Disposition Summary

Approve RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning approval because it is consistent with the surrounding development and sector plan.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) and HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) zoning approval because it is consistent with the surrounding development and sector plan.

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PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING ORIDINACE, SECTION 16.1.3, SUBSECTIONS 1-3: THE FOLLOWING CONIDTIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS:

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND DISTRICTS AFFECTED, OR IN THE CITY GENERALLY:
1. The City continues to face an increased demand for housing. Considering this enduring high demand for a range of housing options, RN-3 is an appropriate zoning district for this location.
2. RN-3 zoning is appropriate for this site, as the parcels is located along an arterial road near a mix of commercial, office, and single and multi-family residential uses.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RN-3 General Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate medium density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville characterized by one and two-family homes. Townhouse dwellings may be allowed by special use approval to facilitate a more urban development form. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
2. 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 development.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY OTHER PART OF THE CITY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT:
1. 24.8 acres of the parcel are within the HP (Hillside Protection) overlay. The slope analysis identifies a disturbance limit of 14.17 acres within the HP area. Historical aerials show that some of the site has been previously disturbed, though not the steeper sloped section towards the center of the parcel, as shown in Exhibit B. Any new/additional disturbance shall not exceed the previously-disturbed area or the maximum land disturbance permitted in the slope analysis, whichever is greater.
2. RN-3 zoning will not create any direct or indirect adverse effects in the surrounding area or any other part of the City.
3. Central Ave Pike is classified as minor arterial street, adequate to handle any additional traffic generated by medium density residential uses on the site.

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. RN-3 zoning is consistent with the medium density residential and/or office recommendations of the MU-NC1 (Mixed Use-North City 1) land use classification of the North City Sector Plan and the Knoxville One Year Plan.
2. The site is located within the City Limits of Knoxville on the Knoxville-Knox County-Farragut Growth Policy Plan map.
3. This recommended RN-3 zoning does not present any apparent conflicts with any other adopted plans.