plan's Development Policy 8.1, which encourages growth in the existing urban area through infill housing opportunities.