Approved
Approve the PR/TO (Planned Residential/Technology Overlay) zone with up to 4 du/ac because it is consistent with the Northwest County Sector Plan's MU-SD, NWCO-4 land use classification.
See case notes below
Rezoning
12-P-22-RZ
See case notes below
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
RA, TO, PC
RA (Low Density Residential), TO (Technology Overlay), PC (Planned Commercial)This residential zone provides for residential areas with low population densities. These areas are intended to be defined and protected from encroachment of uses not performing a function necessary to the residential environment.
The TO, Technology Overlay Zone, is established to provide for physical development review in the Tennessee Technology Corridor area of the county by the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA). Within the TO, Technology Overlay Zone, no base zoning may be changed, no variance from the provision of the zoning ordinance may be granted and no building or grading permit may be issued prior to the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness by the TTCDA except for a residential or agricultural use or any use within the Town of Farragut or City of Knoxville defined by the jurisdictional boundaries at the time of enactment of Private Chapter No. 148, Senate Bill No. 1230 of the Private Acts of 1983, hereafter referred to as the Act unless otherwise set forth below.
The PC, Planned Commercial Zone, is intended for a unified grouping of commercial buildings which do not require or desire a central business district location. It is the objective of this zone to achieve the highest quality site design, building arrangement, landscaping and traffic circulation patterns possible.
RequestedPR, TO
PR (Planned Residential), TO (Technology Overlay)The regulations established in this zone are intended to provide optional methods of land development which encourage more imaginative solutions to environmental design problems. Residential areas thus established would be characterized by a unified building and site development program, open space for recreation and provision for commercial, religious, educational, and cultural facilities which are integrated with the total project by unified architectural and open space treatment.
The TO, Technology Overlay Zone, is established to provide for physical development review in the Tennessee Technology Corridor area of the county by the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority (TTCDA). Within the TO, Technology Overlay Zone, no base zoning may be changed, no variance from the provision of the zoning ordinance may be granted and no building or grading permit may be issued prior to the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness by the TTCDA except for a residential or agricultural use or any use within the Town of Farragut or City of Knoxville defined by the jurisdictional boundaries at the time of enactment of Private Chapter No. 148, Senate Bill No. 1230 of the Private Acts of 1983, hereafter referred to as the Act unless otherwise set forth below.
Land Use
- Current
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Proposed Density4 du/ac
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Place Type Designation
Growth Plan
0 HIGH MEADOW DR
North side of High Meadow Drive, east side of Lovell Rd.
Commission District 3
Size
1.21 acres
Place Type Designation
MU-SD (Mixed Use Special District), HP (Hillside Protection)
Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area
- Utilities
- Sewer
First Knox Utility District
WaterFirst Knox Utility District
Case Notes
− +Disposition Summary
Approve the PR/TO (Planned Residential/Technology Overlay) zone with up to 4 du/ac because it is consistent with the Northwest County Sector Plan's MU-SD, NWCO-4 land use classification.Staff Recommendation
Approve the PR/TO (Planned Residential/Technology Overlay) zone with up to 4 du/ac because it is consistent with the Northwest County Sector Plan's MU-SD, NWCO-4 land use classification.Approve the PR/TO (Planned Residential/Technology Overlay) zone with up to 4 du/ac because it is consistent with the Northwest County Sector Plan's MU-SD, NWCO-4 land use classification.
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. This area is a mix of commercial and office, adjacent to an RA zoned residential neighborhood. Recent rezonings have occurred to accommodate commercial development along Lovell Road adjacent to this property to the north.
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 allows a range of housing types from single-family to multi-family residential, however, PR up to 4 du/ac will limit the maximum number of dwelling units to 8 for the subject property.
3. The proposed PR up to 4 du/ac is similar to the residential development density permitted under the RA zone district that has a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet.
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 PR zone district requires review of a development plan by the Planning Commission to address any site design challenges and/or mitigate any impacts to adjacent properties.
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 4 du/ac is consistent with the MU-SD NWCO-4 (Mixed Use Special District - Saddlebrook) designation of the Northwest County Sector Plan.
2. The rezoning is not in conflict with any other adopted plans or policies.
What's next?
− +This Rezoning case in the COUNTY was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - January 7, 2023 has passed.
Applicant
Shawn Smith
Case History
- October 26, 2022
Date Filed
- December 8, 2022
Heard Approved
- January 23, 2023
First Legislative Reading
