Disposition Summary

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone at a density up to 12 du/ac because it is consistent with surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone at a density up to 12 du/ac because it is consistent with 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 CITY/COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. The surrounding area has experienced significant growth over the past 20 years. These changes include roadway expansions and upgrades, new service-oriented commercial developments and construction of single family subdivisions, apartments and townhomes.
2. The proposed PR (Planned Residential) zone at a density of 12 du/ac in the middle of this development activity is consistent with changing conditions.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The PR zone is intended to encourage more imaginative solutions to environmental design problems by enabling concentrated development in less environmentally sensitive areas of a property.
2. The PR zone is well-suited for the sloped, wooded subject property. Although staff take into consideration all possible forms of land use within the proposed zone, it is noteworthy that the applicant has shared a multifamily concept plan. It reflects clustered development in the portion of the property that has already been graded and preservation of much of the existing vegetation.
3. The proposed PR density of 12 du/ac is a minor extension of the adjacent density to the west. Considering the assets of the area, which include sewer and water infrastructure, sidewalks along a major arterial and walkable access to a community commercial node, 12 du/ac is an appropriate density for the subject property.

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 negative impacts anticipated from the proposed rezoning.
2. The adjacent low density residential subdivisions south of the subject property are on higher ground, mitigating potential stormwater runoff concerns.
3. The upgrades to Middlebrook Pike increased capacity for more residential density along this corridor.

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 PR zone at 12 du/ac is consistent with the recommended MDR classification amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan.
2. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the subject property's location in the Planned Growth Area of the Growth Policy Plan.
3. The rezoning is not in conflict with any other adopted plans or policies.