To be heard July 10, 2025Agenda Item No. 13

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it supported by existing infrastructure and available amenities. The SP (Stream Protection) classification would be retained.

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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. The LDR land use designation is consistent with the surrounding residential development, and it is not an error in the plan. However, there is a large segment of the MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) nearby to the east, and MDR to the south.

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. Residential development in the immediate area has remained relatively stable, consisting of a mix of single-family, two-family, and multi-family developments. The larger surrounding area has experienced a significant increase in commercial and office development, comprising various service-oriented amenities. The availability of these nearby community-serving amenities is supportive of the MDR classification at this site.

A CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY, UNANTICIPATED BY THE PLAN.
1. There has not been a change in public policy that warrants a change to the MDR land use class.

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 have not been any new plans or studies produced that reveal the need for a plan amendment at this location