Approve MU-SD, CC21 (Mixed Use Special District, Sutherland Northside) as it is a logical extension of the existing land use classification.

Disposition Summary

Approve MU-SD, CC21 (Mixed Use Special District, Sutherland Northside) as it is a logical extension of the existing land use classification.

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Details of Action

Approve MU-SD, CC21 (Mixed Use Special District, Sutherland Northside) as it is a logical extension of the existing land use classification.

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Staff Recommendation

ONE YEAR PLAN AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS:

CHANGES OF CONDITIONS WARRANTING AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE PLAN (May meet any one of these.)
1. There has not been a significant change of conditions to the area surrounding the subject property that warrants an expansion of the MU-SD, CC21 (Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside) land use classification. This special district allows consideration of commercial uses, which could result in an encroachment of incompatible uses to the residential area.

AN ERROR IN THE PLAN:
1. There is no evidence that the current MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) land use classification is the result of an error or omission in the One Year Plan.

A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PATTERN, OR THE COMPLETION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT (ROAD, PARK, SEWER), WHICH CHANGES THE BASIS ON WHICH THE PLAN WAS DEVELOPED FOR AN AREA:
1. There have been no significant public infrastructure improvements that change the basis for the land use classifications in this area.

A CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY, UNANTICIPATED BY THE PLAN:
1. There are no new public policies pertaining to the subject property that warrant an expansion of the MU-SD, CC21 land use designation.

NEW INFORMATION (INCLUDING NEW PLANS AND STUDIES PRODUCED BY KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING) BECOMING AVAILABLE, WHICH REVEALS THE NEED FOR A PLAN AMENDMENT:
1. The requested MU-SD does describe possible consideration of an expansion of its borders, but states that such an expansion would require further study. A formal study of the possible benefits and detriments of such an expansion to this residential area along Victory Street has not yet occurred, nor do staff have immediate plans to study this area for expansion.