Disposition Summary

Approve the sector plan amendment to the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it provides a transitional land use between adjacent commercial and single family land uses.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the sector plan amendment to the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it provides a transitional land use between adjacent commercial and single family land uses.

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CHANGES OF CONDITIONS WARRANTING AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE PLAN:
1. Several A (Agricultural) zoned properties transitioned to the PR (Planned Residential) and CA (General Business) zones from the late 1980s to the late 2010s.
2. The subject area lies just outside the commercial node comprising Old Clinton Pike, Clinton Highway, and W Emory Road.

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. There are no new roads or utilities not anticipated in the plan that would make development more feasible.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. There are no major errors or omissions in the plan.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. As mentioned previously, surrounding properties have been transitioning from Agricultural zoning to CA and PR zoning since the late 1980s.
2. Surrounding properties are predominantly zoned RB, which allows up to 12 du/ac as a permitted use, so the proposed density is lower than that allowed in those surrounding properties.
3. The immediate area consists of small-lot, single-family detached residential subdivisions, multifamily developments, and mobile home parks.

State law regarding amendments of the general plan (which includes Sector Plan amendments) was changed with passage of Public Chapter 1150 by the Tennessee Legislature in 2008. The law now provides for two methods to amend the plan at TCA 13-3-304:
- The Planning Commission may initiate an amendment by adopting a resolution and certifying the amendment to the Legislative Body. Once approved by majority vote of the Legislative Body, the amendment is operative.
- The Legislative Body may also initiate an amendment and transmit the amendment to the Planning Commission. Once the Planning Commission has considered the proposed amendment and approved, not approved, or taken no action, the Legislative Body may approve the amendment by majority vote and the amendment is operative.