Disposition Summary

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the sector plan and 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. In the past ten years, there have been three development requests within 1/3 of a mile from the subject property that were approved to rezone from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). These properties are similar in size and surround a 65-acre RB (General Residential)- zoned subdivision that was developed in 1989 at a similar density to the permitted area regulations of the RA zone.
2. The general area has been transitioning from agricultural to residential land uses for over 30 years, which supports RA zoning on the subject property.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RA zone is intended for residential areas with low population densities and are to be protected from and encroachment of uses not performing a function necessary to the residential environment.
2. The subject property is surrounded by low density residential properties and is a suitable location for the RA zone.

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 rezoning. There are no known environmental challenges on the site, and development permitted by the RA zone is consistent with surrounding 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 compatible with the North County Sector Plan's LDR (Low Density Residential) land use designation for the area.
2. The rezoning is consistent with the Growth Policy Plan's Planned Growth Area designation.
3. The RA zone at this location is not in conflict with the General Plan or any other adopted plans.