Disposition Summary

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is consistent with the surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is consistent with the surrounding development.

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PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL PLAN, PLANNING FRAMEWORK CHAPTER, THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND LAND USE PLAN CHANGES BASED ON SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS. SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS INCLUDE (may meet any of these):

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. No known new roads or utilities have been introduced to this area. The parcel has access via Millertown Pike, which is classified as a minor arterial and has transit access.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. There are no apparent errors or omissions in the East City Sector Plan with regard to the requested MDR classification here. However, the O classifications on the south side of Millertown Pike are not reflective of the existing land uses and the MDR classification would be suitable for this residential area.

CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT POLICY, SUCH AS A DECISION TO CONCENTRATE DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
1. There is no known government policy pertaining to this area.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. The property is located near a regional commercial and employment node to the northeast. The most significant change in the development pattern of this area is the construction of Amazon warehouse on the north side of I-640 which is a major employment center and would support additional housing in the area. The immediate vicinity has been experiencing residential growth in recent years. Examples of this include a 160-unit apartment complex that is under-construction near the I-640 interchange at Millertown Pike, a 156-unit apartment complex on the west side of Washington Pike, and an RN-4 rezoning and two duplex developments on three parcels located within 0.25 miles to the southwest.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
1. The property meets the location criteria of the MDR classification. It is located on a minor arterial street served by transit, has less than 15% slope for almost its entirety, and is within a mile of public activity centers, including Spring Hill Elementary, Richard Yoakley, and Knoxville Baptist schools, the Alice Bell Park, and several community-serving commercial amenities.