Disposition Summary

Approve the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification because it is a minor extension of this classification within the parcel. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification because it is a minor extension of this classification within the parcel. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained.

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SECTOR PLAN AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS FROM GENERAL PLAN (May meet one of these):

CHANGES OF CONDITIONS WARRANTING AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE PLAN:
1. The subject property is within the boundaries of the Norwood Community Association, where the predominant land use classification is LDR (Low Density Residential). Half of the subject property already has the LDR designation, making this sector plan amendment a minor extension that would provide the lot with a consistent land use classification.
2. This property is in an area with sidewalks, transit, service-oriented commercial and office establishments, schools, a greenway trail and a park system. These amenities support consideration of a residential land use like LDR at this location.

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. While there have not been significant changes to infrastructure recently in this area, existing facilities support a less intensive land use classification from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to LDR (Low Density Residential).

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. There are no apparent errors or omissions in the Northwest City Sector Plan with regards to the requested LDR classification here.
2. Extending LDR would provide the lot with a single, consistent land use designation.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. This property is in an area where much of the development is consistent with the LDR land use classification. A minor extension of this land use to the remainder of the parcel is compatible with the character of the broader Norwood Community.

State law regarding amendments of the general plan (which includes Sector Plan amendments) was changed with passage of Public Chapter 1150 by the Tennessee Legislature in 2008. The law now provides for two methods to amend the plan at TCA 13-3-304:
- The Planning Commission may initiate an amendment by adopting a resolution and certifying the amendment to the Legislative Body. Once approved by majority vote of the Legislative Body, the amendment is operative.
- The Legislative Body may also initiate an amendment and transmit the amendment to the Planning Commission. Once the Planning Commission has considered the proposed amendment and approved, not approved, or taken no action, the Legislative Body may approve the amendment by majority vote and the amendment is operative.