Disposition Summary

Approve RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development.

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PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16.1.3, SUBSECTIONS 1-3, 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. The subject property is in an area that has seen significant residential development within the past 15 years. The Mineral Springs subdivision to the north was completed in 2007 and the Honey Grove Park subdivision to the east and south was completed in 2010. The proposed rezoning from AG (General Agricultural) to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) aligns with surrounding conditions and supports ongoing demand for housing options in the City.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RN-1 zoning district is intended for low density residential development composed primarily of single family detached homes on relatively large lots with generous setbacks. Duplexes and compatible nonresidential uses may also be permitted.
2. The subject property's size and layout meet the dimensional standards for RN-1, and its proximity to low and medium density residential development make its location suitable for the zoning district's purpose.

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 RN-1 zoning district. The district standards enforce development that would be compatible with the surrounding residential land uses.

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 Northwest County Sector Plan's LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification for this area.
2. The RN-1 zoning district at this location is not in conflict with any other adopted plans or policies.