Disposition Summary

Approve RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning because it is consistent with the surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) zoning because it is consistent with the 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. Local data sources and national data trends note an increased demand for a range of housing opportunities. The RN-2 zone allows lot sizes for single-family residential to have a minimum size of 5,000 sq.ft. which will allow the existing houses to be legally subdivided into separate lots.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RN-2 zoning district is intended to accommodate low density single-family residential development on relatively small lots with smaller setbacks. Duplexes and compatible nonresidential uses may also be permitted.
2. Two existing single family homes are located on the lot to be rezoned to RN-2, which could allow each house to be subdivided onto a separate lot.

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 not adverse impacts anticipated with the proposed RN-2 zoning district. The district standards enforce development that would be compatible with the surrounding residential land uses.
2. RN-2 zoning is also adjacent to this area.

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