Plan Amendment
One Year Plan Amendment
7-A-24-PA
To be heard November 14, 2024Agenda Item No. 11
Planning Staff Recommendation
Approve the GC (General Commercial) land use classification because it is a minor extension that is compatible with surrounding development.
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +- Sector Plan / One Year Plan
- Current
NC (Neighborhood Commercial), GC (General Commercial)
RequestedGC (General Commercial)
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Planning Sector
Growth Plan
Fire Department / District
100 E INSKIP DR
Southeast side of E Inskip Drive, northeast of Central Avenue Pike
Council District 5
Size
1 acres
Planning Sector
North City
Land Use Classification NC (Neighborhood Commercial), GC (General Commercial) NC (Neighborhood Commercial), GC (General Commercial)
Currently on the Property
Commercial
Growth Plan
N/A (Within City Limits)
Fire Department / District
Knoxville Fire Department
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Case Notes
− +Staff Recommendation
Approve the GC (General Commercial) land use classification because it is a minor extension that is compatible with surrounding development.PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ONE YEAR PLAN, CHAPTER 1, PLAN AMENDMENT, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE MET FOR ALL ONE YEAR PLAN AMENDMENTS (may meet any of these):
AN ERROR IN THE PLAN:
1. While it is not necessarily the result of an error or omission in the City's adopted land use plans, this request for a minor (100-ft) extension of the property's existing GC (General Commercial) designation to the remainder of the parcel will provide a cohesive commercial classification that can support activation of this vacant lot.
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. The subject property is in an established, neighborhood-serving commercial node next to single-family homes and apartments in the Inskip community. The lot is located on E Inskip Drive, a major collector street, near its intersection with Central Avenue Pike, a minor arterial street, where there is also a bus stop. A hair salon and beauty supply store recently opened next to a barber shop and restaurant across E Inskip Drive. Along Central Avenue Pike, there are auto shops and other service-oriented businesses.
2. There are three significant development changes that have occurred recently in this area of Inskip. KCDC (Knoxville's Community Development Corporation) is constructing Central Terrace, a 112-unit family-centered apartment complex southeast of the subject property at 4510 Fennel Road. Adjacent to that development to the north is large office warehouse, built within the past year. In 2019, Inskip Elementary School completed a $6.5 million expansion, which added a 29,000 sq ft wing for additional classrooms.
3. This activity in the neighborhood reflects a general shift towards more residential development and community-serving amenities, which supports a minor expansion of the GC land use in an established commercial node.
CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY, UNANTICIPATED BY THE PLAN:
1. There is no change in public policy specific to this plan amendment request.
NEW INFORMATION (INCLUDING NEW PLANS AND STUDIES PRODUCED BY KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING) BECOMING AVAILABLE, WHICH REVEALS THE NEED FOR A PLAN AMENDMENT:
1. There are no new studies or plans that directly pertain to this request for the GC land use classification.
What's next?
− +After the Planning Commission
Knoxville City Council
Knoxville City Council
December 10, 2024
Appeal by: November 19, 2024January 7, 2025
Appeal by: November 29, 2024Applicant
Maddox Construction Company Inc.
Case History
- May 9, 2024
Date Filed
- July 2024
Postponed
- August 6, 2024
First Legislative Reading
- August 2024
Postponed
- August 20, 2024
Second Legislative Reading
- September 3, 2024
First Legislative Reading
- September 2024
Postponed
- September 17, 2024
Second Legislative Reading
- October 15, 2024
First Legislative Reading
- October 29, 2024
Second Legislative Reading
- November 14, 2024
To be heard by the Planning Commission
- December 10, 2024
First Legislative Reading
- January 7, 2025
Second Legislative Reading