Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 2 du/ac because it is consistent with the surrounding development and a minor extension of the zone.

Disposition Summary

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 2 du/ac because it is consistent with the surrounding development and a minor extension of the zone.

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Details of Action

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 2 du/ac because it is consistent with the surrounding development and a minor extension of the zone.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone, up to 1 du/ac, because it will be consistent with the surrounding development and a minor extension of the zone.

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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 COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. The area has experienced relatively slow growth over the last 20 years, with several agricultural/vacant lands transforming into low density residential uses. Nonetheless, the proposed rezoning will be a minor extension of the zone and the recommended density will be consistent with the surrounding area.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The PR zone is intended to provide flexibility for different types of residential development.
2. Houses, duplexes, and multi-dwelling structures and developments are permitted in the PR zone along with some nonresidential uses. At the recommended density of 1 du/ac, a maximum of 74 dwelling units could be built. This is consistent with the minimum lot size requirement of the current Agricultural zone as well (1 acre for each house).
3. Rezonings should be based on the entire range of uses allowed within a zone to ensure that any development brought forth at a future time would be compatible with the surrounding land uses.

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. The proposed rezoning at the recommended density of 1 du/ac will be compatible with the surrounding rural residential and single family residential developments.
2. Any development under the PR zone would be subject to a Development Plan approval by the Planning Commission to ensure that the development does not have any significant adverse effects.
3. The existing pond on the property appears to be waters of the state which could be subject to Knox County Stormwater Ordinance regulations during the Development Plan phase.

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 PR zone is consistent with the subject property's location in the Rural Area of The Growth Policy Plan.
2. The recommended density of 1 du/ac are consistent with the AG land use classification of the sector plan.
3. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Plan's development policy 9.3 that encourages new development to be compatible with existing neighborhoods and communities.