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 GENERAL PLAN, PLANNING FRAMEWORK CHAPTER, THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND LAND USE PLAN CHANGES BASED ON SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS. SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS INCLUDE (may meet any of these):

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. No known new roads or utilities have been introduced to this area.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. There are no apparent errors or omissions in the South City Sector Plan with regard 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.

CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT POLICY, SUCH AS A DECISION TO CONCENTRATE DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
1. There are no known changes in government policy pertaining to this area.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
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.

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.