Disposition Summary

Approve the LI (Light Industrial) land use classification because it is compatible with the surrounding development, and this is a less intensive land use that would be an extension of this classification from across the street.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the LI (Light Industrial) land use classification because it is compatible with the surrounding development, and this is a less intensive land use that would be an extension of this classification from across the street.

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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. There are no apparent errors or omissions in the One Year Plan with regards to the subject property. However, the HI classification is not reflective of the property's current use or the area in general. The less intense LI classification can be considered here since this will be an extension of this classification from across the street and is more indicative of the general trend in development on the west side of Maryville Pike south of Candora Avenue.

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. Over the last 20 years, a few surrounding properties have transitioned from industrial uses to vegetated vacant lands. This indicates a shift away from heavy industrial uses, which is further evidenced by the corridor's existing mix of commercial, office, residential, warehouse, and industrial uses. The less intensive LI classification is consistent with the development pattern in this area.

CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY, UNANTICIPATED BY THE PLAN:
1. There are no known public policy changes pertaining to the subject property and its 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. There are no new studies or plans specific to this area or the GC land use that apply to this request.