Disposition Summary

Approve the C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district because it is consistent with the recommended land use classification and surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district because it is consistent with the recommended land use classification and surrounding development.

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PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 16.1.E, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS 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/COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. Since 2000, several vacant parcels have been developed into multifamily structures in this part of the Old Sevier neighborhood. Nearby examples of this include the Oak Crest apartments, One Place South apartments, and The Heights student housing.
2. Sevier Avenue is proposed to be improved via a capital improvement project, as mentioned above. The road improvement and growth in this area supports the proposed neighborhood-scale commercial district.

THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The RN-3 district is intended to provide for an environment of integrated residential development and small-scale commercial and service uses, predominantly serving nearby residential neighborhoods.
2. There are three properties zoned C-N at the intersection of Sevier Avenue and E Moddy Avenue, approximately 1000 ft south of the subject parcel. The area meets the C-N district's intent and would allow developments that are compatible with the area.
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 CITY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT.
1. The proposed amendment is not expected to have any significant adverse impacts on this area. The proposed rezoning will be a transition from the more intense C-G-1 district north side and the RN-2 zone on the south side of the subject parcel.
2. The rezoning will be consistent with the developments on this section of Sevier Avenue which has a mix of single family homes, multifamily residential developments, office, commercial uses, a church, and a park.

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 consistent with the General Plan's Development Policy 9.3, which encourages to ensure that the context of new development, including scale and compatibility, does not impact existing neighborhoods and communities.
2. The proposed rezoning will be consistent with the recommended NC land use classification of the sector plan and One Year plan.

ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SCHOOLS, PARKS, POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION, ROADS, SANITARY SEWERS, AND WATER LINES, OR ARE REASONABLY CAPABLE OF BEING PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IF THE AMENDMENT WERE ADOPTED:
1. This is an urbanized area with adequate utility infrastructure provided by KUB.
2. The Rock City Park is located approximately 1000 ft south which includes 4.47 acres with open space, a ballfield, and concession stand and restrooms open during games. There is a transit route that goes along the public park.